In service of country, young men and women sacrifice their lives to protect the peace of their homeland. Sadly, this sacrifice does not begin and end with deployment. Rather, the long lasting effects of active duty can consume entire lives not only on the battlefield but also at home. The extent of the damage imposed… Read more
Sauna For Quality Sleep Articles
Burn Out and Your Cortisol Levels: How to Regulate Cortisol Levels Throughout the 24 Hour Cycle with the Aid of a Sauna
Sleepless, yet anxiety-filled nights, or mornings and days where there is little to no available energy to complete important tasks are just a few symptoms from having dysregulated cortisol levels. Perhaps waking up throughout the night or far too early in the morning leaving you groggy throughout the day is the way that dysregulated cortisol… Read more
Sauna Use and Your Vagus Nerve: Increase Heart Rate Variability with Regular Sauna Bathing
Talk of the vagus nerve has become ubiquitous across social media and is referenced often in wellness communities. If you are swimming through a sea of information overload then you are certainly not alone. Moreover, if the details of exactly what the vagus nerve is and why it is important for your health are not… Read more
Your Nervous System and Passive Heat Exposure: Why Do Saunas Feel so Relaxing?
A warm glow of relaxation comes over the body as the clock ticks and the body is enveloped by the heat of the sauna. Saunas are almost synonymous with relaxation, and high-end spas around the world have used them for decades. The bio-mechanics behind the soothing sensations that are offered through a sauna experience all… Read more
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
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
How to Maximize Your Sauna Sessions to Optimize Health and Personal Success
The collaboration of years of scientific research studies and published journals on sauna use ubiquitously agree that using a sauna 3-4 times a week will impact the body in clinically significant positive ways. Furthermore, the more you use your sauna the better the results will be for long term health. There are exceptions to this… Read more
Use Light For Mood Enhancement This Winter: Infrared Sauna & Chromotherapy
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
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
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