Book, Thermalist

Stress up to stress down.

For thousands of years, people have exposed themselves to cold and heat in the belief that it kept them healthy. That knowledge was lost, however, and as a result we now fear extreme temperatures - especially the cold.

In our modern society we have a misguided view of stress: we believe that all stress is dangerous, and this has made us a comfort generation - with fatal consequences.

Susanna Søberg's research explores metabolism and the nervous system and shows for the first time that a small amount of "micro-stress", using cold, heat and the breath as levers, can prevent long-term stress and lifestyle diseases.

THERMALIST is Susanna Søberg's scientific journey around the world - past ancient knowledge and new research - to find out why we should learn to love the cold and the heat, so that we can enjoy all the health benefits of micro-stress, including preventing lifestyle diseases, extending our lifespan, and becoming less stressed and happier. In accessible language, the book draws on scientific studies in biochemistry, metabolism, neurology and physiology. The research is put into perspective through interviews with experts from around the world - and with people living with conditions where the cold has quite literally given them back the will to live.

Get ready for an ice-cold journey that leaves you warmer and healthier than ever before.