About this episode

The episode explores the effectiveness of hot and cold therapies for health and wellness.

Ice baths, cold showers, saunas, hot tubs... are they actually good for your health, or have we all just fallen for another wellness trend on Instagram? This week on No Appointment Necessary, Cherry and Dr Amir look into the science behind hot and cold therapies to find out what really works and what might just be "Bakwas". Can cold water swimming boost your immune system? Are ice baths worth the pain? Do saunas actually help you live longer? And why might jumping into freezing water be dangerous for some people? In Chat GP, the pair answer a listener question about Hashimoto's disease and why thyroid health can sometimes be far more complicated than it first appears. 💬 Got a question? Email: noappointmentpodcast@gmail.com  This episode discusses cold-water therapy and swimming as part of a wider conversation about health trends. We are not encouraging cold-water immersion, and listeners should be aware that entering cold water can carry serious risks, particularly for those with underlying health conditions or when entering water suddenly. This episode is sponsored by The Independent Pharmacy. They provide access to over 1,200 treatments covering more than 90 health…

People in this episode

Hosts: Cherry, Dr Amir

Topics covered

• cold-water therapy
• saunas
• health trends
• immune system
• thyroid health

Keywords

• ice baths
• cold showers
• saunas
• hot tubs
• health trends
• immune system
• Hashimoto's disease

Sponsors

The Independent Pharmacy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Randox Health

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