Chronic stress can increase ones risk of suffering from any
number of anxiety and pressure related diseases, including high blood pressure,
dementia, depression and cancer. Chronic
stress can lead to an imbalance your stress hormone levels which is a huge
feature to stress-related illness.
Prolonged stress has been linked with elevated inflammation and can
cause structural and functional changes in the brain. Other risks associated
with chronic stress are type 2 diabetes especially in women, heart attacks,
suicide, occupational injuries, and a myriad of behavioral and emotional
disorders.
Cortisol is a metabolic chemical found in the body that has
been shown to have an effect on stress levels in people. The proper level of
cortisol has been linked to reducing your level of stress. Cortisol is a
glucocorticoid. It is produced in the adrenal cortex in response to stress both
physical and emotional. It helps us to get up in the morning and function normally
during daily activities. Its biggest role is regulating the body’s response to
stress. It helps mitigate nonessential
processes, like the reproductive and immune systems allowing the body to direct
its energy toward dealing with the stress at hand. Your stress responses are supposed to be
short lived, only meant to deal with an immediate situation, not generated on a
daily basis constantly causing valuable resources and energy to be drawn away
from necessary activities. Ever notice how overly stressed people seem to get
sick more often? Here are a few other key facts about increased levels of cortisol
in the body: ●Can affect bones and muscles by inhibiting amino acids from being
absorbed into muscle cells ●Can Increase blood pressure by causing the body to
retain sodium ●Can interfere with the production of thyroid hormones ●Can cause
an increase in gastric acid production ●Can cause infertility and miscarriages
●Can decrease testosterone production ●Can cause intense hunger and food
cravings
Cryotherapy can reduce cortisol levels in the body thereby
providing the benefit of decreasing anxiety, depression and sleeplessness. The
treatment helps increase endorphin levels in the nervous system and brain that
produce feelings of well-being and pain relief. A rush of endorphins in the blood can lead
to immediate mood enhancement. Long term benefits of cryotherapy include
overall stress reduction and have been noted, in routine use, to stabilize sleep
patterns and reduce night time anxiety.
Poor sleep, especially chronic sleep disorders, can have a negative
effect on your immune system. This can lead to serious health issues such as
depression, hypertension, stomach ulcers, diabetes, heart disease and
infections. Not only does cryotherapy help regulate sleep patterns it has been
shown to elevate levels of serotonin in the body which can combat fatigue. In 2008 a study was done with a group of
patients ages 18-65 with depressive and anxiety disorders. The test subjects who
were given cryotherapy in addition to medication showed both a 30% reduction on
the depression scale and a 46% reduction on the anxiety scale whereas the
others only reported a 3% reduction in both areas after only 3 weeks.
Chill Cryosauna’s goal is to make this powerful, innovative,
all-natural alternative therapy accessible to everyone; not just all of the
athletes around town, but everyone that is dealing with inflammation,
depression, anxiety, aches and pains, etc. The entire treatment process is less
than 10 minutes. Faster and more beneficial than ice baths, massages, or any
other form of therapy.
Don’t get left out in the cold! What are you waiting for?
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