Dr. Ashley Mason on Sauna Use for Depression, Conquering Insomnia, and Mindfully Breaking Bad Habits

Dr. Ashley Mason is a professional psychologist examining medical use sauna for anxiety and also director of the Sleep, Consuming, and Affect Lab at the Osher Center for Integrative Medication at UCSF. Her study centers on non-pharmacological techniques for treating sleeping disorders, clinical depression, and also overindulging.

NOW RECRUITING:
Discover more regarding Dr. Mason’s work and the upcoming study investigating whole-body hyperthermia for depression
https://www.sealab.ucsf.edu/heatbed

SHOW NOTES:
Program notes, comprehensive timeline (+ a lot more) are available at https://www.foundmyfitness.com/episodes/ashley-mason

Various other places to pay attention …
FoundMyFitness on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/067-dr-ashley-mason-on-drug-free-approaches-for-treating/id818198322?i=1000534138393
FoundMyFitness on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5i4m0NGSNTQR9TYhpYgJga?si=306038368c2c4117

CHAPTERS:
00:00:00 – Introduction
00:01:43 – What is whole-body hyperthermia?
00:20:23 – Sauna for clinical depression (new research).
00:33:37 – Combining therapy with hyperthermia.
00:45:33 – Insomnia and CBTi.
01:05:04 – Sleeping medicines.
01:15:23 – Smoking and also overindulging.

This meeting is not indicated to act as an alternative to professional detect or therapy of anxiety. You’re not alone if you’re dealing with anxiety. If you need help, you can get in touch with SAMHSA for info on mental wellness as well as therapy in your area at 1-877-SAMHSA7.