cooling relief gel
menthol + arnica
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TRP's (Transient Receptor Potential Channels), play a critical role in our perception of pain.
This complex network of nerves and receptors throughout our bodies can be activated by multiple types of stimuli simultaneously, such as temperature and mechanical force.
HOW MENTHOL effects these molecular sensors
- ACTIVATION - Menthol, the compound found in peppermint, is a potent activator of TRPM8, a cold-sensitive TRP channel.
- COUNTER-IRRITATION - The initial cooling sensation of menthol can distract the brain from the underlying pain, providing temporary relief.
- PAIN MODULATION - Menthol may have additional analgesic effects by regulating the activity of other TRP channels and by influencing the release of neurotransmitters involved in the pain pathways.
The light weight fresh cooling relief gel is formulated in the vein of a traditional Chinese DIT DA JOW, a herbal preparation lauded by martial artists in China for centuries. Menthol and a combination of arnica and horse chestnut team up to deliver a cooling relief from the discomfort associated with muscle soreness and overexertion.
And the best part? It smells wonderful! Our essential oil blend has a fresh and uplifting scent of ginger, Siberian fir, orange, lavender, cajeput and rosemary with a fine top note of bergamot.
TIPS, TRICKS + PROTOCOLS FROM OUR SPA
In a groundbreaking discovery recognized by the 2021 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, David Julius and Ardem Patapoutian identified critical receptors responsible for our sense of temperature and touch. These previously unknown receptors, called TRP's, play a fundamental role in how we perceive the world around us. TOUCH and TEMPERATURE being among the most important.
TRP channels act as molecular sensors, detecting stimuli that cause pain. Understanding how they play a critical role in our perception helps us implement modalities and products in our treatments.
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THE COMPOUNDED EFFECT
The combined result of capsaicin and menthol can provide a synergistic effect. The initial cooling sensation from the capsaicin is offset by the warming sensation of the menthol and the combined activation of the TRVP1 and TRPM8 channels may lead to a more potent and sustained effect.
first apply cooling relief gel
then layer thermal relief cream
TRP ACTIVATORS
can be particularly effective for activating TRP channels that are sensitive to mechanical pressure. We use cups and gua sha, in our treatments at the spa, to support the topical remedies.
