Whole body cryotherapy essentially means exposing your body to temperatures in the range of -200°F for 2 to 4 minutes. At the inception, cryotherapy was used to treat inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis and to alleviate sore muscles after intense workout. This may be similar to adding an ice pack to an injured body part which offering pain relief and promoting healing. This immediate reduction in inflammation is thought to reduce your risk of chronic ailments and faster recovery to a “normal state” of overall health. Chronic inflammation has been linked to multiple long-term problems to including diabetes, depression, cancer, and osteoarthritis. From a true medical's indication perspective, however, cryotherapy has been used to freeze warts or other cancerous cells. Today cryotherapy machine can be found in gyms and spas boasting benefits such as weight loss improved energy, better mood, younger looking skin and joint pain relief. Many people who use cryotherapy report less pain and inflammation. Anecdotally, cryotherapy may assist in reducing a range of other chronic disorders including migraine headaches, eczema, depression, and a myriad of inflammatory conditions.
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