All living creatures are heavily influenced by their environment. Although modern society brings artificial light and temperature control, our biology is always being affected by both natural and synthetic environmental stressors.

This practice involves exposing the body to cold water, either through immersion or by applying cold packs or ice. Women can experience unique advantages from cold water therapy, ranging from improved mental well-being to enhanced physical health.

Most of us are aware of the health benefits of warm water hydrotherapy for muscles and relaxation, but what about cold water therapy?

In today’s world, cold therapy has gained increasing interest with athletes, doctors, health nuts, and general society due to its various benefits, and yes the science does live up to the hype! Not only does cold therapy support the basic foundational needs of the body, such as reducing inflammation, detoxing the body and flushing out cellular waste, but it also supports in reducing stress, improving mood and overall alertness.

Cold therapy a new fad or ancient tool? These days it’s not hard to find a social media post being shared by someone sitting in a horse trough of ice-cold water or a person doing jumping jacks in a -230 degrees Fahrenheit cryotherapy room.