Everyone has a lifestyle that comprises stressors which typically lead to other health symptoms and effects an if you’ve considered improving your health with a sauna, this message is for you. Feeling your best is everyone’s objective regardless of life’s challenges and this may be the wellness option that you’ve been hoping for.
Infrared versus Traditional Saunas
With the latest infrared sauna technology, it is important to note that not all saunas are built the same. While many are great for optimizing wellness, infrared saunas have scientifically proven benefits. Mayo Clinic What makes infrared heat different from a traditional sauna is that it uses light to create heat rather than steam. This light warms your body directly, while steam-based saunas heat the air around you first, which in turn increases your body temperature. Infrared heat can also make the sauna experience more comfortable and personalized for those who have trouble in high heat temperatures that steam saunas can create.
How Infrared Works
Aside from the feeling of sitting in an infrared sauna with nothing to do which is not the case at Beyond Health and Wellness – those infrared lights are directly impacting some physiological processes in the body which can lead to a more relaxed state by optimizing the body’s physical response to stress. Per a review published in Experimental Gerontology, the body’s response to repeated sauna use causes a process called hormesis. Hormesis Defined . When this happens, the body overcompensates for mild environmental stress (in this case, the heat). And while you may think any stress is bad, in this instance it’s beneficial to your body and health. That’s because it sets off a chain reaction that helps repair cell damage and protects your body from larger stressors which would typically cause inflammation and cell damage. Think of it as a fire drill for your body prepping it to be able to handle an emergency (aka, stress) when it arises. As one of the main hormonal regulators of stress, decreasing cortisol in the body can help you relax over time and reduce that fight-or-flight sensation you feel in stressful situations. By regularly sitting in an infrared sauna, you’re keeping cortisol levels stable and warding off inflammation.
Stress and Your Blood Pressure
Stress can sometimes cause a temporary spike in blood pressure. Yet, if you deal with chronic stress, it may elevate your blood pressure longer which can increase your risk of developing heart disease or experiencing a stroke. By being proactive about relaxing with regular sessions in an infrared sauna, you can prevent and even treat cardiovascular disease risk factors such as lowering your blood pressure. A review published in Experimental Physiology found that lifelong sauna exposure is linked to a reduced cardiovascular disease risk. Blood Pressure and Heat Therapy The end game? A little time relaxing in a sauna can lead to less stress, a stronger immune system and lowering of your blood pressure.
Sauna to Better Health Couldn’t be Easier
Sometimes the idea of doing something that relaxes you may seem frivolous or not the best use of your precious time. Let’s reframe that line of thinking. Your health and longevity are worth the time to explore the benefits, which are many including detoxification, pain relief, anti-aging, relaxation, weight loss, and as mentioned above, cardiac applications. Learn more about how an infrared sauna can benefit you and your family by visiting or calling Beyond Health and Wellness. Dr. Aaron Bardwell are available to answer your questions and describe what settings are best for improving your health. They will help you develop a plan that optimizes your expectations.