New emphasis’ have been put on recovery modalities such as cold water therapy. How would todays people go surviving in cold wilderness like the vikings did? With many in consensus that cold water therapy boosts testosterone production, is a lack of coldness further castrating an already feminised male population? Question marks arise next to the …
BCAAs (Lucine, Isoleucine & Valine): one of the most popular and frequently used supplements on the market today. We are told they will promote faster recovery, prevent muscle soreness and aid muscle hypertrophy. Often used to hydrate with more pleasure due to its flavouring without understanding the potential for detrimental effects on mood and mental …
Cold shock proteins stimulated by cryotherapy regenerate synapses (gaps between neurons in the brain). These synapses are responsible for cell communication and forming memories. The breakdown of synapses is a normal part of ageing however things like brain trauma, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease increase the rate of decline. Cryotherapy has been shown to increase plasma …
Modern civilisation has increased our exposure to electromagnetic currents while seeing further detachment from physical contact with the Earth’s surface. This buildup of static electricity can result in excess free radicals causing oxidative stress and negatively impacting muscular contractions, nerve transmission, hormone secretion, and other bodily functions. Though not widely appreciated, the Earth’s surface possesses …
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