Not all inflammation is bad. Acute inflammation—the kind that occurs immediately following an injury or infection– is necessary to initiate healing. We’re all familiar with this acute version: swelling, redness and pain immediately develop from an injury or infection as blood, leukocytes and other immune defensive biochemicals race to the scene. Acute inflammation should last a few days to a few weeks as the injury or infection is healed or cleared out by the immune system.
Read MoreInfrared heat saunas differ from traditional steam saunas in several important ways. One of the best features of infrared saunas is that they heat the body directly. A traditional sauna heats the ambient air first and then through heat exchange, heats the body. Infrared saunas directly heat the body so they do not feel as hot as a traditional sauna. Heat intolerant clients can usually use an infrared sauna because the ambient air is not excessively hot.
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.
Read MoreIf there was ever a time for self-care…now is it.
With stress levels high, stay-at-home orders in place and our favourite health and wellness spaces, including LondonCryo, closed for now we all need to focus on taking care of ourselves at home. One of my favourite self-care routines — both physically and mentally, is the Lymphatic Drainage massage, normally available at LondonCryo as both a manual massage and with our fantastic Body Ballancer® system (at LondonCryo Belgravia).
Read MoreYou can say opposites attract, or even that in combination they help to promote balance, think yin and yang. LondonCryo, known for our cryotherapy treatments, the use of low temperatures in medical and cosmetic therapy, offers fire as well as ice.
In addition to our traditional Whole Body Cryotherapy and other localised cryo (cold) treatments, we are now offering infrared saunas (at our Belgravia location). Similar to cryotherapy, the source is dry rather than wet allowing for more extreme temperatures and greater results. Sessions last from 25 minutes up to a 45 minute session.
At this uncertain time, the use of infrared saunas could be vitally important.
Read MoreAt LondonCryo we are fans of a warming dose of turmeric, be that a latte, supplement, or even in skin care. We view health and wellness in a holistic manner, meaning all parts are connected and it’s important to treat the whole body, inside and out.
Read MoreLondonCryo is excited to offer the Amazing Oils’ Magnesium Pro pain relief spray.
Read MoreYou can say opposites attract, or even that in combination they help to promote balance, think yin and yang. LondonCryo, known for our cryotherapy treatments, the use of low temperatures in medical and cosmetic therapy, is now adding fire to our ice.
Read MoreHere at Vitaclean we love Cryotherapy. It’s perfect for our irregular sleeping patterns and a great complement for exercise and recovery!
Read MoreCryotherapy is the high-end recovery trend that can supercharge your performance and put muscle pain on ice…
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