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Soaking in water has many health benefits for individuals that take the time to use the bath daily or after a workout. Heat expands blood vessels letting the body get oxygen into the cells where it can do the most good. Cold constricts the same tissues and forces out unwanted chemicals and toxins after exercise. Surprisingly, a new trend where alternating between hot and cold is showing many hopeful signs. We look at each type below to help you discover which one might be the most beneficial for you. Ice Baths Promote Healing After Workouts You know how uncomfortable you can get after a strenuous exercise routine. Ice baths help you in two primary ways. First, when you get in the water, the extreme cold causes your blood vessels to shrink up. When your muscles constrict from the temperature drop, they force lactic acid out of the tissue. The cold reduces swelling as well. When you get out of the bath, the sudden temperature change opens your veins and arteries quickly. As they e...

Kombucha has been used for centuries by the Chinese and other cultures for its immense health benefits that extend to your gut as well as other parts of your body. What is Kombucha? Kombucha, also known as the "tea of life" and the "immortal health elixir," is a sweet, fermented, slightly carbonated, tea-based drink. Because it provides supposed health benefits, which include probiotic, detoxifier, and immune stimulator, it is often classified as a "functional drink." How Long has it Been Around? Kombucha is believed to have originated in China more than 1,000 years ago as a healing drink. In fact, early reports show the first use of the fermented tea comes from China during the Tsin Dynasty around 221 BC, where it was referred to as "The Tea of Immortality." Soon after, the use of kombucha spread eastward into Russia, Eastern Europe, and Japan, in 415 AD, where the fermented tea is said to have gotten its name in from a Korean physi...

How To Start Drinking Tea to Improve Your Healthy Lifestyle Tea has long been used as a refreshing, sweet drink to enjoy on a hot summer's day or simply as a way to relax and unwind at the end of the day. However, tea also provides many health benefits to the drinker. The Health Benefits of Tea Contains Powerful Antioxidants: Probably the most significant benefit of tea is that it contains powerful antioxidants, which research shows helps slow the aging process and helps protect the cells from environmental damage. It also contains polyphenols, which are known for their medicinal advantages, including helping to improve cardiovascular diseases. Helps Lower LDL Cholesterol: Tea has been shown to help decrease bad cholesterol. In fact, a study published just this year showed that people who consumed at least four cups of green tea per day not only experienced lower levels of LDL cholesterol, but they also had a 32 percent lowered chance of having a heart attack. Help...

After 20 years of practicing natural health care, I have seen a lot of therapies that have big claims that don't have the expected benefits. However, cryosauna therapy is a welcome addition to improving one's health because of all the positive adaptational responses it triggers. If I'm going to stress my patients into health, I find cryosauna is a great way to do it. If you haven't heard, the cryosauna craze is here to stay and spreading across the U.S. at warp speed. While no medical cures or claims should be made about cryosauna, frequent users experience effects such as: Enhanced weight loss Improved mood Improved sense of well-being Pain reduction Reduced inflammation Increased energy Improved relief from arthritic conditions More restful sleep Before I ever tried cryotherapy, I had numerous patients tell me that they "do cryosauna" and that it's helping them feel better in general, reduce pain, help their mood, and aid in weight loss. ...

Most of us have heard about the health of benefits of fermented foods, but few of us are brave enough to try them. Some say they smell and taste too strong, while others are not interested in adding those foods to their diet. Fermentation was once just known as a technique to preserve food. Emerging scientific research has proven that fermentation not only lengthens the shelf life of food but also retains its nutrients. Additionally, it breaks the food down into something that our stomachs can easily digest. What are Fermented Foods? Fermented foods go through the process of lacto-fermentation. During the process, natural bacteria eat the starch and sugar in the food creating acid or alcohol. For instance, fruits and vegetables have their organic compounds like starches and sugars converted to lactic acid. As a result, it preserves the food and leads to the creation of healthy enzymes, as well as Omega-3 fatty acids, B vitamins, and other probiotics. When food is fermented, it...

Cryotherapy, also known as cold therapy, is a topic you are probably already familiar with on a smaller scale. When you are injured and ice the problem area, you are using a form of cryotherapy. Whole body cryotherapy is a form of treating the entire body to the healing benefits that cold has to offer. While many people question whether they should strip down to their underwear and jump in a -270 degree F. chamber for about three minutes, other people are lining up to receive the healing benefits it promises. Research has shown that short stays in cold temperatures can enhance physical health, and improve mental health and stamina. Cryotherapy involves using temperatures that are near freezing or qualify as freezing, and is considered as alternative other methods of treatment. Cryotherapy is not always a comfortable treatment initially. Cryotherapy is not a new concept in the recovery field. Rheumatologist Toshima Yamaguchi discovered the art of cryotherapy in 1978. He noted tha...