Did you know this about infrared saunas?

Using an infrared sauna on a regular basis is a great way to optimize your health and support your body. Benefits of infrared saunas include detoxification, immunity boosting, weight loss, stress reduction, mental performance, pain relief, skin rejuvenation, mold detox, and longevity. 

When a sauna raises your core body temperature, your body’s natural reaction is to sweat. When you sweat in a relaxed state, it promotes blood flow to your organs, creating a detox that starts at the cellular level and reaches the whole body. In just one 20-minute session, you could release up to a pint of sweat, which allows your body to detoxify harmful substances that have built up in your body over time.

Regular sauna sessions can help you strengthen your defenses against illness. The heat of the sauna raises your body temperature, which triggers your cells’ natural immune response. This gives you extra protection during the cold season and beyond.

Even while you relax during your session, your sauna gets your heart pumping, your blood moving, and your body sweating. Infrared saunas alone won’t replace exercise, but studies show that just sitting in the sauna has been shown to help obese people lose body weight and mass.

Relaxation is key in finding balance mentally, emotionally, and physically. Infrared light helps boost natural feel-good neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine so you can have more happy days. Creating a meditative ritual around your sauna time is a great way to achieve a deeper sense of calm.

Studies show that near-infrared light has a special effect on the mind. It improves the connectivity of networks in your brain and enhances your ability to process information, empowering you to tackle tasks with a renewed sense of clarity.

Near-infrared light is popping up in physical therapy and pain management offices across the world. Infrared light therapy stimulates mitochondria at a cellular level, it can improve circulation, oxygenation, and healing responses to help joint and muscle pain sufferers find natural relief.

Saunas rejuvenate the skin by removing dead skin cells, releasing stored toxins from the skin, and opening clogged pores. Stress reduction and relaxation also provide skin benefits by preventing emotional breakouts. 

When it comes to detoxing mold toxins, saunas can be beneficial as they help the body sweat, releasing toxins through the skin. Infrared saunas, in particular, are known for their ability to penetrate deep into tissues, promoting detoxification at a cellular level. This can be advantageous for individuals looking to rid their bodies of mold toxins, such as ochratoxin, which may have accumulated due to exposure.

Saunas are heavy-hitting multitaskers designed to help you live your best life. Saunas, along with all the healthy choices you make along the way, can help add years to your life. A recent landmark study shows that people who used a sauna were at a reduced risk of fatal heart attacks and other serious cardiovascular diseases.

Before and after a sauna session, it is important to drink 16oz to 24oz of water with added electrolytes to replenish the water and minerals lost through sweating. Make sure you choose a well balanced electrolyte mix. See our electrolyte blog for information on choosing the best electrolytes.

Contact us to book an infrared sauna session today at Renewed Hope Nutrition in Murphy, NC.