Sleep and Temperature
Discover how leveraging temperature changes can enhance your sleep quality. Engaging in hot baths or saunas may seem counterintuitive, but they actually promote a rapid drop in body temperature, making it easier to fall asleep. Additionally, these practices can stimulate growth hormone release, aiding in muscle growth and tissue repair.In this clip
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Related Questions
How does raising the body temperature (e.g. by going to the sauna or taking a long hot bath) influence sleep?
Why is evening timing for sauna sessions optimal for recovery, growth hormone release, and sleep as discussed in the episode The Science & Health Benefits of Deliberate Heat Exposure | Huberman Lab Podcast #69 and the clip Growth Hormone Optimization?
What timing should I aim for when taking a hot shower or bath before bed to help lower my body temperature for sleep, as discussed in the Huberman Lab Podcast episodes The Science & Health Benefits of Deliberate Heat Exposure | Huberman Lab Podcast #69 and Body Temperature and Sleep?