As the summer months quickly approach it may be time to consider how you will protect your skin from the increase in ultraviolet light (UV). Damage from this bandwidth of light can cause sunburns, and even more serious conditions with repeated exposure. So, do you have a plan for how to protect your skin this… Read more
Photobiomodulation Articles
Sauna Bathing and Dopamine Deficiency: Increase Tetrahydrobipterin (BH4) to Create Higher Levels of Available Dopamine
The task of smooth movement, for example, the simple lifting of a cup to meet your lips for a cool glass of water is dependent upon the levels of available dopamine. Dopamine deficiency does not just mean less motivation and generally lowered overall mood, but rather its diminishing presence in the brain can lead to… Read more
The Clinical Impact of Exposure to Infrared Light on Hemodialysis Patients
Roughly 35 million Americans are living with kidney disease, nearly 1 million Americans are experiencing kidney failure, but only half of this number are on dialysis. (1) Why, you may wonder? The reality is that the process of blood dialysis or Hemodialysis (HD) can be excruciatingly painful, anxiety inducing, and tends to lessen the overall… Read more
Brain Injury Recovery and Near Infrared Light: Can an Infrared Sauna Help With Brain Injuries?
Brain injuries occur in major traumatic ways, as well as minor injuries that may go unnoticed. From one too many concussions to a fall you barely noticed, many individuals live with damaged brain tissue without even knowing it. The good news is that it is possible to repair your brain in a non-invasive way with… Read more
Healing Broken Bones With Infrared Light
In the midst of an activity that brings you immense joy, such as skiing, rollerblading, hiking, playing tennis, or climbing a tree, it happens, and ‘it’ means that sound that reverberates through your being and is followed by a shooting pain that means only one thing: A precious bone has been broken or fractured. Or… Read more
Use a Sauna to Treat and Prevent Peripheral Artery Disease: Put Cardiovascular Disease in Your Rear View Mirror This Year
For millennia humans have historically turned to a variety of heat therapy strategies to address critical health issues. As new studies pour into reputable peer reviewed journals it seems that this research only confirms what our ancestors have known for thousands of years that dose appropriate exposure to heat may cure a litany of diseases…. Read more
A New Year and a New Chance to Stay Dedicated to Your Sauna: How to Stay Committed to Your Sauna Routine For Maximum Health Benefits
Longer, healthier, and happier lives are just a few wide sweeping promises that sauna use offers. If these statements cannot motivate you to stay committed to maintaining your sauna routine, then consider a few practical tools that will keep you dedicated to your sauna use today and every day. There is an 8 pronged approach… Read more
Are Infrared Saunas Safe? Ionizing Versus Non-Ionizing Radiation
The word radiation can sound alarming for some folks, but the reality is that all natural light is a form of radiation. The entire light spectrum is radiation from the sun, and without life on earth as we know it would not be possible. What needs to be determined for safety is whether the radiation… Read more
Lymphatic Health and Sauna Use: Lymphatic Drainage, Traditional Saunas, and Infrared Light
A puffy face, swollen legs, and bags under the eyes are just some signs that your lymphatic system may need a little extra love. Lymphatic drainage is discussed widely across media and wellness spaces with a particular emphasis on physical appearance. Most individuals will know of the lymphatic system due to having swollen lymph nodes… Read more
Part 6: Your Complete Guide on How to Sauna to Meet Your Health and Fitness Goals: Discover Your Personal ‘Why’ so That You Know ‘How’ to Sauna
Uncover your personal health goals so that you know what type of sauna will best serve your needs, and how to use your sauna. Every individual is different, and at different stages in life a variation of sauna protocols will be more or less helpful. This guide will help you to uncover and understand what… Read more