Posts tagged Cryotherapy
How does cryotherapy work and what are its key benefits?

Cryotherapy s a treatment that involves exposing the whole body or just areas of it to very cold temperatures, usually as low as -130 °C. As the temperature is so low, you won’t be exposed to it for long, generally, it is around 1-3 minutes. You will stand alone in an enclosure to fit your body, but your head will remain outside and not exposed to the temperature. We also offer a CryoFacial treatment, but this is not as extreme and uses a cool temperature on just the face.

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What is the most effective cellulite treatment

Cellulite is a normal but often upsetting skin condition. It commonly appears on the thighs, but it can develop in other areas too. The condition causes an uneven skin texture, but some treatments can reduce the appearance of cellulite. At LondonCryo, we can offer you an anti-cellulite treatment in London, and today we will discuss what is on offer.

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There is more to whole body cryotherapy than circulation boost and inflammation reduction

When describing the mechanism of how Whole Body Cryotherapy can deliver so many benefits at once, we usually put circulation increase at the centre. Massive constriction of peripheral blood vessels ensures that more blood is sent to protect the core temperature from falling while inside the extreme cryo cabin environment. Post-session, dilation causes a flash back to the skin and extremities…

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Whole Body Cryotherapy and Mental Wellness  

It is widely known that Whole Body Cryotherapy can be used to treat rheumatism and sports injuries but did you know that it can be hugely beneficial for your mental health too?

Studies have shown that people who suffer from sleep problems, anxiety and depression can be greatly helped by cryotherapy. At a time when mental health issues are on the increase it is time to look for additional therapies to support people alongside counselling and other initiatives.

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Cryotherapy for longevity and wellness

When people think of cryotherapy many assume it’s just for young athletes but it has numerous benefits for the older generation. Life expectancies are increasing by two years each decade and never has it been more important for people to stay on top of their health and wellbeing. The ability to live in full health is in demand more than ever and those that age badly are more susceptible to disease.

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Wellness Goals for 2021

As we get ready to turn our back finally on 2020 have you set your wellness goals for 2021?

This year has been so hard due to all the challenges of COVID-19 and the changes we have all had to make to the way we live our lives. From not being able to travel, seeing friends regularly, stuck at the ‘new’ office desk at home, to the worries about friends and families mental and physical health, its been such a difficult year.

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Different ways to experience Whole Body Cryo

Did you know there are different ways to experience your WBC? There is the cryochamber, which is an electrically cooled large contained space, much like a walk-in freezer. Then there is the cryosauna, which is what we at LondonCryo favour with our CryoCabin™. A cryosauna is cooled with liquid nitrogen which allows it to get even colder at -110°C, than a cryochamber which usually only goes down to -85°C.

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