Introduction
So here we go the first volume of The Explorations into Cold Therapy. The first volume will focus on a Cancer Study in China last August. From there we will focus on Inflammation and the effects of Cold Therapy. In volume three the discussion will focus on the differing types of cold therapy from cryotherapy to cold showers, cold plunges, ice tubs and ice barrels. Take your pick. You could spend $300 to $14,000 on the Cold-Water Therapy of your choice, or nothing, just turn on the cold water the next time you take a shower.
There will be guest writers who will focus on their healing modality and its benefits and its relation to Cold Therapy. Also since many of us are over fifty, there will be discussion about The Big D (death). Approaches, how it might be, how to prepare, and OMG, here we go!
I’ve been practicing Cold Water Therapy for about 15 years. Of all the therapy, work-out routines, and general self-improvement, it’s the best that I have encountered. Rather than just creating another You Tube ‘Feel Good’ video, I am focusing on clinical Studies. For many of us, it is only a clinical study that will make us stop and consider the possible of doing cold therapy. I was convinced about 15 years ago when I first read a clinical study with Wim Hof and how the immune system was strengthened.
There are over a hundred of clinical studies describing the potential benefits of cold therapy. I will focus on fifty to sixty of the most important.
So, here we go. Number One. Your feedback and interest will fuel this process along.
THANKS. See you in the COLD. charles
EXPLORATIONS IN CLINICAL STUDIES OF COLD THERAPY – WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU TAKE A COLD SHOWER
VOL. 1 NEW CANCER STUDY SHOWS BENEFITS OF COLD THERAPY
Cancer cells need glucose to fuel their process. What happens when you take away their food?
A few months ago, a team of scientists in China, under the direction of Yihai Cao, undertook a study to determine how the cold affects cancer cells. The study is titled ‘Brown-fat-mediated tumor suppression by cold altered global metabolism.’
Working with mice, they found that cold acclimation markedly inhibited the growth of various tumors, almost doubling the mice survival rate. In a pilot human study, they provided preliminary analysis of BAT (brown adipose tissue) activation and showed markedly reduced glucose uptake in a human tumor.
This analysis opens the door for further studies and provides a concept for cancer treatment that can offer substantial benefits for patients with cancer.
Soon after the original publication, three follow-up articles appeared in scientific publications: ‘Leaving Cancer in the Cold’ by Joseph Wilson, ‘Cold Induced BAT Stunts Tumor Growth’ by Shimona Starling, and ‘Live Cold to Grow Old – Thermogenesis to Fight Cancer’ by Henning Langer, Lewis Cantley, and Marcus Goncalves. These articles summarized the findings of Cao and team, furthered the original study, and cite their interest in cold exposure as a treatment for cancer.
‘Cold exposure is appealing as a treatment owing to its simplicity and cost-effectiveness, although further work is needed to evaluate its clinical benefit in patients’, writes Joseph Wilson.
Shimona Starling summarizes, ‘this study demonstrates a new concept for cancer therapy: the alterations in global metabolism induced by cold exposure can effect tumor growth.’
And the team of Langer, Lewis, and Goncalves add, ‘We are looking forward to future studies that refine methods to target BAT and explore their potential in clinical populations. It will be particularly exciting to see whether mild cold exposure can complement traditional anti-cancer treatments like surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, and targeted therapy. This approach would build on other complementary treatments such as diet or exercise …’.
The follow-up articles may be accessed also via the following link. The full abstract.
The follow-up articles may be accessed also via the link.
This might just be enough information, inspiration, and suggestion for you to consider turning on some of that cold water at the end of your warm/hot shower. The benefits are many. The BAT taking over cancer’s glucose food is just another reason to turn on that cold water.
When you do turn on the cold water, pay close attention. First you will not want to do it, then when you do, you will gasp for air. Try to stay in the cold (or lukewarm) for at least 30 seconds. And build up to five minutes. You may notice a significant increase in energy and a delightful mood change. Then notice how you feel later. Maybe throughout your day.
If you’re wanting more inspiration, go to YouTube and search ‘cold shower’. There are many videos to encourage you on your way. Here’s few good ones: Wim Hof on the Benefits of Cold Showers… www.youtube.com/watch?v=VakjjfgdMEI, How Cold Showers Can Change Your Life… www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gb0h8ZKvJW4, What Happens After 30 Days of Cold Showers… www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOuzSOnfyv0.
You are welcome to communicate with me at choy@eldereycemen.com. I’ve been on THE COLD JOURNEY for about fifteen years. It’s a good one. I am also a Cold Water Therapy Coach. Feel free to contact me with any questions and for coaching.
See: www.eldereyceman.com. CHEERS, Charles.
This communication is the first regarding Clinical Studies documenting the benefits of cold therapy.
Future issues will include other areas including: Pain Management, Inflammation, Depression and Anxiety, Dementia and Alzheimer, Cancer Treatment, Mood and Brain Function, Heart Rate Variability, Auto-immune Disorders, Thyroid Disorders, and Injury Recovery.
Elder Eyceman 