Cryotherapy — Freeze Yourself, For Health

November 14th, 2006

And now for some other science news. A new technique called cryotherapy is emerging in which people subject themselves to short bursts of extreme cold, in order to rejuvenate the body:

It’s minus 120 degrees and all I’m wearing is a hat and socks.
Cryotherapy is the latest treatment for a range of illnesses including
arthritis, osteoporosis, and even MS. New Age madness or a genuine
medical breakthrough?