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The powers of deep heat, with Emma O’Kelly
Season 20, Ep. 2
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We’re hearing a lot about the benefits of cold-water therapy, but what about heat therapy? Writer and avid cold-water swimmer Emma O’Kelly joins Liz on this episode to take a deep dive into the health benefits of heat.
Emma covers the history of saunas in Nordic bathing traditions, and shares more on what studies say on the benefits of deep heat for our physical and mental health.
Liz and Emma also discuss sauna rituals, the different kinds of saunas Emma encountered (from ice to peat bog!), and how to practise cold and heat therapy safely.
Links mentioned in the episode:
- Follow Emma on Instagram
- Purchase Sauna: The Power of Deep Heat
- Pre-order A Better Second Half by Liz Earle
- Subscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing
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