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Sweating and Safe Detox

March 10th, 2010

Discussions about the possible dangers of sweat lodges, steam rooms and saunas have recently popped up all over the blogosphere. As a result some people have started doubting whether or not a good detox can be achieved by sweating. This leaves us wondering if something has changed to make us question the proven track record of saunas?

Confusion regarding the safe use of saunas and sweat lodges has come out of the tragedy at the “Spriritual Warrior” retreat in Arizona last fall. Excessive use of a sweat lodge lead to dehydration and the eventual death of 3 guests as well as 18 people hospitalized.

Most people are able to enjoy the many benefits of their saunas and don’t worry about these easily avoidable problems by drinking water before and after a session. All that is needed to prevent any possible risk is to stay hydrated. Hydration is the single most important factor to sweating out toxins and replenishing the body.

Many people are unaware that using a sauna for a cardio workout, detox or a diet is one of the safest and easiest ways to go about it. Infrared saunas are especially a good sauna for stimulating detox through sweating. The American Medical Association (AMA) explained that “many of us who run do so to place a demand on our cardiovascular system, not to build big leg muscles. Regular use of indoor saunas may impact a similar stress on the cardiovascular system, and its regular use may be as effective, as a means of cardiovascular conditioning and burning of calories, as regular exercise.”

For someone to enjoy the detoxifying benefits of an infrared sauna or any type of steam room etc, the simple practice of drinking a glass of water before and after a 15-30 minute session is all that is needed to prevent dehydration or any other possible adverse reaction. Hydration is the key to sweating out toxins.

Another key aspect of infrared sauna use is to utilize a quality mineral supplement. Sweat detox pushes out toxins and heavy metals, but there is a small amount of good minerals that are invariably lost in the process. It is important to replenish these by adding mineral drops to your water before or after your sauna session.

The effectiveness and ease of use of portable infrared saunas and other methods of sweat detox, make them an excellent way to improve one’s health. The benefits outweigh the slight risk of dehydration, leaving us wonder why there was ever any confusion to begin with.

Benjamin Andrews writes, researches and blogs about detox in addition to various other topics on natural living. To find out more about FIR saunas and sweat detox, go to HEALTHandMEdBlog and read more from Andrews.

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How To Get The Most Out Of Your Infrared Sauna

February 10th, 2010

Sitting in a sauna is a great way to relax and let the stress and anxiety drain from your body. Over the years there have been a number of advancements in saunas. One such advancement is the infrared sauna. An infrared sauna uses special heaters instead of steam to heat the sauna room. This type of sauna uses a specific heater to emit Infrared Radiation (IR) which heats the body. The infrared waves cause the body to warm up while the air stays cooler allowing one to stay in the sauna longer. The deep penetration into the skin allows for better bacteria and toxin elimination and helps to stimulate muscle and joint healing. The temperatures in an infrared sauna are lower than a steam sauna allowing one to sit longer and produce more sweat which makes it a better body detoxifier.

The following explains how you can get the most out of your Infrared Sauna:

1. If you are taking any medication or have any health problems such heart disease, consult your physician before using infrared saunas. Don’t use the sauna right after exercising. You should relax and let your heart and breathing return to normal. As well, do not eat a heavy meal prior to use because you may get sick to your stomach and your blood will also be aiding digestion instead of strongly circulating throughout the body. Remove any jewelry containing metal as they can get quite hot. Make sure you have gone to the bathroom before going into the sauna so you do not interrupt the session.

2. When you go into the sauna, you should begin by sitting on the lower bench. If you feel dizzy or ill at anytime while in the sauna, you should immediately exit the room. If it is your first time, you should gradually get use to the environment by sitting for about 15 minutes at a time. Work your way up to the upper benches as you get accustomed to the heat. As well, maintain a lower temperature so that you can adjust to the temperature better and not feel faint or ill. Avoid taking alcohol and drugs and make sure you have a bottle of water available after you are done sitting.

3. Whenever you move around in the infrared sauna during your session, do not get up quickly to avoid dizziness because the blood pressure is normally lower in a sauna. Relax during the session to feel its full benefits. If you are sitting with friends, avoid any conversations that cause stress. After the session, rinse off in the shower.

For more than forty years, infrared heat therapy has been used as a treatment for many injuries and aches in the body. The infrared sauna has proven health benefits such as relieving aching and swollen muscles and joints, relieving stress, detoxifying the body of harmful chemicals and toxins, and improving the condition of the skin. It also relieves tension headaches, clears up chest and nasal congestion, and provides relief of such conditions as arthritis, muscle and joint stiffness, and osteoporosis. When taking the proper precautionary measures, an infrared sauna is an enjoyable way to relax and improve your health.

Looking for the perfect sauna for the perfect escape? Whether you are looking for infrared saunas or even outdoor saunas, the options are limitless.

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Infrared Saunas and Starting a Spa Business

November 29th, 2009

The advent of infrared technology has widened the scope of an extremely popular business – the spa. A spa is one of the most popular destinations for many of the health-conscious and fashion-conscious people. In fact, infrared saunas are growing popular with people who live in cities and towns. Since an infrared sauna retains all the benefits provided by traditional saunas and also provide additional benefits in spite of its smaller appearance.

Far-infrared radiant (FIR) heat is a completely safe form of naturally occurring power that heats objects by a process called direct light conversion. Radiant heat is also called infrared heat or infrared energy. Direct light conversion warms only the object and does not raise the temperature of the surrounding free air.

Taking a venture to a spa, health club or sauna would relax you, but at times (or all of the time) it’s not so fun to be alone. Traditional Finnish saunas allow more than one person, and modern infrared saunas can fit more than one person to relax and enjoy themselves. With an infrared sauna, you and a family member, partner, or friend can relax together.

The infrared sauna is a device used to increase weight loss and detoxify the body. At the heart of the saunas functionality is sweat. The infrared sauna heats up to temperatures of 125 degrees. Unlike the steam saunas that raise the temperature higher than 160 degrees, the infrared sauna aims to provide warmth without the chance of overheating.

The infrared sauna spa clubs are comprised of four walls and a roof. There are benches located inside, where users can sit and relax in the heat of the sauna. According to manufacturers, the infrared rays reach as far as two inches into the body producing more sweat and thus increasing the detoxification ability of the sauna.

Health club members simply tend to become fans of the clubs if the club tends to have a sauna. They experience the joy by going and spending some time in spas, gyms or health clubs. So if you own a health club then here is a suggestion for you: add a sauna. If it is posh or formal clubs then add a good mixture of multi-person and single-person saunas and for a more informal ambiance add more of multi-person saunas. Segregate the men’s and ladies saunas for better business traction and client impressions if you sense that segregating would give your customers a better sense of satisfaction. On the other hand, you may offer common hours in which the males and females would share saunas and offer dedicated hours for males and females separately.

In summary, using a sauna would engender a good amount of business for you in long run if you do it systematically. Majority of the people around us tend to spend way more in a health club compared to their possible expenditure in the case that they had purchased the same equipments at home. As a business owner, you are probably aware of this fact. Leverage to maximize business benefits from this frequent human tendency – setup an infrared sauna in your club or organization and it is going to reap golden benefits for you.

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