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Hot sauna, cold plunge. Contrast therapy gave us a dopamine rush and cured our hangovers
Contrast therapy has become a buzzword in the wellness world. And now, Charlotte is embracing the trend.Why it matters: Within the next year, Charlotte is slated to have nearly a dozen wellness studios specializing in heat and cold exposure — like contrast therapy, cold plunging and cryotherapy. How it works: Contrast therapy involves rapidly alternating between hot and cold temperatures, like taking an ice bath after a sauna, for example. The combination of the two has a myriad of benefits, according to Sauna Culture employees, like improved circulation, reduced inflammation and heightened mental clarity. We recently tried contrast therapy at...
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