Written by: Jessie Quinn , https://edit.sundayriley.com/infrared-sauna-vs-cryotherapy/ Whether you have your finger on the pulse of the hottest wellness trends or not, it is hard to ignore the rise in infrared sauna sweats and cryotherapy chills. Despite their polar opposite temperatures, both of these tried-and-true rituals come with a dose of impressive health benefits. And as with many things in the health and fitness world, the promising properties of infrared sauna and cryotherapy cross over into beauty, too. Up ahead, we tap the experts to find out why (and how) cryotherapy and infrared ..read more

By MAIL ON SUNDAY REPORTER PUBLISHED: 17:01 EDT, 18 May 2019 | UPDATED: 17:01 EDT, 18 May 2019 A few years ago, I tore the rotator cuff of my right shoulder while doing nothing more strenuous than taking off a jumper. It was only a minor tear, but afterwards even pulling open a door was painful. I also discovered that when one bit of the body plays up, the whole system is thrown off kilter and before you know it, you’re coping with aches and pains all over the place. About 18 months ago I woke up to find I couldn’t turn my head because my neck, on the same side as the shoulder injury, had froz ..read more

Looking like something fresh out of an '80s sci-fi flick, cryotherapy is the latest craze to hit the mainstream. Used by athletes and celebrities looking for their next holistic fix, the high tech treatment is said to be more than just a gimmick. According to its regular users, freezing yourself for several minutes can aid muscle regeneration, boost your immune system and rejuvenate your skin. But what exactly is it? And does it really work? Well, I tried it out at Saisei holistic cryotherapy studio in North London to find out. What is Cryotherapy? Before going into how it feels to step inside ..read more

As more and more states legalize the use of marijuana, a product known as CBD oil has surged in popularity. A chemical compound found in the cannabis plant, CBD, or cannabidiol, is non-intoxicating and does not cause the noticeable euphoric effects associated with tetrahydrocannabinol (or THC, another marijuana compound). Products marketed as CBD oil may contain THC. It’s thought that CBD might affect your health by attaching to receptors in the body’s endocannabinoid system—a complex biological system involved in maintaining certain aspects of your health. Emerging research shows that endocan ..read more

Whole body cryotherapy now occupies a firm position in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. The success of treatment has now been confirmed by a whole range of clinical studies. As already mentioned, the disease processes with these autoimmune disorders primarily play out in the joints (inflammation of the synovial membrane of the articular capsule, destruction of cartilage and bone structures). Nevertheless, although new principles of action (TNF-α-blockade) have recently been included in therapeutic programs, a complex procedure is still required for treatment. This also results from the u ..read more

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a disorder characterized by a persistent pattern of inattention, hyperactivity and/or impulsivity that occurs in academic, occupational, or social settings. Symptoms of ADHD sound a lot like typical kid-behavior—and that can make a diagnosis challenging. Most kids are fidgety, easily distracted and don’t want to listen. These behaviors become problematic and may be diagnosed as ADHD when they become severe and interfere with daily functioning and social and academic development. ADHD is especially hard on parents, who often blame themselves fo ..read more

Freezing one's genitals on purpose is apparently all the rage overseas. Men's Healthreports that customers at Ainscow Spa in Manchester now have the ability to try out a so-called "Love Mist" treatment, which includes the subzero freezing of penises and vaginas. The service, which received very Sun-y and Mirror-y write-ups in the Sun and the Mirrorearlier this week, claims to "lift the endorphin levels and sex drive" of those adventurous enough to endure it. The appearance of one's genitals is also alleged to see potential improvement following this mist of love.  "When the sub-zero temperatur ..read more

The other day while eavesdropping on a training session at the gym, I heard a statuesque trainer tell his client he recently started cryotherapy to help with his recovery. Since I was between sets—checking all of my social media pages and taking selfies—I took the time to Google this procedure. My knees had been bugging me recently, and I was desperate for any kind of relief. The images that filled my screen showed people with their heads sticking out of machines resembling tanning beds except standing up and surrounded by fog. I came across testimonials from pro athletes like LeBron James and ..read more

Exposure to extreme cold can help improve the quality of life in fibromyalgiapatients by reducing musculoskeletal pain and inflammation, according to a clinical trial. Results of the trial suggest that whole body cold-based therapy, called cryotherapy, should be considered as a treatment for fibromyalgia. The study, “Effect of whole body cryotherapy interventions on health-related quality of life in fibromyalgia patients: A randomized controlled trial,” was published in Complementary Therapies in Medicine. Cold has been shown to reduce pain and inflammation in many conditions, including rheuma ..read more

Cryotherapy causes the body to kick in to preservation mode and the brain signals the body to rush blood to the core for protection and continue to function the vital organs, cleansing the blood and increasing body heat (and metabolism). When the treatment is over, the fresh, clean and enriched blood rushes back throughout the body, boosting immunity, cell renewal and natural pain relievers. Athletes and Cryotherapy Faster Recovery The craze began with sporting teams in 2011, when the Dallas Mavericks, the second-oldest team in the NBA that year, gave all the credit of their first league champ ..read more