For inflammation, think Earthing, not icing

For decades, icing has been a go-to method for reducing swelling and pain after injury or intense training. Now, according to a 2019 article in Men’s Health magazine, the sports ice age for may be going the way of historical ice ages. In fact, some experts believe that icing is detrimental to the healing process.

Over the years, Earthing studies have documented a powerful anti-inflammatory effect that should excite all athletes (professionals and amateurs alike). Here are some links to information that explains why:

• The sports chapter in the Earthing book.
• Earthing’s effect on inflammation and wound healing explained
• Earthing is a simple and effective recovery method after intense exercise, say Austrian sports science researchers.
• See pictures of rapid reduction of painful inflammation, as captured by medical thermal imaging.
• Cycling study shows Earthing reduces muscle breakdown, a major benefit for athletes.
• Reduce local pain and inflammation with Earthing patches

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