Sauna use is often associated with feelings of relaxation generated from a spa like experience. While saunas can induce states of relaxation, below the surface of this sense of wellbeing are intricate biological changes occurring at the molecular level in response to heat. The heat of a sauna powerfully alters physiological composition to reduce stress,… Read more
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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
Does Heat Adaptation Cancel Out the Benefit of Heat Therapy?
Committed to health and wellness, many individuals follow their heat therapy protocol religiously. Following the advice of many studies, experts, and influencers, those who care deeply about their health may be getting into their sauna, hot tub, or steam room anywhere from three to seven times per week. As many people have experienced there is… Read more
The Powerful Role of Sauna in the Prevention and Treatment of Ischemic Heart Disease
Ischemic Heart Disease (IHD) remains a leading cause of mortality among the adult population. Also known as coronary artery disease (CAD) this condition takes the lives of many individuals despite being a condition that is both treatable, as well as preventable, with the correct combination of pharmacological care and lifestyle adjustments. A well studied adjunct… Read more
Long-Term Sauna Use May Prevent Cardiac Arrest
The global challenge of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCD) remains high to this day, accounting for 15-20% of all international deaths. While the rates of SCD have gone down somewhat in recent years, the numbers of individuals losing their lives to this sudden event remains high. While not all cases are preventable many of them are,… Read more
Sauna Therapy For Rheumatic Diseases: Non-Pharmacological Management Protocol
Rheumatic diseases present an increasing challenge for much of the world’s population, especially for aging demographics. With over 200 illnesses falling under the large umbrella term of rheumatic diseases, most of these are without cure and rely on daily management of symptoms and progression. While pharmacological care remains central to treatment protocol for these diseases,… Read more
Cardiometabolic Disease and Sauna Bathing: Your Sauna Sessions May be Saving Your Life
Simply picking your phone up and looking at the top news stories can elicit a strong hormonal stress response. Coupling this with a processed food based diet, personal life challenges, little exercise, air pollutants, and suddenly a perfect recipe has been created for the development of cardiometabolic disease. This disease takes the lives of 1… Read more
ALS and Sauna Use: Reduce Risk Factors and Proceed With Caution
In the darkness the scientific and medical community continues to poke and prod for answers about the devastating disease of ALS. The prognosis of an ALS diagnosis is terrifying and living with this degenerative disease is a heavy burden that takes the lives of 6000 Americans every year. Watching a loved one live with ALS… Read more
Infrared Light May be the Future of Regenerative Medicine: An Analysis of the New Data and Protocols to Follow From Home
The future wave of modern healthcare appears to be in regenerative medicine. This vast topic of research includes many approaches both ancient and modern. At its foundation regenerative medicine relies on natural human biology to heal itself. By harnessing the healing power of the body to intelligently organize itself into a balanced and high functioning… Read more
Back to School and Back to the Sauna For Improved Cognitive Function, Memory Consolidation, and Brain Health
As we leave the long summer days of blissful play in the ocean behind and head back to the classroom it may be time to refocus your attention. Cognitive clarity can feel allusive after several months of vacation, but there are some ways to improve your focus without any added pharmacological products. Whether you are… Read more