07-06-2016, 10:46 PM
http://gizmodo.com/feds-call-bullshit-on...1783213110
A growing number of businesses are offering whole body cryotherapy, telling customers it can treat everything from asthma and Alzheimer’s right through to insomnia and arthritis. The US Food and Drug Administration is finally speaking out on the practice, saying there’s no evidence to back the many purported benefits—and that it’s actually quite dangerous.
Whole body cryotherapy (WBC) is the practice of “super-cooling” the body for therapeutic purposes. These chambers are starting to pop up in a number of gyms, spas, and wellness centers around the country, and they’re being lauded by the likes of Demi Lovato, Dr. Oz (of course), and Tony Robbins (uh, of course).
WBC is frequently used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, chronic pain, and other physical ailments, but it’s also being used to treat conditions like depression, anxiety, and even obesity. Some professional athletes are giving it a try, saying it helps with recovery.
Trouble is, there’s virtually no evidence to back any of these purported benefits. In light of this, the US Food and Drug Administration is advising people to be aware of these unsubstantiated claims, telling them to talk to their doctor before they expose their naked skin to near-liquid nitrogen temperatures.
A growing number of businesses are offering whole body cryotherapy, telling customers it can treat everything from asthma and Alzheimer’s right through to insomnia and arthritis. The US Food and Drug Administration is finally speaking out on the practice, saying there’s no evidence to back the many purported benefits—and that it’s actually quite dangerous.
Whole body cryotherapy (WBC) is the practice of “super-cooling” the body for therapeutic purposes. These chambers are starting to pop up in a number of gyms, spas, and wellness centers around the country, and they’re being lauded by the likes of Demi Lovato, Dr. Oz (of course), and Tony Robbins (uh, of course).
WBC is frequently used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, chronic pain, and other physical ailments, but it’s also being used to treat conditions like depression, anxiety, and even obesity. Some professional athletes are giving it a try, saying it helps with recovery.
Trouble is, there’s virtually no evidence to back any of these purported benefits. In light of this, the US Food and Drug Administration is advising people to be aware of these unsubstantiated claims, telling them to talk to their doctor before they expose their naked skin to near-liquid nitrogen temperatures.
