Episode 565

6 Ways Your Diet is Making You Look Older + The Power of Sauna and Cold Therapy to Keep Your Body Young

With Dr. Susanna Søberg
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We all know inflammation can influence our risk of developing diseases, but did you know it also plays a role in premature aging? Today’s guest reveals powerful strategies to reduce inflammation, helping us age gracefully while keeping longevity at the forefront.

Today on The Dhru Purohit Show, Dhru sits down with Dr. Susanna Søberg to explore six key factors linked to premature aging. Dr. Søberg explains how inflammation affects the aging process and shares practical lifestyle practices to combat “inflammaging.” She dives into the benefits of hot and cold therapies, emphasizing the importance of building tolerance to sauna heat therapy, especially as we age. Additionally, she debunks popular social media myths about cold therapy and offers actionable tips for incorporating it into your routine.

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For more on Dr. Susanna Søberg, follow her on Instagram @susanna_soeberg, Facebook @susannasoeberg, YouTube @susannasoeberg, Twitter @SusannaSberg1, LinkedIn at Susanna Søberg, PhD, TikTok @susanna_soeberg, or through her website, soeberginstitute.com. 

 

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I hope you enjoyed this conversation as much as I did.
Wishing you health and happiness.
Dhru Purohit

In this Episode, you will learn

  1. The role of inflammation when it comes to aging
    (00:00:20)
  2. Sugar increases inflammaging
    (2:50)
  3. What shocks Dr. Søberg about the standard American diet
    (5:30)
  4. Trans fat hidden in foods and adequate protein intake
    (9:20)
  5. Alcohol consumption
    (21:00)
  6. The impact of hot, cold, and contrast therapy on our health
    (29:45)
  7. Building your tolerance for sauna heat
    (45:45)
  8. Microplastic and toxin exposure
    (50:45)
  9. The importance of community and addressing loneliness
    (1:04:45)
  10. Why and how cold exposure can be beneficial
    (1:08:25)
  11. Myths and truths about when and how you should implement cold therapy
    (1:12:35)
  12. Trusting yourself and moderation
    (1:33:10)

Guest

 
Dhru Purohit

Dhru is the host of the Dhru Purohit Show, a top 30 health podcast with over 30 million downloads. His interviews focus on the inner workings of the brain and the body and feature the brightest minds in wellness, medicine, and mindset.

Dhru Purohit is also a serial entrepreneur and investor in the health and wellness industry.

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Dr. Susanna Søberg

Dr. Susanna Søberg is one of the world’s leading researchers and experts in cold and heat therapy and functional breathing. She is also the founder of the Soeberg Institute, an online research-backed curriculum designed to help anyone optimize their stress management and performance for a healthier and happier life. Dr. Søberg obtained her PhD in metabolism at the University of Copenhagen and her research has contributed to a deeper understanding of brown fat metabolism in adults. 

Dr. Søberg’s work has been published in top scientific journals including Cell Reports Medicine and Cell Metabolism and has been pivotal in contributing to a deeper understanding of our metabolism under hormetic stress and rest conditions in humans. Dr. Søberg is the author of the international bestseller Winter Swimming, which has been translated into 13 languages. Her new book, Thermalist, is available in Danish and hopefully soon in English.

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