Everyone has heard of melatonin and its ability to aid in falling asleep. For most of us melatonin is something that can be purchased in capsules as a ‘vitamin’ from a drugstore or health food store. Others may know more about the mechanical attributes of melatonin within the pineal gland as a signifier of darkness… Read more
Hormones Articles
Can You Sauna With a Sleep Apnea Implant?
If you have been living with moderate to severe sleep apnea you may have decided to get a surgical implant to correct the symptoms of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). While the decision to move away from a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine as you sleep is a huge decision, there are many people who… Read more
Is it Possible to Relieve Sinus Infections With Sauna Use?
Pressure is building up behind the eyes, the inner cheeks surrounding the nose are sensitive to the touch, and a subtle headache is mounting. These are signs that a sinus infection is settling into your body. Sinus infections can last weeks, and sometimes months. The sinuses are an elaborate and very detailed portion of the… Read more
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
Regular Sauna Use May Help You Take Control of Your Stress Levels: Change Your Brain Waves With a Sauna Session
Do you feel pressured and overwhelmed most days? Is there more that needs to be done every day than there are hours in the day? Does the to-do list grow longer while sleep is shorter and harder to achieve? Like so many Americans, the chances are that you are living under chronic stress. The causes… Read more
What is Waon Therapy: A Japanese Treatment That Centers Around Far Infrared Saunas
The warm glow of the late afternoon sun soothes the soul and gently warms the body. The light eminence of the setting sun is characterized by reddish-orange, and sometimes pink hues. So beautifully and calming is the setting sun that real estate that faces this direction is typically much higher in price. The evening sun… Read more
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
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
Male Fertility and Regular Sauna Use: Does Sauna Use Lower Sperm Count?
There is no coincidence that the testicles exist outside of the body, and this is relevant because this organ is dramatically affected by heat. In fact, testicles need to be several degrees cooler than the rest of the body. When it comes to a discussion regarding sauna use it is important to consider sperm production… Read more