Will a sauna help me? In this episode, Jen talks about Infra-red Saunas, why she loves them and how they can help with high blood pressure, heart failure, Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, headaches, Type 2 diabetes, and arthritis.
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SHOWNOTES
The Mayo Clinic reported that Infra-red Saunas can help with high blood pressure, heart failure, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, headache, type 2 diabetes, and arthritis.
Breaking down some of the benefits
Moves Out Toxins
Skin is the biggest eliminating body system we have.
The good skin Glow
Infrared sauna therapy dilates the blood vessels, helping circulation helping deliver more oxygen and nutrients to the skin. Our skin needs the nutrients to form collagen (the plumpness and firmness of our skin), can help improve skin tone and reduce wrinkles.
Heart function
Some powerful that studies have shown sitting in an infrared sauna with a reduced risk of sudden cardiac death, fatal coronary heart disease, fatal cardiovascular disease. The sauna helps with heart rate, blood flow, and healthier blood pressure. Researchers compared heart benefits to same going on a brisk walk.
Arthritis and pain relief
Research out of the Netherlands found that patients with rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis who were consistent sessions in an infra-red sauna for four weeks reduced pain, stiffness, and fatigue following the treatment.
Researchers speculate these benefits resulted from reduced inflammation levels. Chronic fatigue shows benefits too.
Are they safe? Yes
30 to 60 mins three times a week but build up slowly. Make sure you drink plenty of water.
Healthy Life Hacks
The Healthy Life Hacks I want to share with you today are:
- If you are interested in getting an Infrared Sauna, do your research.
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