Elsa venting her spleen singing on snowclad foothills after freezing guts out of HER people in FROZEN made everyone believe (or atleast visualise), they can perform similar feat (singing) barely clothed in subzero temp, but in reality you get HYPOTHERMIA instead of OLAF. Cryotherepy allows you to experience subzero temperature in controlled environment (precisely for 2-3 minutes) with a list of benefits from Anti Ageing to Increased Metabolism and better singing, with muffled humming in the Cryo chamber… Let It Go…Let It Go….

There are animals that freeze themselves during the winter (and even for several years) to return to life when the ice melts in the spring. The possibility of freezing the body to preserve his youth has fascinated scientists for decades and although we still can not keep ourselves in a dream frozen for decades, have discovered the beneficial properties that entails subjecting the body to extreme temperatures. Dry ice (or cryotherapy) therapy involves the application of incredibly low temperatures in a specific area or across the body. This method, which emerged in Japan in the 70s, has become popular in recent years for their big profits.

It applies in a cabin in which the patient’s body -of foot, Interior- clothing is covered up to the neck. A cloud of nitrogen fills the space and put the thermometer between -110 and -160 degrees Celsius. The patient’s brain detects this cooling as a threat, so it goes into survival mode, triggering a series of reactions. Secretes dopamine, serotonin, endorphin and adrenaline; cell reproduction process stops; heart rate accelerates and blood rushes into the center of the body to protect vital organs from cold temperatures. As a natural reaction to the brain perceives as hypothermia, blood hiperoxigena and filled with enzymes and nutrients that were stored.

Everything happens in a period from one to three minutes. Leaving the cabin, the blood recirculates appear naturally throughout the body. In this rich state, it improves overall health.

 

The therapy is especially beneficial in helping patients battling serious diseases such as cancer, and promotes rapid recovery from injuries and muscle fatigue. It also reduces pain, inflammation of blood vessels and may even cure a hangover and mitigate the jetlag almost instantly by the detoxifying effect of blood.

It has been found that frequent use of cryotherapy increases physical performance, improves sleep patterns, has anti-aging effects and stress, increases metabolism and to burn 500 to 800 calories per session, helps weight loss. Thanks to the release of a large amount of endorphins, mood is improved and cognitive skills and sharpen concentration. The cold regulates hormonal activity, which have also been shown specific benefits for women suffering from the symptoms of perimenopause. It’s no wonder that celebrities like Demi Moore, Jessica Alba and Jennifer Aniston are assiduous to treatment.

In Australia it is possible to receive in centers such as the ArticMist (Melbourne) and CRYO (Sydney).

 

Photo  and Video Courtesy ArticMist and CRYO