Injury to the body comes in many different forms at different times in our lives, and ultimately it is how each of us recovers from the event that makes the difference. In the fields of kinesiology and physical therapy great advancements are being made toward a more holistic rehabilitation approach. For many years deliberate heat… 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
High Performance Athletes Should Use an Infrared Sauna Instead of a Traditional Sauna For Explosive Power
As wellness trends surface and sink just as quickly as last week’s weather, it is important to closely examine any new protocols that survive the whirlwind of a social media fad. Sauna use as an ancient practice has stood the test of time and will be a part of human culture long after ‘bio-hacking’ fades… Read more
Do Saunas Really Mimic Exercise? Discover the Data and Mechanistic Details Behind this Claim
Have you ever heard claims such as ‘a single sauna session mimics moderate exercise’, or ‘taking a sauna is the same thing as going for a half hour long jog.’ Statements such as these are made by sauna companies and health influencers across the internet as well as in vivo interactions. So, what is really… Read more