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If our body maintains a constant temperature, how does ice or cold in general help reduce things like inflammation and nausea?
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Ice: It reduces swelling and inflammation. Plus help adjust the core temperature slightly. Blood flow improves in the area despite constriction
Answered 6/11/2015
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You are talking : About core or basal body temperature. Local ice to an injury generally will not effectively change your core temperature.
Answered 6/13/2015
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