BIOHACKING WITH CONTRAST THERAPY
Traditionally ice cubes, heat packs and deep heat gels, Thermo and Cryo Therapy have come along way. Discover what Contrast Therapy is and why it’s an essential in your wellness routine.
Traditionally ice cubes, heat packs and deep heat gels, Thermo and Cryo Therapy have come along way. Discover what Contrast Therapy is and why it’s an essential in your wellness routine.
Traditionally ice cubes, heat packs and deep heat gels, Thermo and Cryotherapy have come along way. Discover what Contrast Therapy is and why it’s an essential in your wellness routine.
Combining the best of both worlds, Contrast Therapy is a biohacking treatment that exposes the body to hot and cold treatments that target injuries and ailments whilst helping to supercharge overall performance. Exposing the body to extreme temperatures, you will experience Vasodilatation (heat) and Vasoconstriction (cold) and the results will be an alternating blood flow passing through the organs in two extremities which is proven to help to reduce swelling, inflammation, sleep quality and optimise your wellbeing overall.
Similarly coined as Thermotherapy, it has the unique ability to transform the underlying tissue. Through deep tissue, thermotherapy deploys shortwave, microwave or ultrasound that applies the heat directly to intended area. Infrared Therapy through the lighting technology utilises both near and far technology, Far Infrared helps enhance circulation in the skin, modulate sleep, reducing pain, strengthening the cardiovascular system, easing joint stiffness and inflammation and protect against oxidative stress. Whilst Near Infrared boost the metabolism, promote cell regeneration, rejuvenate the skin, provide pain relief and flushes out toxins.
Benefits of heat therapy include reduced inflammation and tissue congestion, decrease in joint stiffness, eliminates bodily toxins and treats muscle spasms, sprains and strains. Further benefits include improved sleep quality, blood circulation and increased range of motion – a perfect addition into any active lifestyle.
On the contrary, cold therapy, otherwise known as Cryotherapy; has traditionally been used to help the body recover faster post-workouts. The technology works through a process known as Vasoconstriction (the narrowing of the blood vessels), this then reduces the blood flow to the injury spot and is extremely transformative in reducing inflammation. Some benefits include an increased metabolic rate, higher energy levels, improved immunity and sleep quality as well as higher levels of focus and a decrease in swelling.
By exercising the physiological effect on the body’s pain mechanism, Contrast Therapy momentarily alters the pain signals that travel to the brain. This will result in a temporary seizing of pain and offers some relief for those that suffer with chronic, nervous and muscle pain. As heat expands and the cold contracts, the powerhouse duo collectively flush out any unwanted toxins, reduce inflammation overall and improve immunity, minimising your chances of contracting illnesses. The pumping mechanism also supports in boosting the nutrient-rich blood around the body, helping you feel energised and awakened.
Combining the best of both worlds, Contrast Therapy is a biohacking treatment that exposes the body to hot and cold treatments that target injuries and ailments whilst helping to supercharge overall performance. Exposing the body to extreme temperatures, you will experience Vasodilatation (heat) and Vasoconstriction (cold) and the results will be an alternating blood flow passing through the organs in two extremities which is proven to help to reduce swelling, inflammation, sleep quality and optimise your wellbeing overall.
If you were to advise a London guide, what would be on your list?
Well, As I grew up in Notting Hill, it will always have my heart and if I was recommending spots in London, a wander around Notting Hill would be high up on my list. From there it would be all the best shopping destinations, the iconic private members club, Annabels, Harrods and Liberty’s for any cute and unique gifts. I would always pop into 111CRYO at Harrods for the Cryo Facial and treatment for the ultimate recharge. Sometimes the city is great, but the beautiful secrets of the English countryside is something that should be experienced.
Your In-Flight Essentials?
I don’t have a routine per say and I am certainly not as thorough as Naomi Campbell but I would apply the Meso Infusion Lip Duo and I would always wipe my phone down with anti-bacterial wipes, in fact I do this every day, the bacteria build up is no good for the skin.
In terms of Industry, where do you see the hair industry going?
Well Instagram has changed so much and has impacted the way we consume and learn within the industry, especially with so many creatives, but I still find that a massive amount of people come to the professionals to share the knowledge on how to carry out or complete a desired look, more than ever there is power behind ‘how-to’ videos.
A very valid point and in terms of 2020?
In terms of what we are to see in 2020, things are going to be super creative and we will see a wider awareness for people doing their own thing and it will be expressive and artistic. People will move away from the overtly glamorous looks and will create looks they can tailor to their everyday. As it’s currently Award Season which is the busiest time of the year leading up to the Met Ball, hairstyles are certainly more elaborate, and everyone loves an up do. I would say the most timeless look has to be the blunt bob, it comes around year on year, but it is effortless and timeless.
Outside of hair, what other industries are you into?
I am hugely into Interiors and I would describe my style as 60s/70s glamour, think elaborate and dramatic but I often fantasise about 80s Dallas and Joan Collins and I have to reign myself in. I also love Baking; it is the ultimate way to relax and I find that it is my meditation and therapy. If I’m in the USA I would bake a lot of cookies as everyone is obsessed with then over here and in the UK, I would bake more traditional styles like a lemon tart or an apple tart – it allows for me to be creative outside of my job.
Finally, the best advice you have ever received?
It would have to be from my grandfather, he would often say to me “it’s not how well you’re doing but how well people think you’re doing”. I haven’t successfully implemented it however you can look to Instagram today and people see our work and are blown away by it, but we can be so hard on ourselves and not appreciate our own work ourselves.
Similarly coined as Thermotherapy, it has the unique ability to transform the underlying tissue. Through deep tissue, thermotherapy deploys shortwave, microwave or ultrasound that applies the heat directly to intended area. Infrared Therapy through the lighting technology utilises both near and far technology, Far Infrared helps enhance circulation in the skin, modulate sleep, reducing pain, strengthening the cardiovascular system, easing joint stiffness and inflammation and protect against oxidative stress. Whilst Near Infrared boost the metabolism, promote cell regeneration, rejuvenate the skin, provide pain relief and flushes out toxins.
Benefits of heat therapy include reduced inflammation and tissue congestion, decrease in joint stiffness, eliminates bodily toxins and treats muscle spasms, sprains and strains. Further benefits include improved sleep quality, blood circulation and increased range of motion – a perfect addition into any active lifestyle.
On the contrary, cold therapy, otherwise known as Cryotherapy; has traditionally been used to help the body recover faster post-workouts. The technology works through a process known as Vasoconstriction (the narrowing of the blood vessels), this then reduces the blood flow to the injury spot and is extremely transformative in reducing inflammation. Some benefits include an increased metabolic rate, higher energy levels, improved immunity and sleep quality as well as higher levels of focus and a decrease in swelling.
By exercising the physiological effect on the body’s pain mechanism, Contrast Therapy momentarily alters the pain signals that travel to the brain. This will result in a temporary seizing of pain and offers some relief for those that suffer with chronic, nervous and muscle pain. As heat expands and the cold contracts, the powerhouse duo collectively flush out any unwanted toxins, reduce inflammation overall and improve immunity, minimising your chances of contracting illnesses. The pumping mechanism also supports in boosting the nutrient-rich blood around the body, helping you feel energised and awakened.
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