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What is Lyme disease?

To truly understand the complex illness known as Lyme disease, we must first define it. Per textbook definition, Lyme disease is an infection caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi. Acute Lyme disease, if caught early, can be adequately treated by short courses of antibiotics. However, many people are not diagnosed and/or treated, and thus Lyme disease can become chronic.

In my opinion, to define Lyme disease as simply an infection with Borrelia burgdorferi is inadequate. Firstly, we know that there are multiple strains of Borrelia that can be involved. There are also co-infections of Lyme – other bacteria and protozoa such as Bartonella, Babesia, Ehrlichia and Rickettsia that can also be transmitted via the same tick bite. Many chronic Lyme patients are also infected with Mycoplasma pneumonia, Chlamydia pneumonia; viruses such as Epstein-Barr, Cytomegalovirus and Human Herpes virus 6; and experience overgrowth of yeast such as Candida albicans.

However, to truly understand Lyme disease, we must recognize that it is a complex, multi-system illness, potentially involving every system of the body – we see neurological involvement, hormone dysregulation, musculoskeletal damage, immune suppression, digestive issues, and the list goes on. It is in recognizing the widespread impacts of Lyme on the body that we realize the need for comprehensive, holistic treatment modalities. Simply treating with antibiotics/antimicrobials is not enough.

Two fundamental outcomes of chronic Lyme are inflammation and toxicity. Inflammation is created through immune activation – as the immune system tries to fight the overwhelming infection, inflammation is naturally created. Inflammation is responsible for much of the chronic pain that is so common in Lyme, but it can also impact the brain. Neuro-inflammation is responsible for the Lyme symptoms we refer to as “Lyme Brain” – cognitive issues such as short-term memory loss, problems with focus and concentration, and foggy thinking; along with mood changes ranging from depression, anxiety, panic attacks, rages, and OCD behaviors to name just a few.

Toxicity is also a big factor in Lyme. When bacteria and parasites are killed, they release toxins that the body must deal with. This is known as a Herxheimer reaction (aka Herx), whereby patients can feel worse before better when they start treatment, add a new treatment or therapy. Further, Lyme patients often experience other toxic burdens on their bodies. The two major ones I see are mycotoxins (toxins coming from mold spores), and toxic metals such as lead, mercury,  aluminum, and arsenic.

Why are Lyme patients more susceptible to these toxins? Much relates to genetics – gene mutations such as MTHFR, CBS, and COMT compromise one’s ability to detoxify. We also see an increase in oxidative stress with these multiple stressors on the body which causes further cell damage. Variations in HLA phenotypes also appears to play a role in susceptibility to Lyme and mycotoxins through their role in immune regulation. Further, Lyme is immune-suppressive, leading to lower defenses against other toxins and pathogens.

The Benefits of Using an Infrared Sauna ofor Lyme disease

With that background, we can clearly see the role that full-spectrum infrared saunas can play in Lyme disease treatment. There are several mechanisms by which infrared sauna therapy helps Lyme patients.

1. 1. Enhancing Detoxification

In my opinion, the primary consideration is its role in detoxification. This occurs through the sweat glands and the skin.

The skin is the largest organ in the body, covering on average more than twenty square feet. Accounting into 15% of our body weight, our skin is home to at least a thousand nerve endings and 650 sweat glands, all the while serving as that first line of foreign defense against pathogens. Our skin is constantly absorbing and eliminating toxins as we interact with the changes in our external environment.

Many toxins in our body are sequestered in adipose cells (fat cells). The body does this to protect itself – if it can tuck away toxins in fat cells they are less likely to cause damage to vital organs. The heating effect of infrared sauna stimulates the release of toxins from adipose cells as well as other organs and tissues of the body. Sweat glands kick into gear to help the body cool itself in response to that, and the skin provides the vessel through which toxins are removed from the body.

2. Boosting Metabolic Function and Reducing Oxidative Stress

Infrared sauna boosts metabolic function and reduces oxidative stress. Our ATP, which is our “energy currency” is produced in the mitochondria of our cells. Oxidative stress, toxicity, and chronic infections such as Lyme all damage the mitochondria and create more oxidative stress. Therefore, a body carrying out efficient detoxification obtains a higher threshold to tolerate oxidative stress – whether from the environment, negative genetic predispositions, or disease states.
TThe infrared sauna also serves to reduce inflammation within the body. As previously mentioned, inflammation is one of the fundamentals elements to overcome in Lyme patients, contributing to much of patients’ pain and dysfunction.

In many cases, Lyme patients carry genetic mutations such as the MTHFR and HLA-1 and 2. These kinds of mutations serve as roadblocks preventing the body from facilitating proper detoxification. Combine an overload of stealth, slow-growing bacteria, viruses, and parasites to accumulate in the blood and tissues over time and detox is further burdened. Therefore, opening up detox pathways inside the cells is crucial to allow the body to naturally produce healthy antioxidant enzymes such as glutathione, catalase, and amylase – all precursors to leverage high amounts of detox.

Infrared sauna therapy has the potential to benefit the entire spectrum of toxic states, including mold, bacteria, parasites, viruses, heavy metals, chemicals from medications, and so on.

3.  Boosting Circulation

Many Lyme patients experience circulatory issues, ranging from vasculitis (commonly seen in the co-infection Babesia), to hyper-coagulation of the blood. Reduced circulation and oxygenation of tissues contributes to the chronic fatigue they experience. Infrared sauna boosts systemic circulation up to 200%. With greater circulation comes greater oxygenation to tissues (the blood carries oxygen and nutrients to the tissues, and blood and lymphatic fluid carry toxins away from the tissues). More oxygen and nutrients to tissues leads to an enhanced potential for tissue repair, the movement of toxic substances out of cells, and the removal of inflammatory mediators from tissues.

I have observed that through enhancing detoxification, cellular metabolism, and oxygenation of tissues, infrared saunas sessions are helpful in relieving many Lyme-related symptoms, including depression, anxiety, insomnia, pain, cognitive dysfunction (Lyme brain), paresthesia, joint pain, and muscle aches to name just a few.

4. Helping to Eradicate Infection

Heating the body helps fight against the pathogens themselves.

It is common for those who acquire chronic illness to naturally run a low body temperature in which they cannot properly fight off bacteria, parasites, and other underlying infections. As infrared saunas raise body temperature by 3 degrees F, the body can then go into a powerful attack to kill off cancerous tumors, viruses, parasites, yeast, and other harmful bacteria.

Borrelia, Bartonella, Babesia, viruses, parasites and even Candida, are all susceptible to heat. So even in those without inherently low temperatures, raising the body temperature can play an active role in reducing pathogen load, especially as a complement to other antimicrobial therapies such as antibiotics and herbal antimicrobials.

Types of Saunas

Where infrared sauna differentiates itself from regular sauna is the depth of penetration of the tissues, and the enhanced effect that has on whole-body detoxification. Where a regular sauna may get to much higher temperatures, its heat waves do not penetrate deeply into the tissues and therefore it cannot offer the same detoxification benefits. Granted, people will sweat in a regular sauna, but their bodies will not be mobilizing toxins from deep within their tissues to give them the same health benefit. Traditional saunas can also be more uncomfortable given the high heat, and not as pleasant to experience. I have found that most Lyme patients feel significantly worse after traditional saunas due to the extreme temperature.

Within infrared saunas, there are variations of types of heat waves – near, mid and far infrared. Each heat wave will produce different benefits to Lyme patients.

1. 1. Near-infrared: these waves penetrate the epidermis of the skin; they do not penetrate the tissues as deeply as mid and far infrared. Near-infrared waves are beneficial for cell health and immunity, wound healing, skin rejuvenation, and pain relief.

1. 2. Mid-infrared: Mid-infrared waves penetrate deeper into the body, which sets the stage for increased passive cardiac circulation both during and after the infrared session.  

The benefits of this include pain relief, improved circulation, and weight loss. While the weight loss element may appear to be more superficial, many Lyme patients experience metabolic slowing and gain significant amounts of weight often despite very healthy diets. Yet with their level of debility, most are not able to exercise adequately to burn it off. Thus the ability of infrared saunas to stimulate metabolism and foster weight loss is a appreciated!

1. 3. Far infrared waves heat the body mostly deeply and directly, resulting in a rise in core body temperature. It is these waves that provide the deepest detoxification at the cellular level, where most toxins reside. They also promote weight loss (with the potential to burn up to 600 calories in one 40-minute session), blood pressure reduction, and overall relaxation and pain relief.

How Does the Himalayan Salt Wall Benefit Lyme patients?

Himalayan salt, in conjunction with infrared sauna, can enhance and potentiate its benefits. Himalayan salts are natural minerals that are known to generate negative ions and assist in the purification of the air.

We live in a world where we are in constant electrical flow between positive and negative charges. What many do not know is the fact that positive and negative ions have the potential to drastically affect our health. It may be counterintuitive to say that positive ions are the ones that promote a more acidic environment in the body, leaving one more susceptible to disease, whereas negative ions are what are needed to carry out a positive healthy current in our bodies. However, this is indeed how it works.

Negative ions are most prevalent in nature. They are generated through the biophysical processes in the air, water, sunlight, and the earth’s electrical/conduction systems. Thunderstorms are one of the greatest sources of negative ions as the ions bounce around water after a storm settles. Some people feel physically different when they can taste the salty air at the beach or get a certain feeling near a waterfall. These are positive after-effects of your body being saturated by negative ions.

In this day and age, wireless data and electromagnetic fields are constantly streaming and polluting our environment, leaving us with a deficit of negative ions. If we could bridge the gap between nature and our electromagnetic environment, both in the home and workplace, we could have the potential to emit a healthier charge in our own bodies. This is where Himalayan sea salt and sea salt walls come into play, as the negative ions emitted from the salt help to counterbalance the harmful electromagnetic waves emitted from computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices.

So how does this impact Lyme patients?

As previously mentioned, Lyme patients tend to be more sensitive to EMFs and generate more positive ions. Lyme patients also undergo a heavy load of oxidative stress, drawing the cells towards the positive ionic spectrum rather than the negative.

Being outside and interacting with nature, as well as being exposed to negative ions through modalities such as the Himalayan salt wall, is even more crucial for a Lyme patient. Unfortunately, when people are feeling ill, they tend to draw into their home environments, under the covers, using heating pads and heaters to soothe the pain and discomfort. Add watching television to distract themselves, and spending hours on the computer researching various treatments, and they continue to be surrounded by a positive ionic environment.

As scientific research continues to prove a multitude of health benefits regarding negative ion therapy. These include:

-> Increasing one’s sense of well-being and mental clarity, acting as a natural antidepressant.

-> Boosting air quality to promote clearance of dust, pollen, pet dander, and mold spores. As many Lyme patients develop multiple chemical and mold sensitivity, air quality control is mandatory.

-> Promoting a relaxing effect on the nervous system, a more normalized breathing, and respiratory rate, and decreasing blood pressure.

-> Improving energy levels and focus – a study by the University of California found serotonin levels to be normalized as negative ions were introduced to the subjects’ brain.

-> A French study found the production of negative ions to aid in sleep promotion as serotonin production in the brain increased.

-> The Norwich Union conducted a study in which negative ions were emitted in a work environment heavy with EMFs, the instance of headaches and sickness was reduced by 78%.

-> Pierce J. Howard, PhD at the Center for Applied Cognitive Sciences found subjects exposed to high levels of negative ions performed better in mental tasks. In working alongside The Center for Applied Cognitive Sciences, researchers there have found negative ions to increase the flow of oxygen to the brain; resulting in higher alertness, decreased drowsiness, and more mental energy.

Himalayan salt walls are a highly valuable addition to infrared sauna use in treating Lyme disease.

Important Considerations For Lyme Patients Using Infrared Sauna

Given the hypersensitivity of Lyme patients, and their significant toxic burden, it is important that Lyme patients start “low and slow” in their use of infrared sauna, no as not to trigger a severe and unpleasant detoxification response. As their body toxic burden reduces, they can work up in time, temperature and frequency.

Those with the multiple factors of Lyme disease, mycotoxin illness, and heavy metal toxicity, compounded by genetic defects such as MTHFR, are encouraged to go the most gently.

My recommendation is starting around 90 degrees for 5-10 minutes, working their way up to 140 degrees for 30-40 minutes. Implementing proper hydration both prior and post infrared session will help optimize overall detox. Supplementing with electrolytes and minerals such as magnesium, calcium, zinc, and potassium can also be beneficial. Coconut water is a refreshing source of electrolytes and hydration. Dry skin brushing prior to the sauna can promote lymphatic drainage to further enhance the detoxification effect. Some people may find that rotating binders after saunas is helpful – bentonite clay, zeolite, and activated charcoal are examples to assist mopping up any mobilized toxins.

Given that Lyme patients are sensitive to toxins and EMFs, and given that the heat of the sauna can potentiate these toxic exposures, it is imperative that any infrared sauna they enter be made of hypoallergenic wood, and not contain any toxic glues or resins. Saunas must have low electromagnetic frequency (EMF) output, as Lyme patients are often more EMF-sensitive.

Conclusion

The infrared sauna can be one of the most beneficial therapies to assist Lyme patients in their recovery. Enhancing detoxification plays a central role in their benefit; however, infrared saunas also boost metabolic function, reduce oxidative stress, reduce inflammation, and enhance blood circulation. They can also help reduce microbial load through the heating of core body temperature, and the susceptibility of pathogens to heat.

A combination of near, mid and far infrared waves is optimal for the different benefits they provide. Himalayan salt walls will enhance the detoxification effect, as well as producing negative ions to further enhance wellbeing.  Lyme patients are encouraged to start slow and work up in time, temperature and frequency of infrared saunas.

Infrared sauna boosts the functioning of the body while at the same time assisting to ease the many and varied symptoms of Lyme disease. It is a modality that can be done easily at home, shared with the whole family, and works in support and healing of the body.

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Dr. Nicola Ducharme is a Naturopathic Doctor, founder and medical director of RestorMedicine in San Diego, California. She has specialized in Lyme disease for the past 14 years, working with patients around the world. www.restormedicine.com.

Dr. Nicola has written four books on the subject of Lyme disease – The Lyme Diet, The Beginners Guide to Lyme Disease, Lyme Disease in Australia, and Lyme Brain.  She has also been a chapter contributor to two of Connie Strasheim’s books – Insights Into Lyme Disease Treatment: 13 Lyme-Literate Health Care Practitioners Share Their Healing Strategies, and New Paradigms in Lyme Disease Treatment: 10 Top Doctors Reveal Healing Strategies That Work. www.Lymebook.com.

She is the creator of Lyme-Ed, an online program educating both patients and practitioners on integrative approaches to Lyme disease. www.Lyme-Ed.com.

Further information on chronic Lyme disease can be found at the International Lyme and Associated Disease Society (www.ilads.org), and the Lyme Disease Association (www.lda.org).

Since before recorded history, humans have been turning to temperature therapy (both hot and cold) to optimize health, purify the body, and to find commune with a higher power. From the Finnish tradition of rolling around in the snow followed by traditional sauna sessions, to the Haman’s of the Ottoman empire, where individuals plunged themselves into ice-cold water followed by the steam room, humans are no strangers to treating ailments with extreme temperatures.

The marriage of thermal therapy continues to evolve today as technology is developed to create state-of-the-art treatments. Broad spectrum Infrared sauna therapy coupled with cryotherapy is the crowning achievement of ancient wisdom unified with modern technology to foster health and wellness through thermal therapy.

What is Cryotherapy?

Cryotherapy treatment is a supercharged ice bath that enhances an individual’s natural healing capabilities by subjecting the body to extreme cold. Cryotherapy is the coolest new thing on the health and wellness market, and while it boasts scientific backing, it is not yet FDA certified.

If you are looking to enhance your infrared sauna therapy with a blast of cold, there is evidence to suggest that cryotherapy is an excellent compliment to infrared sauna treatments. Use of infrared saunas regularly may produce a greater degree of health benefits thus positively affecting very serious conditions compared to its colder counter Cryotherapy.

This article will help you to understand the physiological response to both modalities of thermal therapy and how when used in tandem to how they cooperatively work to optimize your health.

Cold Immersion For Healing Purposes

Cryotherapy is on the cutting edge of wellness treatments available today. Although the technology itself is new, immersion of the body into deliberately cold water is an ancient practice. Athletes looking to speed recovery time between workouts often use ice baths to encourage muscular repair. Yogis have been using ice-cold showers to stimulate and improve the immune response for hundreds of years, and the cultural tradition of Russians plunging themselves into cold bodies of water is world famous.

So why have so many people throughout history turned to therapies that involve submersion of the entire body into frigid waters?

It is believed that entering ice baths or very cold bodies of water constricts blood vessels to flush waste products, such as lactic acid out of the muscle tissue, decreasing metabolic activity to reduce swelling and tissue breakdown. Micro-tears occur to the muscles during exercise (this is how muscles develop) and by exposing these same muscle groups to the cold, healing occurs at faster rates allowing the individual to return to workouts sooner (1).

Ice packs applied to torn ligaments and tendons also speeds up recovery by improving circulation of healthy, nourishing blood to the injured region to decrease inflammation. Cryotherapy works with the same premise of ice compresses and cold-water immersion and then takes it several steps further with state-of-the-art technology to enhance the experience.

Toshima Yamauchi, a Japanese medical professional looking to find relief for patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, developed the first cryotherapy instruments. Originally, freezing instruments were applied to specific inflamed regions of the body to encourage improved circulation and reduce painful symptoms. The technology has evolved to encompass the entire body, referred to as a cryochamber or cryosauna (2).

Most cryotherapy clinics today offer a vertical metal tube (cryochamber) that individuals walk into with their heads exposed. Temperatures plummet to anywhere from negative 112 degrees Fahrenheit to negative 256 degrees Fahrenheit. Each session lasts for only 3 minutes and individuals in the cryotherapy machine are monitored by a health care chaperone.

The extreme temperatures of whole body cryotherapy are created with liquid nitrogen. The upright metal container that encompasses the individual appears to be filled with dry ice and has a foggy look and feel.

One could consider cryotherapy as a supercharged ice bath.

Cryotherapy maximizes the benefits of cold therapy by essentially freezing the outermost layers of the body. Due to the extreme cold, blood flows inward toward the vital organs to protect them. Ultimately, this feeds the essential organs with a surplus of healthy, nutrient-filled blood (1).

The Physiological Response To Cryotherapy

The body is startled by the extreme cold and elicits a strong sympathetic (fight or flight) response from the autonomic nervous system. Like an elastic band, this response ricochets back as a dramatic parasympathetic (rest and relaxation) rebound of the autonomic nervous system. Two to three minutes is all that is needed to unleash a cascade of biochemical reactions that emphatically improves circulation, neuromuscular transmission, and immune response (3).

The circulatory system is stimulated and rapidly draws blood away from the outer extremities of the body into the vital organs as a means of protection. Once the individual is relieved of the cold environment and steps out of the cryochamber, blood pours quickly back to the peripheral tissues of the body. After intense intermingling with the vital organs, blood is renewed. As blood flows outward to the peripheral regions of the body, it provides richly oxygenated hemoglobin to the joints and skin. This activity greatly reduces inflammation, and therefore painful symptoms.

Positive immune responses include increased white blood cell counts, increased anti-inflammatory cytokines, and reduced pro-inflammatory prostaglandin PGE2. By creating an artificial shock to the system, a multitude of physiological responses occur and the results on the health of the body are remarkable (3).

What To Expect During Your First Cryotherapy Session

You will not need to set much time aside during your day, as you will likely be in and out of the cryotherapy clinic in less than 10 minutes. You will be invited back to a room that holds the cryochamber and left alone to disrobe. You will be instructed to put mittens on your hands as well as socks and wetsuit booties on your feet. Men will be given thermo-underwear or some garment to protect their genitals from the cold. It is also advisable to cover the nipples as the extreme cold can be very uncomfortable. Women should consider wearing a bra for this purpose.

You will step into the chamber that will have already been adjusted for your height so that your neck and head remain outside of the enclosure. Once inside the cryotherapy chamber, an attendant will enter the room to monitor the session. While cryotherapy is considered safe, the chaperone will be present for additional safety precautions.

The session will last only three minutes. When the time is up the chaperone will leave the room, you will step out of the chamber and put your clothes back on. Most likely you will experience a spike in energy and may feel a slight ‘high’. Be sure to have the heat on in your car or a warm jacket, as you will feel cold for several hours afterward. As a lot of energy is burned, you will most likely find yourself unusually hungry after each session.

You can expect to pay somewhere between $25-$35 per session. You cannot have a cryotherapy apparatus in your own home and all sessions must be administered by a cryotherapy professional.

Infrared Sauna Therapy Boasts More Health Benefits

When it comes to using an infrared sauna versus cryotherapy, Infrared sauna therapy uses penetrative light to heat the body up from the inside out and can be considered the inverse of cryotherapy. Both therapies provide resounding health benefits and ideally, cryotherapy could compliment regular infrared sauna therapy treatments.

Both modalities improve circulation, reduce inflammation, aid in muscular recovery, and are great for weight loss. Infrared sauna therapy has exponentially more health benefits that may directly aid and assist in finding remission for chronic conditions and relief from painful symptoms.

The relationship between the molecular and cellular make-up of the body and the infrared light spectrum is unparalleled by any other healing modality. Infrared sauna therapy powerfully detoxifies the body through copious sweating. This reduces internal stress from toxic overload, improves oxygenation of the blood, and encourages positive circulation that bolsters a myriad of results on overall health by reducing inflammation.

Infrared sauna therapy also stimulates neurogenesis (the creation of new brain cells) (4), increases human growth hormones (5), and heightens insulin sensitivity (6). These physiological responses mean that individuals with type II diabetes, brain degenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, and autoimmune conditions will benefit from infrared sauna therapy in life-altering ways (4).

Additionally, the infrared sauna does not enlist sympathetic (fight or flight) dominance of the autonomic nervous system as cryotherapy does but rather, immediately coaxes the body back into states of parasympathetic (recovery, rest, healing, nourishment, and relaxation) dominance.

Underlying correlative factors of chronic conditions is believed to be prolonged states of stress response. Infrared sauna therapy will draw individuals into states of relaxation where nourishment and healing can occur. Regular infrared sauna therapy will encourage parasympathetic dominance throughout the day and therefore reduce stress response to encourage optimal health (7).

The cascade of health benefits for individuals engaged in regular infrared sauna therapy are far more numerous and profound than those found through cryotherapy.

Nevertheless, cryotherapy is an excellent compliment to infrared sauna therapy. If you are using infrared saunas 4-7 times per week then you may want to consider cryotherapy once a week. The extreme cold will boost blood circulation and improve immune response.

Consider cryotherapy as the cherry on top of your health and wellness routine, while infrared sauna is the basic nourishment that could change the future of your health.

Infrared Sauna Therapy vs. Cryotherapy: Infrared Sauna Therapy Is More Enjoyable, Cost-Effective, and Convenient

The warm, radiant hues of infrared light soothe the soul and heal the body. The experience of an infrared sauna is deeply relaxing and may positively alter states of being. Cradled within the warmth of an infrared sauna is a luxurious and deeply pleasurable experience.

Conversely, cryotherapy is not relaxing and is a therapy that must be endured as you rally courage to endure the uncomfortably extreme cold. You may find yourself jumping up and down in the chamber waiting anxiously for the time to be up so you can feel comfortable again. As you luxuriate in your infrared sauna you may not want to leave even after 50 minutes, so comfortable and relaxed will you be.

Infrared sauna therapy is an introspective period of time where you can melt into your inner world. Not so with cryotherapy, an attendant will be in the room with you as you jump around and look for ways to endure the uncomfortable plummeting temperatures.

For a small investment, you can safely bring an infrared sauna into your home. Cryotherapy is still not FDA approved, the whole body chambers are not available for public purchase.

If you are lifting heavy weights, training for a marathon, or engaged in any other extreme exercise regime, then cryotherapy could be a great substitute for your ice bath. Cryotherapy treatment could be an excellent weekly or bi-weekly compliment to your regular infrared sauna routine.

If you have any more questions about infrared sauna therapy versus cryotherapy, please contact us at Saunas.org today!

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Additional Reading Material:

• http://www.chirosportsusa.com/index.php?p=493064
• https://www.alphaluxe.com/2016/08/cryotherapy-vs-infrared-saunas-which-is-right-for-you/
• https://www.inc.com/cameron-albert-deitch/whole-body-cryotherapy-is-taking-over-america.html
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turkish_bath

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Human physiology is composed of 50 trillion cells each awakening to the beckoning call of the warm rays of infrared light.

The gentle warm rays of the infrared light spectrum have a magical impact on health and wellness, both in the treatment of specific and very serious conditions, as well as for augmenting overall health. Modern medicine can quantify the powerful and exponential impact that this spectrum of light has on the molecular and cellular structure of human physiology that is responsible for the cascade of health benefits reaped through infrared sauna therapy.

Finding a broad spectrum infrared sauna near you is easy: they can be found in gyms, spas, hotels, and in boutique infrared sauna venues all around the developed world, probably easily accessible to you in your own neighborhood.

So, why have an infrared sauna in your home?

If you are already familiar with the astounding myriad of health benefits of infrared sauna therapy, then you may be wondering if it is worth investing in an infrared sauna for your home. Whether you are using infrared sauna therapy to treat a specific condition or are interested in using infrared saunas to improve your overall health then it is well worth understanding the value of bringing one into your home.

With so many available public venues where you can use an infrared sauna, then why is it valuable to have one in your home?

Understanding the exponential benefits of infrared sauna therapy on your health with regular, consistent, and continuous use will help shed some light on the importance of bringing an infrared sauna into your home. Infrared sauna therapy as a treatment method is inclusive and holistic; this means that the time spent in your sauna becomes a part of your daily experience. The benefits of infrared sauna therapy are compound: the more regular the use, the greater the payoff.

Unlike traditional saunas, the value of investing in an infrared sauna for your home is far-reaching: Beyond the generous payback in health benefits, it is also more cost effective to have an infrared sauna in your home, it is safer, cleaner, and more convenient. The therapeutic infrared sauna benefits of relaxation from the comfort of your home are immeasurable.

Compound Health Benefits With Regular Infrared Sauna Use: The Importance Of Having An Infrared Sauna In Your Home

The relationship between the infrared light spectrum and human physiology is vast and complex: affecting every cell of the body. Human physiology is composed of 50 trillion cells each awakening to the beckoning call of the warm rays of infrared light. The cellular response to the deeply penetrative rays of infrared light causes a great cascade of benefits to the body’s vascular, endocrine, and musculoskeletal systems.

All 50 trillion cells that compose your body contain mitochondria, essentially an energy plant for the cells. Mitochondria are sensitive to all light but particularly sensitive to the infrared light. The mitochondrial response to the infrared light spectrum is the causative factor in creating a plethora of astounding changes in the biochemistry of the body. The absorption of infrared light into the soft tissue of the body sparks heightened ATP (Adenosine triphosphate) production. Consider ATP as the energy currency of health.

As the body becomes rich in ATP, all facets of health are improved. The continuous convergence of light into usable energy (ATP production) in each and every cell of the body is responsible for our ability to function in a physical form. As we begin to understand ATP as the currency of health we can consider the analogy of economic currency. In order to become financially rich, there needs to be regular deposits of money into the bank account that is greater than the withdrawals made. Similarly, the greater the production of energy in the body compared to the energy output, the greater the health will be.

For most of us, every day we go to work and earn money that is then deposited into the bank, wealth is accumulated because the deposits are greater than the withdrawals.

So, how does currency relate to having an infrared sauna in your home?

Remember that ATP production is heightened by exposure to the infrared light spectrum in the enclosed area of the infrared sauna. This molecular response is the primary mover into health from illness. By having an infrared sauna in your home, and using it daily or even bi-daily you will be creating greater ATP wealth and therefore health.

Infrared sauna therapy is effective when sessions are regular and sustained consistently over time. In order for health benefits to be long-lasting, continued exposure to the infrared light and therefore more ATP production is necessary. In order to truly reap the health benefits available through infrared sauna treatments, sessions need to be regular over time.

By having an infrared sauna in your home you can effortlessly step inside the light bath of your infrared sauna and make regular deposits of ATP wealth into the biochemistry of your body. Ideally, you will be using an infrared sauna at least three times a week, but hopefully more. Infrared saunas are safe to use up to two times a day, provided the body has had some time to acclimatize to the heat and is well hydrated.

Infrared sauna therapy is not a one-shot deal, but rather a lifestyle choice; this is why you need to have an infrared sauna in your home for this treatment method to be truly effective.

The Infrared Light Spectrum Is Food For The Cells Of The Body And Therefore Necessary To Consume Regularly For Optimal Health

Now that you understand the powerful impact of infrared light absorption for the heightened production of ATP, consider the analogy of food consumption. You do not eat once a month or even once a week, rather nutrition is built by eating every day. The same is also true for the absorption of infrared light into the body.

Health is optimized through regular infrared sauna sessions and if you are looking to manage or cure acute conditions of the body through infrared sauna therapy then you will want to engage sessions frequently. This is made easy by having an infrared sauna in your home. Do you eat out at restaurants every day? Most likely not, every home comes equipped with a kitchen so that food can easily be prepared from the comfort of your living space. Once a profound understanding is made of the impact of infrared light on the body’s ability to produce energy than you will want and need to have an infrared sauna for your home.

You will feed the cellular structures of the body through exposure to infrared light on a regular basis and therefore experience the astounding impact that this light spectrum has on the biochemistry of the body. Feed your cells daily the rich nutritious rays of infrared light (just as you feed the body food) by having an infrared sauna in your home.

The Cleanliness Factor: Limit Exposure To Harmful Bacteria By Having An Infrared Sauna In Your Home

Profuse perspiration occurs in infrared saunas. This powerful detoxification method rids the body of harmful toxins and pollutants. Puddles of sweat will be left in the infrared sauna after each and every use. Public infrared saunas are therefore highly susceptible to bacterial bloom, as different individuals will sweat profusely in these small enclosures. Likely, public venues hosting infrared saunas will have the rooms cleaned after each session, but how well and what products are being used?

By having an infrared sauna in your home you can cut down on the risk of exposure to harmful bacteria from other people’s sweat. Further, you can clean your own sauna and be thorough in the process as well as use non-toxic cleaning agents.

No one wants to sit in another person’s sweat; it is risky business sharing the small space of an infrared sauna with the public. The intention of using infrared saunas is to improve health and it is, therefore, counterintuitive to sweat prolifically in shared spaces with the public and risk exposure to harmful bacteria.

It is cleaner and therefore safer to have a personal infrared sauna for your home. Reduce the risk of exposure to harmful bacteria from other people’s sweat in potentially unclean public infrared saunas and make the investment of an infrared sauna for your home and secure your safety.

Personal Infrared Saunas For Your Home Are Cost Effective: A One-Time Investment

Investing in an infrared sauna for your home is a one-time purchase and in the long run less expensive than buying single session uses at spas and gyms. Although the initial investment will be higher than purchasing a month-long membership to an infrared sauna boutique you will ultimately spend less money by having an infrared sauna in your home.

Consistent, regular infrared sauna sessions will have a greater impact on your health and wellness, which means that you will want to use your infrared sauna at least three times a week. As you explore the pricing of public infrared saunas and compare these prices to the one-time investment of an infrared sauna you will find that it will cost you less money to have one in your home.

Here is a price list from a sample infrared sauna boutique spa:

SINGLE SESSIONS        

60 MIN SESSION $35

PACKAGES                    

 5 PACK $149

 10 PACK $249

MEMBERSHIPS

4X/MONTH $89

8X/MONTH $159

Month UNLIMITED $199

Comparing these figures to the one-time investment of a personal infrared sauna for your home clearly indicates that over the course of 18 months using an infrared sauna at least three times per week will ultimately be more cost-effective from your home.

In addition to the financial factor, an infrared sauna in your home is safer and will provide you with easier, more relaxing and convenient access to your health oasis.

Convenience And Relaxation: The Time Of Day That You Take Your Infrared Sauna Session Matters

With one eye barely open, roll out of bed, power on your infrared sauna and sip your morning beverage as you prepare to step into the inviting light bath that is your personal infrared sauna. Medical professionals suggest that the benefits of infrared sauna therapy are greater when taken first thing in the morning upon waking and the last thing before bed.

It is untenable to expect that you can make your way to a public venue to take your infrared sauna session first and last thing of the day. Because infrared sauna sessions will become an integral part of your day it is challenging to make an appointment every time you want to take an infrared sauna, particularly early in the morning and late at night.

As the component of relaxation and transference out of stress response is a key component in the efficacy of infrared sauna therapy it is import to ensure ease in your experience. In addition to the challenge of making appointments and driving to public venues to take your infrared sauna, there is also the real fact that nudity makes us more vulnerable. You will be naked or mostly naked when you take your infrared sauna, most venues, will require that you move from the infrared sauna to the shower area in a shared space, even if you are very comfortable with your body there is some element of stress involved in this level of vulnerability in public.

Enhance the element of relaxation by having an infrared sauna in your home. Walk freely from your infrared sauna to the shower without worrying about who you will see on your way!

The luxuriant relaxing quality of having an infrared sauna in your home cannot be overstated. Slipping a robe on and moving from your bed to your infrared sauna is deeply nourishing. As infrared sauna therapy encourages states of relaxation as a means to leave prolonged states of stress response behind and therefore illness it is important that you can take your sessions in a relaxed environment at home.

Choose Your Personal Infrared Sauna For Your Home Based On Quality Control: Not All Saunas Are Created Equal

Not all saunas are created equal: In fact, there is great variance in the quality of infrared saunas available on the market today. Understanding the different choices available will give you the ability to choose the safest infrared sauna that also produces the highest results.

Due to the variance in quality and therefore the price of infrared saunas means that many commercial businesses offering infrared sauna therapy to their clients will choose the most cost-effective units, that are not necessarily the most effective or safest.  Often infrared saunas that are less expensive will use toxic, low-cost building materials that will eventually harm your health through off-gassing when the units heat up.

As you choose to augment your health through infrared sauna therapy, it is counterproductive to sit inside sauna units that are off-gassing poisonous substances. Many gyms and spas attempt to increase revenue while decreasing the cost of equipment to create the greatest profit margin. Chemically treated wood and low-grade glue used tin the construction of the wood parts of an infrared sauna will begin to off-gas as the unit is heated.

Your health should not come to you at a potentially lethal cost. Businesses intending to increase revenue by purchasing low-grade infrared saunas and charging high prices for single use sessions are found in gyms and spas throughout the world. By investing in an infrared sauna for your home you will have the freedom to be selective in the brand of infrared sauna you choose.

Further, EMF (electromagnetic radiance) emissions are higher in cheaply built infrared saunas found in many gyms. Excessive exposure to high levels of EMF emissions has destructive results on your health. Please, be mindful to choose an infrared sauna that is tested for EMF emissions and is willing to make public the results.

Choosing to have an infrared sauna in your home allows you to educate yourself on the different manufacturers of infrared saunas and to select the one that will best serve your health. Ultimately you are the sovereign power over your own health, as you choose to journey through infrared sauna therapy be sure to be thorough in your research and choose the manufacturer that creates saunas using eco-friendly wood and high-grade glue with little to no detectable EMF emissions.

You do not need to be the victim of businesses trying to create a high-profit margin at the cost of your health. Bring an infrared sauna into your home and ensure that you will be using the highest quality unit: This will put the power of your health back into your hands.

Why You Need An Infrared: You Deserve Optimal Health At Your Fingertips

The infrared light spectrum is fuel for the cellular and molecular structure of the body; it is for this reason that the cascade of health benefits derived from this treatment modality is so powerful. Feeding the cells of the body the nourishing infrared rays of iwill become a paramount part of your every day.

When the profound impact of this invisible light spectrum on the cellular network of the body is truly understood you will be excited to take an infrared sauna once or twice daily. When daily infrared sauna sessions become a natural part of your expression you will need to have one in your home. You will need to have an infrared sauna for your home in the same capacity that you need a shower and a kitchen.

Regular infrared sauna sessions will improve your overall health and address the management needs of specific chronic conditions. Ultimately, you deserve to live a rich, healthful life full of energy.  With an infrared sauna in your home, you are just a few steps away from optimizing your health. Investing in an infrared sauna with a lifetime guarantee will save your pocketbook, not to mention, the safety and health benefits. The luxury of stepping into your private infrared sauna within the comfort of your home will become a necessity, and this is why you need an infrared sauna ifor the home.

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Leave Unbearable Itchiness Behind And Step Into The Rays Of Infrared Light

Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that affects more than eight million Americans, who all live with the stark reality of an unknown cure. Psoriasis is not your typical skin rash; it is, in fact, a systemic illness, considered by most health care practitioners as an autoimmune disorder.

Beyond a skin irritation, this deeply uncomfortable skin condition is associated with other serious illnesses such as Parkinson’s disease, kidney disease, celiac disease, and type II diabetes. The diagnosis of psoriasis should not be taken lightly. By addressing the systemic issues that are causing the flare-ups in skin irritation, it may be possible to ward off future developments of more lethal conditions.

Most psoriasis patients are directed toward symptom management through pharmaceutical treatments that address symptom control as a topical ointment and usually through some form of cortisol or prednisone treatment. Recognizing the development of psoriasis as a red flag for the potential development of more serious autoimmune disorders helps to set the course right by addressing some of the underlying causes.

So, how can infrared sauna therapy help with psoriasis?

Broad spectrum Infrared sauna treatments are excellent for a variety of autoimmune disorders because of the unique effect that the infrared light spectrum has on the molecular and cellular network of the body. Infrared sauna therapy encourages the shedding of the excessive skin growth causing the uncomfortable, patchy, swollen, and red zones on the skin caused by psoriasis. Not only will patients suffering from psoriasis find symptom relief, but also equilibrium is found within the body as ATP production is increased with exposure to the infrared light spectrum. Further, infrared saunas interact with the autonomic nervous system to create states of relaxation and homeostasis in the body.

Find symptom relief from itchiness and soreness caused by psoriasis and also heed the warning that this condition carries with it regarding further development of chronic disease in the body with regular infrared sauna therapy.

What Is Psoriasis? Whom Does It Affect, And What Causes It?

Psoriasis is a chronic condition that is outwardly expressed as irritation to the outer layer of the epidermis. Internally, however, the stakes are much higher, psoriasis is an autoimmune condition, that when inactivation causes a surplus of skin production. This results in a miscommunication between the neurons that affects the entire system of the epidermis.

Outbreaks of psoriasis can range from small dandruff like patches around the hairline to full ruptures of the skin over the surface of the whole body. The skin is the largest organ in the body, malfunctions of such a large organ are indicative of imbalance through the entire physiological make-up.

Here is what is happening underneath the initial layer of skin: The real issue is with the immune system sending too many T-cells, and neutrophils (other white blood cells) to regions of the body perceived to be under attack. Due to a miscommunication of the neurons, the brain believes that areas of the skin are under attack and sends too many white blood cells to the area creating excessive skin growth that results in the flaking off of skin.

Under, normal conditions T-cells travel throughout the body to defend against foreign threats, such as bacteria and viruses, in the case of psoriasis, T-cells attack already healthy skin cells. These overactive T-cells trigger the production of healthy skin cells. This can cause lesions in the skin that are pustular, as wells as swollen, itchy, and red. This cycle continues at faster rates, generating more skin in short periods of time, over days rather than weeks and further perpetuates the outward expression of psoriasis. Ultimately the skin builds up in scaling, swollen, and red patches over and over again.

The causative factor behind the excess production of T-cells remains unclear, but medical professionals do believe that genetics coupled with prolonged states of stress response are contributing factors.

There are several varieties of psoriasis and not all are related to incorrect immune response. Guttate psoriasis is typically triggered by a bacterial infection such as strep throat and primarily affects young adults and children. Generally, this form of psoriasis is not chronic and may be limited to a single outbreak that expresses symptoms more closely related to the chicken pox.

There are six other primary expressions of psoriasis, and while their expression varies from one to the other as far as the forming of plaques on the surface of the skin is concerned, they are all symptomatic of an irregular immune response to the skin. Moving, forward, all references to psoriasis will exclude guttate psoriasis and will only focus on psoriasis that results from autoimmune malfunctions.

What Are Some Typical Treatments Used For Psoriasis? Medical Professionals are Now Using Phototherapy In Addition To Pharmaceutical Methods: Infrared Light As A Potential Means To Remission

Treatment methods vary depending on the severity of expressed psoriasis. Most doctors will prescribe topical ointments and creams to address the immediate need for relief from itchy painful plaques (elevated, red, and swollen patches of skin). These creams typically contain cortisol and will help the itching sensation almost immediately. Despite the vanquished symptoms the immune system continues to malfunction and send excessive T-cells to portions of the skin.

Prednisone consumption through pills and cortisone injections are also used to treat psoriasis. Both of these treatment methods do provide resounding short-term relief from systems but may ultimately leave the body in a much worse condition. Side effects of using these treatment options may include heart disease and chronic states of stress response as the sympathetic (fight or flight) branch of the nervous system is in perpetual dominance. Continual and perpetual use of prednisone may place a heavy toll on the heart.

As psoriasis is an indicator of systemic imbalance, the typical treatment methods could ultimately be more hazardous to the health and possibly perpetuate the pathway into more severe conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, Crohn’s disease, psoriatic arthritis, and other autoimmune disorders.

As traditional treatments for psoriasis can be high risk, medical professionals, even in the allopathic field, are turning to other therapy methods that will be more conducive to the overall health of the body and provide symptom relief. The most remarkable of these is phototherapy, including regular exposure to the infrared light spectrum, as well as to medical grade light therapy.

The National Psoriasis Foundation now prescribes phototherapy to its patients. Here is what they have to say about the ultraviolet B (UVB) wavelength:

“Present in natural sunlight and also in greater doses using medical grade light therapy ultraviolet B (UVB) is an effective treatment for psoriasis”

The foundation does go on to warn patients that the external expression of the condition may worsen after the initial light treatments but over several sessions not only will symptoms be relieved, but balance will be found within the immune system.

In addition to the ultraviolet infrared rays, there is further evidence to suggest that the infrared spectrum of light has powerful healing capabilities on psoriasis. If you are suffering from psoriasis you may want to try phototherapy that encompasses both the infrared light spectrum as well as the ultraviolet and other spectrums of light found in medical grade light therapy units.

Carly Barrett, an individual diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis describes her experience with infrared sauna therapy (please note that her unit also included medical grade light therapy of which the ultraviolet spectrum was apart of):

“I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis in my twenties. I know it sounds slightly crazy, and I would have a hard time believing this if I didn’t experience it first-hand, but just one 40 minute session in the sauna gave me relief from my muscle pain, stiffness and itchy swelling.”

With both the medical profession and individuals suffering from psoriasis getting on board with infrared sauna therapy and phototherapy to treat this chronic tradition, how do specific light spectrums affect psoriasis and how does infrared light provide relief from this irritating and potentially serious condition?

Infrared Sauna Therapy Provides Relief From Psoriasis Symptoms And Helps To Maintain Balance Of The Immune System

NASA researchers originally discovered the infrared spectrum of light as a healing modality in the mid-1960s; it was found during research that the infrared spectrum of light seriously decreased healing time in burn victims. As research began to permeate the field of biomedicine, it was found that cases of psoriasis also reacted positively to the light exposure of infrared treatment.

So, how does infrared light help with psoriasis?

The infrared light spectrum including, near, mid, and far wavelengths penetrate the skin into the soft tissue of the body, this far-reaching absorption stimulates mitochondrial activity inside the cellular structure. The ensuing cascade of health benefits of infrared sauna therapy from the mitochondrial activity eventually enables the immune system to regain balance and therefore, deter psoriasis from occurring in the first place.

ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) is increased due to the stimulated mitochondria by the infrared light spectrum. Increased ATP production will allow the skin to accept nutrients faster, and dump waste products more readily. It also increases blood circulation of hyper-oxygenated hemoglobin to inflamed and swollen parts of the body. Increased blood circulation to your skin cells creates new capillaries to replace damaged ones, aiding in reducing inflammation.

Skin lesions from psoriasis will heal quickly with heightened ATP production, but more importantly, the improved circulation will allow the immune system to find states of homeostasis once again, and therefore alleviate the causative factor in psoriasis. As the body adjusts to improved ATP production, neurons are healed of their miscommunication and a normal steady flow of T-cells is resumed.

If you decide to follow an infrared sauna treatment plan, you will want to find a unit that also includes medical grade light therapy. The American Psoriasis Foundation prescribes regular doses of UVB light, which is incorporated into all medical grade light therapy. To find an infrared sauna that includes phototherapy consider Saunas.org to get your full dose of phototherapy.

Infrared Sauna Therapy Balances The Autonomic Nervous System And Detoxifies The Body

The direct cause of psoriasis is still unknown, it is believed by medical practitioners that prolonged states of stress response is a leading causative factor to the development of this autoimmune disorder.

The soft infrared heat of tinfrared sauna therapy will coax the body back into states of relaxation where healing and nourishment can occur. The individual cells of the body will open up allowing the entire physiological system to transfer the autonomic nervous system out of stress response back to relaxation. Individuals suffering from psoriasis need to find systematic ways into relaxation, the gentle warm hues of the infrared light spectrum interact with the body in perfect harmony to induce deep states of relaxation.

Toxic build-up of environmental pathogens that are not processed by the body will add further stress to the internal landscape of the body. As the infrared spectrum of light penetrates into the soft tissues of the body, the internal temperature will rise. As this occurs, a ‘fever’ is induced and the body will begin to work to eliminate toxins out of the body through perspiration. Infrared sauna therapy relies on the largest organ of the body, the skin, to powerfully detoxify the system.

Detoxification protocol will relieve the internal organs from stress and create greater states of balance free from stress within the body. Knowing that prolonged states of stress increase incidences of psoriasis in patients, it makes sense to relieve the body of both external and internal stress.

Relief From Psoriasis Symptoms Could Be A 40 Minute Infrared Sauna Session Away…

Feeling comfortable in your own skin is paramount to experiencing a high quality of life. At times, desperate for relief from all-encompassing sensations of itchiness, individuals suffering from psoriasis may experience lower moods and distance themselves from intimacy. Greatly restricting themselves from activities that they would normally find pleasurable and enjoyable as symptoms of this chronic condition permeate all aspects of being.

In tandem with traditional management treatments for psoriasis, infrared sauna therapy can provide relief from uncomfortable symptoms. Regular infrared sauna therapy also affects the biochemistry of the body to induce more frequent and longer lasting states of relaxation. Stepping into states of relaxation and out of states of stress response will address causative factors in psoriasis

If you or someone you love is suffering from psoriasis, then consider an infrared sauna that also incorporates medical grade light therapy. This will ensure the benefits of both the infrared spectrum as well as exposure to the ultraviolet spectrum (known to reduce psoriasis symptoms).

Some psoriasis patients have described symptoms as a ‘living hell’; however, there is hope for a complete secession of symptoms. Step into the light of the infrared spectrum and leave itchy and irritable skin behind while you pave the way for a brighter future free from further developments of other chronic conditions.

***Contraindication: Please consult a health care practitioner if you have any questions regarding the use of infrared sauna therapy and  psoriasis.

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