Adjunct Therapy-Ice Baths/Cold Dips

Service Description

For some, especially those who are extremely sensitive, cold water immersion can be challenging. There was a time when even a cold breeze would send knives of pain through my body. In time however, when my body was ready and with a slow and incremental steps, I was able to work my way up to 20 min immersions in ice water. That amount of time is by no means necessary, even 30 seconds to 1 minute is enough to reap the benefits. Normally I do 3 to 5 min at a time. Cold therapy promotes mitochondrial health, (more energy and focus), strengthens and modulates the immune system, reduces inflammation, soothes sore muscles, improves circulation, there is even the possibility of regulating blood pressure over time-reducing the risk of stroke and cardiovascular disease. I have also found it to improve resilience to both physical and mental stress, ease my nervous system and improve mood. In fact, cold immersion has been instrumental in helping me get through and overcome serious bouts of ongoing psychosis I experienced a number of years ago. Ice baths, and cold dips and showers, are a key component of my regimen to optimize health. GET IN TOUCH TO FIND OUT MORE AND TO BOOK APPOINTMENTS.