How To Get Better With Age: Bill's Story
Getting Better With Age: Bill's Story
As our four part Longevity Series comes to a close, we thought that this was the ideal time to share the story of Cryo Recovery owner and founder, Bill Hanks. Throughout the last several weeks, we have taken a deep dive into the state of aging science, the potential for age reversal, and how to combat the aging process naturally. Now, we would like to put a face to all of these concepts, and what better way to personify aging in reverse than with our fearless leader. In today's final installment of our Longevity Series, we will discuss:
Bill's compelling recovery story.
How Cryo Recovery came to be, and WHY we care about optimizing health.
What Bill is currently doing to feel better than ever.
How you, too, can look, feel, and perform your very best!
Bill’s Transformative Recovery Story
"For those of you who do not know me, my name is Bill Hanks, and I am the owner and founder of Cryo Recovery. Just like many individuals who come to Cryo Recovery, there was a time that I also suffered from inflammation. My early 30's were riddled with bouts of depression, tendonitis, insomnia, injuries, and being overweight.
During that time of dealing with my suboptimal mental and physical health, my solution was to visit traditional medical doctors. Their solutions were always the same: to write another prescription for my ailments, and send me on my way. Like many of you, my initial thoughts were that the western medical system knew what was best for me. Unfortunately, this was a dead end, and before long, I was on a myriad of prescription drugs that left me feeling anything but healthy. First, it was a pill to make me happy, then a pill to make me sleep better, and finally, anti-inflammatories to rid the pain. As you can imagine, things were not going well, and I was beginning to question the outsourcing of my health to someone else.
At the same time, I worked as an engineer optimizing systems and processes. Through my professional career, I knew that systems were interdependent upon different variables. To optimize a complex system, we needed to support the system, not override it with direct inputs. It was this understanding of systems that allowed me to begin viewing my human physiology in a different light. After this realization, I began reading published medical studies on mental health, various injuries, and sleep disorders. Through this extensive research, I discovered that inflammation was at the root of all of these distressing ailments. Once I understood the role that inflammation played in my own health, I acknowledged that significant changes needed to happen.
This was an empowering realization, because I knew that if I could control my own inflammation, then I could improve my health issues not only in the present tense, but also in the future. This knowledge, along with my application of engineering principles, led to my experimenting with Whole Body Cryotherapy. The very nature of cryotherapy is to work with the body's natural systems to reduce inflammation. Because of this, I felt immediate relief after adding Whole Body Cryotherapy to my wellness routine. My sleep and mood improved, and all past nagging injuries finally began to heal!
My health experience sparked a profound change of direction in my life, and I began to realize that better health is not separate from creating a better world; it is a prerequisite. After sharing this experience with my wife, Anna, we agreed that we needed to create a place where our community could have daily access to natural solutions to reduce inflammation and heal their bodies. Thus, Cryo Recovery was born."
How TO GET Better With Age
If you've been to Cryo Recovery, then you know that we offer a multitude of state of the art, science-backed modalities. All of our services work with your body's natural systems, in order to expedite healing, reduce inflammation, and increase overall health. While there are a number of ways to recover and feel your best, some of us need a little more direction than others. Bill's personal journey to taking his health back included not only modalities to help combat existing inflammation, but also lifestyle changes to ensure that his inflammation levels remain as low as possible, thereby enabling him to feel his very best.
Bill's Game Plan:
Target Inflammation: This is action item number one. Because inflammation is linked to nearly every disease known to man, controlling this variable is vital to living a long and healthy life. Bill's inflammation management plan includes Whole Body Cryotherapy and Photobiomodulation. Now that he has treated his existing inflammation, Bill regularly utilizes these modalities to further optimize his health.
Training in Energy Deficits: As discussed in our previous blog post, one of the key ways to naturally increase NAD levels in the body is through creating an energy deficit. Exercising in energy deficits has a wide array of benefits, and Bill has been able to accomplish this through aerobic, anaerobic, and Oxygen Training.
Epigenetic Coaching: Bill, along with several other Cryo Recovery employees, completed DNA testing that matched their genetics to corresponding nutritional profiles. Through this testing, Bill was able to dial in on his nutrition, and avoid foods that were not compatible with his genetic makeup. Since diet and inflammation are inextricably linked, these epigenetic insights allowed for further support of Bill's systems.
Intermittent Fasting: Remember what we said about energy deficits being good for health? Well, intermittent fasting is a surefire way to achieve a multitude of health benefits. From inflammation reduction and NAD production, to bodily repair and blood sugar regulation, intermittent fasting is beloved by many health and nutrition professionals. Check out this article for more information.
Sleep: Sleep is probably the most important, yet most overlooked, tool that we possess. So many of us neglect our sleep hygiene, but studies show the life-altering ramifications of sleep deprivation. Through Cryotherapy and Photobiomodulation, along with blue light blocking glasses and emphasizing a nighttime routine, Bill has been able to adequately support both sleep quality and quantity, leading to better health outcomes.
NAD+ Boosters: In our last blog post, we talked a lot about NAD, and how it is essential to not only every cell in our bodies, but to combatting the aging process. As we age, our bodies produce less NAD+, and this can become hugely problematic for a variety of reasons. Bill has been taking Tru Niagen Pro, a NAD+ booster available at Cryo Recovery, in order to naturally increase the amount of NAD+ in his body.
The Proof is in THE Transformation: Before + After
The Future of Healthcare
When we started Cryo Recovery, we had no idea whether the public would understand the importance of inflammation control and health optimization. Since healthcare is often thought of as reactive instead of preventative, the idea of not only treating existing inflammation, but also targeting future inflammation to optimize health, may seem foreign to many. Thankfully, Cryo Recovery filled a void in our community, and since opening our doors four years ago, we have been able to provide an abundance of information, cutting-edge modalities, and a place where likeminded people can come together and take back their health. To us, this is the future of healthcare, and we fully intend on leaving the old sick-care system behind!
Over the last four years, Cryo Recovery has continued to evolve, adding new science-backed technology that works with our body's natural systems, rather than against them. In addition to true Whole Body Cryotherapy, we now have:
Frozen C Cryo Facial (FDA Approved)
Lymphatic Drainage (FDA Approved)
Metabolic Testing
Neurological Healing and Training - NeuFit
Why We Care About Optimizing Your Health
My health issues nearly derailed my life, and the solutions provided by the mainstream medical system left me with more questions than answers. Fortunately, my story is what it is today because of circumstances that allowed me to find the answers that I was so desperately looking for. But why does this matter? We are aware that this same scenario plays out across the country, and given my experience, we have to ask the questions:
What can we accomplish if we were ALL able to be more mentally and physically capable each and every day?
How many contributions to a better world are lost due to inflammatory health problems, or chronic conditions that are caused by inflammation?
What impacts can we make on both an individual and global level if we can increase our health span an additional 10-20 years?
Cryo Recovery's mission is to answer the questions posed above in the most significant way possible. We strive to empower our customers to take control of their health, in order to live their longest, happiest, and most productive lives. After all, when we feel our best, there are no limits to what we can achieve. It is our hope that through our constant innovation and commitment to educating others, that we will be able to leave an indelible impact on the lives of our community and beyond.
Thank You,
Bill Hanks