TLDR - Saunas are an excellent way to support healing through detoxification and recharge your “body battery” with EZ water.
Types of Saunas
Traditional Saunas: These saunas use a heat source, such as electric heaters or wood burning stoves, to warm the air to high temperatures, typically between 150-195°F (65-90°C). The high heat induces sweating, which helps detoxify the body and relax the muscles.
Steam Saunas: These saunas generate moist heat by boiling water to create steam. The humidity level is close to 100%, and the temperature is usually lower than traditional saunas, ranging from 110-120°F (43-49°C). Steam rooms are excellent for respiratory health and skin hydration.
Infrared Saunas: Unlike traditional saunas that heat the air, infrared saunas use infrared lamps to directly warm your body. The temperature is typically lower, around 120-140°F (49-60°C), making it more tolerable for longer sessions. Infrared saunas are known for their deep tissue penetration, which can enhance detoxification and improve circulation.
Full Spectrum Infrared Saunas: These saunas offer a combination of near, mid, and far infrared wavelengths. Each wavelength penetrates the body at different depths, providing a comprehensive range of benefits. Near infrared supports skin health and wound healing, mid infrared aids in pain relief and improved circulation, and far infrared enhances detoxification and relaxation.
Health Benefits of Saunas
Detoxification: One of the primary benefits of saunas is detoxification through sweating. As your body heats up, you sweat out toxins, heavy metals, and other impurities.
Enhanced EZ Water: Infrared saunas help enhance your body's EZ water. EZ water is a type of structured water within your cells that plays a crucial role in cellular function and energy production. The infrared heat charges your “body battery.”
Improved Circulation: The heat from saunas dilates blood vessels, increasing blood flow and oxygen delivery to tissues. This can help reduce muscle soreness, promote healing, and improve cardiovascular health.
Stress Relief and Relaxation: Saunas provide an environment that promotes relaxation and stress relief. The heat helps relax muscles and release endorphins, which are natural mood elevators.
Respiratory Health: Steam rooms are beneficial for respiratory health. The moist heat can help clear congestion, improve breathing, and alleviate symptoms of respiratory conditions like asthma and bronchitis.
Skin Health: The sweating induced by saunas helps cleanse pores and improve skin health. Infrared saunas, with their deep tissue penetration, can also promote collagen production and enhance skin elasticity.
Mitochondrial Health: Saunas, especially infrared saunas, have a positive impact on mitochondrial health. The heat stress from saunas stimulates mitochondrial biogenesis, the process of creating new mitochondria. This leads to improved energy production, better cellular function, and overall enhanced health.
Getting Started with Saunas
Start at a Low Heat: Begin with lower temperatures and shorter sessions to allow your body to acclimate. Gradually increase the heat and duration as you become more comfortable. Going too quickly may trigger detoxification faster than your body can handle, leading to fatigue, soreness, and other effects.
Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water before and after your sauna session to stay hydrated and support the detoxification process.
Be Mindful of Detox Reactions: Some people may experience detox reactions, such as headaches or fatigue, when they first start using saunas. This is a normal part of the detoxification process. If you experience any discomfort, reduce the heat and duration of your sessions until your body adjusts.
Listen to Your Body: Pay attention to how your body responds to the heat. If you feel dizzy, lightheaded, or uncomfortable, exit the sauna and cool down.