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HEALTH & BEAUTY

CRYOTHERAPY

ryotherapy was discovered in Japan in the late 70s by Dr. Toshima
Yamaguchi. It is a nonmedical treatment where one is immersed
in an unbelievably cold cryo-chamber, usually generated by liquid
C nitrogen, where temperatures are as low as minus 240 degrees
Fahrenheit.

Cryotherapy is based on the principle that quick immersion in extreme cold ignites
the body’s defenses. Sore muscles feel better, similar to placing a frigid bag of frozen
peas on them, because the penetrating cold constricts the blood vessels, reducing
inflammation. As the body recovers from the shock of the intense cold, it goes into
survival mode. This theoretically induces weight loss because the body’s metabolism
is increased. In addition, proponents say the blood is enriched by the adrenaline-
assisted jolt, making the body work better, and feel less pain, which contributes to
better humor and better sleep.

Scientifically, the consensus is that there has not been sufficient time nor research
to prove its therapeutic benefits. However, many athletes and celebrities swear by
it, including: LeBron James, Floyd Mayweather, Alicia Keys, Jennifer Aniston, and
Justin Timberlake, to name a few.

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