infrared saunas - the healing benefit's of light & fever
Light is certainly an under-appreciated powerhouse for healing. No more so than the infrared spectrum. With varying wavelengths of Near, mid and far, each helping to support the body in various ways from detoxification (from both water-soluble and fat-soluble toxicity), increasing energy production (by the support of the mitochondria), a strong support for our immune system, support for blood flow and circulation (by the increase production of nitric oxide) and many many more.
I have been experimenting with infrared saunas, red light therapy and structured light for 20 years or so. I find it to be one of my favourite tools in my tool belt to support the health of my mind and body. I also find it to be a wonderful contrast to the heavy exposure of blue light that so many of us are bombarded with through computer screens and devices. It is a non-invasive powerhouse for inducing heat or fever in the body, which leads to many benefits including the activation of heat shock proteins and interferons.
As the famous Greek physician Parmenides said:
I have been experimenting with infrared saunas, red light therapy and structured light for 20 years or so. I find it to be one of my favourite tools in my tool belt to support the health of my mind and body. I also find it to be a wonderful contrast to the heavy exposure of blue light that so many of us are bombarded with through computer screens and devices. It is a non-invasive powerhouse for inducing heat or fever in the body, which leads to many benefits including the activation of heat shock proteins and interferons.
As the famous Greek physician Parmenides said:
give me the power to create fever, and I will cure any disease
Here are some of the reported benefits of infrared saunas:
Detoxification - Todays worlds places a toxic load on our bodies, from environmental toxicants to stress and anxiety that create inflammation and other symptoms. Infrared sauna’s fundamental benefit is the ability to sweat out toxic substances naturally.
Immunity - Adding in infrared sauna use to your wellness routine can support all your goals with benefits for circulation, immunity, stress relief, weight loss and sleep.
Muscle Recovery - Proper muscle recovery impacts your ability to keep doing what you love. Infrared sauna therapy penetrates muscles deeper, increases blood flow and helps the body recover faster.
Heart Health - Good circulation is critical to your overall health so regular infrared sauna therapy, as part of a healthy lifestyle can be good for your heart.
Anti-Aging and Skin Health - infrared saunas can help reduce wrinkles and crows feet, while improving overall skin tone, softness, smoothness, elasticity, clarity and firmness.
Improve Sleep - Getting a good nights sleep is essential to feeling your best. Infrared sauna therapy helps the body in so many ways that can help improve sleep and gives you back the energy to thrive.
Relaxation and Mental Health - Sometimes getting through the day takes everything you’ve got. Stress impacts not just the mind but also the body. Infrared sauna therapy provides full-body benefits of relaxation and stress reduction.
Immunity - Adding in infrared sauna use to your wellness routine can support all your goals with benefits for circulation, immunity, stress relief, weight loss and sleep.
Muscle Recovery - Proper muscle recovery impacts your ability to keep doing what you love. Infrared sauna therapy penetrates muscles deeper, increases blood flow and helps the body recover faster.
Heart Health - Good circulation is critical to your overall health so regular infrared sauna therapy, as part of a healthy lifestyle can be good for your heart.
Anti-Aging and Skin Health - infrared saunas can help reduce wrinkles and crows feet, while improving overall skin tone, softness, smoothness, elasticity, clarity and firmness.
Improve Sleep - Getting a good nights sleep is essential to feeling your best. Infrared sauna therapy helps the body in so many ways that can help improve sleep and gives you back the energy to thrive.
Relaxation and Mental Health - Sometimes getting through the day takes everything you’ve got. Stress impacts not just the mind but also the body. Infrared sauna therapy provides full-body benefits of relaxation and stress reduction.