CryoEffect Blog
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Why Cryotherapy When It Gets Cold?
You probably don't want to think of winter and the cold anytime soon, but as Chicagoans, we know it’s coming! It’s also the time that avid...
Why should I get B12 injections?
The body needs Vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin) to convert homocysteine to methionine, protect DNA and RNA, support energy, protect nerve and brain...
The Energy Level
Whole Body Cryotherapy was developed by Dr. Yamaguchi in 1978 to treat his patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis with short periods of...
6 Reasons To Get Your Cryo On
Let’s face it, the list of Cryotherapy (both Whole Body and Local) benefits is endless. Everything from collagen production to mental health...
6 Ways to Naturally Boost Your Immune System While at Home
1. Get Enough Sleep! It’s no secret that sleep and immunity go hand in hand. Lack of sleep or inadequate sleep makes us more susceptible to getting...
Cryotherapy: Before or After My Workout?
Athletes and gym goers have been using ice to cool and help heal muscles before and after intense workouts for decades. More often than not, the...
Your Immune System Explained + Non-Boring Ways to Boost It!
Let’s face it, the immune system is mostly appreciated when we are sick or in danger of becoming sick. The importance of understanding and keeping...
Aging Healthily
Aging is a natural part of life, but sometimes aging can take a toll on the body both physically and mentally. Unfortunately, our society all but...
Keep Your Heart Healthy
According to the CDC, one person dies every 37 seconds in the United States from cardiovascular disease. About 647,000 Americans die from heart...
The Lymphatic System Explained
What is your lymphatic system and why is it important? In a nutshell, there are about 600 lymph nodes in your body. The lymphatic system is one of...
5 Benefits of Dry Brushing
Chances are, you've heard a little about this centuries-old ayurvedic beauty ritual known as dry brushing. Dry brushing is exactly as it sounds; it...
The Ultimate Guide to NormaTec Recovery Therapy
NormaTec was invented by a physician and bioengineer (MD, PhD) and it uses compressed air to massage and treat your limbs and improve blood flow....
Whole Body Cryotherapy and Infrared Saunas Make you Sleep Like a Baby
Sleep is vital to our well-being. Everyone knows how different their body feels when waking from a well-rested sleep, compared to a disrupted sleep....
Infrared Saunas Vs. Traditional Saunas
An infrared sauna may look similar to a traditional sauna, and they both cause you to sweat and increase your heart rate. However, that is where the...
What is DOMS?
The sore feeling you get after a tough workout is a good sore - meaning you worked out some new muscles that hadn’t been used in awhile. However,...
5 Ways to Recover Like a Professional Athlete: Train Hard. Recover Harder.
Your recovery routine has an enormous impact on your fitness gains and sports performance. Active or passive recovery allows you to train much more...
What is NAD and Why is it so important?
What and Why? Scientists have known about NAD since it was first discovered in 1906. Since then our understanding of its importance has continued...
What is IV Infusion Therapy?
What is IV Infusion Therapy? IV therapy (sometimes called IV Infusion therapy or IV Vitamin Therapy) delivers vitamins, minerals and amino acids...
What is Inflammation and How Does Cryotherapy Help?
According to verywellIhealth, “inflammation is the immune system’s natural response to injury or illness. When you are injured or become sick, your...
10 Benefits of Getting a Cryotherapy Facial
The cryofacial treatment uses local cryotherapy focusing on the face, scalp, and neck. We all know by now that the skin is the largest organ in the...
The Beauty of CryoFacial™
The year 2020: Out with the anti-aging and in with the healthy aging. There are thousands of products that claim to keep us looking young, erase...
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Burnout: [noun] physical or mental collapse caused by overwork or stress
Remember the days of landlines, no internet at home (no email), no cell phones and simple technology? You know, the days when one left the office -...
Recovery 101
Train hard. Recover harder. Recovery is the next hottest wave in fitness. It's what keeps professional athletes well, professional athletes. It's a...
The Cryo T-Shock Difference
What is the Cryo T-Shock by Pagani? Developed in Italy in 2014, the award winning Cryo T-shock by Pagani is the most innovative and versatile...