Benefits of Sauna

Saunas have been used in many cultures for thousands of years for health benefits.

• Aids in mobilizing toxins
  Sweating helps the body rid itself of toxins. 
  Studies have found that increased sweating, as experienced in a sauna, can help you excrete toxic metals like arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury as well as a host of other toxins such as petrochemicals.  
  A study on the relief workers at Ground Zero of the World Trade Center attacks using fat biopsies to measure levels of over 75 different toxic chemicals found that after a several-week regimen of extensive sauna use along with oral Vitamin C, Magnesium, and B vitamins, particularly niacin that the toxic burdens of these responders was reduced by over 75%. 

• Protects against cognitive decline and dementia
  Saunas have been shown to improve vascular function, blood pressure, reduce inflammation, and boost cognition. One study found that Finnish men who frequently used saunas had a significant reduction in dementia and Alzheimer’s risk. The more frequent the use, the better the outcomes.

• Burns calories
  Saunas are able to increase your body’s core temperature in a manner similar to working out. The effect is similar to a moderate-intensity workout in terms of caloric expenditure and cardiovascular benefit.

• Improves cardiovascular function
  Using a sauna is comparable to a moderate-intensity workout because of the raised body temperature, sweating, released endorphins, increased heart rate and other similarities. 
  One study that examined heart health and sauna use found that saunas reduce the risk of sudden cardiac death, coronary heart disease, fatal cardiovascular disease, and all-cause mortality.

• Pain reduction
  One of the most important benefits in our patient population.
  Numerous studies have found that infrared saunas reduce pain caused by inflammation.
  One study found infrared saunas reduced the pain experienced by fibromyalgia patients by half. Another study examining the impacts of infrared saunas on cardiovascular health found they were effective in reducing chronic pain.

Choose a Toxin-Free EMF-Free Sauna

We’re trying to get toxins out of the body, not inhale more from particle board, epoxies and other inferior building materials.  Here are a few safe and effective options:

• Radiant Health Saunas
• High Tech Health
• Higher Dose Sauna Blankets

All types of sauna:  traditional Finnish radiant heat saunas, near infrared and far infrared saunas carry benefits.  They each mobilize a slightly different array of toxins

Start low and go slow:

For infrared saunas, start with 10-15 minutes at 110 F, slowly increasing as tolerated.

** Saunas may not be appropriate for POTS sufferers or those with extremely low blood pressure.  **