Cryosauna - indications and contraindications

On the positive effects of cold on the body knew, even in antiquity. The healers knew how to stop the blood by applying ice, with cold rubs and compresses, the heat was removed. Aristocrats wiped ice face to preserve youth and skin elasticity. However, there was no question of ultra-low temperatures-only ice and snow of natural origin were used. Everything changed with the advent of electricity and the rapid development of technology.

Effect of cold on the human body

How cold affects

People have long known that the cold tones, refreshes and invigorates. All the northern peoples used such cold action when after bath or sauna they practiced wiping with snow or diving into an ice hole. The active effect of cold is explained by the fact that under its influence the dilated vessels narrow, the blood flow intensifies, vivacity and clarity of mind appear.

Cryosauna is based on the toning effect of cold on the body for a short period of time. However, before taking such procedures, the doctor should evaluate the patient's condition, since indications and contra-indications of cryosauna necessarily take into account the presence of acute and chronic diseases.

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What is

This procedure was invented in Japan in 1978, then it was repeatedly improved and supplemented. A modern cryosauna is a special container, where a gaseous cryogen is cooled to an extremely low temperature. The temperature usually ranges from -25⁰C to -150⁰ C. The duration of the procedure is from 30 seconds to 3 minutes, the average number of sessions is 15-20.

The rules of procedure

must be observed. During the reception of the cryosauna, the patient is stripped, except underwear and shoe covers. This is done in order to maximize the effect of cold. Linen must necessarily be made of natural fabrics, because under the influence of very low temperatures synthetics freezes rapidly and can injure the skin. In addition, ultra-low temperatures damage such tissues.

Please note! Patient must remove ornaments - they can cause severe cold burns - the skin feels temperatures such as touching a red-hot metal.

The short-term effect of such low temperatures tones up the body, perceiving it as a stressor. As a result, human immunity responds to the acceleration of all functions, causing a surge in energy, accelerating the metabolism, enhancing blood circulation and improving the state of body tissues. After treatment, a person even looks better. The cryosauna effect manifests itself in 10 minutes after the procedure and lasts up to 10 hours after it.

The use of

This method is widely used in various fields of medicine. It is used in cosmetology, psychiatry, treatment of metabolic diseases, skin and joint problems.

Helps in sleep disorders

Cryosauna is used in the following cases:

With reduced metabolism. Cold stimulates blood circulation, which helps activate slow metabolism. Each subsequent session improves the patient's condition.
Helps with sleep disorders. After a sharp cooling, the body feels pleasant warmth, which spreads throughout the body and helps to relax and quietly fall asleep.
Promotes the treatment of depression and some other types of mental disorders associated with oppressed mental states. Cryosauna causes the release of endorphins, which naturally help the body cope with the diseases.
Helps the healing of postoperative wounds or injuries, stimulating rapid tissue renewal.
Helps alleviate pain in arthritis and fibromyalgia.
Excellent for obese people who want to lose weight. Within just an hour after a short procedure, the body without a load can burn up to 500 kcal.
Stimulates the production of its own skin collagen, helping to non-surgically rejuvenate and refresh skin.
The effect of cold on the skin helps improve the complexion by increasing blood circulation.
Helps to get rid of the manifestations of cellulite, makes the skin smooth, smooth and elastic, removes flabbiness and sagging after losing weight.

Beneficial effect on the skin

Like from other medical manipulations, from the procedure of cryosauna can be good and bad.

To whom is contraindicated

Application of procedures related to cold can bring both significant benefit and harm. Before using cryosauna, the patient must undergo a medical examination to avoid possible negative symptoms.

There are contraindications to

Cold treatment is contraindicated in the following cases:

With an allergic reaction to low temperatures.
For colds in the acute stage, with fever and chills.
With hypertension.
Suffering serious diseases of the cardiovascular system.
When there is a disturbance of cerebral circulation.
Patients with thrombophlebitis and other disorders of hematopoiesis and coagulation.
In the presence of tumors, especially malignant.
With tuberculosis.
Depleted and weakened patients, patients immediately after severe illnesses, injuries.
Patients with a hysterical neurosis.

The reason for refusing sessions in the cryosauna may be increased sensitivity to cold, which negatively affects a person's condition.

Cryotherapy and beauty

Cryosauna will help to cleanse yourself

Cryotherapy affects the condition of the face and body skin exceptionally beneficial. Cold helps to fight the traces of aging, provoking accelerated production of collagen. This creates a natural "mesh" of fibers, which gives a fresh, youthful appearance.

Cold helps to remove unhealthy complexion, gives a beautiful natural blush, reduces the greasiness of the skin, tones up. Procedures in cryosauna themselves contribute to active weight loss and help to cope with sagging of the skin with a lot of weight loss. In combination with massages, sports, swimming and the use of cosmetic products and the manipulation of cryosauna is a great way to put yourself in order.

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