Entries by GoCryo

Supportive Cryotherapy: A Review From Head to Toe

Conventional chemotherapy leads to adverse mucocutaneous complications such as oral mucositis (OM), alopecia, onycholysis, and 5- fluorouracil (5FU)-related ocular toxicity. Despite extensive research, limited pharmacologic interventions are available for preventing these clinical problems. Cryotherapy uses the basic principle that cold-induced vasoconstriction can limit the local effects of certain cytotoxic therapies. This review critically appraises the […]

Cryotherapy in rheumatic diseases

Rheumatic diseases are related to a degenerative process (osteoarthritis) or to chronic inflammation (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis and spondylarthropathies) and can cause severe functional impairments. Some of the rheumatic diseases are extremely common in the general population. In addition to the drugs (analgesics and anti-inflammatory agents) and rehabilitative techniques often recommended for rheumatic diseases, cryotherapy is […]

I HAD A CRYOFACIAL AND HERE’S WHAT HAPPENED

While this may be the first you are hearing of cryotherapy, it was actually invented in Japan in the late 1970s as a remedy for rheumatoid arthritis. In recent years, it has become more and more popular in the States, and a certain amount of controversy has come along with it. According to the Food and […]

Is Whole Body Cryotherapy beneficial for battling cancer

Cryotherapy is an all-natural alternative therapy accessible to everyone, not just athletes, but for everyone who is dealing with inflammation, depression, anxiety, aches and pains, etc. The entire treatment is 3 minutes and is more beneficial than ice baths, massages, and other forms of therapy. Subjecting your body to refrigerator-like conditions for a short time […]

Effect of whole body cryotherapy interventions on health-related quality of life in fibromyalgia patients:

Fibromyalgia is characterized by persistent diffuse pain resulting from a central nervous system dysfunction due to neurochemical imbalances at the level of the brain.1–3 Associated symptoms include sleep disorders and severe fatigue, stiffness, digestive problems, urinary disorders, hypotension, headaches, depression, anxiety, and cognitive impairments.4 As a result, it is a physically and emotionally taxing disorder […]

Effects of whole-body cryotherapy durationon thermal and cardio-vascular response

Whole-body cryotherapy (WBC) is the exposure of minimally dressed participants to very cold air,either in a specially designed chamber(cryo-chamber) or cabin(cryo-cabin),for a short period of time. The exposure to cold air usually lasts up to three minutes. Beneficial effects of WBC have been observed in recovery after training, pathology of joints, mental state and quality […]

Why a Cryotherapy Facial Is the Best Way to Brighter, Tighter Skin

“How’s the ice facial?” my husband Will texted me the other day. He meant to write “Cryo Facial,” the next big trend in anti-aging that, via blasts of cold vapor and light therapy, is meant to boost cell rejuvenation and collagen as well as plump the face, but I didn’t bother to correct him. I was still […]

Cooling Down: The Cryo Facial Unmasked

Cryotherapy has gained popularity in the recent years with spa treatments exposing clients to subzero temperatures to help relieve pain and improve their health. This wellness treatment has recently undergone another adaptation with the cryotherapy facial treatment. Cryo Facial Facts The Cryo Facial is a cryogenic treatment that is performed by what is considered a […]

What Happened When I Tried A Chilly Cryotherapy Facial

When it comes to facials, and skin care in general, I’m not usually one to experiment. Aside from a few spa treatments I’ve experienced over the years, the closest I get to a facial most days is looking in the mirror and constantly touching my skin. (I know, I’m working on it.) So when mbg’s beauty […]

The Effects of Cryotherapy on Proprioception System

The term “proprioception” was developed in 1906 by Sherrington, who first used the hypotheses of the “proprioceptive field,” the “proprioceptive reflex,” and the “proprioceptive system.” Proprioception is defined as the perception of joint position and movement as well as “the afferent information arising from internal peripheral areas of the body (located predominantly in the muscles, […]