S11 EP30: A Look Inside the Cryotherapy Chamber

Does the thought of cryotherapy make you want to run full speed
in the other direction? Yes the words cryo and therapy can go
together and in the most exhilarating way! Dr. Rachele Pojednic,
cryotherapy expert and Director of Scientific Research at Restore
Hyper Wellness is here to explain why you should give it a try
and that three minutes is all you need. In this episode she
discusses her cutting edge research study and the many benefits
of whole body cryotherapy including inflammation reduction. 



Did you know that hormesis is the new sweet spot and cryotherapy
can get you there? Dr Pojednic explains why some stress is good
for you. Ever considered doing cryotherapy for anxiety and
depression? Why not add it to your toolbox? You’ll want to hear
how to combine strength training and cold therapy in a way that
doesn't blunt your gains. Think cryotherapy is not in your budget
and want to know how it compares to cold plunging? We’ve got your
answers!


(00:01:18) Welcome Rachele Pojednic to the podcast and her
cutting edge research.


(00:04:55)  Influencers try to fill the vacuum and the
extent that women are underrepresented in medical studies.


(00:13:17) Rachele’s expert explanation of what whole body
cryotherapy is and who it’s for.


(00:18:40) Discussion of Rachele’s study: Whole-Body Cryotherapy
Reduces Systemic Inflammation in Healthy Adults.  


(00:25:47) Other benefits including mental health when using
cryotherapy regularly and how cold plunge compares.


(00:29:00) If cryotherapy enacts the fight or flight response and
we release cortisol, how is this helpful and what is hormesis?


(00:35:00) Some stress is good and how to combine strength
training and cold therapy. Don’t blunt your gains.


(00:40:43) Should you take anti-anflammatories or pain killers
during intense training? 


(00:43:30) How expensive and accessible is cryotherapy to do on a
regular basis?


(00:46:37) ‍Other therapies to enhance recovery and wellness and
what Rachele would recommend everyone do if she had to pick just
one. 


(00:51:36)  Contrast therapy recommendations when thinking
about cryotherapy and hot saunas.


(00:55:57) When you get in the cryo chamber, what song gets you
through?


(00:56:55)  Where to hear more from Rachele


Rachele’s links:


Website: www.rachelepojednic.com; www.strongprocess.com 


Instagram: @rachelepojednic


At Restore:


restore.com/restorelabs


 


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