The bleakness of winter can be a time for dormancy, germination, and reflection, but also for some individuals, the bleakness can over take their emotions to the point that little joy can be found. For some folks, a lack of exposure to sunlight can lead to clinical depression or Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), but for… Read more
Mood Disorders Articles
Boost Your Mood This Winter With Regular Sauna Use
The long winter nights coupled with shorter days can have negative effects on mood and mental health. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), or winter depression, is not a condition that is isolated to those living in the far north, but rather, can impact anyone living in areas where light exposure is limited during the winter months…. Read more
Saunas and Eye Health: Frequently Asked Questions and Answers About Vision and Sauna Use
If you have recently decided to start using a sauna or have purchased one for your home or business, then you may be wondering about how regular sauna use will affect your eyes. There are a host of questions that will arise when beginning your sauna protocol. Common questions include how saunas will affect your… Read more
Everything you Need to Know About Sauna use and Menstruation
Many of our clients ask us if it is safe to sauna while menstruating, or if the sauna will affect their overall menstrual cycle. Similar to other activities such as running, playing sports, or practicing yoga, it is certainly fine to sauna during your menstrual period, however, we will share a few strategies to help… Read more
The Health Benefits of Using a Cold Plunge Regularly
In stark contrast to a sauna that feels warm and inviting, the very thought of a cold plunge can send shivers down your spine. There is a level of stoicism required to take the plunge into the cold on behalf of each participant. It is not for the faint of heart, and yet similar to… Read more
Can Sauna Use Aid In Eating Disorder Recovery?
Eating disorders are complex and stem from a multitude of internal and external factors. Due to the complexities of the genesis and ongoing pathology for sufferers, there is no cure-all for eating disorders. Individuals healing from a past or active eating disorder likely use a variety of techniques including therapy, supplementation and more. Emerging research… Read more
Can Regular Sauna Use Help Achieve and Maintain Sobriety?
Clinical approaches to treating addiction have evolved significantly over the past decade, and new approaches to reaching and sustaining sobriety have become multilayered. Sobriety is a complex conversation, and there is no one solution that will fit each individual. Furthermore, substance abuse can range from mild to severe, and therefore, treatments to help maintain sobriety… Read more
Sauna Therapy For Depression
New Research In The Field of Treatment For Major Depression Reveals That Getting Hot and Sweaty Can Actually Change Neurological Function For the Better! ****** Please be sure to consult your primary care physician before ‘self-diagnosing’, or ‘self-medicating’. This article serves only to relay the newest research in the field of sauna bathing and the… Read more
