The effect of sauna on depression and mood | Rhonda Patrick

Sauna use elicits a multitude of beneficial health effects, including improved sleep and mood-boosting benefits. Researchers treated patients with major depressive disorder with heat so that their core body temperature reached temperatures equivalent to those experienced with sauna use. Following just one treatment session, subjects experienced elevations in mood that lasted for several weeks. In this clip, Dr. Rhonda Patrick describes the effects of heat on mood, particularly in those experiencing depression.

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