Roughly 300 million people worldwide live with asthma, and there is no known cure. Most treatment plans require a diverse management plan that optimizes both lifestyle adjustments as well as pharmacological measures. (1) Environmental toxins can be a major factor in determining the severity of the expression of certain asthma cases. In addition, some cases… Read more
Lung Health Articles
Can Sauna Use Positively Impact Cases of Sleep Apnea
Do you wake up groggy even after a full night of sleep? Or do you wake other members of your household up with loud snoring? If you do, you may be among one of the 6% of Americans who live with sleep apnea. (1) Sleep apnea can be a very serious condition, and one that… Read more
In the Coldest Darkest Months of the Year Turn to Thermal Medicine: Avoid the Common Cold, Lingering Lung Infections, and Enjoy the Holidays
As long nights give way to shorter and colder days make sure you prioritize your health this holiday season. Sniffling, sneezing, and coughing your way to holiday parties is not fun, and it puts your family and friends at risk for contracting the common cold. With less outdoor time and limited sun exposure it may… 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 Regular Use of Saunas Aid In The Long Term Health Of Firefighters?
Firefighters risk their lives to save the lives of many and, in doing so, this career brings many more health hazards than what is faced immediately on the job. Long Term health risks for firefighters are still being discovered and the outlook is not positive. From exposure to a litany of carcinogens, disrupted sleep cycles,… 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
Get Ahead of This Winter’s Common Cold Season: Can Sauna’s Help Prevent Respiratory Based Diseases?
As the days get shorter, the nights longer, and the temperatures begin to plummet, the inevitability of the cold season may seem hard to avoid. Pulmonary-based illnesses are ubiquitous through the winter months, and may even develop into more serious lung diseases such as pneumonia, bronchitis, and chronic pulmonary infections. Based on several studies and… Read more