Rhonda Patrick· PhD
We saw a significant reduction in depression symptoms, with an average drop of 15.8 points on the BDI-II scale, and remarkably, 11 participants no longer met the criteria for MDD after the intervention.
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We saw a significant reduction in depression symptoms, with an average drop of 15.8 points on the BDI-II scale, and remarkably, 11 participants no longer met the criteria for MDD after the intervention.
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Follow-up work with infrared heat bed protocols has shown similar mood benefits with multiple sessions, and results appear even stronger when heat exposure is paired with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
To put the magnitude in context, on a common depression rating scale, a 3-point shift is often considered clinically meaningful—this combined approach was associated with about a 16-point improvement!