Most people do not want to grow old. Degeneration of cells and reduced cell regeneration are just a part of life when growing old but there are activities and processes that can slow the process down considerably.
ICE BATH
An Ice Bath session can be a full body immersion or just immersion of the affected area of your body. The temperature of our Ice Bath varies between .2 of a degree Celsius to one degree. We recommend that the perfect target time for immersion is 3 minutes, but this can be varied according to your tolerance. For a full body immersion, we recommend our breathing exercises as a warmup to the treatment. This increases the oxygen content in your blood for the maximum benefit of the extreme cold and increase your tolerance.
Effect:
Some studies suggest that cold exposure might have effects on metabolism and fat oxidation, which could influence body composition and metabolic health as you age. Regular use of ice baths can help in faster muscle recovery and reduce soreness. This is beneficial for maintaining an active lifestyle, which is important for long-term health and ageing well.
Treatments:
Using ice baths 1-3 times per week is a common practice that can be adjusted based on personal. This frequency is often enough to reap the potential benefits of reduced inflammation, improved circulation, and muscle recovery without overdoing it.
Complimentary Treatments:
Ice Bath treatments can be combined very successfully with HBOT (recommended prior to ice bath), Infra-red sauna or Magnesium Hot Spa (to follow ice bath), or remedial massage (either before or after).
Combining ice bath with another of these treatments multiplies the effect by increasing oxygen flow through the blood stimulating the healing process.
INFRARED SAUNA
Infrared saunas use infrared light to heat the body directly, rather than heating the air around you. This can penetrate deeper into tissues and muscles, potentially offering different benefits compared to traditional saunas. The most important aspect of Infrared Sauna are the rays passing into your body tissue and not the overall heat. The heating effect of the infrared on the body will assist with the relaxation of the body tissue and give you an overall warm relaxing feeling.
Effect:
- Improved Circulation: Infrared saunas can enhance blood flow by increasing heart rate and dilating blood vessels. Improved circulation helps deliver nutrients and oxygen to tissues and remove metabolic waste, which can support overall health and potentially slow some ageing processes.
- Enhanced Skin Health: The heat from infrared saunas can promote sweating and increase collagen production. Sweating helps cleanse the skin by flushing out toxins, while collagen is crucial for maintaining skin elasticity and reducing wrinkles.
- Detoxification: Infrared saunas induce sweating at lower temperatures compared to traditional saunas. This sweating process can help eliminate toxins from the body, which may contribute to improved skin appearance and overall vitality.
- Reduced Inflammation: Infrared heat has been shown to have anti-inflammatory effects. Chronic inflammation is linked to various age-related diseases, so reducing inflammation can contribute to better long-term health and potentially slow the ageing process.
- Muscle Recovery and Pain Relief: The heat from infrared saunas can help relax muscles, relieve joint pain, and improve overall muscle recovery. This is particularly beneficial for maintaining an active lifestyle, which is important for healthy ageing.
- Stress Reduction and Relaxation: Regular use of infrared saunas can help reduce stress and promote relaxation. Chronic stress is known to accelerate aging and contribute to various health problems, so managing stress effectively can support overall well-being and longevity.
- Improved Sleep: Some users report better sleep quality with regular infrared sauna use. Good sleep is crucial for cellular repair and overall health, both of which are important for ageing well.
Treatments:
Using an infrared sauna 3-4 times per week provides noticeable benefits. This frequency is often enough to experience improvements in circulation, skin health, detoxification, and relaxation. Each session generally lasts between 20-45 minutes. It's important to start with shorter sessions (around 15-20 minutes) and gradually increase the duration as your body becomes accustomed to the heat.
Complimentary Treatments:
Regular Exercise like cardiovascular Workouts: Activities like running, cycling, or swimming improve circulation and cardiovascular health.
Strength Training: Helps maintain muscle mass and bone density, which are important as you age.
Infrared Sauna can be combined very successfully with HBOT, Ice bath or Magnesium Hot Spa, or remedial massage (either before or after). These can enhance relaxation and improve oxygenation of the tissues.
CRYOTHERAPY
Cryotherapy, which involves exposing the body to extremely cold temperatures for a short period 1-3 minutes, can offer several benefits for muscle soreness. Athletes use it to numb nerve irritation and treat injuries, as the cold desensitises irritated nerves, providing relief for conditions like pinched nerves and chronic pain.
Effect:
- Reduced Inflammation: Exposure to extreme cold can help reduce inflammation in the body. Chronic inflammation is associated with various age-related diseases, so reducing inflammation can support healthier ageing.
- Improved Circulation: Cryotherapy can enhance blood flow and circulation. The cold causes blood vessels to constrict and then dilate upon warming up, which can improve nutrient and oxygen delivery to tissues and promote overall cardiovascular health.
- Enhanced Recovery: Cryotherapy can aid in muscle recovery and reduce soreness after intense physical activity. Faster recovery and reduced muscle damage can contribute to a more active lifestyle, which is beneficial for maintaining health and vitality as you age.
- Increased Metabolism: The body burns calories to maintain its core temperature in response to the cold. This increased metabolic rate can support better energy levels and potentially help with weight management, which is linked to ageing.
- Skin Health: Some users report improved skin tone and texture, as the cold exposure may stimulate collagen production and reduce signs of ageing such as fine lines and wrinkles.
- Stress Reduction: Cryotherapy may help in reducing stress levels by promoting the release of endorphins, which can contribute to overall well-being and resilience, indirectly supporting healthy ageing.
Treatments:
Use cryochambers 2-3 times per week. 2-3 min per session. This frequency allows for the potential benefits while giving the body time to recover between sessions.
Complimentary Treatments:
Cryotherapy can be combined very successfully with HBOT (recommended prior to your infrared sauna), Ice bath or Magnesium Hot Spa (before infrared sauna), or remedial massage (either before or after).
Combining Cryotherapy with another of these treatments multiplies the effect by release of endorphins and a reduction in cortisol, reduce physical discomfort which is beneficial for maintaining health and vitality as you age.
HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY (HBOT)
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) involves breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized environment. The chamber is gradually pressurized to the desired level, typically between 1.5 to 2 times the normal atmospheric pressure. This process of pressurization can take about 10-15 minutes, and the increase in pressure on the body enhances the ability for tissue and blood to absorb oxygen which will in turn promote accelerated healing. Sessions usually last between 60 to 90 minutes, but this can vary depending on the condition being treated.
Effect:
- Cellular Repair and Regeneration:
- Enhanced Oxygen Delivery: HBOT increases the amount of oxygen delivered to tissues, which can enhance cellular metabolism and repair. This increased oxygen availability helps cells function better and potentially slows down the ageing process.
- Stem Cell Activation: Some studies suggest that HBOT can stimulate the release of stem cells, which may support tissue repair and regeneration.
- Reduced Inflammation:
- Anti-Inflammatory Effects: Chronic inflammation is associated with many age-related diseases. HBOT may reduce inflammation by decreasing oxidative stress and improving the body’s natural healing processes.
- Improved Skin Health:
- Enhanced Collagen Production: Increased oxygen levels can promote collagen synthesis, which is crucial for skin elasticity and firmness. This can potentially reduce the appearance of wrinkles and improve overall skin texture.
- Wound Healing: Improved oxygenation can accelerate wound healing, which can benefit skin health and repair minor damage.
- Telomere Lengthening:
- Telomeres and Aging: Telomeres are protective caps on the ends of chromosomes that shorten as cells divide. Shortened telomeres are associated with aging and cell senescence. Some research suggests that HBOT may help maintain telomere length, potentially delaying cellular ageing.
- Cognitive Function:
- Neuroprotection: HBOT has shown promise in improving cognitive function and protecting against neurodegenerative diseases by enhancing oxygen delivery to the brain and reducing inflammation.
Treatments:
An initial protocol may involve more frequent sessions to achieve the desired effects. This could be anywhere from 3 to 5 times a week for several weeks or months. The idea is to create a cumulative effect and assess how the body responds to the therapy.
Complimentary Treatments:
HBOT treatments can be combined very successfully with Ice bath or cryotherapy (recommended after HBOT), Infra-red sauna or Magnesium Hot Spa (to follow ice bath), or remedial massage (either before or after).
Combining ice bath with another of these treatments multiplies the effect by increasing oxygen flow through the blood stimulating the healing process.
MASSAGE
eMassage therapy is often used for its potential anti-ageing benefits, both in terms of improving skin appearance and overall well-being.
Effect:
- Improves Circulation:
- Enhanced Blood Flow: Massage boosts circulation, which helps deliver oxygen and nutrients to skin cells and aids in the removal of waste products. Improved circulation can promote a healthy complexion and support cellular repair.
- Stimulates Collagen Production:
- Collagen Boost: Regular massage can stimulate the production of collagen, a protein crucial for maintaining skin elasticity and firmness. This can help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
- Increases Lymphatic Drainage:
- Detoxification: Massage encourages lymphatic drainage, which helps remove toxins and reduces puffiness. This can contribute to a more youthful and refreshed appearance.
- Reduces Muscle Tension:
- Relaxation: By relieving muscle tension, massage can reduce the formation of expression lines and wrinkles caused by repetitive facial movements and stress.
- Enhances Skin Texture:
- Smoother Skin: Regular massage can improve skin texture by exfoliating the outer layer of dead skin cells and promoting cell turnover, leading to smoother and more radiant skin.
- Boosts Relaxation and Reduces Stress:
- Stress Relief: Massage promotes relaxation and reduces stress, which can have a positive effect on overall health and appearance. Chronic stress is linked to accelerated aging and various skin issues.
Treatments:
- Facial Massage:
- Techniques: Includes lymphatic drainage, deep tissue, and rejuvenating techniques. Facial massage can be performed with or without products like oils or serums.
- Benefits: Targets specific areas of the face, helping to reduce wrinkles, improve skin tone, and enhance facial contours.
- Swedish Massage:
- Techniques: A full-body massage that uses long strokes and kneading to improve circulation and relax muscles.
- Benefits: Promotes overall relaxation and well-being, which can indirectly benefit skin health.
- Deep Tissue Massage:
- Techniques: Focuses on deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue.
- Benefits: Helps alleviate chronic muscle tension and stress, contributing to a more relaxed appearance.
- Lymphatic Massage:
- Techniques: Gentle, rhythmic strokes aimed at promoting lymphatic flow.
- Benefits: Reduces puffiness, detoxifies the skin, and improves overall skin health.
- Reflexology:
- Techniques: Apply pressure to specific points on the body.
- Benefits: Can help balance energy and enhance overall health, potentially contributing to a youthful appearance.
Complimentary Treatments:
Combining massage with HBOT can enhance blood flow and oxygen delivery to muscles, potentially improving recovery from exercise-induced damage and stimulate the release of stem cells.
Using the infrared sauna or magnesium spa before your massage can help relax your muscles, support skin health and detoxification, making the massage more effective. After a massage, the infrared sauna can help continue the relaxation process and further reduce muscle soreness. It can also help in detoxifying any residual tension or metabolic waste released during the massage. Uses colors and light to balance energy and promote healing. Red light improve circulation and potentially help in healing tissues. Blue light might help reduce stress and promote relaxation. Green light might help with overall muscle recovery and regeneration.
Use cryotherapy (like ice baths, cryochambers) after a massage to help with muscle recovery, reduce inflammation and relaxation.
MAGNESIUM HOT SPA
Magnesium hot spa, or baths with magnesium-rich water, are often used for relaxation and to address various health concerns. Magnesium is a mineral that plays a crucial role in many bodily functions, including muscle and nerve function, bone health, and the regulation of sleep.
Effect:
- Skin Health and Appearance
Improved Skin Texture: Magnesium is known to help with skin hydration and barrier function. Regular use of a magnesium hot spa can lead to softer, smoother skin by enhancing moisture retention and promoting skin cell renewal.
Reduced Inflammation: Magnesium has anti-inflammatory properties, which can help reduce redness and swelling. This may contribute to a more even skin tone and less irritation.
- Muscle Relaxation and Reduced Tension
Decreased Muscle Tension: Magnesium helps relax muscles, which can reduce tension and stiffness. For anti-ageing, this means less stress on the body and potentially fewer expression lines and wrinkles caused by muscle contractions.
Improved Flexibility: Regular use of a hot spa can enhance overall flexibility and mobility, contributing to a more youthful and active lifestyle.
- Detoxification and Lymphatic Drainage
Enhanced Detoxification: The heat from a hot spa increases sweating, which can help flush out toxins from the body. Magnesium may further support detoxification by promoting healthy cellular function.
Lymphatic Flow: Improved circulation and sweating can enhance lymphatic drainage, reducing puffiness and contributing to a fresher, more vibrant appearance.
- Relaxation and Stress Reduction
Stress Relief: The soothing effects of a hot spa can significantly reduce stress levels. Chronic stress is associated with accelerated ageing and various skin issues, so reducing stress can indirectly support anti-ageing.
Better Sleep: Magnesium has been linked to improved sleep quality. Better sleep can enhance overall health, support skin regeneration, and improve mood and energy levels.
- Circulation and Oxygenation
Improved Circulation: The heat from the spa enhances blood flow, which helps deliver nutrients and oxygen to skin cells. Improved circulation can promote healthy skin and support the body’s natural repair processes.
Enhanced Oxygenation: Better oxygenation of tissues may contribute to a more youthful appearance and overall vitality.
Treatments:
Regular use is key. For noticeable benefits, consider using a magnesium hot spa 2-3 times a week. Adjust based on your comfort and individual response. Limit each session to 15-30 minutes to avoid overheating or dehydration.
Complimentary Treatments:
Magnesium hot spas can be combined very successfully with HBOT which can enhance blood flow and oxygen delivery to muscles, potentially improving recovery from exercise-induced damage and reducing soreness. Heat and Cold Therapy: like ice bath, cryotherapy or infrared sauna can help manage inflammation and soothe pain and support detoxification processes. Therapeutic massage can help relieve muscle tension, improve circulation, and enhance skin texture.