Hot & Cold Therapy

Becoming more of your own advocate is a daily practice. Taking in things that you hear of and doing your own research, deep research is the start of being clear of what you need versus what others think you need. Getting educated, getting counseled, getting advice-- even a second opinion maybe a third opinion to gain more knowledge so you can be action based if whatever it is that you are searching out serves you!    For instance, you might have heard things your whole life that you never really knew the true facts about or was it a myth? You don't know till you know, and this is a pressure point to make that call in your life! Figure out the facts, the why, the reasons to why things in our life are there to bring us to a better state especially when we are seeking out to be consistent with them!   Topic of conversation today is contrast therapy- ever heard of it? It can also be referenced as hot & cold therapy- this topic is so exciting for me especially as an athlete and furthermore rewarding if we truly know why we should engage in this therapy athlete or not the science behind this therapy is tremendous.    True hard facts on hot & cold treatment: 

• Cold treatment reduces inflammation by decreasing blood flow. 
• Heat treatment promotes blood flow and helps muscles relax. 
• Alternating heat and cold may help reduce exercise-induced muscle pain.
• Never use extreme heat, and never put ice directly on the skin

  Lastly some of the benefits of contrast therapy include:

• Improved Circulation.
• Decreased Swelling.
• Reduced Inflammation.
• Improvement in Muscle Strains.
• Increased Range of Motion.
• Reduced Muscle Soreness.
• Increased Energy & Alertness.
• Elevated Mood.

  Tune in today to understand a few things that I heard so much about and became so eager to know exactly what the body's natural filtration system is and how it works. I currently like to know how to remove toxins from the body and what is inflammatory towards our bodies- from there they work hand in hand to have a replenished system all because you care enough to know the cold hard facts and be willing to apply them in your life!    XOX Muah Camie Cragg