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Cold Plunge
A cold plunge is a practice that involves immersing the body in cold water, typically at temperatures between 50 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit (10 to 15 degrees Celsius). This technique is often used in wellness routines for its potential benefits, such as reducing muscle soreness, improving circulation, and boosting mood. Many people find it invigorating and refreshing, often pairing it with activities like hot baths or saunas for a contrasting thermal experience.


The Science of Contrast Therapy: Why What You Do After Matters
If you've explored contrast therapy—alternating between heat exposure in a sauna and cold immersion in a plunge—you know that rush of...

Rebecca Nolan Harris, PhD
Sep 294 min read
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Healing Through Ice: The Science of Cold Water Immersion and Breathwork in Trauma Recovery
When we think of trauma therapy, we might envision talk therapy sessions or medication management. But what if healing could also involve...

Rebecca Nolan Harris, PhD
Sep 106 min read
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Boost Your Well-being with Cold Plunge Therapy
Cold plunge therapy has been gaining popularity as a natural and effective way to improve overall health and well-being. This practice...

Rebecca Nolan Harris, PhD
Jul 303 min read
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Unlocking Peak Performance: Infrared Sauna, Cold Plunge, and Contrast Therapy for ECU Athletes
At East Carolina University (ECU), our athletes are constantly pushing the boundaries of performance. To maintain peak condition and...

Rebecca Nolan Harris, PhD
Jun 52 min read
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Understanding Stress: How Alternative Therapies Can Restore Balance
Holistic alternative therapies can restore balance during stressful times. In today's fast-paced world, stress has become a familiar...

Rebecca Nolan Harris, PhD
Jun 23 min read
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The Science Behind Cold Plunges: Benefits, Research, and What You Need to Know
If you’ve heard the buzz around cold plunges lately, you’re not alone. From professional athletes to wellness enthusiasts, more people...

Rebecca Nolan Harris, PhD
May 253 min read
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The Science of Vasodilation and Vasoconstriction in Recovery: The Role of Contrast Therapy
This blog explores the science behind vasodilation and vasoconstriction, emphasizing their roles in recovery with contrast therapy.

Rebecca Nolan Harris, PhD
Apr 133 min read
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Cold Plunge Therapy: A Science-Backed Approach to Reducing Inflammation
Explore the physiological mechanisms behind cold plunges, optimal temperature and session duration, frequency of use.

Rebecca Nolan Harris, PhD
Apr 72 min read
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Physiological Benefits of Cold Plunge (Cold Water Immersion, CWI)
Cold plunge therapy, or cold water immersion (CWI), involves immersing the body in cold water, typically between 10°C to 15°C (50°F to 59°F)

Rebecca Nolan Harris, PhD
Apr 32 min read
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Contrast Therapy
Contrast therapy alternates between heat exposure (such as infrared sauna use) and cold water immersion (cold plunge).

Rebecca Nolan Harris, PhD
Apr 22 min read
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