How good for your body to get in the Sauna?

Over the years saunas have become more and more popular. At Be Whole Wellness Center, we have a Sunlighten Infrared Sauna for you to come and use!

How good for your body to get in the Sauna?

Over the years saunas have become more and more popular. At Be Whole Wellness Center, we have a Sunlighten Infrared Sauna for you to come and use! Infrared saunas electric or infrared light to create radiant heat waves (temperature around ~100-170 degrees) which are absorbed by the skin and penetrate 1-2 inches into the body. Infrared saunas also help to liquefy the cytoplasm of the cells which helps to clear toxins out of the cell walls.

What are the benefits of using a Sauna?

• Detoxing heavy metals, mold, BPA, PCBs, phthalates, etc.
• Mimics low to moderate exercise by increasing body temperature and heart rate.
• Prevents muscle loss
• Increases endurance for exercise by increasing red blood cells and plasma volume, improving oxygen transport in the body.
• Improves insulin and glucose levels.
• Boost the Nrf2 pathway by helping to recycle glutathione (a powerful antioxidant)
• Increases BDNF and heat shock proteins which helps repair proteins in the body
• Decreases inflammation
• Cardiovascular benefits
• Improves mitochondrial function
• Stimulates endorphin production similar to a runner’s high

How frequently should I use the Sauna and for how long?

According to recent research, people benefit most from using the sauna for a minimum of 20 minutes 4 times a week at around 140-160 degrees.

When can you start adding the sauna into your routine?

You can start adding it in right away. If you are sensitive, then it would be important to work on with us on improving your mitochondria and supporting drainage pathways. You can always start at a lower temperature, time in the sauna, and times per week that you’re in the sauna then slowly work your way up. Listen to your body and try not to push it too hard if it isn’t ready for more heat or time.

What does it mean if I don’t sweat when I’m using the sauna?

It is a sign that your drainage pathways aren’t open or working efficiently and mitochondrial dysfunction. You will need to train your body to sweat slowly over time.

Sauna tips:

• Take a binder, liver support, and trace minerals 20 to 60 minutes prior to getting in the sauna.
• Drink plenty of filtered water before and after.
• Use a hand towel to wipe off sweat while in the sauna.
• Sit on a towel to avoid absorbing toxins.
• Place organic castor oil over your liver for added detox while in the sauna.
• Take a quick shower prior to getting in the sauna to rinse off any toxins.
• Dry brush before with a natural bristle brush to open up your lymphatic system.
• Cold shower you use the sauna.

Your body becomes healthier when it can adapt to the environment. By adding a sauna into your health routine, you are helping to train your body to adapt which is a hermetic stressor. Hermetic stress is an acute controlled stress that can trigger a healthy adaptive response which is a good kind of stress.

Be Whole Wellness Center offers the best in health and wellness, and an infrared sauna is an enjoyable step in your journey. To learn more, call the office or click on the online scheduling feature now.

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