Full Body Cryotherapy

[Rando21]

Anyone have any research or stories about whole body cryotherapy and CLL? I tried a 3 minuet liquid nitrogen cryotherapy today. My thinking was cold supposedly induces DNA repair and I doubt cold could do any real harm. I searched the site but didn’t see anything directly addressing this type of therapy.

[81ue]

I haven't tried it long term, closest I get is the surprise unwilling cold shower, however there is a study on it using normal health people.

ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articl...

[lankisterguy Volunteer]

The FDA has an opinion:fda.gov/consumers/consumer-...

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Those who sell WBC machines and facilities that operate them may also claim that WBC can improve blood circulation, increase metabolism, improve recovery and soreness after workouts, and relieve joint and body pain.

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“Given a growing interest from consumers in whole body cryotherapy, the FDA has informally reviewed the medical literature available on this subject,” Yustein says. “We found very little evidence about its safety or effectiveness in treating the conditions for which it is being promoted. ”However, she notes that while the healing benefits of cryotherapy remain unconfirmed, the potential risks are readily apparent.

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“Potential hazards include asphyxiation, especially when liquid nitrogen is used for cooling,” says Ghambaryan. The addition of nitrogen vapors to a closed room lowers the amount of oxygen in the room and can result in hypoxia, or oxygen deficiency, which could lead the user to lose consciousness. Moreover, subjects run the risk of frostbite, burns, and eye injury from the extreme temperatures.

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Talk to Your Doctor First

If you decide to try WBC, know that the FDA has not cleared or approved any of these devices for medical treatment of any specific medical conditions.

The FDA is also concerned that patients who opt for WBC treatment—especially in place of treatment options with established safety and effectiveness—may experience a lack of improvement or a worsening of their medical conditions.

Yustein says it’s a good idea to discuss using WBC with your physician before you try it or if you’re using it already.

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Len