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Fox & Friends<\/a> has officially launched Wellness Week, a dedicated series aimed at navigating the world of social media health trends.<\/p>\n

“The internet is jam-packed with millions of these trends that are promising you a healthier, younger and more energized life. But it’s hard to tell what’s a real hack or just hype,” said host Kayleigh McEnany.<\/p>\n

To find out, the team traveled to downtown New York City to experience popular treatments firsthand, specifically focusing on the science behind red light therapy<\/a> and the intense contrast of hot and cold plunges.<\/p>\n

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The investigation began at La Reserve Esthetics and Wellness, where the team explored red light therapy.<\/p>\n

Describing the process, one spa employee said, “The way that it works for our body is we’re able to absorb the heat and the warmth from those red-light therapy light bulbs and give our body the space to help with recovery<\/a>, help with cell production.”<\/p>\n

The treatment is marketed for helping with inflammation, muscle recovery, weight loss<\/a>, anti-aging and collagen production.<\/p>\n

While McEnany compared the experience to a tanning bed in terms of warmth, it was noted as being “much safer” than traditional UV exposure.<\/p>\n

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Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel clarified that the devices use LED light, which is “close to infrared light” but remains visible and safer than sunlight<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Consistent use can “promote healing of the skin and more collagen,” according to Siegel, though he cautioned that it might be three or four weeks of usage before users notice a visible impact.<\/p>\n

Next, the team tested out hot and cold therapies.<\/p>\n

Adam Klotz started in a 190-degree Fahrenheit sauna<\/a> for 15 to 20 minutes to build up a stress response, which was immediately followed by a plunge into an ice bath with water temperatures between 46 and 48 degrees.<\/p>\n

The physical reaction to the cold was intense, described as an “immediate stress response” that requires breathing through the shock.<\/p>\n

Klotz described the aftermath as “a rush” and “definitely a shot of life.”<\/p>\n

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“It clears your mind and … really improves my mental mood<\/a>,” he said.<\/p>\n

Siegel cited a long-term study from Finland that showed this practice “decreases mortality (death rate) by about 40% to 50%” when used regularly.<\/p>\n

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However, the doctor issued a warning regarding the cold plunge, advising that “you better make sure you’re in good shape” before attempting it.<\/p>\n

While the contrast helps circulation and metabolism, “I want it to be people who have seen their doctor first and know that their heart is in good shape<\/a>,” Siegel advised.<\/p>\n

The doctor emphasized that while the contrast helps circulation<\/a> and metabolism, “I want it to be people who have seen their doctor first and know that their heart is in good shape.”<\/p>\n

The team reminded viewers that while many of these trends show promise, especially for muscle recovery and inflammation, professional medical advice<\/a> should always be the first step before diving into extreme temperature therapies.<\/p>\n

Wellness Week will continue to explore other modern fads, including IV drips, wearable tech and sensory deprivation tanks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Source – https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/health\/red-light-therapy-cold-plunges-really-work-doctor-reveals-truth <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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