Cold Water for Fat Loss, Muscle Recovery, and Increased Metabolism Thread page 25

[BestBetter]

I've been using CT for about 1.5 months now (ice baths, cold showers, ice packs) and for the first time in my life my basal body temperature is above 98! It used to be chronically low (on average 96.7 at waking, 97.2 - 97.6 during the day).

It's now averaging 98.1. Fingers crossed that I can coax it up to 98.6 and maintain it there even when winter comes around.

[otzi]

I've been using CT for about 1.5 months now (ice baths, cold showers, ice packs) and for the first time in my life my basal body temperature is above 98! It used to be chronically low (on average 96.7 at waking, 97.2 - 97.6 during the day).

It's now averaging 98.1. Fingers crossed that I can coax it up to 98.6 and maintain it there even when winter comes around.

I experienced the same thing. I would guess that CT is similar to the sugar loading that Danny Roddy is talking about--increases cellular activity and in turn body temp.

I have been avoiding much CT this summer, eating lots of seasonal fruits, but plan on going full-bore ketogenic and lots of CT starting in October. I think my metabolism is right on track with this plan, I have felt great this summer and not gaining weight despite eating lots of carbs and sugar from fruit. I try to get 30 minutes of full sun (shirtless) everyday, have a great tan and hopefully lots of Vit D. I have a full set of labs scheduled for Sep 25th.

[quelsen]

In the 1980s, while continuing his research on the effects of Whole Body Cryotherapy, Dr.Yamaguchi and his associates came to the conclusion that rapid short-term freezing of the skin’s surface to a temperature of approximately 30°F while inside the cryosauna has a more beneficial effect on the human body than its gradual cooling while immersed in an ice bath, where the lowest temperature possible is approximately 41°F.

As a result of Dr. Yamaguchi’s research, along with several other medical professionals around the world, modern medicine is able to understand what happens to the body when inside the cryosauna and what the ultimate benefits may be.
Cryo-USA >> Origins

personal experience calls bullshit on this description at cryousa

[BestBetter]

I really can't understand why people who have never tried CT are so quick to dismiss it. It's really starting to irritate me. I can understand that a lot of people might not WANT to do it, because hey, it involves some serious mind over matter, but no one ever said they should. It's not like CT fans are posting on every thread that CT is the cure for every ailment, like a particular iodine person i have in mind...

[otzi]

I really can't understand why people who have never tried CT are so quick to dismiss it. It's really starting to irritate me. I can understand that a lot of people might not WANT to do it, because hey, it involves some serious mind over matter, but no one ever said they should. It's not like CT fans are posting on every thread that CT is the cure for every ailment, like a particular iodine person i have in mind...

I got really tired of trying to convince people to do it. I don't have to defend crap, it works, it's repeatable, it works for everybody. Basically, CT is my master tweak to paleo that keeps me right where I want to be. Here's another 'hack' for ya'all: When you get in a cold bathtub, take a small swig of sesame oil and swish it around your teeth and gums for 20 minutes or so, then spit it out in the trashcan (or sink if you don't care about your pipes getting oily). I'll let you figure out what that's all about--hint, it's called 'oil pulling'.

[quelsen]

I got really tired of trying to convince people to do it. I don't have to defend crap, it works, it's repeatable, it works for everybody. Basically, CT is my master tweak to paleo that keeps me right where I want to be. Here's another 'hack' for ya'all: When you get in a cold bathtub, take a small swig of sesame oil and swish it around your teeth and gums for 20 minutes or so, then spit it out in the trashcan (or sink if you don't care about your pipes getting oily). I'll let you figure out what that's all about--hint, it's called 'oil pulling'.

I do it with water, salty water, but why seasame oil. i have used coconut

[otzi]

I do it with water, salty water, but why seasame oil. i have used coconut

Sesame oil was the original oil used for this, so it's what I use. It has some 'magical' properties from the sesamin and sesamol, two chemicals found in sesame oil. Please research if you like, but let's not turn this into an oil-pulling thread, I think there are a few of those out there already. In closing, the mouth has leptin sensors, flooding these receptors with sesame oil activates the leptin pathways. Additionally, oral health is directly related to whole-body health. Healthy teeth and gums are a must for overall health.

From Wikipedia:

Vitamins and minerals
Sesame oil is a source of vitamin E.[15] Vitamin E is an antioxidant and has been correlated with lowering cholesterol levels.[16] Sesame oil also contains magnesium, copper, calcium, iron, zinc, and vitamin B6. Copper provides relief for rheumatoid arthritis. Magnesium supports vascular and respiratory health. Calcium helps prevent colon cancer, osteoporosis, migraine, and PMS. Zinc promotes bone health.

Besides being rich in vitamin E, there is insufficient research on the medicinal properties of sesame oil. However, the following claims have been made.

[edit] Blood pressure
Sesame oil has a high percentage of polyunsaturated fatty acids[17] (omega-6 fatty acids)—but it is unique in that it keeps at room temperature. This is because it contains two naturally occurring preservatives, sesamol and sesamin. (Normally, only oils predominately composed of the omega-9 monounsaturated oil, like olive oil, keep at room temperature.)

It has been suggested that due to the presence of high levels of polyunsaturated fatty acids in sesame oil, it may help to control blood pressure. It could be used in cooking in place of other edible oils and to help reduce high blood pressure and lower the amount of medication needed to control hypertension.[18]

The effect of the oil on blood pressure may be due to polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) and the compound sesamin, a lignan present in sesame oil. There is evidence suggesting that both compounds reduce blood pressure in hypertensive rats. Sesame lignans also inhibit the synthesis and absorption of cholesterol in these rats.

[edit] Oil pulling
Sesame oil is one of the few oils recommended for use in oil pulling.[19] (Sunflower oil is the other oil recommended.)

[edit] General claims
While not approved by the US Food and Drug Administration, sesame oil is reputed to have a number of therapeutic uses.

It is suggested that regular topical application and/or consumption of sesame oil should mitigate effects[20] of anxiety, nerve and bone disorders, poor circulation, lowered immunity and bowel problems. It is suggested such use would also relieve lethargy, fatigue, and insomnia, while promoting strength and vitality, enhancing blood circulation. There are claims that its use has relaxing properties which eases pain and muscle spasm, such as sciatica, dysmenorrhoea, colic, backache, and joint pain.

Sesame oil when used in infant massage, it is claimed, helps to calm babies and lull them to sleep and improves growth of the brain and the nervous system.[21] These are claims similar to other therapeutic medicines, that its having antioxidants explains beliefs that it slows the aging process and promotes longevity. A 2000 medical study showed that infant massage with sesame oil improved the weight, length, and midarm and midleg circumferences of infants at a statistically more favorable rate than all other oils tested.[22]

It is suggested that sesame oil, when consumed and/or topically applied, should relieve dryness both externally and internally. Sesame oil is sometimes recommended to alleviate the dryness associated with menopause.[23] It is believed that its use "restores moisture to the skin, keeping it soft, flexible and young looking". It is suggested that it relieves "dryness of joints" and bowels, and eases symptoms of dryness such as irritating coughs, cracking joints, and hard stools. Since "dryness of joints" is not a medically classifiable condition, it would be difficult to medically comprehend or verify these claims of panacea.

Other uses include as a laxative, as a remedy for toothaches and gum disease[24] and in the treatment of blurred vision, dizziness, and headaches.[13]

It is suggested that sesame oil could be used in the treatment of dry nose, reduction of cholesterol levels (due to presence of lignans which are phytoestrogens), anti-bacterial effects, and even slowing down certain types of cancer (due to the anti-oxidant properties of the lignans).[25]

[Neckhammer]

Yo, do many of you do cold showers directly after a HIIT session? I know it helps with muscle soreness, but would the other effects be mitigated due to you already running so hot that your really just chilling a bit rather than going deep.

[BestBetter]

Yo, do many of you do cold showers directly after a HIIT session? I know it helps with muscle soreness, but would the other effects be mitigated due to you already running so hot that your really just chilling a bit rather than going deep.

The only showers I take now are cold showers.

Which effects are you specifically thinking of? I don't think it would be a 'waste' to take cold showers after a HIIT session, but you might want to wait a few hours before doing something more intense like an ice bath.

Someone posted an interesting article about the effects of CT directly after a workout. When I get a chance I'll see if I can find the link I'm thinking of unless someone else can give you a better answer.

[BestBetter]

Otzi, I've been reading up on oil pulling, I plan to give it a try tomorrow morning. From what I was reading, sesame oil and sunflower were the two recommended, but the same article also said to not use an oil you wouldn't want to consume, and I definitely wouldn't want to consume either of those, so I'm planning to try with coconut oil. One more notch on my belt of weirdoness!