What Is An Infrared Sauna

WHAT IS AN INFRARED SAUNA? By Dr. Raleigh Duncan, Founder of Clearlight Saunas Most alternative health centers use infrared saunas as a critical part of their healing regimen, for the ancient Greek physician, Hippocrates (commonly referred to as the father of Western medicine) is credited with saying: “Give me a fever and I can cure any disease.” I purchased my first infrared...

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The Hottest Way to Lose Those Extra Pounds

The Hottest way to Lose those Extra Pounds Now that working from home is the new norm, more “offices” are just a few steps from the kitchen. This close proximity to the fridge has led to the dreaded “Covid-19-lb” weight gain. You’ve probably heard the sauna weight loss claim: “Sit in a sauna for 30 minutes and burn 600 calories.”...

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The Benefits of Chromotherapy

The Benefits of Chromotherapy The History of Color Light Therapy Chromotherapy, also known as Color Light Therapy, is a technique of restoring balance by means of applying color to the body. Its history is rooted as far back as the Mayan culture. In India, Ayurveda, an ancient form of medicine practiced for thousands of years, is based on the idea that every...

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Salt is in the Air

Salt is in the Air: Halotherapy as a Potential Way to Boost Immunity and Lung Health Dr. James DiNicolantonio Halotherapy is the breathing of salty air. It is an alternative treatment that has been used since medieval times. In Eastern and Central Europe, underground salt caves have long been claimed to provide numerous health benefits.1 Going into salt caves for therapeutic purposes...

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Turn Up the Heat for Your Health

Turn Up the Heat for Your Health Throughout antiquity, most cultures have enjoyed a form of sauna such as the Native American sweat lodge, the Central American temazcal, Finnish saunas, Russian banyas, Turkish hammams, and the Japanese sentó. People have always known that time spent enveloped in deep penetrating heat has undeniable short-term benefits and is a long-term investment in...

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5 Ways an Infrared Sauna Supercharges Your Vitality

5 Ways an Infrared Sauna Supercharges Your Vitality Lauren Roxburgh of The Aligned Life Lauren Roxburgh is an international best-selling author, speaker and wellness educator known as, “The Body Whisperer.” A board certified Structural Integration practitioner with a degree in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology, Lauren is an expert on all things fascia and body alignment. One of my absolute favorite ways to...

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Sauna Bathing for Peaceful Minds and Healthy Hearts

Sauna Bathing for Peaceful Minds and Healthy Hearts Dr. James DiNicolantonio Most people use saunas for relaxation, stress reduction, pain relief and socializing. [1] The most commonly reported benefits with sauna use include improvements in pain, mental issues and sleep – something all of us could benefit from right now. However, emerging evidence suggests that sauna is not only beneficial for...

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Can Sitting in a Sauna Help Fight Infections?

Can Sitting in a Sauna Help Fight Infections? Dr. James DiNicolantonio Did you know that since 1957 sauna therapy has been used as a potential way to prevent the flu? [1] It’s true! During World War II, sauna therapy was even noted to prevent the spread of typhus fever in Finnish troops, “The main method of typhus prevention in Finland consisted...

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Saunas vs Light Therapy (Photobiomodulation) – Key Differences and Practical Comparisons

Saunas and light therapy or photobiomodulation are becoming popular options for those seeking wellness, and there’s an overwhelming amount of information available on each. Unfortunately, much of this information is confusing, not based on science, or just plain incorrect. Both therapies offer proven benefits, but there are some key differences to understand.   The History of Saunas What we now call a...

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The Health Benefits of Sauna Therapy

The Health Benefits of Sauna Therapy Few things are as relaxing as enjoying time in a sauna. A sauna is a small room used to enjoy heat sessions – either dry heat or steam heat. Saunas can be enjoyed in health clubs, fitness centers, or spas, and are frequently incorporated as part of a spa or relaxation treatment. Saunas have long...

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