If you have ever had your cholesterol tested with a lipid panel and your results show that the wrong kind of cholesterol is too high, then you have probably been faced with making lifestyle adjustments. One surprising and easy lifestyle change to make to lower cholesterol is simply taking a sauna a few times a… Read more
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The Powerful Role of Sauna in the Prevention and Treatment of Ischemic Heart Disease
Ischemic Heart Disease (IHD) remains a leading cause of mortality among the adult population. Also known as coronary artery disease (CAD) this condition takes the lives of many individuals despite being a condition that is both treatable, as well as preventable, with the correct combination of pharmacological care and lifestyle adjustments. A well studied adjunct… Read more
Lower Blood Pressure and Arterial Stiffness With Sauna Bathing: The Most Updated Research on Hypertension and Heat Therapy
It has long been understood that the use of a sauna on a regular basis can help to lower blood pressure in those who are suffering from hypertension. Recent research from 2025 shows exactly how and why sauna use can powerfully create more flexibility within the artery walls to lower blood pressure. Furthermore, it was… Read more
Brain Injury Recovery and Near Infrared Light: Can an Infrared Sauna Help With Brain Injuries?
Brain injuries occur in major traumatic ways, as well as minor injuries that may go unnoticed. From one too many concussions to a fall you barely noticed, many individuals live with damaged brain tissue without even knowing it. The good news is that it is possible to repair your brain in a non-invasive way with… Read more
Long-Term Sauna Use May Prevent Cardiac Arrest
The global challenge of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCD) remains high to this day, accounting for 15-20% of all international deaths. While the rates of SCD have gone down somewhat in recent years, the numbers of individuals losing their lives to this sudden event remains high. While not all cases are preventable many of them are,… Read more
The Cardiovascular Health Benefits of Combining Heat and Cold Therapy: Does Cold Exposure Still Compliment Sauna Bathing?
Was the push to combine sauna with cold exposure a fad that rose up in the mainstream, or was there really substance to all the hype? Recent research that focused on women’s cardiovascular response to heat and cold therapy combined demonstrates there is real data to support the use of sauna and cold plunge, or… Read more
How to Plan the Ultimate Sauna Party: The Yin and Yang of Heat and Social Culture
Throughout history sauna bathing has been done communally. It was a time for friends and family to gather together to improve health, connect, and even commune with a higher power. Regardless of where on the planet or what era in history, heat therapy of many different modalities was shared with those near and dear. From… Read more
Healing Broken Bones With Infrared Light
In the midst of an activity that brings you immense joy, such as skiing, rollerblading, hiking, playing tennis, or climbing a tree, it happens, and ‘it’ means that sound that reverberates through your being and is followed by a shooting pain that means only one thing: A precious bone has been broken or fractured. Or… Read more
Upgrade the Quality of Your Blood With Infrared Sauna Bathing: CD34+ Stem Cell Population
Blood is the life enduring fluid that animates the physical body. The life force of your body in both religious and scientific terms is your blood. The quality and quantity of your blood will determine your ability to survive and even thrive. Many individuals wait until they or a loved one are very ill before… Read more
How to Use a Sauna to Boost Your Immunity: Infrared Sauna Therapy, Hot Baths, and Hot Air Traditional Saunas
With the coldest days of the year yet to come, the flu and cold season continue to herald in new cases by the day. As you look for ways to improve your own immune system this winter remember that turning to the heat of sauna therapy is a reliable means of improving overall resilience to… Read more