The practice sounds almost medieval in its simplicity: alternating between hot and cold temperatures to heal the body. Yet temperature contrast therapy, switching between heat exposure and cold ...

Contrast therapy — or exposing your body to alternating hot and cold temperatures — is a long-established recovery tool. Generally, it takes place in tubs: Immersing yourself in hot water causes your ...

Cold laser therapy is a type of treatment that uses low levels of light to promote healing for different conditions, such as arthritis, joint pain, and muscle strains. Doctors call it a cold laser as ...

Cold therapy is hot right now. With talks about firm, plump skin trending, cold therapy (also known as cryotherapy) is a must-try service to improve elasticity, smooth wrinkles, and tighten skin.

Healthcare professionals often recommend heat or ice therapy to relieve back pain. Which type of therapy to use depends on the cause of the pain and a person’s individual circumstances. Back pain ...

Cold therapy has been a popular health trend in recent years, but a new review suggests it might not live up to the hype — although others disagree. Medical researchers from the University of Warwick ...

Regular sauna use among middle-aged Finnish men is associated with a 27% reduction in respiratory disease risk for those using saunas 2-3 times weekly, and 41% for those using them 4+ times per week ...