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Whole Body Cryotherapy

Whole Body Cryotherapy Whole body cryotherapy (WBC) is the brief exposure to extremely cold air in a custom temperature (-110 to -196°C) and humidity controlled cryo-sauna or cryo-chamber. Exposure duration is usually kept around 3 minutes. During exposure, a minimal amount of clothing is worn for safety.  The Effects of Whole-Body Cryotherapy  Anti-inflammatory effects  Studies have demonstrated that […]

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The Immune System

The Immune System The immune system is network of cells (white blood cells or leukocytes; e.g. monocytes, macrophages, neutrophils, lymphocytes-B and T) stored in different organs, such as the thymus, spleen, bone marrow, lymph nodes that encounter pathogens, such as viruses, parasites or bacteria and fight against infection.  A healthy immune system can recognize the

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Eating and Fasting

Eating and Fasting Fasting is the abstinence from consuming food and/or beverages for different periods of time. There are many different types of fasting: during holy month of Ramadan (absence of water and food intake from sunrise until sunset), intermittent fasting (short term fasting- less than 24 hours; long term fasting- longer than 24 hours),

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Physical Fitness

Physical fitness is an umbrella that encapsulates our ability to perform tasks that include sports but also our regular day-to-day. It is determined by a spectrum of activity that spans from physical exercise, to recovery to nutrition. In terms of physical exercise, working out promotes better musculoskeletal and cardiovascular resistance, lessening the odds of disease

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