Cryotherapy is a blanket term for any type of “super-cooling” to the body. Applying an ice pack to a localized area to reduce inflammation is a form of cryotherapy. Whole body cryotherapy is a relatively new method of cooling the entire body by entering a chamber cooled to temperatures as low as -200°F to -300°F while wearing minimal clothing for two to four minutes. The whole body cryotherapy trend has exploded across the country, touted as a method of therapy able to decrease inflammation, help with muscle pain post exercise, and treat medical conditions such as multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis. Numerous whole body cryotherapy clinics claim it can be used to expedite weight loss – a claim that could create a multi-billion dollar industry if proven to be true. At an average cost of $70.00 per session, I would want to be absolutely sure the treatment will result in the weight loss I hoped for. Here’s a breakdown of the latest arguments both for and against using whole body cryotherapy for weight loss.