Healing, Healthy Heat
Although saunas have been popular for centuries, they are not often thought of as treatments in traditional medicine. Saunas can often be unbearably hot, steamy rooms in which breathing can be difficult, but the saunas of today have technologically evolved from the harsh, 200°+ rooms they originated from to a soothing, healthy heat. Sunlighten infrared technology brings forth a therapeutic treatment that is not only relaxing but also clinically shown to be beneficial for your health.
What is Infrared?
Infrared wavelengths are the invisible part of the sun’s spectrum consisting of near (NIR), mid (MIR) and far (FIR) rays. These rays have the ability to penetrate human tissue.
“Infrared heat is completely safe and healthy for all living things. You can be exposed to infrared light for hours without the risk of burning. Infrared is a naturally occurring output of the sun, but does not contain the harmful UV rays associated with unprotected sunlight. ”
Health Benefits of Infrared Saunas
Because infrared sauna therapy heats the body directly rather than simply warming the air, it raises the core body temperature and produces a deep, detoxifying sweat at the cellular level, where most toxins reside. Benefits include:
Detox:
Sweating is the body’s safe and natural way to heal & stay healthy. Far infrared sauna use causes a rise in core temperature resulting in a deep, detoxifying sweat at the cellular level, where toxins reside.
Lower Blood Pressure:
Infrared saunas induce a deep sweat to make the heart pump faster, which in turn increases blood flow, lowers blood pressure and helps circulation.
Anti-Aging:
Near infrared saunas provide the most effective wavelength for healing the epidermis and dermis layers of the skin, stimulating collagen production to reduce wrinkles and improve overall skin tone.
Cell Health:
Near infrared sauna therapy stimulates the circulatory system and more fully oxygenate the body’s cells. Better blood circulation means more toxins flow from the cellular level to the skin’s surface to improve cell health, aid in muscle recovery and strengthen the immune system.
Weight Loss:
Studies have shown that a far infrared sauna therapy session can burn upwards of 600 calories while you relax! As the body works to cool itself, there is a substantial increase in heart rate, cardiac output and metabolic rate, causing the body to burn more calories.
Relieve Pain:
Infrared heat penetrates tissue, joints, and muscles to relieve anything from minor aches and pains to chronic pain conditions such as fibromyalgia, and speeds up recovery time.
Improve Circulation:
Sunlighten sauna treatments are like giving your body a passive cardiovascular workout. Heating the muscles with infrared rays produces an increase in blood flow similar to that seen during exercise.
Heal Wounds:
Near infrared therapy greatly enhances the skin’s healing process by promoting faster cell regeneration and human tissue growth.
To find out more about this new service, visit our Sunlighten Sauna page, or call one of our front desk assistants who’ll be happy to help.
SUMMER SPECIALS!
(available July - August)
Ayurvedic Consults & Sampler Specials
In addition to her Summer Sampler Pack of services (see specials above), our Ayurvedic Practitioner Melinda Reece, is offering free 15 minute phone consults to introduce new clients to the practice of Ayurveda. You can schedule yours by calling our front desk.
To find out more about our Ayurveda services, please use the following links:
Welcome back Janine!
It’s been a long time coming, but we’re thrilled to finally welcome back Janine Blanchard, RCST®, Osteopath (Germany) for in-house Craniosacral Therapy services.
If you’re an existing patient of Janine’s, feel free to reach out to her direct or call our front desk to get on her schedule. She’s currently accepting new patients, adults & children alike.
Curious how Craniosacral Therapy might be able to benefit you? Visit our bodywork pages for all the info on this therapeutic and healing modality.