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Whole body cryotherapy, which essentially means "cold treatment," is a procedure that exposes the body to temperatures colder than negative 200 degrees F for two to four minutes. While it's been used to treat conditions such as multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis in Japan since the late 1970s, it's only been used in Western countries for the past few decades, primarily to alleviate muscle soreness for elite athletes, according to a 2015 paper in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews.

But now, it's being promoted by spas as a way to lose weight, improve skin, boost mood and more – despite the fact that it's not regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and isn't intended to "diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease," according to Cryohealthcare, a company that makes cryotherapy equipment.

"Cryotherapy is well-established for treatment of athletic injuries," says Dr. Jon Schriner, the medical director of the Michigan Center for Athletic Medicine in Flushing, Michigan. "To carry it into weight loss and other benefits is not mainstream."

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https://health.usnews.com/health-news/health-wellness/articles/2016-01-25/should-you-try-whole-body-cryotherapy

Traditional infrared sauna panels with mineral clay pellets which emit far infrared rays and penetrate through the skin.  This is beneficial for excreting toxins from our bodies.  Other potential benefits include improved circulation, increases metabolism, removes toxic wastes and treats acne scars.

There is also a Swedish Hot Rock Steam system with aromatherapy.  

LED light therapy has an established history of skin uses. The US Navy SEALs began using it in the 1990s to help heal wounds quickly and to help regenerate damaged muscle tissues. It’s mainly noted for increasing collagen and tissues. All of which can smooth out your skin and reduce the appearance of damage from age spots, acne, and wrinkles.  

LED light therapy is noninvasive, so no recovery time is required.  Procedures take 10 minutes at a time. You should get treated once a week for up to 10 weeks, then maintain once every few months. You may start to see minor results after your first session; however, results will be more dramatic and noticeable with successive treatments.

Red LED light 

Red and infrared light is used for treating the epidermis, which is the outer layer of skin. When the light is applied to your skin, the epidermis absorbs it and then stimulates collagen proteins.  More collagen makes skin look smoother and fuller, which can reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Red LED light is also thought to reduce inflammation while improving circulation, which can give you a healthier glow. Red light can also promote hair growth.

Blue LED light  

Blue light therapy targets the sebaceous glands. Blue light therapy can target these oil glands and make them less active. In turn, you may see fewer acne breakouts. Blue light can also kill acne-causing bacteria beneath the skin, which can help treat severe acne pimples, including cysts and nodules.  

A 2018 study found that blue LED improved healing of third-degree skin burns.  Blue light therapy may also help with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

Amber LED light 

Amber light is effective in the treatment of skin issues involving redness, such as spider veins. It excels in the treatment of problems such as sun damage. It is often considered to be an ideal therapy for sensitive skin, as its therapy is calming and soothing.  Amber light therapy is frequently recommended as a drug free alternative treatment for skin redness and flushing, irritation, rosacea, UV radiation damage, and reducing the appearance of the tiny blood vessels on the nose and face. It helps to flush waste from the skin, boost lymphatic flow, and increase cellular growth.

White LED light 

White light has the longest wavelengths and therefore goes the deepest into the skin. The white light is used for a variety of skin rejuvenating effects, including tightening and toning the skin, healing acne scars, erasing sun damage or dark spots, and reducing inflammation.

Per the journal of Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery, RLT helps rejuvenate the skin by:

• increasing collagen production in the skin, which gives the skin its elasticity

• increasing fibroblast production, which helps produce collagen and other tissue fibers

• increasing circulation between blood and tissue cells

• protecting cells from damage

• increasing mRNA in the cells, which helps stimulate the cell

• improving facial texture

• reducing fine lines

• reducing wrinkle severity  

RLT, either alone or in combination with blue light therapy (as used at Island Wellness), can be an effective treatment for acne vulgaris. The light penetrates deep into the skin and affects sebum production while also reducing inflammation and irritation in the area.

The Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy revealed that RLT improved hair density in people with alopecia.

The European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine indicates that RLT could effectively reduce pain in adults with different musculoskeletal disorders. 

The Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology indicates that RLT may help enhance bone recovery.

Do not use LED light therapy if you’re using anything on your skin that makes you sensitive to sunlight.  You also might consider avoiding this treatment if you have an active rash. Talk with your doctor if you have psoriasis. Red light therapy could help but only in conjunction with regularly prescribed treatments.

Main curative effects

Thermal energy

The heating light wave has effects on the subcutaneous fat tissue, burning the fat and removing it with sweat,  within 20~30 minutes, 600 calories is consumed equal to ten thousand-meter-long running. The temperature is up to 90℃,helpful to improve lymph circulation, remove toxins and unnecessary water; besides, it is effective to treat arthritis and rheumatism as well.

Fragrance

Different kinds of essences of plants through the essence outlet are taken in to the internal organs, gaining physical and spiritual curative effects.

Anion Breeze  large amount of anions are especially helpful to remold your skin and relax muscles.

Sterilizing system with ozone

Thoroughly cleansing the tiny pores, getting rid of the toxic heavy metals.

Benefits of ozone sauna

1) Relaxes and loosens muscles by reducing the buildup of lactic acid and increasing muscle flexibility. 

2) Oxidizes toxins so they can be eliminated through the skin, lungs, kidneys and colon. 

3) Boosts blood circulation, helping injured muscles to repair quicker. 

4) Stimulates vasodilatation of peripheral blood vessels relieving pain and speeding the healing process. 

5) Eliminates bacterial and viral infections of all kinds. 

6) Speeds up the metabolic processes of the inner organs and endocrine glands resulting in a loss of 200-450 calories in a session .

Whole-body vibration uses a vibrating platform to create a repetitive motion around a central point. Vibrations generated by the machine are transferred to the user, and the body naturally reacts in order to keep you stable, working out muscles and joints in an automatic fashion. 

Muscle fibers and motor nerves respond more to vibrations than the deliberate muscle contractions that occur as you work out. Vibration platform machines allow people to experience both types of muscle exercises at once, helping to strengthen muscles and improve cardiovascular health.

Vibration therapy is used by professional athletes, physical therapists, trainers and rehabilitation centers and in military training. NASA is even testing vibration therapy as a way to help astronauts maintain bone density while they’re in space

Source:  https://vibeplate.com/the-benefits-of-vibration-therapy/

 LED light therapy is a painless, relaxing, non-invasive skin-care treatment that has multiple benefits—particularly stimulating and treating mild to moderate acne. 

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