Many studies are proving that treatments involving extreme temperature variations can have beneficial results for the body as a whole, in different ways and conditions. In this context, Cryotherapy has become a popular procedure in the medical area. It can be generally defined as the exposure of the body to very cold temperatures for a short period of time.
Cryotherapy has been used to treat inflammation, decrease chronic and muscle pains, and other symptoms. Supporters of the treatment also argue that it works the same way as using ice to ease swelling. Other benefits can include an increased metabolism (which could help in losing weight), reducing the risk of developing dementia and cancer, improving symptoms of eczema, and treating migraine headaches.
There are many ways to practice body cryotherapy. The most popular form is sitting in a cryotherapy booth for about 3–5 minutes. It is expected to be very unpleasant in the first sessions, but it tends to get better with time as the body adjusts to the low temperature.
It is not recommended for pregnant women, children, people with severe high blood pressure, and people with heart conditions. It is also crucial to not stay over time at the low temperatures, as it could start to damage the body seriously.
In conclusion, cryotherapy may help with many concerns, including slowing or reversing skin aging, supporting fat loss, and preventing chronic diseases. The studies are still being developed to prove how it works and what the real effects are, but many professionals have been using this technique with success lately.
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About the Author: MSci Maísa Melo is a Pharmacist and a current PhD student in cosmetic technology, from São Paulo, Brazil. She has earned her master’s degree from the University of São Paulo and has been involved with the development, stability, safety and efficacy of cosmetics since 2013. She has specialized in the clinical efficacy of cosmetics by biophysical and skin imaging techniques as well as the use of alternative models to animal testing. Her research work has been published in several scientific journals and book chapters from the field.
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