Celebrities and athletes embrace cryotherapy amidst health risks

Hollywood and beyond have embraced the trend of cryotherapy. Stars use it for health reasons, and doctors rave about the positive effects of sudden body cooling. Although the actress from the series "Friends" and Cristiano Ronaldo are delighted, they must be wary of side effects.

A few years ago, cryotherapy was mainly used by footballers, but recently, it has become more common and fashionable. This is unsurprising, given its many positive effects. What is it all about?

Cryotherapy is a procedure most often performed using a gas device that releases nitrogen at a low temperature (usually about -150 degrees Celsius). This shocks the body, causing it to defend itself through "fake hypothermia." It increases its efficiency and quickly eliminates bacteria, but that's not all.

Courteney Cox posted a humorous photo of her entering the freezer after an intense workout on Instagram. Not just to cool down. Cryotherapy helps with weight loss, increasing libido, accelerating recovery, and improving mood, among other things.

According to research cited by the New York Post, people who entered the cryotherapy chamber for five days each week for two weeks saw a waist reduction of 5.6% and a cholesterol drop of more than 20%. The results for those who followed an identical diet but did nothing else were far worse.

39-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo sees cryotherapy as a way to extend his sports career. He bought a special cryotherapy machine worth half a million pounds for his home. Other patients sharing their cold therapy experiences online include Rita Ora, Harry Styles, David Beckham, and Dua Lipa.

Unfortunately, the new medical trend also has its drawbacks. First, it is essential to remember to enter the cold chamber with covered feet and hands and a covered mouth and nose. Otherwise, you could get frostbite.

Cryotherapy can cause numbness and redness in the body. Diabetics and people should not use it with anxiety disorders.

Do you follow the example of celebrities and use new ways to maintain health, or are you not among the enthusiasts of cold treatments?