Cold water therapy can help boost alertness, increase dopamine production, and potentially reduce anxiety and depression symptoms. While research is always evolving, there are previous studies supporting these benefits. […]
Some studies have shown that exposing the body to extremely cold temperatures for several minutes can promote various health benefits, including accelerated healing, through anti-inflammatory, anti-analgesic, and antioxidant effects. […]
The rule of thumb to follow is 2–4 minutes to a maximum of 10 minutes in water between 10 and 14 degrees Celsius.
Firstly, it’s important to note that there is no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to ice bath therapy. Individuals may have different needs and tolerances, so it’s best to listen to your body and adapt accordingly. […]
Lower back pain is never easy to manage. The first thing on your mind is improving your comfort and finding a way to heal. Your physiotherapist can help manage your lower back pain through hot and cold therapy. But which option is better? Both heat and ice provide benefits, but it’s about what benefits your […]
Many people think that arthritis is caused only by general wear and tear on the body as we age. What you may not realize is that when we get hurt, our injured joints are 7 times more likely to develop arthritis than in those who weren’t injured. Even if you receive proper therapy after an […]
Recovery for Tendonitis When you’re experiencing an injury or pain, you want to improve comfort and support healing. Heat therapy and cold therapy are standard treatment options for the aches and swelling caused by tendonitis. Yet, which is the better option? Or should you alternate for improved recovery? Learn when you should apply heat or […]
The benefits of cold water immersion (CWI) therapy are numerous and well documented in sport recovery and chronic inflammatory conditions including fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis. Individuals with mood disorders including anxiety and depression, as well as those who experience sleep disturbances have all shown benefit with CWI therapy as well. CWI is also a highly beneficial […]
Ok, since we were kids, and then through our adolescent years and into adulthood, we’ve all been told about the benefits of exercise and healthy living. For any of us who have undertaken physical activity as a simple act to make us happy and healthy or for those who have taken it to the next […]
Cryo therapy or Cold Water Immersion has been shown to have many health benefits. https://www.scienceforsport.com/cold-water-immersion/ Here are 6 big ones: […]
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