“So it has really changed our evening routine and has been a great commitment together. We're sleeping better, we're feeling better. It’s definitely brought us closer.”

Meet Darla, a chiropractor and empty-nest mother of two, who has found that regularly jumping into a hot sauna followed by a cold-water plunge provides her with benefits far beyond what she initially expected. What began as a search to help reduce the risks of Alzheimer’s disease due to a genetic predisposition ended up providing health and relationship benefits (with her husband) that she never anticipated.

Inspired by a longevity seminar, she was introduced to the concept of infrared sauna and cold plunge therapy. This type of therapy uses the impact of extreme heat and cold to stimulate the body's natural healing processes. She found that regular sessions provided mental clarity, improved sleep, and enhanced her physical vitality.

Surprisingly, this holistic approach not only improved her own health but also deepened her connection with her husband, who now joins her in their nightly sauna and cold plunge routine. Watching Netflix together during sauna time while commiserating over the anticipation of the cold plunge to follow has brought Darla closer to her husband.

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