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At GOAT Wellness we offer the best infrared experience on the market, utilizing the sanctuary experience of Clearlight. Our Infrared Sauna is unlike any other. It is the only true Full Spectrum infrared sauna available offering advanced near, mid and far infrared technologies. The robust True Wave™ Full Spectrum heating system provides all wavelengths 100% of the time to optimize your sauna session. Infrared saunas are increasingly popular in the wellness community for a number of reasons including the numerous health benefits and they just make you feel good! Some of the top benefits: • Weight loss & increased metabolism • Temporary muscle pain relief • Better sleep • Detoxification • Improves appearance of cellulite • Ease joint pain and stiffness • Stress & fatigue reduction • Improves skin What exactly is an infrared sauna? Before we dive into what infrared saunas are, we should first understand the infrared wavelengths. Infrared Wavelengths The sun produces a combination of visible light, and one of those invisible spectrums is infrared rays. Invisible infrared wavelengths are what makes the sun feel warm (and ultraviolet wavelengths are what makes it bright). Scientists have established that infrared waves are beneficial to the human body as they increase the thermal energy in the body. Infrared does this without any of the harmful rays of sunlight. There are three main categories of the infrared spectrum: near infrared, mid infrared, and far infrared. • Near Infrared is the shortest wavelength but penetrates the deepest. It has the distinct property that is not captured by the water of the body allowing it to penetrate the deepest to increase your core thermal energy. Near infrared is associated with photobiomodulation which directly produces energy within the cells through ATP stimulation. • Mid Infrared wavelengths are also captured by water molecules while temporarily increasing circulation through vasodilation, promoting temporary increase in blood flow and temporarily elevating heart rate and overall metabolism. • Far Infrared is the closest of the wavelengths to the infrared heat given off by our own body. Far infrared is readily captured by the water molecules in the body and releasing its energy. Our bodies actually give off far infrared wavelengths at about 9.4 microns. Since far infrared wavelengths feel very natural and normal to us, our energy is temporarily enhanced and strengthend. Infrared Saunas vs. Traditional and Steam Saunas The main difference between infrared saunas and traditional saunas is how they use heat. Traditional saunas use a single heater that is heating the air and this hot air heats the user. In contrast, infrared saunas use advanced therapy to promote heat generation in the body with only a small percentage of the heat heating the air. This results in a deeper sweat and at a lower ambient air temperature. In fact, infrared saunas usually operate between 115º - 135ºF, while traditional saunas can get up to 195ºF. Why is infrared heat better than traditional sauna? Our infrared sauna uses low-EMF True Wave™ Carbon/Ceramic heaters that produce invisible, far-infrared heat. This is the same type of heat as produced by the sun and our bodies. Infrared heat is a very safe and not at all like the heat produced by microwaves. In an infrared sauna, only 20% of the energy is used to heat the air, leaving the rest of the energy to heat the body. The radiant heat can penetrate deep below the skin producing a gentle warming inside the body. The temperature inside an infrared sauna is adjustable and averages a comfortable 100ºF to 130ºF. These lower temperatures allow you to sweat faster and to tolerate a longer sauna session offering greater therapeutic benefit. Typical sessions last 20 to 45 minutes and can be repeated once or twice during the day to maximize the benefits. Infrared saunas leave you feeling invigorated, not depleted like conventional saunas. Infrared heaters warm the body in the same manner as natural sunlight. Infrared heat therapy uses the wavelength of the visible and non-invisible light spectrum of sunlight that heats the body normally. Traditional saunas raise the temperature of the air to a very high level within the chamber to warm the body. Some people have difficulty breathing in this extremely warm air. Infrared saunas work differently. Instead of heating the air within the enclosure, infrared saunas heat the body directly. The result is deeper tissue penetration. In an infrared sauna, the body perspires and receives all of the healthy benefits but avoids the harmful and extremely hot air of a traditional steam sauna.

Many of our clients receive body contouring treatments or lymphatic drainage massage (Endosphères Therapy) to look and feel their best. Many times, these treatments are done to get ready for a special event where good times and/or bad decisions may be made. I often say “make good choices” as clients leave their appointments, which means don’t mess up their results and hard work. Lifestyle plays a major role in maintaining results. However, celebrating and having fun may entail some drinks, which ultimately may impair the results. So, why avoid alcohol the same day as a lymphatic drainage treatment or a treatment that involves the lymphatic system? 1) Alcohol is a toxin. 2) It’s a sugar which may disrupt how fat cells are processed after a Cryoskin treatment. 3) You’ll cause more inflammation and lymphatic congestion. First of all, the lymphatic system is a vital part of our body’s detoxification process. It is responsible for protecting our body from foreign invaders, getting rid of toxins, and removing fat cells. Stating the obvious, alcohol is a toxin. While we’re kicking back a cold one or sippin’ a glass of fine wine, our body’s primary focus is processing the alcohol. Unfortunately, this means the lymphatic system is overloaded, and it doesn’t have the energy or resources to focus on fighting anything else. If you already suffer from a congested lymphatic system, it may not have an effective way to flush the alcohol out. Most of us know alcohol is a diuretic and we are aware of the not so wonderful dehydrating effects, which is a common cause of lymph congestion. As for our body, how does alcohol affect our lymphatic system? As your body begins to digest alcohol, the diuretic effect stimulates the kidneys to pass more fluid. It increases the rate lymph flows, but it’s due to fluid leaking out of the vessels into the body tissues. The diuretic effect and increased lymph flow may seem ideal for someone with lymphedema; however, those with lymphedema have a high concentration of protein in their tissues. Those proteins attract water which causes swelling. Diuretics may get rid of some of the water, but the protein content doesn’t change. The result might be a short term decrease in swelling, but the rebound effect will be a higher concentration of protein which will attract more fluid. If you suffer from lymphedema, your compromised lymphatic system now must cope with the extra pressure alcohol creates. To sum it up, the two major consequences of drinking alcohol (aka not “making good choices”) that affect our lymphatic system are: 1) The lymphatic system has more work to do than usual since more fluid must move in a short amount of time. 2) The tiny muscles in our lymphatic vessels are also under the influence of alcohol and cannot pump as effectively. Those living with lymphedema, or excess body fluid, already have extra stress on their body tissues. The question you need to ask yourself, are the drinks worth the extra stress on your body?

The lymphatic system is our internal drainage system. Its major functions include: Protecting your body from illness-causing invaders Maintains proper body fluid levels Absorbs fat from the digestive system When the lymphatic system is clogged, it means the drain isn’t working properly so whatever needs to be draining out of our body isn’t or isn’t at the rate it should, which results in build-up of cellular toxins and other toxins that can leak and cause inflammation. Some signs you might be suffering from lymphatic congestion: · Stiffness, especially in the morning · Fatigue · Itchy and dry skin · Bloating · Breast swelling with each cycle · Holding on to water · Brain fog · Swollen glands · Stubborn weight gain · Chronic sinusitis, sore throats, colds, or ear issues · Cellulite · Cold hands and feet So, what can we do to get our lymphatic system operating at its optimum level? 1) Hydrate – Lymph fluid is about 95% water and becomes thicker and less mobile when you are dehydrated. In fact, one of the most common cause of lymph congestion is dehydration. Stay well-hydrated by sipping purified water throughout the day to help keep your lymph flowing well. Avoid sugar-laden soft drinks, processed juices, sports drinks, and alcohol, which add an additional metabolic burden on the body as well as too much caffeine, which dehydrates the body. 2) Exercise regularly (both cardio and strength training) – Any activity that contributes to overall fitness will also contribute to a strong circulatory system. Regular aerobic activity is good for heart health and blood vessels Resistance training adds to muscle mass, which increases the efficiency of both cardiovascular and lymph circulation 3) Lymphatic massage – this is a special type of massage that focuses on moving fluid through the lymphatic system where it may be clogged or sluggish. This aids in moving toxins and excess liquid out of the body and clearing the lymphatic system. 4) Breathe deeply – Our bodies have 3 times more lymph fluid than blood, but there is no organ to pump it. The pumping action of deep breathing will help the lymphatic system transport the toxins into the blood before so they can be detoxified by the liver. 5) Hot and cold therapies – Hot temperatures help dilate the blood vessels, while the cold shrivels them. This creates a “pump” action that forces out the toxic fluid that have remained in the body. 6) Dry brush – Dry brushing stimulates blood flow, exfoliates dead skin, invigorates skin, stimulates the lymphatic system and flushes toxins. 7) Cope with stress through mindfulness – Oxidation and lymph congestion increase when you are physically and/or emotionally stressed, so having an effective routine for coping with daily stress is key. 8) Eat healthy – Circulation is yet another aspect of your health that benefits when you eat healthfully. 9) Rebounding and vibration therapies – It seems obvious that shaking and bouncing your body around will get your blood pumping. Rebounding (jumping on a trampoline) appears to be especially effective at improving lymph system circulation. Lymphatic fluid is completely dependent on physical exercise to move, and the up-and-down rhythmic gravitational force caused by jumping on a trampoline causes the lymph system’s one-way valves to open and close, increasing lymph flow. Rebounding benefits include increasing oxygen uptake and promoting detoxification via the lungs, skin, and lymph. It is also a simple, zero-impact exercise method with long-term mental and physical health benefits. Vibration produces significant increases in skin blood flow. 10) Endosphères Therapy – A new sophisticated approach to lymphatic drainage is Compressive Microvibration. This body treatment replaces the “suction-traction massage” treatment and is more effective than the application of manual lymphatic drainage alone, guaranteeing stable and lasting results over time. When your lymph is flowing well, it will support natural revitalization and cleansing of your body. Follow these daily habits and exercises to naturally decongest your lymphatic system for vibrant skin, digestion, and health!

If you’re looking for a natural, quick, and very effective treatment for inflammation, cryotherapy is a must! Most people are afraid of the cold, but that mindset will change once you realize how great cryotherapy makes you feel. To help give our clients our expert frequency recommendation, we always ask our clients on their first visit if they are using cryotherapy to treat a specific condition. Not everyone has a specific condition they want to treat with whole body cryotherapy, but inflammation is a silent killer, so cryotherapy is a great way to maintain good health. Here’s some common conditions that cryotherapy is used to treat, and how long you can expect to feel the effects. MOOD/ENDORPHIN BOOST If you’re looking for an instant boost of endorphins (the happy hormone), one cryotherapy treatment will boost your mood for hours or days, whether you have a mood disorder or not. Mood disorders may be caused by a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and psychological factors. Science has proven that higher endorphin levels can reduce pain and increase pleasure. Those who do cryotherapy treatments consistently a few times a week have seen a significant decrease in their anxiety and depression symptoms. It is important to understand the factors contributing to your mood. Certain health conditions and symptoms are known to potentially cause low endorphin levels. If you feel like your mood affects your daily life, it is recommended to do cryotherapy at least 3 times a week for 1-3 months, then evaluate your progress to determine your regimen going forward. PAIN RELIEF When it comes to managing pain, the length of time the effect of cryotherapy last depends on the condition that is causing the pain and the level of pain. If you have a recent injury, like a sprain, the pain relief may last a few hours after one whole body cryotherapy treatment. If you have a chronic condition, like arthritis, the pain relief may last a few days after one cryotherapy treatment. If you have a chronic condition and do cryotherapy 3-7 days a week, it is possible to eliminate your pain completely. Depending on the severity of the condition and if the pain does go away, chances are the pain will return if you stop doing regular cryotherapy treatments. WEIGHT LOSS If you’re trying to lose weight, it’s tough to say how long the effects of whole body cryotherapy will last. The effect of whole body cryotherapy on weight loss really depends on what is causing the weight gain; it could be fat and/or excess fluid. If whole body cryotherapy is done consistently, it is known to boost your metabolism due to thermogenesis, and it can help you burn 500-800 calories daily. If the weight gain is caused by excess fluid on the body, one whole body cryotherapy treatment will help you feel less bloated and swollen. It may or may not change the scale, but the effects will last about 6-12 hours, because whatever is causing the swelling will most likely be triggered and come back. If whole body cryotherapy treatments are implemented religiously most days of the week, bad fat (white fat) can be converted to good fat (brown fat). When this happens, you lose the fat deposits throughout your body (abdomen, love handles, thighs, butt) and you burn more fat 24/7 because brown fat is more metabolically active. To maintain this effect long term without consistent cryotherapy sessions, it is tough to say how long it will last. Hormones partially regulate this type of change. Maintaining your body composition depends on pretty much everything, lifestyle, age, hormones, metabolic rate, genetics, etc. Brown fat may be the hero contributing to weight loss from continuous whole body cryotherapy sessions, however, let’s not get this type of “fat loss” confused with apoptosis (cell death) from other thermogenic treatments, like Cryoskin. If you’re looking to naturally get rid of a specific area of unwanted fat, Cryoskin will be your new favorite fat loss and skin tightening treatment. INFLAMMATION If you don’t know this by now, inflammation is a silent killer, and a symptom of our body trying to maintain a balanced environment. If someone has an acute injury, such as a soft tissue sprain or tear, depending on the severity and their immune response, the effects of one cryotherapy treatment may last 3-8 hours. If someone has chronic inflammation, such as a long-term reoccurring injury or an autoimmune disease, they may experience constant swelling, stiffness, fatigue, various skin conditions, and many other symptoms. Frequent whole body cryotherapy treatments (most days of the week) can help fight the pestering symptoms of inflammation to prevent flair ups and help you enjoy life without aches and pains. SLEEP Good sleep is everything! All our clients say they have better sleep the days they do whole body cryotherapy, so it’s safe to say you can expect better quality sleep after one whole body cryotherapy treatment. Our clients swear cryotherapy is the greatest thing of all time, however, those who preach about cryo are doing it regularly. There are many factors that keep people up at night, and cryotherapy is known to help many of those triggers and provide relief for the effects caused by sleep deprivation. If you’re experiencing poor quality sleep on a regular basis, then it’s best to do cryotherapy most days of the week to avoid restless nights. FOCUS If your brain is feeling foggy, you can expect one whole body cryotherapy session to sharpen your thinking and boost your concentration level for the day. Brain fog may be caused by several health conditions; however, some common causes are high levels of inflammation, hormonal changes, stress, sleep deprivation, and medications. Cryotherapy is known to increase performance of cognitive functions and initial studies suggest cryotherapy may be an effective early intervention for mild cognitive impairment. If you are living in a mental fog on a regular basis and/or want to slow down age-related cognitive changes, regular whole body cryotherapy treatments will improve attention and cognitive processing speed. Unfortunately, there is not enough research to determine the long-term effects cryotherapy has on cognitive function and preventing dementia, however, there is strong scientific evidence that supports cryotherapy may become an effective early intervention for dementia or Alzheimer’s. EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT Keep in mind, everyone is different. Inflammation can be a silent killer. Cryotherapy is primarily used to reduce and prevent inflammation. How long someone has been experiencing inflammation and the degree of inflammation may affect the rate they notice sustainable effects from cryotherapy treatments. Cryotherapy activates all the systems in the body; circulatory, nervous, immune, lymphatic, endocrine, muscular, etc. If the response from any of these systems is impaired, it may affect how quickly and how long you can maintain the effects of cryotherapy. If you have questions regarding the effects of cryotherapy for a specific ailment, it is best to talk to an experienced cryotherapy expert. You can request a consultation or we can answer your questions during your next visit.

Cellulite affects 9 out of 10 women, and it does not have the same characteristics in all people. Inflammation of the cellular tissue tends to develop gradually, differentially affecting areas of the body. Thus, it is possible for a person to suffer from various types of cellulite. Distinguishing them correctly is crucial to the effectiveness of treatment. A consultation with a specialist is an excellent starting point. If you want to know beforehand, here are 3 common types of cellulite. 1. Edematous Cellulite Edematous cellulite essentially affects young women in their 20s and 30s. It is associated with poor blood circulation and is aggravated by significant fluid retention. As a result, it is important to treat both of these conditions. Due to these two characteristics, it is among the most difficult types of cellulite to treat. It is also the least common form of cellulite. It forms mainly on the legs, especially the thighs and knees. Due to the edematous cellulite, the legs lose their contours and tend to swell, with the onset of venous fluid accumulation. In addition, the skin becomes spongy and reddish. People who suffer from this inflammation may feel pain when subjected to touch or after several hours of standing. 2. Soft Cellulite Soft cellulite, also known as flaccid cellulite, is more common in women between ages of 30 and 40 and is usually accompanied by sagging skin. The skin is soft and has a wavy, jelly-like appearance. Soft cellulite tends to move easily and is more visible when the person is lying down. Soft cellulite arises essentially in areas where there is accumulation of fat, such as the arms, hips, belly, buttocks and legs. It increases as we age or gain weight and is aggravated when there is little muscle mass. With treatment, promising results can be obtained. This is because soft cellulite tends to become less visible when you adopt a regulated diet and exercise. 3. Hard Cellulite Hard cellulite, also known as compact cellulite, can be very challenging to prevent completely, but the earlier you start the better. If left untreated, can be permanent. It is the cause of the appearance of “orange peel” skin, which is characterized by irregularities in the skin and by grooves and depressions in the thighs, glutes, and hips. Unlike soft cellulite, hard cellulite does not move. The skin adheres to the muscle and becomes hard and sensitive to the touch, which can become extremely painful. This is because nerves are compressed by fat nodules. The earlier you start treating this type of cellulite, the more effectively you will be able to combat it. Knowing the type and stage of cellulite helps your therapist determine the appropriate treatment protocol. Cellulite may be classified into different types and stages with their own signs and symptoms. A cellulite and lymphatic screening is strongly recommended before starting any treatment.

When you step into the Cryo Chamber that is -100ºF to -230ºF, the sudden drop in temperature triggers your survival instincts. As your skin reacts to the cold, your blood vessels constrict which causes the blood in the extremities to be pushed to the internal organs. The internal organs enrich the blood with oxygen, enzymes and nutrients. The immune system also starts to produce more white blood cells which boosts your immune system and reduces inflammation. As you exit the Cryo Chamber, your body begins to warm itself back up naturally. This results in a release of endorphins and your circulation improves as nutrient rich blood rushes from your internal organs to your extremities. The enriched blood prompts internal organ regeneration, expels toxins and starts other rejuvenation processes throughout your body. If you would like to use whole body cryotherapy to help reduce inflammation, it is generally recommended to do whole body cryotherapy at least a few times a week to treat chronic inflammation. History Fact: Cold therapy (or Cryotherapy) has been used since the beginning of recorded medical history, by the Egyptians, in the most ancient medical text known to man - at least so far!

Chromotherapy, also called color light therapy, is the process of restoring balance to the body by applying color. Color light therapy relies on the premise that each color is associated with a different bodily response and provides many healing benefits. Color therapy has been used to treat all kinds of medical conditions since ancient times. Color light therapy history dates to ancient Egypt, India, China, and even as far back as the Mayan culture. Chromotherapy, in conjunction with infrared light, is one of the most effective and non-invasive ways to repair the body. Each chromotherapy color provides anti-inflammatory, anti-aging, and healing benefits. Our infrared sauna at GOAT Wellness uses the most advanced infrared therapy on the market. The Sanctuary is a true Full Spectrum infrared sauna experience offering advanced near, mid, and far infrared technologies. The robust True Wave® Full Spectrum heating system provides al wavelengths 100% of the time to optimize your sauna session. THE COLOR BENEFITS OF CHROMOTHERAPY BENEFITS Red: Activates the circulatory system and nervous system Strong Green: Provides anti-infectious, anti-septic, and regenerative stimulation. Strong Blue: Lubricates joints, helps address infections, stress, and nervous tension. Orange: Energizes and illuminates. Green: Acts as a relaxant. Blue: Stimulates muscle and skin cells, nerves, and circulatory system. Strong Yellow: Strengthens the body and acts on internal tissue. Strong Indigo: Helps address inflammation, cataracts, glaucoma, and ocular fatigue. Strong pink: Acts as a cleanser, strengthening the veins and arteries. Yellow: Reactivates and purifies the skin, helps with indigestion and bodily stress. Indigo: Activates and eliminates impurities from the bloodstream. Violet: Relaxes the nerves and lymphatic system, addresses inflammation, and urinary illness. INFRARED SAUNA BENEFITS: Detoxification Reduces inflammation Temporary muscle pain relief Weight loss and increased metabolism Better sleep Improves appearance of cellulite Ease joint pain and stiffness Stress and fatigue reduction Improves skin

Cryoskin facials are non-invasive and have no downtime. However, if you're adding Cryoskin facials into your current facial regimen, you should be aware of the recommended wait times and order for which these treatments should be performed in conjunction with the Cryoskin facial. How to plan Cryoskin Facials with other common aesthetic facial services: Why the extended wait times between Microneedling and Cryoskin Facial? This amazing service has multiple levels of intensity and can be performed in some states at a spa while other states exclusively require a licensed medical professional to perform this treatment. The needle lengths can range from .5mm (usually dermarollers) all the way to 2.5mm depending on the issue being treated and the location said service is performed. Most microneedling treatments are over 1mm and take 48 hours for the redness to reduce, bleeding to fully stop and bruising to subside. The skin may feel warm and itchy upwards to 1 week after the treatment, especially for clients with more sensitive skin, some can even experience mild peeling if the needle is closer to 2mm. For these reasonings it is recommended to wait 1 week to allow the skin to fully heal before applying the gel and Cyoskin Facial treatment on the area of body that has received microneedling, minimum 4-5 days. Why the extended wait times between chemical peels and Cryoskin Facial? This exfoliating treatment helps to sloth off dead skin and penetrate potent ingredients into the regions applied. Chemical peels have a large variance when referring to their strength. For a lighter to medium level peel, usually over 5%, it will take about 7 days to fully develop new skin and can take up to 1 week to stop peeling. This patient will be left with redness that should subside within 24-48 hours. It’s recommended to give the skin 1 week after peeling has stopped before applying the gel on these fresh skin cells. Therefore, for your light to medium peels we recommend waiting 1-2 weeks with a minimum of 5 days to 1 week depending on if a client experiences frosting and peeling. Whereas deep chemical peels like a TCA or Jessner, usually performed under the supervision of a medical professional, can take upwards to 14 days for the body to develop new skin in that area and stop peeling. These patients will experience extreme swelling and redness and therefore it’s recommended for a patient to wait around 3 weeks and minimum of 2 weeks if the peel is under 5% before receiving a Cryoskin Facial. Why the extended waiting times between microdermabrasion, dermaplaning, and Cryoskin Facials? These exfoliating treatments help to sloth off dead skin to allow for better product penetration and unlock a radiant glow. Because the body can accumulate around 15-20 layers of dead skin cells, these treatments help to remove those layers and expose fresh new skin cells. It takes around 7 days for the skin to fully heal after these treatments and it is recommended to wait a full week before introducing Cryoskin’s gel onto the face or area where these more aggressive exfoliating tools are used. The gel might cause irritation or a breakout if introduced to the area before the skin has time to heal. If you have questions regarding Cryoskin Facials and how to implement them with other common aesthetic services, it is recommended to request a consultation. Learn more...

The modern-day body struggles against our most basic instincts and impulses to maintain our mind and bodies in good health, while becoming more and more numb to the pleasures of everyday life. We’re basically underutilizing ourselves, and evolution is hacking our body. The human body is made for complex, precise, and powerful movements. We are meant to walk, run, crawl, climb, jump, balance, swim, throw, lift, and fight. When the body is utilized to its full potential, all the cells get activated, they receive oxygen and nutrients, muscles are loaded, they release waste, they get restored, and the cells grow and stay healthy. Not many people perform these actions on a constant basis. Unfortunately, what all the old folks told you when you were young is true, if you don’t use it, you lose it. If you’re not utilizing all the cells and tissues in your body, they may die or start slowly failing you. Humans went from doing all kinds of manual work to primarily specialized office work, while living in artificial environments, eating low quality or fake food, breathing pollution, and utilizing daily goods with toxins. Industrialization increased scientific knowledge, allowing us to discover bacteria and viruses, invent vaccines, improve our living conditions with advances in sanitation and plumbing, and allowed society to combat disease. Over time, industrial jobs have greatly decreased, and people have been replaced by machines and technology. Now here we are, controlling our sterile environment with our thermostat always set at the perfect degree, sitting on comfy chairs, sleeping on mattresses, not having to wash our own clothes or dishes, wearing padded shoes, utilizing all kinds of gadgets to make our lives easier, while trying to squeeze our daily dose of physical activity in on machines designed towards cultural standards, with an abundance of food available due to large corporations taking over farming. Throw in modern technology, which provides us supernormal stimulation, that may contribute to addictions, but ultimately amplifies our craving for comfort, security, calories, friendship, love, sex, and entertainment. We seek stimulation, pleasure, and the feeling of reward. Modern-day technology exaggerates the things we enjoy and allows us to instantly fulfill that pleasure. Unfortunately, our bodies aren’t made to manage the constant stress induced from our cravings for food, objects, and entertainment. The human body is designed to manage short term stress. We’re supposed to make simple decisions, simple actions, with a definite end point. Modern day stress is the exact opposite, it’s long lasting, requires complex decisions, and may not have an end point. Living with a constant feeling of stress is common for many people today. Long term stress can be a vicious cycle. To relieve stress, most people indulge in a craving to reward themselves, so they feel better, causing a constant dopamine resistant cycle. So we continue the cycle, living our modern stressful lives, constantly stimulated, rewarding ourselves with a craving when we’re stressed (which may be often), our daily pleasures become unsatisfying, we replace our normal stimuli with super stimuli to fulfill our dopamine levels, and we do it over and over causing us to become desensitized to dopamine. This continuous lifestyle affects our hormones, especially our stress hormone, cortisol. Hormones are critical for our basic function. They control every biological function, such as, body temperature, metabolism, energy, mood, stress, sleep, and how we look. How does modern times affect our modern day body? Let’s face it, we aren’t our ancestors. We aren’t biologically adapted to the complex modern life we’re living in. We’re overeating, lacking exercise, and highly stressed. Although modern life may not be life threatening, it may be causing many ailments and noninfectious disease may be a result. Perhaps we aren’t sick, we’re just missing key movement nutrients. In today’s world, knowledge of the benefits of exercise is well known. The problem is the use of the abundance of information. People understand they need to exercise more than ever. Working out is an uncomfortable activity for most people and they strive to make it a habit. That habit becomes a routine, and the exercises you do are what you feel comfortable with, and those movements become repetitive. The cells and body tissues that are loaded through physical activity grow stronger, your body changes shape, the alignment of your body adapts to your routine movements, muscles pull more strongly on joints, and the shape of your body becomes a direct representation to how you move and the load you put on it daily. If you do not load your body tissues with diverse movements (like walking, running, crawling, climbing, jumping, balancing, swimming, throwing, lifting, and fighting), odds are your body will become more and more out of alignment. (This explains why it’s not uncommon for people to complain of aches and pains, bum knees, collapsed arches, limited hip mobility, tight hamstrings, tilted pelvis, collapsed ankles, shoulder pain, and the list could keep going). Most people have lost the ability to put their body in natural positions. You should be able to comfortably hold a squat or lay down and feel at rest at the same time. Not being able to do basic natural movements has serious implications on your health and longevity. Like physical movement, diet wreaks havoc on our entire body. Not getting the nutrients our body can properly digest can cause chronic inflammation and metabolic malfunctions. The industrialization of food has promoted infectious and noninfectious diseases. Metabolic disorders and diseases are on the rise because our bodies are unable to adapt to sugar levels. The gut is considered our second brain. The gut is directly correlated to overall body inflammation, stress, and primary bodily function. It has more nerve endings than our spinal cord and our peripheral nervous system. Chemicals and manufacturing byproducts in the foods we eat affect our hormones and alter immune function. This means we not only experience digestive malfunctions, but we also now have an endocrine system that can’t properly adapt. Eventually our immune system can go in overdrive and malfunction. Keep in mind, not everyone may experience digestive disturbance symptoms from their diet, however, the gut is the second brain, it may cause inflammation in other areas of your body. As a results, we slowly begin not feeling well. Depending on our genetics and lifestyle, an infectious or noninfectious disease may develop. Ultimately, the ailments of the modern-day body result from doing too much of something, too little of something, or doing something new we have not yet adapted to. Here’s a list of questions to give you a piece of mind about your modern body… When was the last time you ran, crawled, climbed, jumped, balanced, lifted, or threw? Can you touch your toes without bending your knees? Can you hold a squat with both feet flat on the ground while maintaining a neutral pelvis and spine? Do you have tight hips? Do you have tight hamstrings? Can you balance on one foot? Can you sit on your heels? Can you straighten your arms overhead? Can you scratch the middle of your back? Can you lay flat on the floor without any aches and pains? Do you get restful sleep? Do you have regular bowel movements? Do you experience regular bloating? Does your physical health and esthetics improve with physical activity? Does your skin have imperfections? Do you have joint pain? Do you feel anxious? Do you feel depressed? Do you have trouble concentrating? Do you experience headaches or migraines? How often are you exposed to sunlight? How does society affect what foods you eat? How much does culture standards play a role in your health? How often do you eat the same thing or combinations of food? How do you hydrate? What is your family health history? How old were your parents when you were born? Do your parents have a disease? How often do you get sick? How often do you consume animal products? How often do you consume fake food? Do you experience signs of inflammation often? Do you experience allergies? What are your daily stressors? Do you have a chronic disease or disability? We exercise and adjust our diet to offset the ailments of modern-day living. If our bodies are constantly stressed and inflamed, can our inflamed organs and tissues respond efficiently to our healthy adjustments? If our muscles are inflamed and we load them, are we still going to get results? If we consume healthy nutrients and the mucous membrane of our digestive track is inflamed, is it absorbing the nutrients? If our lymphatic system is overloaded, will it be able to dispose of cellular waste? How much are we benefiting from our healthy actions if inflammation is altering how our body operates? Modern day life is filled with lots of stress and inflammation. The science and knowledge of diet and exercise are at our fingertips. We have all the tools we need. Why are so many people not feeling well? Why is the shape of our body changing or not changing? Why are people not getting results from their diet and exercise program? If you’re searching for the root cause to your continuous annoying ailments, don’t let it stress you out. You can buy all the home testing kits to see what you’re sensitive to. You may never figure it out. You’re most likely inflamed and sensitive to modern day life. Our modern-day focus should be on reducing stress, reducing inflammation, and not being creatures of habit. Reducing stress and inflammation, while performing diverse physical movements, will help regulate our hormones. Stop stressing. The new modern health trend is breaking habits, even healthy ones.

The lymphatic system, aka the missing piece to your health and wellness program, is a system many of us have known nothing about, until now. What do we know about the impact of the lymphatic system on the body? It is understood by medical professionals that all of the systems of the body (vascular, nervous, endocrine, digestive, skeletal, muscular, etc.) are connected; you cannot work on one without impacting another. Not everyone will have significant lymphatic issues, but most people end up being affected by it, because they have not done anything to improve its function. What is the definition of lymphatic system? Your lymphatic system, a component of your immune system, has many functions. These include protecting your body from illness-causing invaders, maintaining proper body fluid levels, absorbing fat in the digestive tract, and removing cellular waste. Blockages, diseases, and infections can all affect your lymphatic system’s ability to function efficiently. So, what really is it? The body is mostly composed of fluid which surrounds all its cells. You have about 5 L of blood and 15 L of lymphatic fluid. If you have 15 L of something in your body, it must be pretty important in relation to your body’s performance. Think of your body as an aquarium (use your imagination 🐠) Tank = Skin Fish = Cells Rock = Bone Coral = Muscles Castle = Brain Your body has many different structures that are surrounded by water, just like a fish tank. It is essential to have a pump and filtration system to keep the water moving and purified so it does not become stagnant and infected by bacteria or a virus. (This is why proper movement is vital for lymph fluid, because your body does not have a pump). If the filtration is functioning properly and the fish get fed to receive their nutrients, the fish will eventually defecate. This is similar to the cells releasing metabolic waste. This results in waste in the tank and the filtration system needs to clean the tank and keep oxygen in the water so the fish can live. If the filtration system does not work efficiently, bacteria or fungi will start growing inside. The fish will be unhealthy, and the water becomes toxic and stagnant. If uncorrected, eventually everything will die. But before that happens in the human body, you’ll feel sluggish, have aches and pains, headaches, rashes, and other systemic symptoms. You could replace everything in the tank, but it will only be a temporary solution unless you fix the filtration system. Similarly, many people do specialized therapies to help the resulting issues but they end up coming back. In order to truly fix the problem, they have to get to the root cause of the issue: a faulty filtration system. In order to improve your filtration system you need to first drain the toxins. What are toxins? CO2 is a toxin. Metabolic waste is also a toxin. These toxins are why we pee, poop, sweat, etc. We need to clean that debris out and detox what shouldn’t remain in the body. If you are struggling to feel well, you might also be struggling to produce new cells. Chronic disease exists because you struggle to make new cells that function properly. Your immune system exists because you are supposed to get sick. You need to be exposed to bad stuff, so you become stronger. To become stronger and make new cells you need nutrients. Everyone is always worried about receiving healthy nutrients. Just because you’re getting the nutrients doesn’t mean they are being absorbed correctly. If you have a toxic fluid environment, it can be difficult for nutrients to enter into the cells. In addition, waste gets excreted out of the cell, but it cannot be released efficiently from the body because of the toxic environment. Taking all that into consideration, the lymphatic system should always be addressed first. You want to be able to drain toxins so nutrients can get in. Most of us change habits and focus on nutrients but this may have no effect if the nutrients have difficulty entering into the body’s cells. Once you focus on the lymphatic system, you need to target the location and the degree of the problem. To assess yourself, you can press on primary lymph node regions. These are located in clusters along the blood supply to major systems of the body (sinuses, neck, armpit, abdomen, groin, and knee). These nodes are like giant filters with immune system cells which target and fight invaders. You have about 700 of them. Hopefully, once filtered lymph fluid reaches the circulatory system all the invaders have been destroyed. Tightness, tenderness, or pain in these nodes can help identify lymphatic issues. Symptoms such as swelling, inflammation, bloating, and skin issues can also be signs of lymphatic issues. Lymphatic issues can be mistaken for joint, muscle, fascia, nerve pain, or swelling. If the location of pain moves around, then you most likely have a lot of inflammation, and it is swelling in the most vulnerable areas of your body or prior injuries. Speaking of having a lot of inflammation, one major cause of inflammation is intense training. Western workout culture dictates that one gets more results with high intensity training. Most times that is the only way you are moving yourself in the day, and your body transitions to “survival mode” during this intense training. We focus on personal records and sprints to stress our bodies which may cause overtraining. When you train and stress your body you are causing cell destruction which can lead to discomfort then you make new cells! If your body is already stressed and toxic, you won’t be able to efficiently make new cells. When you train and cause excess tension you will cause more inflammation to yourself. If there’s excess tension and inflammation present in the tissue it restricts fluid flow so your fluid will become stagnant. Inflammation is not bad, but when there is excess inflammation present it also causes stagnant fluid. Stagnant fluid then can fail to reach the lymphatic channels thus leading to a greater chance of infection. Emotional stress can also cause you to remain in anaerobic state and cause stress in the body which can affect your lymphatic system. Physical and emotion trauma both cause stress in the body. The body can display signs of this stress anywhere, typically between the neck and pelvis. Basically, this is because it’s the fetal position, you flex forward for safety and stability. You then cut off blood flow to your abdomen which controls blood flow to the rest of the body, and it happens to be where the largest lymph node is located. The lymph fluid then gets congested about and below this point. The majority of lymph is located the neck up, skin, and gut. Now that you understand the tank lets highlight the lymphatic systems key functions: Maintains fluid levels in your body: As just described, the lymphatic system collects excess fluid that drains from cells and tissues throughout the body and returns it to the bloodstream, which is then recirculated through the body. Absorbs fats from the digestive tract: Lymph includes fluids from the intestines that contain fats and proteins and transports it back to the bloodstream Protects your body against foreign invaders: The lymphatic system is part of the immune system. It produces and releases lymphocytes (white blood cells) and other immune cells that monitor and then destroy the foreign invaders – such as bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi – that enters the body Transports and removes waste products and abnormal cells from lymph Unfortunately, the lymphatic system is out of balance in many people due to nutrient deficiencies, high intake of processed foods, and lack of physical activity. Below is a list of other health conditions which could suggest that your lymphatic system requires a serious cleansing: Arthritis Skin conditions Digestive disorders Frequent headaches Sinus infections Unexplained injuries Excess weight Chronic fatigue #lymphaticsystem #lymphaticdrainage #lymph #lymphedema #lymphhealth #lymphatichealth #cryotherapy #cryoskin #greatestofalltime

Cryotherapy is one of the coolest trends in the wellness and beauty industry. It was originally invented to treat arthritis pain, but celebrities and professional athletes have created more awareness about it due to its amazing benefits. Not only can cryotherapy heal the body, but it can also brighten, depuff, tone, tighten, and lift. Technically, cryotherapy means any form of treatment that involves exposing your body to freezing or near-freezing temperature for therapeutic benefit. For those that are new to cryotherapy, they are not aware of the different techniques that apply this type of therapy. At GOAT Wellness we offer two different techniques for cryotherapy facials (aka CryoFacials). We call the traditional cryotherapy facial a "CryoFacial," and we call the upgraded version, which is considered a non-invasive face lift, a "Cryoskin Facial," which may also be called a "Cryoskin Toning Facial." How is a Cryoskin Facial treatment different from a CryoFacial (using a local Cryotherapy machine)? The cold temperature of a Cryoskin Facial goes to a deeper level due to the way it’s applied to the face (Fibrotic layer instead of just subcutaneous). This is why you get a more significant effect with Cryoskin as it’s stimulating more collagen production AND increasing skin elasticity AND reducing pore size. CryoFacials (using a vapor) are nice but they just increase skin elasticity to reduce pore size – which are more superficial effects than Cryoskin. On paper, the benefits of a traditional CryoFacial and a Cryoskin Facial may be similar. On the skin, the results speak for themselves and the difference in price is worth the results. When it comes to scheduling, many of our clients are confused on which Cryotherapy Facial is meant for them, so we’ll break it down for you. CRYOFACIAL Cost: You can expect a CryoFacial to cost you around $50. Duration: 10-12 minutes Treatable Areas: • Face • Neck • Scalp Benefits: • Reduces inflammation • Boosts collagen production • Heals acne • Minimizes pores • Improves skin tone • Improves skin disorders like eczema, psoriasis, and dermatitis • Reduces fine lines and wrinkles • Improves blood circulation • Reduces swelling and puffiness • Reduces appearance of dark circles • Alleviates migraines and headache symptoms • Relieves allergy symptoms such as sinusitis • Reduces redness • Soothes itchy skin • No downtime How does a CryoFacial work? A CryoFacial applies a stream of pressurized liquid nitrogen vapor (approximately 260ºF) to the face for 10-12 minutes. The cold vapor allows the blood vessels to constrict and help tighten the skin and pores. Once your skin returns to its normal temperature, the blood vessels dilate causing an increase in blood flow and oxygen to the face. This can give your skin a glowing appearance, make your lips look plump, and reduce swelling so your face looks less puffy. The increase in blood flow can also improve the performance of skincare products by allowing them to penetrate more efficiently into the skin. What to expect during a CryoFacial? At your first appointment you can expect your therapist to assess your skin to decide the correct temperature protocol and areas of concern. During the treatment, you can relax while your therapist gently applies chilled air from a hand-held wand to your skin. The vapor gradually gets a little colder throughout the treatment but it’s not unbearable, it’s surprisingly enjoyable. You’ll begin to feel the skin get tighter which is a natural response to the cold. How long do CryoFacial benefits last? You should start to see the benefits immediately. Depending on the current condition of your skin, the benefits should last 1-7 days. Just like all cryotherapy treatments, the benefits last only with consistent treatments. To see longer lasting benefits it is recommended to do regular treatments for at least a few months. How often should I get a CroFacial? Just like all cryotherapy treatments, the frequency depends on what symptoms you’re treating or preventing, and what results you want. Long term results come after consistent treatments. The general recommendation for any vaporized cryotherapy treatment is at least a few times a week for a few months. This recommendation may be different if you have an acute injury or flair up. When it comes to CryoFacials, you need to ask yourself how predictable your skin is and if you suffer from any skin conditions that affect how you look and feel. If your skin is unpredictable and/or you suffer from acne, breakouts, dark circles, eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, premature aging, loss of elasticity, allergies, headaches, hair loss (due to an inflammatory response), or any chronic inflammation condition, it is best to start with 10-12 treatments close together. If you don’t suffer from a skin condition and just want to temporarily glow and depuff your face for a day, then booking a one-time CryoFacial will surely boost your appearance. CryoFacial Before Care: There is no special before care, except you want to have dry skin when getting a CryoFacial. CryoFacial After Care: The best part of a CryoFacial is there is no special aftercare. CryoFacial Contraindications: • Open or infected wounds in the desired treatment area • Severe Raynaud’s Syndrome Cryoskin Facial Cost: You can expect a Cryoskin Facial to cost around $250. Duration: 20-30 minutes Treatable Areas: • Face • Neck • Double chin Benefits: • Accelerates biological reactions, increasing the oxygen and nutrients supply to the tissue, obtaining a draining effect • Stimulates the production of collagen, improving the elasticity of the skin • Firms muscles which retract with the cold • Treats inflammation due to acne, pigmentation, and scarring • Helps to turn over dead skin cells and improve microcirculation • Promotes lymphatic function • Improves microcirculation • Minimizes fine lines & wrinkles • Amplifies facial contours • Decreases pore size • Reduces dark circles • Reduces puffiness • Treats double chin • Treats the neck and décolleté • No downtime How does a Cryoskin Facial work? The Cryoskin Facial works as an instant facelift while getting a cold lymphatic massage. Cryoskin uses cold temperatures to widen the blood vessels, increasing blood flow. This increase in oxygen supply boosts collagen production, reduces the appearance of wrinkles and pores, and improves skin elasticity. The massage technique that’s applied directly on the skin improves lymphatic drainage while contouring the face. This is a natural, non-invasive way to look younger, lifted, and more radiant. What to expect during a Cryoskin Facial? At your first appointment you can expect your therapist to assess your skin and areas of concern. The Cryoskin therapist will apply gel to the treatment area and glide an ultrasound-like wand over your skin. You will experience a cold sensation, which most clients describe as pleasant, like a massage. One half of the face will be treated with the cold wand, followed with a massage, then repeated on the other half of the face. The treatment lasts around 20-30 minutes. How long do Cryoskin Facial benefits last? Results are visible right away and are at their best about 3-5 days after. The results after one Cryoskin Facial very depending on the condition of your skin, how much inflammation is present, age, and lifestyle. Unlike Cryoskin Slimming treatments, the results are not permanent, but they are cumulative, so the more sessions received, the longer the results last. If a client receives 5 treatments, they can expect to see results last up to 3-4 months. However, this depends on age and genetics. For older clients, results may last 1-2 months. In general, we recommend coming for maintenance visits as needed for best results. How often should I get a Cryoskin Facial? The timeframe in between CryoFacials is dependent on your age. We recommend starting with a 5 pack and adding additional sessions as needed. Over 45 – Cryoskin Facial every 3 days for optimal results Under 45 – Cryoskin Facial 1 time per week for optimal results Cryoskin Facial Before Care: Do not put any makeup or skincare products on your face before the treatment. Cryoskin Facial After Care: There’s no specific after care following a Cryoskin Facial. You’re welcome to apply make-up and skin products immediately. Cryoskin Facial Contraindications: • Severe Raynaud’s Syndrome • Allergies to Cold and Propylene glycol • Active Cancers • Cold-related illness (Cryoglobulinemia, Paroxysmal Cold Hemoglobinuria, Cold Agglutinin Disease) • Lower Limb Ischemia • Anti-wrinkle injections (Botox) in the desired treatment area in the past 14 days • Fillers in the desired treatment area in the past 4 weeks • PDO threads in the past 90 days • Bacterial and viral infections of the skin • Active/Severe Eczema, Rashes, or Dermatitis in the desired treatment area • Silicone/other implants in the desired treatment area • Open or infected wounds in the desired treatment area • Impaired skin sensation in the desired area • Undiagnosed lumps or bumps Consult Physician: • Past Cancer • Acquired or autoimmune diseases • Progressive Diseases (including but not limited to MS, ALS, Parkinson’s, and Neuropathy) • Cardiovascular Disease • Wound healing disorders • Circulatory disorders • Use of topical antibiotics in the desired treatment area • Surgery in or adjacent to the desired treatment area in the past 6 months • Metal implants in or adjacent to the desired treatment area • Mesh inserts in or adjacent to the desired treatment area • Hernia in or adjacent to the desired treatment area • Active implanted devices such as pacemakers or defibrillators • Severe Eczema, Rashes, Dermatitis outside of the desired treatment area • Any serious health condition not specified • Undiagnosed lumps or bumps • Epilepsy PLEASE NOTE: If you present a severe health concern not listed, please consult your physician before receiving treatments.

Ice baths are trending. They’re an alternative option if you do not have access to Whole Body Cryotherapy. If you want the safest and most effective cold therapy to heal your body, Whole Body Cryotherapy, using liquid nitrogen, is a better choice. Whole Body Cryotherapy and ice baths have similar benefits, however, there is a difference in effectiveness and comfort. When compared to ice baths, Whole Body Cryotherapy is dry, faster, safer, and the temperature is adjustable. FAST Whole Body Cryotherapy is 3 minutes of cold air circulating around the entire body and monitored by a cryotherapy technician. The time and temperature in the cryosauna are exact, to guarantee the body’s systems can respond effectively. The length of the time someone should spend in an ice bath is debatable. It could be 8 to 20 minutes, which is a big difference. There’s a lot of factors that can affect ice baths, which make it difficult to know how long is safe and effective for the body. The body’s response to cold temperature for a longer period, such as in an ice bath, is different than cryotherapy. During an ice bath, the body expends a lot of energy to return the blood in the body’s core to a normal temperature. This can lead to unnecessary muscle tension and freezing, and in extreme cases hypothermia and death. During a Whole Body Cryotherapy session, the thermoreceptors in the body sense the cold temperature and immediately signal the brain to constrict the blood vessels, which allows the uptake of oxygen and nutrients to the vital organs. After 3 minutes, the body is immediately returned to a normal temperature. The brain signals to return highly oxygenated blood back to the extremities with a better supply of nutrients allowing the cells to regenerate and operate more efficiently. Ice baths may take 30 minutes or more to achieve the desired effects, while a Whole Body Cryotherapy sessions takes only 3 minutes. After a Cryotherapy session, you can immediately return to all activities, you can also do a second Cryotherapy session on the same day. Unlike Whole Body Cryotherapy, it is not recommended to return to activity immediately after an ice bath. DRY Whole Body Cryotherapy is a dry treatment that uses liquid nitrogen vapor to instantly stimulate the skin cells to react to the cold. This initial reaction on the skin signals the internal reactions within the body without absorbing any fluid or moisture. Ice baths require soaking the body in water for a longer period to get an internal response, which can damage the skin. Icy cold water on the skin for a length of time can cause sensitivity, redness, irritation, stabbing, and burning pain. Rather than causing skin irritation or discomfort, the cool nitrogen vapor during a Whole Body Cryotherapy session, stimulates skin cells causing the skin to be more nourished and oxygenated, for a healthier, and revitalized appearance. TEMPERATURE One of the key differences between Whole Body Cryotherapy and ice baths is the temperature. Depending on the temperature and time in an ice bath, soft tissue and muscle can begin to freeze and lose their ability after 20 minutes. Whole Body Cryotherapy requires a maximum of 3 minutes, and it uses dry nitrogen vapor to reduce the temperature of the skin, but it doesn’t freeze any muscle or soft tissue, it’s just the perception of freezing by the body’s nervous system. The temperature during a Whole Body Cryotherapy session is also adjustable based on body composition, the symptoms being treated, health concerns, lifestyle, and previous cold therapy experience. SAFE Whole Body Cryotherapy is very controllable, precise, and adjustable for someone’s needs. Not to mention, Cryotherapy is more enjoyable than any type of whole-body cold therapy and it can be performed more than once per day. Ice baths are impossible to regulate, as there are many factors that can fluctuate throughout the entire process. There is no way to accurately control the temperature of an ice bath for the length of time that is needed for it to be effective, therefore utilizing the proper temperature for your body composition and the symptoms you are treating is impossible. Ice baths can overexpose portions or the entire body to dangerous situations since there is not an accurate way to monitor and maintain the best temperature or the effects it has on the body systems, and the internal body responses. Since ice baths involve water and ice on the skin, the cold penetrates the skin much differently than cold nitrogen vapor, so the warmup process takes longer, and internal healing process can potentially be less effective. QUESTIONS TO KEEP IN MIND WHEN TAKING AN ICE BATH Each person is different. What’s going on internally in each person’s body is different, each ice bath is different, and how someone responds to being submerged into icy water varies. ·      Is the plunge tub outdoor or indoor?’ ·      What is the plunge tub made from? (plastic, enamel, tin, etc.) ·      Is the level of submersion effective? (Lower legs, whole leg, chest, shoulders, etc.) ·      What is the ideal water temperature? ·      How much does the water temperature change with body heat? ·      How long can cold water maintain an effective temperature once a warm body is submerged for a period? Determining these factors may require a lot of time experimenting, and the uncomfortable conditions may compromise the effectiveness on the body, causing more stress rather than promoting healing effects. Therefore, Whole Body Cryotherapy is the greatest and safest form of cold therapy to treat the entire body and to achieve maximum benefits.