Tuesday, November 14, 2006

I was frozen to improve my health

In Poland cryotherapy has become a popular treatment for rejuvenating and revitalising the body. It is also widely used by eastern European athletes as an alternative to the 'ice bath' to aid post-training recovery.

But it seems there could be also serious medical uses for the treatment. Some experts claim it can alleviate the painful symptoms of everything from rheumatism and osteoporosis to multiple sclerosis, chronic fatigue syndrome and depression, and even suggest it as an anti-cellulite and skin-firming treatment.

(Via The Anomalist.)

3 comments:

W.M. Bear said...

I have suffered from eczema around my eyes for four years; I use a medicated cream daily to stop flare ups, but remarkably, since having cryotherapy it’s been itch and pain free. Of course, my balls have never dropped back down into place but other than that....

Anonymous said...

Heh. Love your comments, w.m. bear. :o)

W.M. Bear said...

Thanks, jezzie! It's nice to be appreciated for my subtle wit.