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,…
If you’ve ever bought clothing as a holiday gift for someone, then you know how important it is to get the size right. You don’t want something that’s too big or too small. So, if you’re like so many of us, you do what’s in your power to get it right, so that you’re giving…
Convenience. That’s what so many of us are looking for in so many different facets of our lives. Our phones and mobile devices allow us to connect to the people in our lives as well as the internet in ways that were science fiction just a few short years ago. You can listen to more…
“To your health!” Alongside “cheers,” those might be the words that people are most likely to say at a toast. Of course, as of this time of this writing (around the holidays) many of the drinks that we’ll toast each other with might not be the healthiest. There’s nothing wrong with that; it is the…
In culture, a sauna is often associated with opulence, with wealth. Getting a sauna could be seen as something for the aristocracy, while the rest of us make do with the one at the gym or hotel. However, that’s just not true. We have Health Mate Saunas that are not only priced reasonably, but there’s…
As of this writing, the New Year is just about here. Moving from 2019 to 2020, this is the time of the year when many of us make resolutions on how we can improve our health. For many, that means going to the gym, or perhaps changing their diet. One great way to feel better…
If you are one of those people that spend far more time and effort taking care of others instead of yourself, you should know that there is nothing wrong with treating yourself once in a while. A quality treat goes far beyond buying that book or ice cream cone that you may want. The benefits…
Are you coming home every day from work feeling spent, sore, and exhausted? The long hours you put in working, combined with your commute back and forth, do little to make your body feel good. When you add that on to the stress you may feel each day, the chores to do at home, and…
Of course, your health is important in everything that you do. You eat right, you exercise, try to get enough sleep, and do all the right things that make you look good and feel good. So, when you are looking at adding a sauna to your home, choosing one that considers your health is the…
We all seem to lead much more hectic lives than we used to. With all the long hours you put in at work, you barely seem to have any time at all to yourself. Throw in the time you spend with friends and family, and you may never feel like you have a moment just…
You and your partner have been thinking about getting a sauna for a long time. You enjoy using one at the local spa or gym, but you would love to have the capability to just go to the sauna in your home when you feel like it to relax and enjoy in privacy. You know…
