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
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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
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
Oral Hygiene and Sauna Use: Why Does Your Dentist Have a Sauna?
Oral health and hygiene is about much more than just brushing and flossing regularly. Your oral hygiene can affect the well being of the entire body and brain. Dentistry is evolving at a rapid pace as professionals are beginning to understand the wide range of affects that positive oral hygiene has on the whole body. … Read more
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
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
Saunas and Massage: A Coupling of Two Healing Modalities
Both saunas and massage can be experiences that render an individual into states of sublime relaxation, and they are both wildly beneficial for health for a multitude of reasons. The unification of sauna and massage may have exponentially positive effects on human physiology. If you are a massage therapist and are considering bringing a sauna… 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