Whether or not you have received stem cell treatments personally, most people at least know of someone who has, or have heard of stem cell therapy in some capacity. While stem cell therapy is still in its infancy, with only a handful of treatments approved by the FDA, it seems as if this growing field… Read more
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Start Your New Year With a Fresh Slate: Release Substance Dependency, or Overindulgence Out of Your Life With the Help of a Sauna
The new year is here and it is time to start fresh and leave some lifestyle choices behind. Whether you are dealing with a serious substance abuse issue or simply trying to curtail holiday overindulgence you may want to turn to sauna use to detoxify the body and ease the transition into a cleaner lifestyle. … Read more
An Exploration Into the Relationship Between Type 2 Diabetes and Regular Sauna Use: Prevention, Improved Quality of Life, and Heat Shock Protein Presence
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
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 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
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
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