Recently, have you noticed that our media keep referring to a “V-shaped” recovery? Otherwise known a sharp rise and back to a previous peak. There is also the much more realistic “K-shaped” recovery. Where some segments climb back upwards while others continue to suffer. If illustrated, the divergent growth would roughly resemble the two diverging diagonal lines of the letter "K".
Read MoreIt has been a long 18 months for those who first found out about their marathon spot in October 2019. In that time, we have had delays, postponements and virtual events but now it seems we are on the home straight. The 6-month countdown to 50,000 people running the streets of London for 26.2 miles is on. If all goes to plan it will be the biggest mass participation event with the main event in London and another 50,000 people from around the world doing the virtual event.
Read MoreThe use of Whole Body Cryotherapy (WBC) began in the 1970s, particularly in Asia, Poland and Germany. From the year 2000 people began to investigate the benefits of cryotherapy and it became clear that the treatment could not only benefit athletes but also the older generation.
Read MoreBiohacking is a practice with HUGE potential for our health and wellbeing. And, while it’s been a primarily male-dominated industry, women innovators like HigherDose founders, Lauren and Katie, are leading the way in understanding how biohacking can improve our lifestyle.
Read MoreWe’ve teamed up with our friends at BOXD to bring you up to speed as we sit on the cusp of gyms finally re-opening for (hopefully!) good. The gym seems like a distant memory right now, and although we know that some of you have been absolutely crushing the home workouts, for others, April 12th couldn’t come soon enough…
Read MoreFollowing an injury, athlete Alexis Rufus visits LondonCryo for Whole Body Cryotherapy and the infrared sauna to see if it can aid her recovery. Read her review in this guest blog post.
Read MoreWe hear the words “New World” a lot these days and we live in uncertain times...but one thing is absolutely certain - and more so than ever - health is the ultimate wealth. The world as we know it is shifting and changing rapidly. Long gone are the days of easy access to a gym or even any access at all…
Read MoreYou might not wear your heart on your sleeve, but you definitely have an organ that is outward-facing. *Drum roll* Your skin. As your body’s largest organ, your skin requires a lot of attention because it’s the body’s literal barrier to entry to external factors. However, even though your skin is your body’s protector, sun damage, stress, free radicals, poor nutrition, lack of sleep pollutants, and the natural aging process all put wear-and-tear on our skin.
Read MoreThe team at HigherDOSE have written a post about NAD - a cofactor central to metabolism, found in all living cells and amazing for helping with energy levels, inflammation, anti-ageing and more! HigherDOSE has a range of infrared sauna spas in New York, sells a great infrared sauna blanket, and knows a thing or two about healthcare and wellbeing!
Read MoreJournaling is writing. It can be done with a pen and paper or by typing on a computer.
By journaling, you learn yourself. You collect your thoughts, you observe your behaviours. It’s a tool that allows you to come out from yourself, from your mind.
Biohacking is the art and science of changing the environment around you and inside you, so you have more control over your own biology.
This might not seem like a new idea but in practice also includes technology and science to ensure people are well placed to meet their potential. By improving the interconnections between your mind and body, you can become the very best version of yourself.
Read MoreIf you’ve managed to increase your step count over your normal averages throughout the pandemic – enormous well done. Most of us, despite reasonable efforts have seen a dramatic decrease. And like most things in life, it’s the little changes that accumulate to change the overall picture. No walk to the train station, no popping out for that mid-morning coffee, even the walk from your desk to the loo has reduced, and this all equates to more sedentary time. So, if you can change one thing today, make a pact to yourself to move more.
Read MorePurus Acrtive has seen a surge in desk related pain, predominately neck and lower back complaints, which in part could be in correlation to substandard desk set ups at home. They’ve put together a checklist for your home work station to minimise the stresses and strains of desk based work…
Read MoreLymphatic drainage massage is a popular treatment for general health, specific conditions and for weight loss. Consisting of a network of tiny tubes called lymph vessels - lymph nodes (or glands) run throughout the body and help eliminate bodily toxins, waste products, infections, bacteria and cancerous cells.
Read MoreWhether you’re celebrating with a partner, a friend or simply giving yourself some TLC - celebrate love in all its forms this Valentine’s Day. Let them know they’re on your mind with something special from LondonCryo.
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