Cold Therapy: Cold Thermogenesis

You will probably have heard of the term cold therapy and are likely to conjure up images of ice packs or cold compresses being placed onto injured areas of the body; these are likely to be alternated with warm compresses. The theory behind this is that the cold compress will put the body into survival mode and it will restrict blood flow to the injured area of the body. This will allow the muscles and tendons to relax and prevent inflammation or the dangerous build up of liquid around these muscles. Removing the cold compress and adding a warm one will send fresh, toxin free blood to the area which will speed recovery time and help the muscle to heal. This is certainly part of cold therapy, but, it is only part of the story! Cold therapy actually encompasses a huge range of treatments, from taking cold showers to swimming in icy cold water daily. Cold therapy is about pushing your body past its usual limits and gaining a variety of health benefits in return. This book will help you to understand much more about cold therapy than you thought possible: - The History of cold therapy - The theory behind cold thermogenesis and what it involves - Cold Showering and other techniques which can aid weight loss - The importance of self discipline and how to build it - Building mental and physical muscle through cold therapy - Advice on getting started and the benefits and risks of the therapy. This book will enlighten you, challenge you and provide you with a new goal!