11January, 2021
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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1January, 2021
Salt is in the Air
Salt is in the Air: Halotherapy as a Potential Way to Boost Immunity and Lung Health Dr. James DiNicolantonio www.drjamesdinic.com 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...
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14December, 2020
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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12October, 2020
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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21May, 2020
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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20April, 2020
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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13August, 2018
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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21July, 2017
The Health Benefits of Sauna Therapy
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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20July, 2017
The Benefits of Infrared Saunas with Low EMF
The Benefits of Infrared Saunas with Low EMF There isn’t much dispute that saunas hold little lauded but highly important health and psychological benefits. From muscle relief to coronary health, from socialization to stress relief, using a sauna regularly can vastly improve your quality of life. However, because saunas are often operated with some sort of electronic control panel, there...
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18July, 2017
What Is An Infrared Sauna And Why Should You Try It Out?
Ever wanted to have a sauna installed in your own home? Then you’ve probably looked into it online and found that there are all kinds of different saunas that you can have. Infrared are the newest and possibly the most effective sauna that’s on the market. What is an infrared sauna, and why should you try it out for...