The therapeutic property of the sauna is attributed to the following facts: overheating stimulates the metabolic processes and inhibits the growth of virus and bacteria; all vital organs are stimulated to increased activity; the body's healing forces are aided and assisted; and the eliminative, deto...
and your body has to work hard to cool down in high temperatures.1312However, more research is needed to confirm whether saunas are an effective weight loss tool.
Facts and fables about sauna. Ann N Y Acad Sci. 1997;813:654-662.PubMedGoogle ScholarCrossref 27. Luurila OJ. Cardiac arrhythmias, sudden death and the Finnish sauna bath. Adv Cardiol. 1978;25:73-81.PubMedGoogle Scholar JAMA Internal Medicine Content Home New Online Current Issue ...
They can improve circulation, help with weight loss, balance blood sugar, and improve detoxification—each of which improves your brain function. Dr. Mark Hyman, MD Functional Medicine Doctor, Founder The UltraWellness Center I’ve used my Sunlighten at least 500 times over the last few years....
(it stretches your veins making them more flexible which is good to avoid plaque build up) and it boosts your mood. They claim other things about it on their site that I’ll get to at the end, but after a lot of research those facts convinced me to try it and indeed it DID boost...
Infrared saunas also have an impressive amount of supporting research for their health benefits. Studies show far-infrared saunas can help normalize blood pressure, relieve chronic pain, help heal chronic fatigue syndrome, and even promote weight loss.1Researchers also concluded that saunas can play...
Ever wonder what is responsible for the “runner’s high” or post-exercise highs, in general? You’ve probably heard that it’s due to endorphins, but that’s not the whole story. Beta-endorphins are endogenous (natural) opioids that are a part of the body’s natural painkiller system,...
Facts and fables about sauna. Ann N Y Acad Sci. 1997;813:654-662.PubMedGoogle ScholarCrossref 27. Luurila OJ. Cardiac arrhythmias, sudden death and the Finnish sauna bath. Adv Cardiol. 1978;25:73-81.PubMedGoogle Scholar JAMA Internal Medicine Content Home New Online Current Issue ...