🧊Would you try cold plunge therapy? This Florida business has it

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. – Are you feeling some aches and pains? You can take control of your health with a little bit of biohacking.

I know what you’re thinking, ‘What is biohacking?’

It basically means making changes to your own body to improve your health and performance. There are a bunch of different ways you can do it — like through compression therapy.

It’s offered at Augment of Wekiva Springs. Ashley Roseberry tried it for the first time. Her leg was wrapped in a special cuff to target one of her health concerns.

“Circulation is a big concern of mine,” said Roseberry. “I do a lot of traveling and I’m on an airplane or in a car behind a computer a lot, and I know that sitting is detrimental to your health... I’m aching because I’ve been sitting for too long.”

The cuffs fill with air, creating strong compression and then releasing — studies showing the therapy increases blood flow, reduces muscle soreness and swelling, and improves circulation.

“It got super tight. It feels pretty restrictive, but it’s not painful... Now I can feel it more in my joints... It keeps getting more and more intense,” said Roseberry.

One of the trending strategies is cold plunge hydrotherapy. Co-owner Neta Ravid said scientific research shows spending some time in an ice cold bath improves the vascular system while helping with swelling and muscle recovery.

“Inside the water there’s a constriction of the vascular system and when we get out, it’s open and the blood flows back into our vessels,” said Ravid.

The process is not a long one, Ravid said customers are only recommended to stay in the ice bath for up to five minutes.

Some customers say the cold dip also helps their mental health.

“After the cold plunge, you feel revitalized, energized, a lot of endorphins kick in to make you feel better,” said Angel Amaya.

Other biohacking strategies include infrared therapy with saunas, hyperbaric chambers, float tanks, and light therapy. Things Roseberry said she’s willing to try in order to stay away from medications.

“I really want to stay away from medication. I think the body is able to heal itself in many ways when you give it the right circumstances,” said Roseberry.

The owners of Augment said biohacking is not just for athletes, but can be a great option for anyone who wants to improve their health and wellness.

Would you try cold plunge therapy?