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Epigenetics And Infrared Sauna Therapy

Long gone are the days that individuals are relegated  to mere victims of heredity, in fact the emerging field of epigenetics suggests that each person can actively participate in how DNA is demonstrated physically.

Consider this:  DNA is the recipe or the blueprint, the design behind physical expression, proteins are the ingredients, and you, the individual is the chef! A recipe can be on point in every facet, but if the ingredients are spoiled, it is irrelevant how good the recipe is. 

This article will help you understand how to maintain healthy proteins, or ‘ingredients’ so that DNA can be healthfully carried out in physical expression, as well as ensuring accurate  and positive cellular replication. 

Epigenetics suggests that a few lifestyle changes, nothing invasive or complicated, can powerfully impact genetic expression! Find out how red, infrared light and heat can promote healthy proteins, positive cellular replication, and ultimately the highest version of your DNA expression.

What Is Integrative Medicine? 

Increasing numbers of medical practitioners are beginning to invite complementary treatments into healthcare protocol to treat both acute and chronic conditions.This trend toward integrative medicine that encompasses both allopathic and alternative care into medicinal regimen is largely due to the surfacing of epigenetics. 

Profound understanding that environmental factors and lifestyle choices as powerful influencers on genetic expression has changed the game of healthcare. No longer is it sufficient to rely solely on one system of care to treat illness. For many years it was believed that heredity predetermined many ailments, and in a sense individuals were left feeling as if they were victims of their genes. Not anymore, in fact evidence suggests that individuals are an active participant in genetic expression.

Integrative wellness or medicine is not only a luxury for the hippie dippie upper middle class, but rather a necessary approach to maintain balance and vitality for all people. Here is what the National Institute Of Health states regarding this merger of western medicine with alternative care:

“Western medicine, while excelling at acute care and surgery, puts great emphasis on the chronic use of drugs to suppress the symptoms of illness. What is forgotten is that our bodies have a natural wisdom and intelligence; they have an intrinsic knowledge of how to grow, heal, maintain balance, restore homeostasis, and regenerate. Our bodies have evolved over aeons with capabilities, but when they are suppressed, for example, when nutrition, exercise, and diet are not given adequate attention, or people ingest toxins, then ‘lifestyle-related’ diseases including obesity, diabetes, cancer, and heart disease are much more likely to arise.” (1)

Mainstream medicine is now incorporating a variety of forms of what was once considered ‘alternative’ medicine into health care regiments, understanding both positive aspects of the allopathic systems as well as its limitations. 

Integrative medicine draws on many fields of healing modalities including, but not limited to:

  • Mindfulness – Meditation, Yoga, Breath, Tai Chi, Ji Gong, and other physical practices that stem largely from eastern traditions.
  • Nutrition
  • Exercise
  • Acupuncture, Chiropractics, Massage, Healing touch, Color Therapy
  • Thermal Therapy –  Infrared Saunas, Traditional Saunas, Cryotherapy, Steam Rooms
  • Light And Color Therapy – Chromotherapy, Photobiomodulation (Red & Near infrared light) 

The holistic or integrative approach recognizes that the mind, body, and emotional apparatus each influence the overall health of the individual. In addition to traditional allopathic methodologies, leaders in the field of health care now recognize the necessity to draw on complementary approaches to activate the natural healing intelligence of the body.

The widespread push toward integrative medicine has its roots in epigenetics. Epigenetics affirms that the environment, both internal and external, plays a major role in what genes are expressed, or turned on. This places each individual in the power position to make lifestyle choices that both promote and expand their health.

What Is Epigenetics

Genetic expression after infrared therapy

“Emerging epigenetic data indicate that IM (integrative medicine) techniques are fully viable and credible approaches for treating illness, on par with Western medical counterparts in terms of goals and risks. In fact, these approaches have proven superior to some conventional treatments because they tend not to elicit such serious side effects. Since it is understood that epigenetic factors are potent modulators of gene expression and that such modulations can be reversible, it is logical to presume that factors and practices within the IM purview are capable of evoking an epigenetic response.” (1)

So, what exactly is epigenetics? 

Epigenetics is derived from the root word, ‘epi’ which means above in greek (think of epidermis: the top layer of skin).  It is the assertion that changes or modifications in the environment, be it internal or external, may influence gene expression rather than the altering of the genetic code itself. (2)

Expert Tip: Epigentics does not involve altering genetic coding of the DNA itself, which are similar to the blueprints of a design project, genetic expression refers to what portions of the blueprint are manifested in physical form. Epigentics describes how environmental factors influence what portion of genetic coding gets ‘turned-on’ and which portion of the ‘blueprints’ remain unactualized. DNA is a potential expression, not the actual expression itself. 

The goal of integrative medicine is to actualize positive genetic expression based on lifestyle habits. For many years it was believed that each individual was destined to live with hereditary conditions that they had no control over, this is simply no longer the truth.

Exploring lifestyle choices that promote the positive expression of genes involves breaking certain harmful habits, ensuring the balance of the autonomic nervous system, and adding components into the environment that activate innate healing potential of the body.

The specific relationship between human cellular composition and the red and infrared light spectrum augments the healing response at the cellular level to activate superior health.

How Does Red Light And Infrared Light Impact Genetic Expression?

“Light and temperature shape nuclear architecture and gene expression” (3)

Modifying genome expression can occur through the use of a multitude of methods. However, evidence suggests that both light in therapeutic doses, as well as temperature-based modalities, play a pivotal role. 

Photobiomodulation And Epigenetics: An Oxygenated Body

A person breathing fresh oxygen into their body

Photobiology is a powerful means to alter genome expression, very specifically the use of red and infrared lights as seen in photobiomodulation (PBM) is among the most impactful. 

The photoreceptors of each cell within human physiology are awakened by the spectrum of red and infrared light. Ostensibly, the energy center of each cell, the mitochondria, alter their metabolic reaction in response to therapeutic doses of red and infrared light. Absorption of this wave frequency triggers a remarkable upgrade in mitochondrial activity. ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate Production), the necessary molecule involved in energy transmutation in the cell is stimulated. (4)

Mitochondrial response to light photons emitted from red and infrared light has a powerful effect on energy conversion to increase oxygen levels in the body. Through exposure to the broadband of red and infrared light, absorption of this wave frequency triggers a remarkable upgrade in mitochondrial activity. ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate Production), the necessary molecule involved in energy transmutation in the cell is stimulated. (4)

By increasing the oxygenation level of the entire body with PBM,  the specific means by which cellular replication occurs alters genome expression. (5) Many diseases and illnesses simply cannot abide within an environment that is rich in oxygen. 

Heat Therapy And Epigenetics: Heat Shock Proteins & And Telomere Length

Whenever the outer or inner environment experiences a positive change, by necessity genome expression is also positively altered. By intentionally raising the core temperature of the body a chain of biochemical reactions occur to impact how proteins express the blueprint of DNA.

Expert Tip: Please note that healthy proteins determine the accurate and positive rendering of DNA. (6)

Therapeutic doses of intentional heat as experienced in saunas is crucial in the creation of healthy proteins as well as healthy protein caps.

Saunas affect proteins in two primary ways:

  1. Heat Shock Protein Production
  2. Influence The Maintenance Of Telomere Length 

Heat Shock Proteins (HSPs) are essentially protein chaperones. HSPs are macromolecular structures, despite their tiny size, their discovery in the early 1960s has opened up doors in the field of genetics, changing forever how the scientific and medical communities view our genetic mapping. HSPs provide an opportunity for each organism to ‘up-regulate’ gene expression. (6)

This is because HSPs are responsible for ‘folding’, or essentially protecting proteins. Proteins are responsible for the actualization of the blueprint of DNA. If DNA is the recipe, then proteins are the ingredients used to prepare the meal, and each individual is the cook. If expired ingredients are used to prepare the meal, it does not matter how good the recipe is, the meal will not be healthful or tasty!

Therefore, protein health is an intrinsic component in the upregulation of genetic expression. Protein health is ameliorated by increasing HSPs in the body, essentially the caretaker of the proteins. (7)

The National Institute of Health recently published a journal entitled: “Telomeres, lifestyle, cancer, and aging”, the following is stated in this publication: 

“Shorter telomeres have been associated with increased incidence of diseases and poor survival. The rate of telomere shortening can be either increased or decreased by specific lifestyle factors.” 

What is a telomere and why are they so important in determining genetic expression?

Telomeres are the end caps of chromosomes, similar to the plastic around the end of a shoelace that serves to stop the shoelace from fraying. The function of a telomere is to protect the ends of chromosomes during cellular replication. Before cellular division occurs it must copy DNA so that each daughter cell inherits the direct replica. Without telomeres, DNA would be lost every time cell division took place. (9)

In short telomeres are like buffers to chromosomes, and ensure the accurate transmission of DNA during cellular replication. Aging occurs because over time telomeres shorten in length eventually eroding the chromosomes themselves to create mutiny of cellular replication. 

Research performed by the National Institute of Health suggests that telomere length can be maintained, and therefore the accurate transmission of DNA by ensuring profuse intentional sweating at least three times a week for fifteen minutes. (10) Passive sweating has greater effects on maintaining telomere length than does sweating due to intense physical exertion. 

As opposed to sweating that occurs as a result of vigorous exercise, passive sweating occurs in saunas, steam rooms, and hot tubs. Passive sweating is critical because it allows the autonomic nervous system to remain in states of growth and nourishment even as the cardiovascular system is stimulated and profuse sweating occurs. (10)

Epigenetics relies upon healthy proteins and accurate cellular replication. This can be achieved, in through passive sweating to ensure production of protein chaperones as well as the maintenance of telomere length.

Sweat, Light, Proteins And Epigenetics: Infrared Sauna Bathing The Path To Positive Genetic Expression

Sweat droplets highlighted by the infrared light spectrum

Positively affecting genetic expression does not need to be invasive or complicated. In fact, there is no lab necessary or visits to high-end clinics. It is possible to positively affect gene expression through something as basic as infrared sauna bathing.

Infrared sauna therapy is the ultimate:  ‘two birds; one stone’ ideology because it capitalizes on both the benefits of photobiology as well as heat therapy.

There is sufficient research to suggest, and evidence to support, the truth that each individual can become an active participant in their genetic expression by making lifestyle choices that support healthy proteins, mitochondrial metabolism and healthful cellular replication.

No need for extensive stem cell procedures to ensure that the blueprint of your DNA is accurately and positively expressed phenomenally!

Sources Cited:

  1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5339524/
  2. https://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/primer/howgeneswork/epigenome
  3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6250907/
  4. https://www.litecure.com/about-photobiomodulation/
  5. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3201385
  6. https://www.nature.com/scitable/topicpage/discovering-the-relationship-between-dna-and-protein-27699/
  7. ‘Biology Of Belief’, Dr. Bruce Lipton, 2008
  8. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3370421/
  9. https://study.com/academy/lesson/telomeres-definition-function-quiz.html
  10. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2877102/

Longevity And Sauna Bathing

What is life extension really about? Implicit in any longevity program is not merely extending the quantity of chronological life, but also improving the quality of life. For many, this means creating a body that is free of disease, full of vitality, and an emotional stance that is both stable and joyful. 

The pursuit of longevity can be broken down into two primary branches. First, creating a healthy physiological landscape that prevents high mortality rates due to disease and illness. Second, altering and transforming how genes are expressed through proteins in a coherent and high functioning cellular landscape.

Longevity is a complex topic. There are many factors that correlate indirectly and directly to the quantity and quality of life. From geographical location, nutrition, and genetics, there are many aspects to consider. 

There will always be considerations that fall out of the realm of immediate control, but with respect to the participatory actions an individual can take toward his or her longevity, regular sauna bathing emerges as a heavy hitter in the game of longevity.

For the sake of precision and clarity, this article has been divided into two primary compartments.

  • Factor #1: The reduction of the risk of mortality from chronic disease and an examination into how and why regular sauna bathing may positively impact degenerative illness.
  • Factor # 2: The transformation of proteins, cellular, and intracellular expression through sauna bathing to alter the physiological makeup of each individual to promote longevity.

What Is Longevity And How Is It Defined?

In very simplistic terms, longevity refers to life expectancy. Increasing longevity, or the probability of living longer, involves two primary components: A) Reducing the risk of mortality and B) Altering the biological expression of age at a cellular level.

In tandem, both factors contribute to expected longevity for the human species. While there are many correlative elements that contribute to life expectancy; from genetics, to nutrition, geographical location, access to modern medicine, and clean water. Each of these influences play major roles in determining an individual or community’s life expectancy.  Another surprising factor that is deeply compelling for longevity is sauna bathing.

With over forty clinical studies on health and sauna bathing, research demonstrates impressive evidence into the field of sauna bathing and human biology that has accelerated over the past twenty years. This collection of data demonstrates that regular sauna bathing may powerfully and positively impact health in general, and more specifically longevity.

Factor # 1 Reducing Overall Mortality Risk With Sauna Bathing

  • Improve Insulin Sensitivity
  • Reduce Chronic Heart Failure & Hypertension
  • Improve Cardiovascular Function
  • Augment Circulation And Oxygenation Of The Body
  • Create Healthy Intracellular Communities Rich In Heat Shock Proteins

Consider two primary factors in determining life extension. The first is the ability to reduce the risk of mortality.  This concept, however, abides beyond the parameter of ‘life events’. If we can define ‘life events’ as for example, motor vehicle accidents, natural disasters, crime, and other contributing causes of death that are not overtly health related; meaning those occurence outside of immediate control.

There is little action anyone can take outside of safety precautions and measures, so perhaps there ought to be a third factor category labeled ‘Fate’. When it comes to maintaining a healthy body free of disease, sauna bathing certainly is a heavy hitter in any life extension program.

Sauna Bathing And Heart Health

“The cardiovascular effects of saunas have been well documented in the past. It lowers blood pressure, and there is every reason to believe that its effects are good for blood vessels.” (1)

This is written by Dr. Thomas Lee, a cardiologist from Harvard Medical. From heart disease to diabetes, and a broad array of autoimmune diseases, many chronic illnesses respond positively to regular sauna bathing. Roughly 670,000 Americans die every year of heart-related diseases. As a general demographic there is great room for improvement when it comes to heart health.

While, it is absolutely true that diet and other contributing lifestyle habits profoundly impact heart health; it is also true, that regular sauna bathing demonstrates positive results for individuals living with chronic heart conditions. Moreover, it is relatively inexpensive, accessible, as well as enjoyable.

For anyone interested in longevity, establishing a healthy heart will certainly be top of the list. From Harvard Medical Journal on Heart Disease Fatality reporting on a study involving individuals living with cardiovascular disease, the authors write: 

“Frequent visits to a sauna were also associated with lower death rates from cardiovascular disease and stroke” (1)

Autoimmune Disorders And Sauna Bathing: Remission And Sauna Bathing

According to the National Institute Of Health over 23.6 million Americans live with autoimmune disorders. While many of the over 80 varieties of autoimmune disorders may not always be directly lethal, they can be debilitating and weaken immune defenses that ultimately increase mortality rates. (2)

Sauna bathing capitalizes on the thermoregulatory trait of humans to continually find a balance of internal temperature. By virtue of this innate trait, a variety of the body’s systems are engaged in order to do this, including the triad of the autonomic nervous system; the hypothalamus (the emotional center of the brain), pituitary gland, and the adrenal glands. (3)

Many autoimmune disorders, although they exist without a concrete causative factor, can be traced back to overextension of sympathetic dominance, or more colloquially put, living in states of stress for too long depletes the health of the body. A depleted physical form inevitably begins to demonstrate illness and disease. Sauna bathing nurtures the autonomic nervous system by ushering states of being back into parasympathetic dominance where cellular regeneration occurs as well as healing of the tissues of the body. (3)

Type II Diabetes And Sauna Bathing: Secretion Of Heat Shock Proteins Positively Affects Insulin Sensitivity

According to Dr. Philip L. Hooper of Colorado University Medical, in his published journal by the National Institute of Health, there is a strong correlation between full body thermal therapy, the production of Heat Shock Proteins (HSPs), and insulin sensitivity. He writes the following expanding on the relationship between this cascade of  biochemical change:

“t2DM (Type II Diabetes) is an age-related disease that reduces longevity and in many ways accelerates many of the features associated with aging. HSPs are thought to play a fundamental role in longevity and aging.” (4)

Research suggests that insulin sensitivity is low in tissues where there are less HSPs, this has a remarkable impact on both types of diabetes. This information suggests that as the number of HSPs increase in different tissues of the body, so too does insulin sensitivity. Increased insulin sensitivity directly impacts the expression of both types of diabetes. While it is true that all thermal therapy induces increased HSPs, meaning either plunging temperatures, or elevated temperatures, the former is certainly a more comfortable option! 

For a variety of reasons, sauna therapy in its many forms is more pleasurable, accessible, and possibly a safer means by which to increase the production of heat shock proteins than extreme cold therapies. The development of Type II diabetes drastically impacts longevity in a significant portion of global society.

Brain Degenerative Diseases And Sauna Bathing:

A senior couple walking and strengthening their hearts

According to a finnish study that followed twenty men between the ages of 42 years and 60 years over a decade, researchers found that regular sauna bathing (at least three times per week) had a strong correlation in the reduction of the expression of brain degenerative diseases. The authors of the publicized journal entitle their work:

“Sauna bathing is inversely associated with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease in middle-aged Finnish men” (5)

There were an estimated 46 million individuals in 2015 diagnosed world wide with some form of dementia. Deterioration of brain function significantly reduces life expectancy, but moreover greatly reduces the quality of life. It is true that there are many factors that contribute to progressive brain degenerative diseases, it is remarkable the positive impact that regular sauna bathing has on preventing the development of dementia. (6)

In addition, not only is sauna bathing effective, it is also enjoyable and relies on the natural functions of biology. Certainly, with the wellspring of available health benefits associated with sauna bathing its impact on Alzheimers and other brain degenerative diseases is astounding.

Factor # 2 Biological Age Versus Chronological Age:  Genes, Proteins, And Cellular Expression

  • Heat Shock Proteins: Intracellular Health
  • Telomeres: The Longevity Protein Cap
  • FOX03: A Gene Necessary For Longevity
  • Autonomic Nervous System Health

Longevity is not only a matter of reducing mortality rate: Fundamental to any life extension program is the transformation of cellular composition, genetic expression and a balanced autonomic nervous system that fosters the health of all tissues within the body’s systems.

What Is A Telomere And How Does Its Length Affect Longevity? Ground Zero Of The Aging Process

Telomeres are the ‘caps’ that seal off the proteins at the end of each and every chromosome. Often likened to the plastic portion of a shoelace that keeps the lace from fraying at the end. Telomeres have three primary functions:

  • They help to organize each of the 46 chromosomes in the nucleus of the cell
  • They protect the ends of the chromosomes by forming a ‘cap’ this ensures proper fusion 
  • They allow cells to replicate properly during cell division (8)

The demonstration of increased biological age can be brought back to ground zero. Are telomeres maintaining length? 

Every time DNA is replicated the chromosome strands are shortened. This is fine because the end caps, the telomeres, take the hit of being shortened. Once telomere length is shortened excessively, DNA itself, without the protective barrier,  also begins to be affected and demonstrable aging occurs. (8)

Expert Tip:

Longevity could be summed up in one sentence: Maintain telomere length; Maintain Youth!

So if every time cellular replication occurs and telomere length shortens, how do we keep telomeres healthy and long? Here is where regular sauna bathing comes in. Yes, it is possible to ensure telomere health through sweating it out in a warm cabin like structure! This is great news.

The action of telomerase allows cells to keep reloading without aging. (8) How can an individual encourage telomerase? What specific actions can be taken to ensure telomeres maintain their length? Creating a healthy atmosphere of the intracellular community is crucial. 

A study performed by Brigham Young University revealed that individuals who were able to sweat profusely at least three times a week demonstrated significantly longer telomere length. (9)

The reason why profuse regular perspiration is so critical is because Heat Shock Proteins (HSPs) are produced in higher quantities. Singularly HSPs play a vital role in intracellular health. Often HSPs are considered protein chaperones; they escort, clean, and ensure a  healthy intracellular space void of excessive free radicals.

Through regular thermal, both hot and cold therapies, the body begins to produce  more HSPs.  This, in turn, aids in the maintenance of telomere length so that cellular replication can occur in a healthy way without destruction to DNA.

Heat Shock Proteins, Telomere Length, And FOX03: The Longevity Cocktail

The triad of protein chaperones, protein end caps, and the longevity gene makes it possible to actively reduce the biological expression of age. Unfortunately, continued environmental stress may erode the efficacy of this triad.

When research is performed on the gene FOX03, by changing the external environment to include more or less toxins, it directly affects the lifespan of the subject. (10

Authors of: ‘FOX03: A Major Gene For Human Longevity’ published by the National Institute of Health and authored by Dr. Brian J. Morris, writes:

“…Because of its actions and strategic position in relation to intracellular pathways, FOX03 has long been considered to play a pivotal role in the molecular basis of longevity”

As a healthy intracellular community is crucial for the gene FOX03, it becomes clear why augmented production of HSPs, the protein chaperone is so critical. Further, the detoxification of potentially harmful pathogens that occurs while engaged in regular sauna bathing is paramount to maintaining the integrity of FOX03. The production of HSPs that occurs while engaged in sauna therapy is necessary to maintain a healthy intracellular community, and therefore the integrity of the longevity gene FOX03.

The Autonomic Nervous System And Longevity

The nervous system reaping the positive benefits of infrared therapy

“Oxidative stress: Accounts for the loss of between 50-100 base pairs per cell division. The amount of oxidative stress in the body is thought to be affected by lifestyle factors such as diet, smoking, and stress.” (8)

Imperative to longevity is a balanced autonomic nervous system, this ensures that individuals do remain in states of stress response for prolonged periods of time. Stress, as the leading cause of chronic illness is not news, but how does this work?

Understand that all involuntary processes within the body including heart rate, digestion, cellular regeneration, circulation, the list goes, all take directive from the autonomic nervous system, thus the name autonomic. Within this system of the body two states of being can occur, but are mutually exclusive. This means that when the adaptive portion of the autonomic nervous system swings into sympathetic dominance, or survival states, circulation, hormone secretion, mood, heart rate, and many other involuntary actions are all affected. (7)

Survival depends upon the individual’s ability to release cortisol and adrenaline from the adrenal glands to perform extreme acts of fight or flight, however if individuals remain in states of stress response for too long, eventually the body’s health is eroded. 

Regeneration, healthy digestion, and cellular nourishment only occur when the autonomic nervous system is in parasympathetic dominance. This means that healthy cell replication can only occur in states of rest and relaxation. Sauna bathing is an incredible tool that aids to coax the autonomic nervous system back into states of regeneration where health and ultimately longevity can be experienced.

Anyone interested in promoting their personal health must find both easy and accessible means of drawing the autonomic nervous system out of states of stress response back into relaxation. 

Adrenaline overload is a primary correlative factor in almost all autoimmune disorders, when the body remains in stress response for prolonged periods of time, eventually the adrenal glands break down. Consider the health of the endocrine system; pineal, pituitary, thyroid, adrenal, and reproductive glands. When this system is in balance a multitude of health benefits occur; likewise when the endocrine system is out of balance there is an erosion of health, vitality, and longevity within the physical form.

Individuals looking for longevity protocol would do well to add regular sauna bathing to a well balanced healthy diet, clean water, and plenty of rest!

Criteria To Acquire Results Successfully: The ‘How To’ Of Sauna Bathing For Longevity

With over 40 peer reviewed articles on sauna bathing and longevity, one thing that is clear; in order to benefit from the results of sauna bathing, the therapy must be engaged regularly. This means, a minimum of three times per week for fifteen minutes.

Yes, sauna bathing promises compelling results for human longevity, but you must be willing to commit to regular sauna protocol. 

It is no wonder that sauna bathing in its many forms has existed since before recorded history. Science has now enabled a means by which to measure these astounding truths; from reducing mortality rates by aiding in the prevention and remission of chronic illness, to enhancing protein health and genetic expression sauna bathing may hold the key to the fountain of youth, but you must be willing to turn to your heat therapy several times a week!  

Is sauna bathing the elixir of life? Perhaps. Certainly it has stood the test of time and scientific research. If you feel moved toward a longevity program for yourself, take some time to discover what form of sauna bathing suits your personality, and lifestyle!

Sources:

  1. https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/sauna-use-linked-longer-life-fewer-fatal-heart-problems-201502257755
  2. https://www.gene.com/stories/autoimmune-disease-101
  3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5941775/
  4. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4041942/
  5. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/311561077_Sauna_bathing_is_inversely_associated_with_dementia_and_Alzheimer’s_disease_in_middle-aged_Finnish_men
  6. https://www.alz.co.uk/research/statistics
  7. https://europepmc.org/article/med/8458992
  8. https://www.yourgenome.org/facts/what-is-a-telomere
  9. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/05/170510115211.htm
  10. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5403515/

Longevity And Light Therapy

Emanation of light from the sun is what makes life bountiful on planet earth.  Just as light sustains life in the oceans and on land, when specific frequencies are used in therapeutic doses, human life expectancy may also be extended.

Longevity is the process of extending life expectancy and there are many tools and protocols an individual can engage to positively contribute. While many protocols involve adding or subtracting substances into the body, such as nutrition, vitamins, pharmaceuticals or even calorie reduction, light therapy capitalizes on enhancing the natural cellular mechanisms.

In 1965 NASA began turning to light therapy modalities to ensure the healthful reintegration process of astronauts coming back to the planet after time in zero gravity. The use of light by this institution quickly evolved and spread globally as a viable medical treatment for a variety of conditions.

Research suggests that light used in therapeutic doses and in a controlled environment may positively affect life expectancy.

This article explores the human cellular relationship to light, the nature of light frequency, and more specifically what type of light affects longevity, and how to administer light protocol to extend life.

Light And Cellular Health: The Sum Total Of Parts

Human blood cells, which may benefit from infrared therapy

Longevity, light, and the human experience is best understood with a slight change of perception on physiology. Rather than considering the human body as a solid and static organism, as it is often studied, begin to conceive of the human form as an entity constantly in flux, and one that is in conversation with itself, as well as with the outer environment.

The human body is composed of roughly 50 trillion cells, a number that is beyond cognitive conception for most.  This community of cells makes up the sum total of an individual’s physiology. Where there is cellular health, there is also radiant overall health. 

Just like vegetation on land and plankton in the sea, human cellular composition depends upon the full spectrum of light for its survival. 

Understanding the depth of impact that light has on cellular health requires a closer look at the relationship between human cells and the light spectrum.

Expert Tip-The light Spectrum: A basic rundown

The sun radiates the full spectrum of light. Some light is visible to the human eye and is perceived as color, while other light is invisible but can often be experienced tactically as heat.

Electromagnetic radiation is one way that light travels to space; either coming off the sun, the flame of a candle, or from another heat source. All light demonstrates as wave frequency.  Each portion of the light spectrum has a unique cadence and rhythm of wave expression. It is the unique expression of each wavelength that gives the properties and qualities to each portion of the spectrum.

Wavelengths can be considered like the finger print for each color and light frequency. Each light frequency is composed of two oscillating forces that create the distinguished light wave: 

1) amplitude of electric field (E)  2) amplitude of magnetic field (M).

How E and M interface constitutes the nature of the wave of light. The means by which light frequency interacts with matter determines whether it is healthful or not for humans. Certain light waves have a greater impact on human cellular health, and conversely certain wavelengths may negatively impact human cellular health.

Take a look at the graph below. This illustrates the electromagnetic spectrum (1): 

You can see that the visible spectrum of light occupies a small portion of the entire electromagnetic field. 

As it turns out, each visible color of light has a positive impact on human health; however, it is the red and infrared (just beyond the visible spectrum) that have proven to be deeply beneficial for human cellular health. As measured in nanometers, ideally the range from 550 nm to 1200 nm will optimize health and longevity when used in controlled therapeutic doses. (2)

Each cell has photon receptors and it is the relationship between photon absorption and cellular health that can alter the course of life expectancy at an individual and collective level. 

Photobiomodulation: The Process Of Healing Damaged Tissues And Cells With Red And Near-Infrared Light

Human cells healing after infrared therapy

Photobiomodulation (PBM) is a therapy that uses red and infrared light to effect positive change in the energy centers of human cells. 

PBM is not  based in thermal therapy; however, infrared sauna therapy will effectively capitalize on both heat therapy and PBM to actualize positive transformation. PBM is actualized based on the wave patterns of light as it interfaces with the coding of human cells to positively affect the energy manufacturing centers of the cells.

When specific light frequency is applied, in therapeutic doses to diseased or malfunctioning tissues of the body, through the mitochondrial engagement with light, it may be possible to produce resounding healing results to cells, tissues, and entire systems of the body. (3)

When damaged tissues are exposed to red and infrared light, cellular metabolism is positively induced. This creates a chain response of biological changes to decrease inflammation, pain, and injury.

Through exposure to the broad band of red and infrared light, absorption of this wave frequency triggers a remarkable upgrade in mitochondrial activity. ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate Production), the necessary molecule involved in energy transmutation in the cell is stimulated. (6) By enhancing nitric oxide production, oxygenation of the intracellular communities is augmented.

The cocktail of red and infrared light when administered in therapeutic doses positively oxygenates blood, and encourages increased circulation of this enriched blood throughout the body. 

Photobiomodulation, Oxidative Stress And Longevity

Oxidation is a naturally occuring chain of biochemical transformation in the body, however oxidative stress is when this process is out of balance in some capacity. Oxidative stress contributes to a multitude of diseases as well as to the aging process. Here is what Dr. Timothy J. Legg, PHD writes on the matter:

“When there are more free radicals present than can be kept in balance by antioxidants, the free radicals can start doing damage to fatty tissue, DNA, and proteins in your body. Proteins, lipids, and DNA make up a large part of your body, so that damage can lead to a vast number of diseases over time. These include: Diabetes, atherosclerosis, inflammatory conditions, hypertension, heart disease, neurodegenerative disease, cancer. Oxidative stress also contributes to aging.” (4)

Photobiomodulation And Oxidative Stress Reduction

The use of red and infrared light in therapeutic doses may balance oxidation rates in the body. Research performed by The National Library Of Medicine in their journal ‘Effects of Photobiomodulation Therapy On Oxidative Stress In Muscle Injury Animal Models: A systematic Review’ suggests that through PBM not only are damaged tissues healed, but longevity is profoundly affected. An excerpt from this article reveals the following:

Since the mid-1960s, the use of light energy as a therapy for inflammation and cell tropism has opened up a new research field to understand interaction between electromagnetic energy and biological tissue. More recently, photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) has been used to mitigate and delay muscle fatigue and experimental condition…. Thus PBM has been reported to modulate oxidative events, reducing oxidative stress in different situations.”

By reducing oxidative stress in the body through red and infrared light therapy, it may be possible to extend life expectancy. Tissue repair occurs at faster rates in a body that is balanced in oxidative processes, thereby creating an internal atmosphere ripe for longevity.

Mitochondrial Hormesis and Longevity: Infrared Sauna Therapy Offers Both Heat And Light!

A woman relaxing during heat therapy

Mitochondria are organelles within each cell of the human body, they are responsible for the conversion of outsourced energy into usable sustenance for the body. Moreover recent studies suggest that these energy centers play an impactful role in the aging process. The National Library of Science and Medicine published the following:

“Thus, mitochondrial dysfunction implication increased oxidative stress has been proposed to be associated with a variety of diseases like diabetes, cancer and neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. Beyond that, impairment of mitochondrial activity is supposed to be a major reason for aging.” (8)

Therefore maintaining the high functionality of the mitochondria is an essential aspect to health, wellness, and also longevity.

Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS)  in high levels is known to cause damage to cells. Mitochondrial Hormesis, or Mitohormesis as it is sometimes called, is the process of lowering of ROS, and is therefore associated with both health and longevity (8).

Activation of mitohormesis can be done by a variety of methods, including calorie reduction, thermal therapy, as well as red light therapy (8).

Here is the big magic.  Infrared sauna therapy (with both color red and near infrared light) provides both heat therapy as well as light therapy to induce high functional mitochondria.

Dr. Michael Ristow writes on the subject of increased mitochondrial function and longevity:

“Accordingly, mitochondrial dysfunction is associated with the onset of age-related diseases such as diabetes, cancer, and neurodegeneration. Furthermore, impairment of mitochondrial activity is assumed to be a main cause of the aging process.” (7)

Without doubt, for individuals looking to promote longevity, fostering the health of the very important organelle mitochondria is critical. Gratefully, there are accessible and practical means to achieving this.

Heat & Light Serve To Foster Longevity: Is Infrared Sauna Therapy The Solution To Life Extension?

Human DNA strands, possible strengthened from infrared therapy

Evidence suggests that while there are several practical approaches to promoting mitochondrial health; two key ingredients are the engagement of PBM, as well as the use of thermal therapy.

Longevity is not about popping another pharmaceutical pill.  In fact it may be that simply enjoying an infrared sauna with regularity could extend life expectancy. The unique relationship between red and infrared light promotes the photon absorption within the cytoplasm of the cells to instigate a positive cascade of biochemical changes, namely inducing high functioning mitochondrial response.

Further, when PBM is combined with heat, a recipe for promoting mitochondrial health is, perhaps, perfected. 

No longer are individuals required to sit back as victims of heredity, but rather through light and heat therapy we may collectively and individually, actively participate in our longevity program.

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Creativity Unveiled With Sauna Therapy

Is It Possible That The Tandem Union Of Light And Heat Are The Gatekeepers To Creative Flow?

Creativity can at times seem elusive, as if we have to quickly catch the tail of the tiger before the muse vanishes from before our eyes. What if there was a system, a way to tap into creative flow systematically, that could, with certainty, be repeated and replicated as needed?

At first glance it may seem absurd to think that sauna bathing would have anything to do with enhancing the creative process. It does not, however, take much digging to find that historically humans as a species have turned to sauna therapy to purify the body and to find commune with creative power. Across distant lands, and through time, the homosapien has turned to a variety of heat therapy modalities to accentuate their spiritual and creative connection.

The advent of modern biology can now explain why models of heat therapy have been so wildly compelling for the creative mind. From sweat lodges, to traditional Finish saunas, to the dugouts of East Africa, we have collectively as a species found healing, both of the body, mind, and spirit through intense perspiration.

Moreover, connection to the realm of the unseen is the essence of what allows the human vessel to render thought, ideas, and artistic visions into form. The criteria for creative outflow is to ensure that there is a fluid connection between consciousness and body. The human must be rendered a healthy and open vessel for creative flow to occur.

The journey of this article will allow us to illuminate the scientific findings on what happens to the nervous system while engaged in sauna bathing to enable heightened states of creativity, how the broad band of infrared light effects neurological health and cognitive ability through the process of photobiomodulation, methods to improve and stabilize mood through color light therapy, and finally meditative techniques and breath work that can be used while in the sauna to further expand the capacity for creativity.

The Autonomic Nervous System And Creativity: Heat May Guide The Way Back To Creative Flow

Heat from a sauna increasing creativity via the autonomic nervous system

Defining Creative Insight:

According to the National Institute Of Health in their 2016 published journal on creativity and the mind-body connection, creativity can be defined in the following manner:

“Creative insight (CI) has been extensively investigated in psychology and cognitive neuroscience, which is defined as the process in which impasses the solver encountered are broken by restructuring and then leads to a peculiar experience accompanying the sudden solution.” (1)

Creativity appears to be an intrinsic characteristic of the human experience, with solutions seeming to almost fall from the sky into mind’s eye. Regardless of the roles played in contextual life, without exception every individual relies on the powers of creativity to move through life’s challenges, to render ideas into shared reality, and to form relational connections with others.

Is it possible to predict and systematize the creative process? If so, what measures can be taken to ensure that creative flow occurs in predictable and reprical ways?

Autonomic Nervous System – Two States Of Being

Adaptive evolution has ensured that the autonomic occurrences within human physiology have developed in such a way to ensure survival as circumstance necessitates, as well as promoting the expression of creativity as the external stage permits.

The autonomic nervous system is subdivided into two primary branches, scientifically labeled, Sympathetic dominance and parasympathetic dominance. These two branches determine the state of being of the entire individual from biochemical reactions, neurotransmitter activity, hormonal secretion, immune response, and even the quality of thoughts that are generated. (2)

The adaptive quality of sympathetic dominance is outstanding in its ability to ensure the survival of our species both individually and collectively. This branch can be synonymously called states of survival, fight or flight, or stress response. (2)

For example, if our ancestors found themselves under immediate external threat, a predator stalking the entrance to our cave, within a fraction of a second a cascade of biological reactions occur to ensure our survival from this situation. The biochemistry of the body changes within a blink of an eye in preparation to fight the predator or to flee the scene.

Some of the physical transformations that occur include, heart rate elevation, external sensory perception is heightened, pupils dilate, breathing quickens, adrenaline and cortisol are released, and all available energy is directed toward either fighting the threat or running away, hence the term fight or flight. (2)

In addition to the physiological changes that occur in reaction to the external threat, thought forms are also affected. This is a good thing, it means that immediately the mind starts generating ‘worst case scenario thinking’ as a means of protection against an imminent threat. Using the example of a predator outside the cave entrance, the mind of the individual under threat begins immediately to consider all available exit strategies, what weapons might be available, essentially what to do given the worst case scenario if the predator enters the home. This type of survival thinking is critical when danger is immediate and real.

While the body is threatened, this is not a time to heal lingering infections, rejuvenate vital life force, or to create. This is a time to survive.

Ideally, the threat would be conquered either through battle or running away. Once safety was found the autonomic nervous system would transfer out of stress response back to states of safety known as the parasympathetic dominance.

The autonomic nervous system affects not only the biochemical make-up, but also the quality and type of thoughts that are generated.

While states of survival are hugely valuable when a real threat is imminent, what happens, if the autonomic nervous system is not able to find homeostasis, and individuals remain in fight or flight for long periods of time?

Unfortunately, healing of the physical body does not occur, and the mind continues with ‘worst case scenario thinking’, which is the antithesis of creative flow.

So, how does the autonomic nervous affect creativity?

Once greener pastures are found, ideally states of being are transferred back to rest, relaxation, digestion, and into states where wound healing and cellular regeneration can begin to occur. In addition, thought forms are also affected by this biological change. Once there is no longer a threat, thoughts themselves become internally oriented and creative.

Creativity occurs when the mind becomes expansive, when imagination is more real than outer circumstances. Fight or flight causes the mind to narrow its focus on potential danger, conversely states of relaxation allow the mind to broaden and become more receptive to creative flow.

If individuals find themselves in prolonged states of stress, response creativity will be affected. What happens then, if individuals are stimulated into survival response day after day, to threats that are both real and imagined? Two things begin to occur, the body begins to sink into illness, and the quality of thoughts produced by the survival brain continue to generate ‘worst case scenario thinking’, and there is no longer an internal climate ripe for creativity.

Fundamental to creative thought is the ability of the autonomic nervous system to find balance. In a fast paced modern world, many individuals experience surges of adrenaline day after day. The call to action for individuals looking to augment creative expression therefore is the ability to remain or shift back into parasympathetic dominance.

Sauna bathing provides a sanctuary space of relaxation for the autonomic nervous system to effortlessly slip back into states of rejuvenation, regeneration, and creativity.

Sauna Therapy And Parasympathetic dominance: Opening The Vessel Of Creativity

Heat embraces the body and draws the autonomic nervous system out of survival back into states of relaxation and trust. Slipping into a hot tub, leaning back against the benches of a steam room, or closing the eyes as the heat of a traditional sauna encompasses the body, has the effect of immediately releasing tension held in the muscles as the mind and body are soothed and comforted.

It does not take extensive scientific research to convince most of us that heat is relaxing. Nevertheless, it takes but a few short moments in a sauna for the autonomic nervous system to easily slip out of stress response back into states of rest and relaxation.

Published by Science Direct, in the journal of Cardiology, the article describes an extensive study performed on individuals living with cardiac and vascular disorders and their response to Waon therapy (the warming of the entire body using heat therapy), here is the conclusion of this study:

“Repeated Waon therapy improved cardiac function and normalized cardiac autonomic nervous activity by increasing parasympathetic and decreasing sympathetic nervous activity in CHF (chronic heart failure) patients.” (4)

Through a variety of heat therapy modalities, the balance of the autonomic nervous system is fostered. The nourishment of the autonomic nervous system directly correlates with the creative faculties of mind by rendering the body into states of relaxation, where thoughts themselves become more expansive and connected to imagination and solution.

It is no wonder that humans, regardless of time in history, cultural background, or geographical location have found solace in sauna bathing. Spiritual ritual and sauna bathing have often been in tandem association, the ability to access information from the realm of the unseen was no secret to our ancestors.

It may not be necessary or appropriate to engage in the rituals of the sweat lodge, or other cultural landmarks, where heat therapy is central. However it is possible through sauna bathing alone to sublimate thought forms to access greater levels of creative processing.

Sauna bathing will give the nudge the autonomic nervous system requires to easily slip out of survival back into states of profound relaxation where creative thoughts abound.

Photobiomodulation And Cognitive Function

Photobiomodulation from infrared sauna therapy improving cognitive functions

The origins of creativity may remain somewhat mysterious as folklore links the process to more ethereal models, such as the Muse or Genius who assume a personified role of external entities communicating from outside realms to inspire the human mind.

Regardless of perspective, whether it be a strictly materialistic view on creativity or a more ethereal one, there is with certainty the need to render the brain healthy and coherent in order to perform the full process of creative endeavor.

While it is true that a variety of heat therapy modalities are effective in balancing the autonomic nervous system, it is also true that the addition of specific therapeutic light to heat therapy protocol will produce even greater results on cognitive function. Therefore, the optimization of both modalities, heat and light will demonstrate compound results on creativity.

What Is Photobiomodulation And How Does It Affect Neurological Function?

Certainly the term photobiomodulation (PBM) is quite a mouthful, and its process may appear complex at first glance. PBM is the process by which red light, near, mid, and far infrared light affect a positive change in the metabolic system of cells.

PBM is not thermal therapy, meaning it relies on the wave patterns of light as they interface with the coding of human cells to positively affect the energy manufacturing centers of the cells. When specific light frequency is applied, in therapeutic doses to diseased or malfunctioning tissues of the body, through the mitochondrial engagement with light, it is possible to produce resounding healing results to tissues, and entire systems of the body. (5)

When exposed to red, near, mid, and far infrared light brain cells, like other cells in the human body, absorb the photons emitted by this range of light frequency into the inner lining of the membrane of the mitochondria (energy conversion center of the neuron). This positively affects the cellular metabolic function. (5)

How does improved neuronal metabolic function correlate to heighten states of creativity?

An artist expresses creativity after infrared sauna use

Michael R. Hamblin’s journal published by the National Center For Biotechnology Information describes PBM in the following way:

“Photobiomodulation (PBM) describes the use of red or near-infrared light to stimulate, heal, regenerate, and protect tissue that has either been injured, is degenerating, or else is at risk of dying. One of the organ systems of the human body that is most necessary to life, and whose optimum functioning is most worried about by humankind in general, is the brain.” (6)

By increasing neuronal metabolic function, cerebral oxygenation occurs. As the brain is immersed in more oxygen, cognitive function is improved. (6) For anyone who has ever tried to solve a problem, write, paint, or invent, they know well that a foggy mind is the antithesis to creative function.

PBM fosters the health of all cells in the human body, however when it comes to creativity, the effect that this form of light therapy has on brain function is unparalleled.

The orchestra of red and infrared light beaming around and bathing the body from the inside out married with the effects of heat therapy on the autonomic nervous system may form an unrivaled recipe for tapping in and tuning into creative flow!

Infrared Sauna Bathing Ties The Two Allies Of Creativity Together

When ancient wisdom and tradition finds itself at the nexus point of technological advancement a precious gem is revealed, the infrared sauna. The process of creative insight separates humans from other creatures of the earth to create an axis point of the imagination and the material.

Rather than waiting for creativity to happen to us, we can take specific steps to foster it. The path of the creative is nothing new, and like many who came before, the modern innovator can turn to heat and light therapy at the same time to stoke the creative fire.

Broad spectrum infrared sauna therapy combines the positive effects of heat therapy on the autonomic nervous system with the power of photobiomodulation on neuronal activity. If color therapy can be integrated into the infrared sauna experience, mood may also be elevated.

Mood, Creativity, And Color Light: A Neurotransmitters Narrative

Chromotherapy, or color light therapy, positively affects neurotransmitter activity to stabilize and uplift mood. Serotonin uptake is improved with exposure to medical grade color light. The pineal and pituitary glands are strongly affected by exposure to light. A lack of light can potentially erode the mood centers of the brain. Serotonin is not only important for mood stability, it is also the precursor to melatonin production in the pineal gland. (7)

By improving serotonin uptake through color therapy, sleep, through the release of higher amounts of melatonin, will deepen and become more restorative. There is nothing like a good night’s sleep to upgrade productivity. When sleep eludes the creative individual, it can feel as the mind itself is flat and without spark.

Color light therapy may help to stabilize mood, and improve the quality of sleep.

The brain and body’s ability to absorb the color light spectrum is magnified when done in conjunction with the infrared light spectrum. The frequency of infrared light waves becomes the giant upon which color light might ride, similar to a surfer moving gracefully with the power and momentum of the ocean’s waves. (8)

Meditation, Infrared Sauna Bathing, And The Veil Of Creativity

A woman feeling more creative after absorbing infrared light

The authors of the National Institute of Health’s 2016 journal on the correlation between the autonomic nervous system and creativity states the following:

“Meditation, for example, is known to be one method of integrative body-mind training that can improve CI (creative insight) performance and that can be linked to the interaction of the central and autonomic nervous system.” (1)

Once the stage has been set, and the oasis of an infrared sauna with color light therapy is ready for use, how individuals looking to boost creativity use their sauna can positively affect productivity in this realm.

Sauna bathing can provide an excellent space to begin or deepen a meditative practice.

Expert Tip For Meditation In Your Sauna:

  1. Begin your sauna lying on your back on the bench with legs up the wall. This will allow the low back to be supported entirely with the specific purpose of relaxing the psoas muscle that lines the back of the pelvis. As the psoas muscle relaxes a signal is sent to the autonomic nervous system to transfer out of sympathetic dominance back to states of relaxation.
  2. Draw both hands over the navel space, uniting the thumbs above the belly button as the two index fingers connect to form a triangle pointing toward the pubic bone. This will help to draw breath down into the depths of the belly as you feel the movement of breath below your palms.
  3. Inhale deeply through the nose, draw breath down to expand the belly.
  4. Once breath has been elongated and deepened you are ready to enter a creative meditation.
  5. If it pleases the practitioner the blue tooth speakers can be used to put on either a guided meditation or relaxing music tuned to 432 hz. This will influence brain waves to drop out of high beta, to alpha, and hopefully into theta.
  6. Linger here in this emotional and physical posture for as long as it is comfortable.

Active meditation allows brain waves to enter into a pattern that fosters creative thought (9). It can be helpful to have a pen and paper nearby in the event that an intellectual download occurs while in the sauna space.

Meditation is relaxing, but moreover, is critical for the creative mind to journey into the internal landscape where the imagination can inform the flow of thoughts.

Tune Into Your Creativity Systematically With Infrared Sauna Use

The revelatory effects of sauna bathing on the creative process was no mystery to our ancestors who walked the earth many thousands of years ago. The evolution of biology and physics can now explain why humans have turned to heat therapy since before recorded history to reconnect to creative power.

Creativity can be unleashed by follow specific protocol:

  1. Establish a heat therapy model that is readily accessible
  2. Combine heat with red and infrared light to promote photobiomodulation and ultimately harness the power of the brain and high functioning cognition
  3. Couple heat, infrared light, and color light to improve sleep and stabilize mood
  4. Complement your sauna experience with deep breathing and meditative practice.

No longer does the creative individual need to wait in vain for the creative spark to occur. By inviting sauna bathing into your daily experience, a system to induce the creative process can be found, and moreover replicated.

It is the splendid concert of light, heat, and meditation that may unlock the door to your creative flow!

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