While taking part in a sauna session, one can expect to leave the unit with the feeling of rejuvenation, relaxation, and a sense of well being. However, in some cases, we may end up feeling the complete opposite. How could this be? Feeling worse is not due to the sauna itself, but rather from what…
What is an Infrared Sauna? An infrared sauna is a small room or lodge that is designed to use light as heat, by way of infrared lamps, instead of hot air. Infrared saunas are generally constructed using wood planks and can fit between 1-4 people, or more, depending on the size of the unit. The…
Aromatherapy, or essential oil therapy, is a specialized kind of treatment that uses naturally occurring plant extracts in order to improve overall health and wellness of the body and the mind. Although the term ‘essential oil’ was coined around the last century or so, this type of homeopathic healing has been around for thousands of…
Sauna & Colds Taking part in sauna sessions on a regular basis has numerous health benefits, both for the body and for the mind. From helping sore muscles to relax, speeding up recovery time, assisting with joint pain relief, helping skin look younger and more vibrant, and many other benefits, sauna use has…
When considering adding another element to include in your skincare routine, one may think about buying a moisturizer, a new cleanser, some eye cream, or the seemingly endless number of other things out there that can promise you great results. Sure, there are many products out there that work very well for what your…
Light therapy. It’s an umbrella term that most people have either heard due to its booming popularity as a result of skimming literature online, watching videos about it, from word of mouth, or seeing products being advertised. Under that umbrella falls various kinds of light therapy, including red and infrared light therapy. In…
One of the best feelings after you complete a workout is that sense of satisfaction and accomplishment. Whether you worked out in the morning and are ready to tackle the day, or you worked out in the evening and are ready to wind down, knowing you knocked out your workout just makes the day feel…
There are few better feelings than the experience of a great infrared sauna session. From the time you step in to the time you step out, one is seemingly transformed into a world of relaxation and improved health benefits. Best of all, this can be achieved in the comfort of your own home. What Is…
Saunas have been shown to help detoxify your body from harmful toxins and improve your cardiovascular and immune systems, as well as helping heal muscles and chronic pain. But is a sauna good for weight loss? According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, regular use of a sauna compares to the…
While colors can have an impact on our moods, performance, and even how we make purchases, Chromotherapy (or color light therapy) combined with infrared heat, can also promote healing in a variety of areas in the body and mind. Poor mental health can cause poor physical health, and vice versa, so it’s important to…
The health practice of heat treatments for the body date back to the ancient greeks. Saunas are said to have been invented in Finland thousands of years ago. Their therapeutic influence slowly spread throughout the world. In 1965, the first infrared sauna was invented by a Japanese doctor and became available to the public…
Saunas have been popular for years now. At home, in gyms, and all over media. Perhaps you’ve personally experienced the healing sensation of the heat after a workout, or as a way to relax after a stressful day. When you think of saunas, you may think of steam, humidity, and high, sometimes stifling temperatures. However,…
