Introduction to cold water immersion therapy
There are a number of different health and fitness benefits you can enjoy with frequent exposure to cold, also known…
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Cold water immersion: a boost to white blood cells and immune health
Hydrotherapy, in which water is used for a multitude of treatments, has been around forever. Homer frequently mentions the use…
Cryotubs and sport coaching centres
Sport coaching centres are laser focussed on bringing the best out of their athletes, both physically and mentally. Centres like…
Cold water immersion stimulates the vagus nerve in the brain, which increases concentration
Historically cited as the pneumogastric nerve, modern day medics know the vagus nerve as the tenth cranial nerve, or CN…
Cold water immersion for accelerated recovery in muscle tissue and joints
Speeding up recovery is crucial in athletes, especially with regards to their muscle tissue and joints. Athletes who tend to…
Dopamine, serotonin, beta endorphins and mindfulness: how cold water therapy makes you happier and more energetic
Cold water therapy- whether cold water swimming, cold water immersion, cryotherapy, or any other variation thereof- has grown in popularity…
Cold water immersion makes you stronger and boosts your confidence
It’s very simple: proponents of cold water immersion, a form of cryotherapy used as a recovery method post-exercise, or as…
How to use cold water immersion with your physical therapy patients
Underpinned by an ever-expanding body of scientific data, cold water immersion is rapidly growing in popularity as a treatment for…
How controlled breathing will help your CWI practice
Cold immersion therapy- in which participants immerse themselves in water cooled 2°C (35.6°F) and 10°C (50°F)- has been growing in…
Intermittent living and cold water immersion therapy each share some very similar goals
Cold water therapy has been around for a long time. Various cultures throughout the ages have touted it as something…
Intermittent living and cold water immersion therapy can both work together to improve recovery
Cold water immersion and intermittent living are both rapidly gaining in popularity in their own rights. However, whilst many people…
Preparing for Russian ice swimming with Cryotubs
Though temperatures never come higher than single digits and frequently go below zero, thousands of Russians have taken to cold…
CWI, breath control and willpower
Willpower, self-control and mental fortitude are vital ingredients in creating and maintaining a healthy, happy life. In a world of…
Cold water immersion helps to burn fatty acids
Cold water immersion can lead to the activation of brown fat which, in contrast to white fat, and among other…
Breathing, the immune system and cold water immersion therapy
We are used to being bombarded with supplements geared towards making us stronger, healthier versions of ourselves. We are used…
The benefits of cold water immersion to recovery from injury
Cold water immersion therapy is growing in popularity, spurred on by the charisma of eccentric personalities like Wim ‘The Iceman’…
The Wim Hof Method
There are three main facets to the Wim Hof Method: regular exposure to, and often immersion in, cold temperatures; specific…
Cryotubs in yoga practice: heal and relax with cold water immersion
Scientific and public support for cold exposure’s therapeutic attributes has been gaining traction over the past few years. Several forms…
Ice swimming and Cryotubs offer you the same benefits: use them both to make the most of the cold’s restorative power
Swimming in ice cold water may not sound like your idea of a good day out. Taking a dip in…