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Ten Cool Facts About Cryotherapy

15 July, 2019 by lenny-cohen-md

An increasingly popular treatment that is gaining traction the world over, Cryotherapy is an effective solution that addresses an extensive range of both clinical and aesthetic conditions from preventing chronic diseases to alleviating pain to slowing down the aging process. Here are some interesting facts about Cryotherapy.

  • First used over 40 years ago – The benefits of freezing treatments were first discovered in Japan way back in 1978.
  • Initially used to treat rheumatoid arthritis - Cryotherapy chambers were originally employed to effectively alleviate pain and soreness of the joints and muscles.
  • Celebrities go to treatment – From Jessica Alba to Jennifer Aniston and LeBron James to Shaquille O’Neal, there are a host of A-listers who swear by the treatment.
  • Enhances metabolism – Surprisingly, just 3 minutes in a Cryotherapy chamber can burn anywhere from 500 to 800 calories!
  • An excellent anti-aging solution - Cryotherapy helps in tautening the skin thereby reducing wrinkles and fine lines to give back some of your lost youthful vitality.
  • Accelerates muscle healing – When the body is subjected to very cold temperature, it utilizes as much as blood as possible as it goes into a natural self-preservation mode.
  • Treats Depression – The treatment facilitates the release of endorphins, which are the “happy hormones”.
  • Decrease inflammation – Studies have found that whole-body Cryotherapy raises the levels of anti-inflammatory cytokine activity in the body, which directly results in inflammation subsiding.
  • Effective treatment for migraines – In 2013, a study conducted proved that Cryotherapy is a useful remedy that substantially decreases the frequency of these terrible headaches.
  • Could decrease inflammation – Research has found that the treatment may be employed in the near future to stem ailments linked with inflammation.