Why are people freezing their bodies?

How cryotherapy could be the next big thing in health care

Although it looks like something out of a scary movie, cryotherapy is all the rage right now.
(Image credit: Andriy Sarymsakov / Alamy Stock Photo)

When she tore the meniscus in her knee, former model and fitness instructor Heather O'Neill was out of a job. She couldn't teach with her injury. She needed to heal, and fast.

So, she tried something different. She decided to freeze her body. Or, more accurately, she decided to try cryotherapy.

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Sian Ferguson

Sian Ferguson is a freelance writer based in Grahamstown, South Africa. Her work usually focuses on social justice, health, and cultural trends.