I did a Google search on “infrared sauna for athletic recovery.” Google returned about 6.48 million results. That is an indication of how much confidence people place in infrared sauna as a recovery technology. And why wouldn’t they? According to a 2018 posting in Sports Illustrated, “[Far infrared radiation] will increase the vibration of water Read more…
Infrared Sauna for Athletic Recovery
Infrared Sauna for Weight Management
An undated research project (PDF) at Binghamton University showed that using an infrared sauna three times a week can lead to a reduction in body fat. I have no doubt this was a well-controlled study and that its findings are authentic. What gives me pause, however, is that the results have been published all over Read more…
Fibromyalgia Awareness
May is Fibromyalgia Awareness Month. Sometimes awareness months are just gimmicks. But in the case of fibromyalgia, having an awareness month could help to shed light on a widely misunderstood condition. Nobody has been able to pin down the cause of it, and although it affects about 2% of the adult population, there are still Read more…
Infrared Sauna for Cellulite
According to the Mayo Clinic, cellulite is harmless. I think that’s a little harsh. Cosmetic issues are not necessarily harmless. For many people, it may not be easy (or even possible) to separate personal image from well-being or self-esteem. Cellulite may not put your life, or even your health, at risk. But it could be Read more…
Infrared Sauna for Skin Conditions
Is infrared sauna good for skin conditions? There’s no simple answer, if for no other reason than that there is such a wide variety of skin conditions. They can range from garden variety acne to the bewildering psoriatic arthropathy of The Singing Detective. (The singing detective was the main character in an acclaimed 1986 British Read more…
Infrared Sauna for Migraine
Courtesy of the Migraine Research Foundation, here is a chilling statistic. Healthcare costs are 70% higher for a family with a migraine sufferer than a non-migraine affected family. Migraine is a tremendous burden on families, workplaces, and the economy. But it is still not well understood. Migraine sufferers have an array of treatments to try, Read more…
Infrared Sauna for Cancer
The National Cancer Institute sponsors a fact sheet on “Hyperthermia in Cancer Treatment.” This sheet explains that hyperthermia is a treatment in which the body is exposed to high temperatures. Because cancer cells are typically weaker than normal cells, they may succumb to the high temperature without any injury to the other cells. If this Read more…
Infrared Sauna for Lyme Disease
In the northeast U.S., late October means we anticipate the end of tick season. And the end of tick season greatly reduces the threat of lyme disease. The problem, however, is that climate change may be extending tick season. If you walk a dog a lot, particularly in grassy or wooded areas, you may have Read more…
Infrared Sauna for Chronic Inflammation
Infection invariably causes inflammation, but not all inflammation is due to infection. Sometimes the body perceives the need for an immune reaction, even when there is no threat present. When this happens, your immune system might inflame your own cells and tissues. If this kind of chronic inflammation goes on, it can lead to weakness, Read more…
Infrared Sauna for Asthma
I recently did a web search on “health benefits of infrared sauna.” Most of the initial hits were lists of benefits that are well known and fairly well documented: blood pressure, cardiovascular health, tension relief, weight control, pain relief, and so on. I worked my way through nine of these web pages, and I’m pleased Read more…