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 Therapy 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
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
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
Thermoregulation, Hormesis, and Regular Sauna Use: Why Heat Therapy Can Be Effective in the Treatment of Such a Vast Array of Ailments
It may seem baffling that sauna use is associated with the amelioration of such a vast diversity of ailments; almost at times as if sauna bathing is touted as a cure-all. From improved heart health, Fibromyalgia, Psoriasis, to better hormonal function, this is just a few conditions that are positively affected by regular sauna use. … Read more
First Responders & Sauna Use: Can Regular Sauna Use Help Mitigate Off-Duty Health Hazards For Firefighters, Law Enforcement Officers, Emergency Room Personnel and Paramedics?
The heroes of our society are our first responders to emergency situations: They save lives, while often disrupting their own, they witness horrific incidents, and are always only a short phone call away at any time or day. These heroes sacrifice a lot inorder to be at the beck and call of anyone who needs… Read more