Athletes need to keep their bodies in top shape to perform at their best. However, there will be times when they need to recover and heal any injuries. There are a lot of different routes in sports recovery, and one of the most common is physical therapy, but what about the effects of cryotherapy?
Read MoreA sauna is a great way to relax, refresh and rejuvenate your body at the end of a long day. But which type of sauna should you choose? If you want the best results from your sauna session, then an infrared one is what you need. In this post we will explain why and give you five reasons for using the sauna at LondonCryo as an upgrade on the regular sauna.
By Rebecca Nelson for LondonCryo
Read MoreThis blog explains the origins, the process and the benefits of whole body cryotherapy, and answers the most frequently asked questions. If you live in pain, and if the condition that causes it somehow involves inflammation, there may be NO BETTER TREATMENT for you to reduce it and to get your life back.
Read MoreWhen 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…
Read MoreAmidst the increasing trend towards holistic, powered by nature wellness and preventing illness rather than medicating the way out of it, COLD (cold showers, wild swimming in chilly water, ice baths, and whole-body cryotherapy using brief exposures to extremely cold air) are quite quickly becoming the most widely discussed topics in the world of health, wellbeing, and fitness.
Read MoreKnee pain… whether it stems from an old injury or is caused by wear and tear as you get older, the truth is, living with knee pain can sometimes feel unbearable. It is debilitating and undeniably annoying at times. Trust me, we know! As knees continue to weaken and cause more pain, there will always be the option of knee surgery. This is usually expensive and can lead to months of physical therapy – and sometimes with no guarantee that you’ll return to your active lifestyle.
Read Moreif you or anyone in your team have been living with stress, chronic pain, injury, inflammation, poor sports performance, and have been unable to proceed with the treatment either because the solution is too expensive or the treatment wasn’t exactly what you were looking for, then this is for you… At LondonCryo, we are dedicated to helping you look, feel, and perform at your best without annoying meds…
Read MoreIn this blog post we explore some of the myths surrounding cryotherapy. From it not working, to it being painful and even causing death. Read more to reveal the truths around the treatment.
Read MoreHealth and wellness in the workplace has never been as vital as it is now. Since the outbreak of the pandemic, 75% of people say they feel more socially isolated, 67% of people report higher stress levels, 57% are feeling greater anxiety, and 53% say they feel more emotionally exhausted - Harvard Business Review.
Read MoreFollowing an injury, athlete Alexis Rufus visits LondonCryo for Whole Body Cryotherapy and the infrared sauna to see if it can aid her recovery. Read her review in this guest blog post.
Read MoreIt 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.
Read MoreBy Kassandra Hobart, Nutritional Therapy Practitioner
As we ring in the New Year, diet culture tells us to cut calories in to “feel better” or “lose the bloating” from Holiday overindulgences. I encourage you to try something different this year instead. Lowering inflammation is more than cutting calories.
Here are 6 ways to combat inflammation without dieting.
Read MoreWhen 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.
Read MoreIn recent years cryotherapy has become the new health buzzword for treating all manner of medical conditions such as migraines and rheumatoid arthritis. However, it can also be a fantastic treatment to help kick-start your weight loss journey.
Read MoreFood allergies and sensitivities are on the rise. With the rapid increase in intensive farming methods over the last 50 years, coupled with the stresses and strains of modern life, consumption of alcohol, and the use of NSAIDs drugs like aspirin, more adults than ever before are vulnerable to developing a food intolerance.
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