It has been said that proteins are the building blocks of life in the human body, and even proteins need protection. The guardianship of proteins falls under the care and responsibility of heat shock proteins. While these tiny molecules protect the essence of human life to maintain structural integrity at the smallest level of our… Read more
Cold Plunge Articles
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
A New Year and a New Chance to Stay Dedicated to Your Sauna: How to Stay Committed to Your Sauna Routine For Maximum Health Benefits
Longer, healthier, and happier lives are just a few wide sweeping promises that sauna use offers. If these statements cannot motivate you to stay committed to maintaining your sauna routine, then consider a few practical tools that will keep you dedicated to your sauna use today and every day. There is an 8 pronged approach… Read more
Sauna Use and Parasites: Using Heat and Infrared Light to Address Invasive Tropical Parasites
Settling into your airplane seat on your way home from a relaxing tropical vacation can be among the best feelings in the world. You bring home a relaxed body, calm mind, and glowing skin, and hopefully, leave the parasites behind, but what happens if you don’t? Whenever traveling to warm exotic destinations it is critical… Read more
Burn Out and Your Cortisol Levels: How to Regulate Cortisol Levels Throughout the 24 Hour Cycle with the Aid of a Sauna
Sleepless, yet anxiety-filled nights, or mornings and days where there is little to no available energy to complete important tasks are just a few symptoms from having dysregulated cortisol levels. Perhaps waking up throughout the night or far too early in the morning leaving you groggy throughout the day is the way that dysregulated cortisol… Read more
Convert White Fat to Brown Fat With a Sauna: New Studies Demonstrate that You Can Increase Mitochondria With Heat Alone
Does the color of your body fat really matter? As absurd as this question may seem, the reality remains, that yes the color does matter. The color of your body fat does play a role in your overall health and how fast your body ages. Multiple studies have demonstrated that unequivocally we should all be… Read more
Can the Use of a Sauna Convert White Fat to Brown Fat? If So, Why is This Conversion Important For Your Health
Does the thought of exposing yourself to extreme cold seem deeply unappealing? Then you are not alone. Until recently it was believed that between the two different types of contrast thermotherapy (sauna versus cold plunge), only the latter of the two was known to effectively convert white fat to brown fat. Emerging evidence suggests that… Read more
Who Should Avoid Using a Sauna Altogether: An Exploration Into Anhidrosis
There is no question that saunas are wildly beneficial in the treatment of very specific disorders as well as for overall health, and potentially longevity.There are over 12,000 studies that have been published in peer reviewed journals that tout the benefits of sauna, including the regular use of saunas to decrease all-cause mortality. There are… Read more
Male Fertility and Regular Sauna Use: Does Sauna Use Lower Sperm Count?
There is no coincidence that the testicles exist outside of the body, and this is relevant because this organ is dramatically affected by heat. In fact, testicles need to be several degrees cooler than the rest of the body. When it comes to a discussion regarding sauna use it is important to consider sperm production… Read more