If you have been diligently caring for your body and mind with regular sauna use and decide to move forward with a cosmetic dermatological treatment you may be curious if you can continue your sauna program. Some skin treatments that are more invasive may require a break from the high heat of a sauna, but… Read more
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Chronic Stress, Belly Fat, and Saunas: Find Out How You Can Get Rid of Belly Fat With Relaxation
Have you tried every diet, and exercise regime under the sun and still have lingering fat around your abdomen? If this is true, then you are not alone. Many individuals who get plenty of exercise, and eat a well balanced diet struggle with the fact that after all of their efforts there seems to be… Read more
Can Regular Sauna Use Get Rid of Body Odor?
Body odor tells a story about where a person has been, their hygiene habits, what toxins they carry, medications they may be on, and even what underlying health conditions could be occurring. By paying attention to body odor you can learn a lot about yourself and others. Have you ever smelled a metallic fragrance from… Read more
Can Regular Far Infrared Sauna Use Reduce Oxidative Stress in the Body?
Oxidative Stress is something that most people have heard of, but may not know exactly what it is. This popular phrase is referred to a lot in different media outlets with quick sound bites that suggest it is not a good thing. Whatever oxidative stress may be, it is definitely something to avoid and get… Read more
Can Frequent Sauna Use Actually Offset the Health Risks Associated With Low Income Living?
We have all heard the old adage ‘Money can’t buy you happiness’. This may be true, but as it turns out the scientific data does suggest that money can buy you health. If you are broke or living paycheck to paycheck then the sad truth is you are more likely to die at a younger… 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
Sauna Use and Gut Health: Be Aware of Intestinal Permeability Due to Dehydration
Everywhere you turn these days it seems as if health and wellness influencers are toting the incredible benefits of regular high heat sauna use. Truth be told, for the most part the proliferation of sauna use into the mainstream of ‘in vogue trends’, is by and large an incredible contribution to collective health. Yet, when… Read more
What is a Sauna Hat, and Should You Be Wearing One During Your Sauna Session?
Wearing a hat during a sauna session seems like an absurd idea until you understand the ‘why’ behind its usage. Sometimes called Finnish sauna hats, or banya bonnets, these devices are a piece of headwear worn on the head during a traditional sauna session. Banya is a Russian word that refers to a Russian Steam… 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
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