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Dr Michael Njunge is a practising MD with a passion for health and biohacking. On his blog, michaelnkw.com, he shares tactics and resources to help people achieve feel-good high-performance healthy living.
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How To Recover With Heat Therapy

January 10, 2023 By Michael Njunge

Thermotherapy or as it's more colloquially known, heat therapy, is this season's (literal) hottest health trend. Throughout history, heat has been a powerful health tool for increasing physical recovery. So in this article, I'll dive into what exactly heat therapy is, how it works, the science behind how it helps with recovery, and how I use infrared sauna to access these health benefits from the comfort of my home.…more »

Health & Well-Being

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The Science Behind Cold Plunge

December 13, 2022 By Michael Njunge

I'm sure by now you've come across videos of celebrities and influencers slowly lowering themselves into ice bath tubs. You watch the person tense up and their eyes widen when the icy shock first hits them. They proceed to lower themselves in until they're submerged to their neck. But advocates of cold plunge say it's fun and comes with a host of science-backed health benefits. In this piece, I'll break down the emerging trend of cold plunge, the science behind it, and the reasons why you may want to consider taking the cold plunge too.…more »



 
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