More and more celebrities are joining this treatment, beneficial to mental and body.
Such as Hugh Jackman, Demi Moore, Lindsay Lohan, etc.
But what is cryotherapy?
Cryotherapy is the application and / or exposure to intense cold, using different methods, among which we can choose:
- Immersion in ice water (0 º C).
- The application of compresses or fabrics submerged in ice water.
- A massage with blocks of ice.
- Use cooling spray, containers with a mixture of chemical products that generate an endothermic reaction or refrigerant gases.
- The application of compresses with powdered ice or bags of cold water.
As to how he acts, we should know that exposure to intense cold breaks the chains that help the body maintain a constant temperature.
In this way, the body reacts in two ways:
First, the body tries to recover the temperature by burning the so-called simple sugars found in the blood plasma.
And, second, it burns the complex sugars, located in the muscles.
Therefore, weight loss is among its aesthetic benefits.
But, it also has great benefits on the skin and hair, which are almost immediate.
In addition, it promotes the reaffirmation of the skin, the general rejuvenation of the body, reduces cellulite.
Likewise, it is a very effective treatment as antiage and strengthener of hair and nails.
At an endocrinological level, cryotherapy treats obesity, as well as other endocrinological and immunological diseases.
While, on a dermatological level, it improves dermatitis, atopic neurodermatitis, eczema or psoriasis.
But, we can not forget about its benefits in sports medicine, since it is used as treatment and rehabilitation of acute and / or chronic injuries.
Last but not least, it improves overall health.
Well, it prevents flu and catarrh, reduces stress, increases defenses and promotes the recovery of metabolism.
