Cold Temperature Health Benefits

We all know the benefit of applying ice to an injury or burn, or a cold compress to an aching head. Exposure to cold temperatures in humans has been found to be of value in many areas of health, from fat reduction (cryolipolysis) to improving survival in cardiac arrest and stroke.

Furthermore, cryotherapy clinics are popping up around the country for the treatment of such conditions as rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, injury, fatigue, and skin rejuvenation.

“The beneficial effects of cold as a therapeutic agent have been known for a long time, with ancient populations aware about the reinvigorating …read more