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Joe Rogan SAUNA & COLD PLUNGE It is RIDICULOUS!!! w Louis C.K. JRE #1929
00:00 one thing you always tell people is like the one thing that you think about the most when you're sick is God I wish I was healthy yeah when you're when you're healthy it just seems normal it just is what it is but when you get sick you're like oh God this sucks I can't wait to get healthy but you when you're [ __ ] healthy yeah you've got to like do whatever you can to preserve that and recognize that there's a possibility that you could get sick appreciate the [ __ ] out of being healthy well and then with work though with comedy I feel like there's this other side of the other side of the Spectrum which is that you should be willing to be very uncomfortable and very unhappy don't do it right because that's love that's right but you're doing it yes is my point yes if you if it took it away from you like covid when we couldn't do stand-up well then that's you being sick yes that's what I'm saying I mean it's like not that it should always be the most fun thing to do for the most part because exercise [ __ ] blows like being healthy like sitting in a [ __ ] sauna for 25 minutes at 190 degrees and cold plunges and all this [ __ ] that I do it sucks yeah I don't like doing it but I'm doing it because being healthy is
01:00 far superior to being sick but you forget you forget sometimes but also it can be a really uh it can be um a bummer to be healthy it can be how so well I've had streaks where I'm like I'm doing it all right you know and I'm not doing things that I know make me feel like [ __ ] like eating a bunch of pizza that's just gonna flood me with sugar and slow me down and give me a headache yep and give me a depression that I end up carrying with a cigarette and then I can't move even more and then I eat more and it's a terrible thing yep and like two weeks later I come out of like a dungeon like I gotta stop I'm like I can't believe I just wasted all that time right but when I'm like I'm doing it all right I'm eating well [ __ ] salmon with brown rice a little bit of vegetables you know or whatever and uh drinking water with lemon and staying away from you know drinks no alcohol right sleeping without any help all those good things you know there's a dryness to that like I just after a while I just get cranky I just feel like I want to indulge and just yeah get some
02:00 sugar in you yeah moderation feeling like [ __ ] has its good points Indulgence has its good points yeah when you feel like what the [ __ ] did I do that for there's a when you hit the bottom there's a comfort in that it's a bed the bottom is like a bed do you know what I mean I mean not like alcoholics and drug addicts I don't know what it's like for them but in my little self-abuses uh every now and then getting off the rails you just got yeah no I like it I like doing that too but I stay healthy that's good but I I do go off I mean I will eat pizza and [ __ ] spaghetti and ice cream I'll go crazy this is the best thing but then I just self-correct I go okay yeah you know and I feel so bad when it's over when I eat like a giant like a [ __ ] big Italian sub yeah and a like a [ __ ] 32 ounce Coca-Cola I feel like hot dog [ __ ] no it's the worst an hour and a half no and then ice cream which is my favorite thing I'm just I'm just [ __ ] it's just [ __ ] spill and I'm it's burning hot shits for like a week I pay hey hard for ice cream so I don't do
03:00 it often but there is I don't know I don't think it'll ever not be I still stay in shape and some discipline for a stand-up and I've got this thing at the Garden like to me that's like the big fight of my life that's the championship fight but when that's over and I take a year off I do part of me thinks I might just Brando out I might get really [ __ ] big I don't know you might do a reverse Bobby Kelly yeah I don't know I don't know I hope not sometimes I'm able to be more healthy when I'm not performing because I go up state more yeah and I get I make my trail and I you know I do my yeah that's better exercise than a gym anyway yeah I think it's important to be healthy but I also think it's important to enjoy yourself yeah I think you know there's something about food pleasure mouth pleasure from you know eating a big [ __ ] bowl of rigatoni it's great it tastes great you just gotta know what's happening like I like drinking I do I enjoy drinking I like like [ __ ] tipping a few back with my friends cheers everyone cheers I like doing a shot before I go on stage I enjoy it yeah but I I know what I'm doing right I know when it comes to the morning I'm going to do everything I can to counteract that yeah sure I do
04:00 everything I can with vitamin they take IV vitamins and drips and I do all kinds of [ __ ] but I keep it working right but I also that's a funny thing body in a different way yeah like you know because of Jiu Jitsu and martial arts yeah it's a vehicle for me I'm using it well we live weird lives too because most people can't when we say things like it's important to be healthy but it's important to enjoy yourself most people even can't have that conversation right like most of the population is just [ __ ] grinding just trying to they're just dragging their bodies across broken glass and trying to like hand off just enough to their kids and then [ __ ] collapse in a heap of cancer yeah they're just that's the most life they're just trying to pay the bills so stay one step ahead of the the gravedigger or only two and a half steps behind yeah that's how most people live like I was talking to my lunch my French pal and I said life is a zero-sum game it's something I believe is it's a zero-sum game effort you put in and it comes back but you end up at zero right she said for a lot of people life is about a negative 500 some games yeah and it's true some people everything they can possibly do they end up so [ __ ]
05:00 yeah just [ __ ] for good and it's just life is [ __ ] uh and because of that you have this attitude that life is [ __ ] so then that's a self-fulfilling prophecy I guess I mean it's negative attitude there's not much room for that kind of [ __ ] though for in most people's lives but in America compared to everybody else we're really doing great yeah so we can have these long conversations about what's the right way to think and what's you know what's the right way to live in all these many many Boutique things of here's how to feel better yeah because we're just kind of sitting around we're just consumers we're just consumers of the rest of the world so I was watching this video where these guys were talking about Lex Friedman and Andrew huberman were talking about uh saunas and coal plunges and stuff like that and like the benefits of it they're just they're two scientists yeah they're talking about the the provable benefits heat shock proteins cold shock proteins instead of reading the comments where some guy was like yeah well you you guys aren't talking about how much it costs to buy a sauna you're making it seem like it's all free and like like what are you supposed to do like you every [ __ ] thing like I'm sorry if you're broke oh no you have a conversation for people that can live that way well I mean not
06:00 just it's just fun but it's not in it's not impossible able to achieve we're not talking about buying a [ __ ] Lamborghini yeah but I'm not saying that there's something wrong with talking about that stuff because other people can't afford it that's not all what I'm saying what I'm saying is that it's actually part of why people are miserable is because they're actually it's a ridiculous conversation it's a ridic it's not like the way the the worth and the experience of like competing for food and oxygen and living in on Earth you know and living in society and just being a person we've got to some altitude here where we're having some stupid conversations that are just you know should I do a cold plunger of sauna like what the [ __ ] is that it's not that like it's not you should be ashamed because people can't afford it I feel sorry for the guy in that conversation it's like it's a ridiculous trying to find just the right balance because there's nothing really challenging you because you're not you don't have any real problems and you're not you're not on the earth you're not standing on the earth anymore you're in a bubble where you sort of like maybe I'll try this and maybe I'll just do protein now and I'll do you know what I mean it's and you'll never find the balance because life does that's not a
07:00 normal life that's not organic living that's not living like a human being you know you don't have a choice because I mean but you have a physical body and if you have a physical body there's things that are beneficial to your physical body sure and if you choose to do those things you'll have a better body it'll work better and if you choose not to do those things because you think they're ridiculous what do you think that's just that organic living that's not life this is this is not life it is life it's life and people have invented shoes the reason why they vintage shoes is because rocks will cut your feet yeah so they figured out shoes shoes are better than no shoes right getting an Asana and getting in a cold plunge is better for the physical body than not doing it yeah it's the same thing lifting weights is better than not lifting weights because then you develop a strong body and 100 all true like all these things are a part of life you can just decide they're not a part of life when you're when you've removed yourself from the food chain and from real life they become part of life if you're not getting eaten by tigers that's right yeah but like we already figured that out so like as we move to becoming a multiplayer species that's what I'm saying there's a lot of things you're going to figure out well
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In a world where health is often taken for granted, the importance of maintaining our well-being becomes starkly clear when illness strikes. The discomfort of sickness serves as a reminder of the value of health—a state that many assume will always be within reach. Yet, as comedian Louis C.K. points out, being healthy is not just a passive state; it requires intentional effort and sometimes uncomfortable practices.
Contrast therapy, which includes practices like the science of sauna sessions and cold plunges, offers scientifically proven benefits for physical health. These rituals may feel challenging, but they are essential for fostering resilience and longevity. In this article, we will delve into the mechanisms behind these practices, their tangible benefits, and how they can enhance our everyday lives.
190 degrees in sauna 32 ounces in a Coca-Cola
"If you choose to do those things, you'll have a better body."
The Value of Health
Health is often a silent companion, unnoticed until it falters. As Louis C.K. reflects, "When you're healthy, it just seems normal." This statement encapsulates the essence of well-being—something we tend to overlook in our daily lives. However, the moment we experience illness, we are reminded of the fragility of our health and the effort required to maintain it.
To preserve our health, we must recognize that it is not merely a state of being but a continual process of intentional choices. Engaging in practices that promote physical well-being, such as contrast therapy, can significantly enhance our quality of life. By embracing discomfort through sauna sessions and cold plunges, we can cultivate a deeper appreciation for our health and its inherent value.
"When you're healthy, it just seems normal." — Louis C.K.
Discipline vs. Indulgence
Navigating the tension between discipline and indulgence is a common struggle. Louis C.K. articulates this beautifully: "Indulgence has its good points, but you gotta know what's happening." The pleasure derived from indulging in foods we love can be fleeting, often leading to regret and discomfort afterward.
This cycle of indulgence and remorse highlights the importance of discipline in our health practices. Engaging in uncomfortable yet beneficial rituals, such as spending 25 minutes in a sauna at 190 degrees, may feel arduous, but the long-term benefits far outweigh the temporary discomfort. By choosing to prioritize our health over momentary pleasures, we can foster resilience and achieve a more balanced life.
Life's Struggles
Life can often feel like a series of struggles, making conversations about health and wellness seem trivial. As Louis C.K. points out, many people are "just dragging their bodies across broken glass" in an effort to survive. This stark reality underscores the need for more profound discussions about health, particularly in a society where many are disconnected from basic survival challenges.
In this context, the conversation around practices like sauna use and cold plunges becomes not only relevant but essential. These practices are not just luxury rituals; they are tools for enhancing our physical and mental resilience. By understanding the science behind these methods, we can appreciate their role in our overall well-being.
Health Practices
The science behind contrast therapy is grounded in the body's response to temperature extremes. Heat shock proteins, activated by sauna use, promote cellular repair and regeneration. Cold exposure, on the other hand, stimulates cold shock proteins that enhance circulation and reduce inflammation. Together, these practices create a powerful synergy that supports both physical and mental health.
As Louis C.K. notes, "If you choose to do those things, you'll have a better body." This statement emphasizes the importance of intentional choices in our health journey. By incorporating sauna sessions and cold plunges into our wellness rituals, we can cultivate a stronger, more resilient body capable of thriving in the face of life's challenges.
Words Worth Hearing
"Indulgence has its good points, but you gotta know what's happening." — Louis C.K.
Practical Takeaways
Embrace discomfort through rituals like sauna and cold plunges to enhance your health. Recognize the importance of discipline in maintaining well-being, balancing indulgence with intentional choices.