The overall quality of life, as well as the enjoyment of many of life’s pleasures may decline for the diabetic. It is as though there is a dark cloud constantly following the diabetic around impeding the luxury of eating what you want and when you want to eat it, and the potentiality of a worsening… 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
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
Can Sauna Bathing Help Alleviate Menopausal Hot Flashes?
Menopause can be a challenging and confusing time for some women. The primary symptom that causes most women to seek help during this transitory time in their life are hot flashes. Hot flashes, or hot flushes, can be extremely uncomfortable, especially during the night, and they can last for several years for some women. Gratefully,… Read more
Can Sauna Bathing Really Lower the Risk of Dementia?
If you could prevent the onset of dementia in yourself or a loved one, would you do so? For most people the answer to this question is a resounding YES! A multi-author peer reviewed study published in 2020 that investigates the possibility of preventing dementia based on a wide spectrum of the Finnish demographic demonstrates… Read more
The Neurology Behind Post Sauna Euphoria: Is Totonou a Real Thing?
The Totonou state is a Japanese expression that describes a very specific experience directly after a sauna that is closely related to states of euphoria, but with a slightly more subtle nuance. Totonou is a state of deep calm coupled with a clarity of mind. For anyone who has ever used a sauna and emerged… Read more
Infrared Sauna as a Therapy in the Treatment of Hashimoto’s Disease
The most common cause of an underactive thyroid gland is Hashimoto’s disease. This autoimmune disorder affects 2% of the American population, most of whom are women. In addition to the health concerns that Hashimoto’s disease presents, the very symptoms of this debilitating condition may present an array of challenges that are difficult for sufferers to… Read more
Why is the Temperature of an Infrared Sauna Lower Than a Traditional Sauna?
The wellness community and industry are reaching an all time high in popularity as an increasing number of individuals have decided to take full responsibility for their own health. As a result of the mainstream popularization of modalities that used to be relegated to the ranks of alternative medicine, many health claims are made by… Read more
Bone Density and Sauna Use: Bone Metabolism, Heat, and Longevity
Bone density and the health of bone tissue has wide reaching effects on overall well being as well as on longevity. It is easy to forget that bone is an ever changing, evolving, living tissue that is directly impacted by its environment. Furthermore, bone tissue is in constant relationship with other systems within the body:… Read more
