Functional architecture of behavioural thermoregulation

Flouris, Andreas D.

doi:10.1007/s00421-010-1602-8

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“…Behavioral thermoregulation can be defined as any conscious decision taken with the aim of maintaining thermal balance and it represents an infinite resource for human body temperature regulation (35,106,259,262). From simply looking for shade on a sunny hot day (241), to adding or removing clothing (141), humans constantly adjust their thermal behavior in order to maintain thermal comfort (106,180).…”

Section: Behavioral Temperature Regulationmentioning

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“…From simply looking for shade on a sunny hot day (241), to adding or removing clothing (141), humans constantly adjust their thermal behavior in order to maintain thermal comfort (106,180).…”

Section: Behavioral Temperature Regulationmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…From a neuroanatomical point of view, a number of regions of the central nervous system have been identified which contribute to the central integration and processing of sensory information that are then used by humans to actively and consciously adjust their thermal behavior (106,229,251,262). Interestingly, as to underline the integrative nature of human autonomic and behavioral thermoregulatory responses, some of these regions (e.g.…”

Section: Behavioral Temperature Regulationmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Neurophysiology of Skin Thermal Sensations

Filingeri

2016

Comprehensive Physiology

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Undoubtedly, adjusting our thermoregulatory behavior represents the most effective mechanism to maintain thermal homeostasis and ensure survival in the diverse thermal environments that we face on this planet. Remarkably, our thermal behavior is entirely dependent on the ability to detect variations in our internal (i.e. body) and external environment, via sensing changes in skin temperature and wetness. In the past 30 years, we have seen a significant expansion of our understanding of the molecular, neuroanatomical and neurophysiological mechanisms that allow humans to sense temperature and humidity. The discovery of temperature-activated ion channels which gate the generation of action potentials in thermosensitive neurons, along with the characterization of the spino-thalamo-cortical thermosensory pathway, and the development of neural models for the perception of skin wetness, are only some of the recent advances which have provided incredible insights on how biophysical changes in skin temperature and wetness are transduced into those neural signals which constitute the physiological substrate of skin thermal and wetness sensations. Understanding how afferent thermal inputs are integrated and how these contribute to behavioral and autonomic thermoregulatory responses under normal brain function is critical to determine how these mechanisms are disrupted in those neurological conditions which see the concurrent presence of afferent thermosensory abnormalities and efferent thermoregulatory dysfunctions. Furthermore, advancing the knowledge on skin thermal and wetness sensations is crucial to support the development of neuro-prosthetics. In light of the above, this review will focus on the peripheral and central neurophysiological mechanisms underpinning skin thermal and wetness sensations in humans.

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Section: Behavioral Temperature Regulationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Behavioral Temperature Regulationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Behavioral Temperature Regulationmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Neurophysiology of Skin Thermal Sensations

Filingeri

2016

Comprehensive Physiology

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“…Our participants perceived both the contrast water therapy (19 ± 14) and contrast showers (18 ± 13) to accelerate recovery when compared to the passive condition (73 ± 14). These findings are likely due to the change in skin temperature associated with both water interventions (Figure 2a) as skin temperature is an integral component of a human's perception of fatigue and comfort (8,24). An individual's comfort level is shown to improve when the environment allows the return of body temperature toward homeostasis (8).…”

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Influence of Contrast Shower and Water Immersion on Recovery in Elite Netballers

Juliff

Halson

Bonetti

et al. 2014

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research

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Contrast water therapy is a popular recovery modality in sport; however, appropriate facilities can often be difficult to access. Therefore, the present study examined the use of contrast showers as an alternative to contrast water therapy for team sport recovery. In a randomized, cross-over design ten elite female netball athletes (mean ± SD; age: 20 ± 0.6 y, height: 1.82 ± 0.05 m, body mass: 77.0 ± 9.3 kg) completed three experimental trials of a netball specific circuit followed by one of the following 14 min recovery interventions; (1) water therapy and contrast showers did not accelerate physical recovery in elite netballers after a netball specific circuit; however, the psychological benefit from both interventions should be considered when determining the suitability of these recovery interventions in team sport.

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“…One should wear heavy and warm cloths. Clothing choice is depending upon the ability of cloths to reduce heat loss caused by radiation and convection 25 . Adequate clothing systems and well insulated or heated homes and/or vehicles enable good protection against cold.…”

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Ayurvedic Approach to Cold Adaptation as Per Hemanta Seasonal Regimen: A Review

Kumar¹

2017

Int. J. Res. Ayurveda Pharm.

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Ayurvedic therapy is holistic in nature which considers all the aspects of life along with seasonal aspects. For the promotion of health and prevention of disease seasonal regimen has been described in Ayurveda. Margasirsa and Pausa (15 Dec. -15 Jan.) months comes under the Hemanta season. Aim of this paper was to explain the Ayurvedic seasonal regimen described for the Hemanta season on basis of modern concepts. Seasonal regimen described in Ayurveda helps to nullify the effects of season. During the Hemanta season cold temperature stimulates the shivering and non-shivering type of thermogenesis in the body. These physiological changes increase the metabolic activities in the body which possibly is the reason of increased digestive power of the body. Ayurvedic scholars were aware with the physiological changes which occur due to the seasonal variations. Seasonal physiological changes and cold adaptations have been scientifically evaluated by various researchers. The review of above Hemanta seasonal regimen indicates that Ayurvedic seasonal regimen have sound scientific base and these scientific validations could justify their incorporation into modern health system.

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Functional architecture of behavioural thermoregulation

Cited by 103 publications

References 76 publications

Neurophysiology of Skin Thermal Sensations

Neurophysiology of Skin Thermal Sensations

Influence of Contrast Shower and Water Immersion on Recovery in Elite Netballers

Ayurvedic Approach to Cold Adaptation as Per Hemanta Seasonal Regimen: A Review

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