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GLP-1 Medications and Infrared Sauna: What You Need to Know
As GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound continue to gain popularity for diabetes management and weight loss, many users are exploring complementary wellness practices to enhance their health journey. Infrared sauna therapy has emerged as an intriguing option—but is it safe and beneficial for those on GLP-1s? Understanding the Benefits: GLP-1 & Infrared Sauna Unlike traditional saunas that heat the air around you, infrared saunas use infrared light to

Rebecca Nolan Harris, PhD
Oct 173 min read
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The Science Behind GLP-1 and Infrared Sauna: Heat Shock Proteins, Autophagy, and Metabolic Optimization
While many people using GLP-1 medications focus solely on the weight loss benefits, there's a deeper metabolic transformation happening at the cellular level. Emerging research suggests that infrared sauna therapy may amplify these benefits through mechanisms that go far beyond simple calorie burning. Heat Shock Proteins: Your Cellular Repair Crew When you expose your body to the mild heat stress of an infrared sauna, you trigger the production of heat shock proteins (HSPs).

Rebecca Nolan Harris, PhD
Oct 174 min read
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GLP-1 Medications and Cold Plunge Therapy: What the Science Says
If you're taking GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro, you may be exploring complementary wellness practices to enhance your metabolic health journey. Cold plunge therapy has gained significant attention—but what does the science actually say about combining cold water immersion with GLP-1 medications? The Metabolic Benefits of Cold Water Immersion: What Research Shows Cold water immersion isn't just a wellness trend—it's a scientifically validated intervention

Rebecca Nolan Harris, PhD
Oct 176 min read
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GLP-1 Medications and Magnesium: How Float Therapy Can Help
If you're taking GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro, you may have experienced some of their common side effects: nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. While these medications are transforming diabetes management and weight loss treatment, they can also create an unexpected challenge—magnesium depletion. The GLP-1 and Magnesium Connection GLP-1 receptor agonists work by slowing gastric emptying and reducing appetite, but the gastrointestinal side effects can interfe

Rebecca Nolan Harris, PhD
Oct 172 min read
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