{"id":1538,"date":"2026-04-02T12:02:43","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T12:02:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cryodev1.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=1538"},"modified":"2026-04-02T12:02:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T12:02:43","slug":"5-ways-cryotherapy-can-boost-your-immune-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cryo.com\/bh\/blog\/5-ways-cryotherapy-can-boost-your-immune-system\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways Cryotherapy Can Boost Your Immune System"},"content":{"rendered":"

Imagine being able to go an entire year or longer without catching a cold or the flu. Unfortunately, many of us get the sniffles at least once a year or more. The best way to combat this is to\u00a0strengthen your immune system<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0cryotherapy can help you with that<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Boost your immune system with Cryotherapy to achieve these 5 main benefits:<\/p>\n

What is Cryotherapy?<\/strong>
\nCryotherapy is a popular treatment, particularly among high performing athletes and celebrities, that involves exposing the body to subzero temperatures, usually -140\u00b0C. The extreme temperature causes various changes within the body, such as the blood vessels constricting and directing blood flow towards the vital organs. It causes your heart rate to increase, certain neurochemicals to be released and the brain becomes more alert as a result.<\/p>\n

But there are, of course, secondary benefits to your immune system as a result.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cryotherapy Immune System Benefits<\/p>\n

1. Increases Blood Circulation<\/strong>
\nCryotherapy envelops the body with the cryogenically cooled air and lowers internal body temperature. This sends the body into \u201cfight or flight<\/strong><\/em>\u201d mode, causing blood circulation to increase and more blood to be sent to the vital organs in order to maintain body temperature.<\/p>\n

This means there is more blood enriched with nutrients sent to the organs, which\u00a0stimulates the body\u2019s regulatory functions<\/em>\u00a0to work to their fullest potential \u2013 including the immune system.<\/p>\n

2. Boosts the Effectiveness of Cellular Functions<\/strong>
\nAs cryotherapy increases blood circulation, your heart is able to pump at full force, sending more blood packed with nutrients and oxygen to cells across your entire body, particularly to your body\u2019s extremities.\u00a0Better circulation helps to promote efficient cell growth and organ function.<\/em><\/p>\n

For example, increased blood flow to the\u00a0brain improves its function<\/em>\u00a0and keeps your mind sharp and focused and a better flow of\u00a0oxygen-rich blood helps muscles perform better<\/em>. This same principle applies at a\u00a0cellular level to give your immune system<\/em>\u00a0an incremented boost with every heartbeat.<\/p>\n

3. Removes Toxins More Efficiently<\/strong>
\nThe circulatory system not only provides organs with a\u00a0fresh supply of nutrient-enriched blood<\/em>\u00a0but also\u00a0removes waste products from the body<\/em>. For example, the blood carries waste materials from body tissues to the kidneys where they\u2019re filtered out and leaves the body in the form of urine. Blood also carries carbon dioxide, the by-product of respiration, out of the body.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s important that waste products are efficiently removed because the body needs to maintain a stable, consistent state \u2013 also known as homeostasis. Balanced internal conditions are necessary if the body is to work at its optimal peak.<\/p>\n

Cryotherapy aids the process and leaves you healthier as a result.<\/p>\n

4. Strengthens Immune System by Increasing White Blood Cell Count<\/strong>
\nResearch has suggested that cryotherapy can\u00a0increase the number of white blood cells<\/em>, the soldier cells that fight infection. This means your body can identify and more quickly attack foreign organisms which may cause illness.<\/p>\n

As well as fortifying the immune system, cryotherapy also invokes other positive immune responses such as\u00a0decreasing inflammation by boosting the number of anti-inflammatory cytokines and reducing pro-inflammatory cytokines<\/em>. This leads to the body being able to heal damaged muscles more quickly.<\/p>\n

This is why cryotherapy is so favored among athletes \u2013 it reduces muscle soreness and enhances healing so they can quickly resume training.<\/p>\n

5. Decreases Levels of Cortisol<\/strong>
\nCortisol is the body\u2019s stress hormone. Although it has a number of important roles, such as regulating blood pressure and boosting energy, too much of it can lead to anxiety, insomnia and heart disease.<\/p>\n

Studies have also found that elevated levels of cortisol and chronic stress can weaken the immune system and cause immunosuppression.<\/p>\n

Cryotherapy is known to reduce cortisol levels by releasing endorphins<\/em>, the body\u2019s natural feel-good hormone. This is why people report feeling a\u00a0burst of energy after cryotherapy<\/em>\u00a0\u2013 it helps to\u00a0reduce stress and improves mood<\/em>. By suppressing the effects of stress on the body, the immune system is boosted and your body can go back to efficiently fighting off illness once more.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a Little Bit More Info on Cryotherapy<\/strong>
\nThere are three main branches of cryotherapy \u2013 two types of the whole body and one localized.<\/p>\n