by 10X Health System | Apr 14, 2023 | Blog, Pro Plunge
Different types of body fat Did you know that your body has ‘good’ (brown) and ‘bad’ (white) fat? Brown fat breaks down blood sugar (glucose) and fat molecules to create heat and help maintain body temperature. Cold temperatures activate brown fat, which leads to...
by 10X Health System | Apr 12, 2023 | Blog, Pro Plunge
What is cold water therapy? Cryotherapy, the use of cold in therapeutic processes to treat illnesses and other maladies, has been around for centuries. Cold water therapy, which falls under the cryotherapy umbrella, dates back to ancient Greek and Roman physicians who...
by 10X Health System | Apr 11, 2023 | Blog, Pro Plunge
Although sitting in cold water for anywhere from 2-15 minutes sounds uncomfortable, or even painful, cold water therapy has many benefits for the mind and body. The benefits listed here are the three most talked about, but there are many more possible benefits of...
by 10X Health System | Apr 3, 2023 | Blog, Pro Plunge
Submerging oneself in cold water has become a mainstream way for people to ward off stress, recover from muscle soreness or fatigue after a workout, boost their immune systems, and reduce inflammation. Although the first couple of seconds may not feel like it, sitting...