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Cryotherapy: The Dubious Appeal of Shooting -260 Degree Nitrogen at Your Naked Skin

Apr 09, 2015 | 58 videos
Video by The Atlantic

More and more people are trying cryotherapy. They believe freezing themselves helps treat an array of illnesses, but James Hamblin is doubtful. He visited Kryolife in New York City to see what the fuss is all about.

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Authors: James Hamblin, Katherine Wells

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