Andrew is an American neuroscientist and tenured associate professor in the Department of Neurobiology at the Stanford University School of Medicine.
He offers the a clear and scientific explanation of the benefits of deliberate cold exposure.
He unpacks the range of benefits to physical and mental health and performance. He explains this is because of the way cold impacts on every aspect of our nervous system and in fact every organ and system of the body.
Below are my time stamped notes from this two hour video. Click the ▷ to open a toggle and read more.
Note: adrenaline and noradrenaline are also referred to as epinephrine and norepinephrine (these terms are interchangeable).
00:04:23 Before and after focussed cognitive work
00:15:37 Circadian Rhythm & Body Temperature
00:18:41 How to quickly decrease core body temperature, glabrous skin
00:25:26 Introduction to benefits of cold exposure
00:29:02 Physical effects of cold exposure
00:30:11 How cold should the temperature be?
00:34:53 Cold showers vs. cold water immersion
00:38:27 Protocols for Cold Exposure
00:50:57 Optimal mindset(s) and practices during cold exposure and the mental benefits
00:55:26 Using movement during cold exposure to increase chill
00:57:51 Optimal frequency of cold exposure
01:00:22 Cold exposure for dopamine, mood, focus, and reduction in inflammation
01:12:55 Cold exposure and metabolism, white, beige and brown fat