Sauna Therapy
Table of Contents
1.Introduction
to Saunas............... 1
Sauna History....................................................................................... 2
Five Ways To Use Saunas................................................ 2
Eliminating Organic Chemicals................................ 3
Removing Toxic Metals....................................................... 3
Clearing Biological Toxins.............................................. 5
Eliminating Ionizing Radiation.................................. 6
An Anti-aging Therapy......................................................... 7
Practical Considerations...................................................... 7
2. The Effects of Saunas.................. 9
The Two Phases Of A Sauna Session.............. 9
Effects Common To All Saunas................................... 10
Phase One Effects For All Saunas..................... 10
Phase Two Effects For All Saunas................... 13
Other Effects Of Far Infrared Saunas............ 15
Other Effects Of Infrared Lamp Saunas.... 16
Effects On Body Organs And Systems...... 18
Effects Of Saunas On the Oxidation Rate 19
Saunas And Weight Loss............................................... 19
Do Saunas Burn Calories?............................................ 20
Adding Energy To The Body................................... 20
Heating The Acupuncture Meridians........... 20
Comparison Of Sauna Effects With
Those of Related Therapies 21
Fever Therapies, Hot Baths, Hot Tubs And Steam Baths Versus Saunas 21
Electric Blankets Versus Saunas........................ 21
Exercise Versus Saunas.................................................... 22
Fasting Versus Saunas........................................................ 22
3. Heat Shock Proteins...................... 23
Renaturation...................................................................................... 24
Heat Shock Therapy.............................................................. 24
Analogous Concepts.............................................................. 25
Other Metabolic Effects.................................................... 25
HSPs And Nutrition................................................................ 25
ColeyÕs Toxins And HSPs............................................. 26
Sauna Protocol And HSPs............................................ 26
4. Sauna Protocol.................................... 27
Types Of Saunas
Used For Therapy.................... 27
Traditional Saunas.................................................................... 27
Far Infrared Saunas.................................................................. 28
Infrared Lamp Saunas.......................................................... 28
Enclosures Versus Cabinets.............................................. 29
Cost And Outfitting................................................................ 30
Steam............................................................................................................ 30
When To Use A Sauna...................................................... 30
How Often To Use A Sauna...................................... 31
How Long To Remain In A Sauna.................. 31
Sauna Danger Signals.......................................................... 32
How Much Sauna Therapy......................................... 32
Replenishing Minerals........................................................ 32
Before A Sauna Session................................................... 33
During And After A Sauna Session................ 34
Supervision.......................................................................................... 35
Relaxation............................................................................................. 35
Sauna Therapy During Acute Infections. 36
Cautions And Contraindications......................... 36
5. Detoxification........................................... 41
The Philosophy Of
Detoxification..................... 41
Sauna Detoxification Mechanisms................... 42
Heating The Body..................................................................... 42
Skin Activation.............................................................................. 42
Sweating.................................................................................................. 43
Hot And Dry (Yang) Effects...................................... 43
Improving Circulation......................................................... 44
Strengthening The Parasympathetic Nervous System 44
Relieving Internal Congestion................................ 45
Normalizing Alkalinity....................................................... 45
Enhancing Oxygenation.................................................. 45
Deep Tissue Penetration.................................................. 45
Other Infrared Benefits....................................................... 45
Seven Approaches To
Eliminate Toxins 45
Other Detoxification Topics.............................................. 48
Preferred Minerals..................................................................... 48
Layered Toxins.............................................................................. 49
To Detoxify, Remove The Need For Compensations 49
Order Of Organ Cleanout............................................... 50
Toxins Versus Genetics.................................................... 50
The Concept Of Density.................................................. 50
Healing Facility Or Home Therapy................. 51
Home-based Therapy........................................................... 51
Potential Detoxification Program
Difficulties.................................................................................. 51
6. Other Aspects Of Sauna
Therapy 53
Visualization...................................................................................... 53
Aromatherapy.................................................................................. 54
Sound............................................................................................................ 54
Conscious Breathing............................................................. 54
Posture........................................................................................................ 55
Eye Exercises................................................................................... 56
Color.............................................................................................................. 56
Exercise.................................................................................................... 57
Massage.................................................................................................... 57
Water............................................................................................................ 57
Steam............................................................................................................ 57
Ozone........................................................................................................... 58
Niacin........................................................................................................... 58
Cool Bathing And Cold Plunges......................... 58
Charcoal Tablets.......................................................................... 59
Vitamin DÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ...É59
7. A More Complete Healing
Program 61
Diet.................................................................................................................. 61
Water............................................................................................................ 64
Nutrients.................................................................................................. 65
Rest.................................................................................................................. 66
Exercise.................................................................................................... 66
Healing Attitudes........................................................................ 66
Healthful Relationships...................................................... 66
Other Natural Therapies.................................................. 67
Clothing, Breathing And Thoughts................. 67
Medications......................................................................................... 67
8. Effects On Health
Conditions 69
Cardiovascular System...................................................... 69
Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Or MCS.... 70
Drug Detoxification................................................................ 70
Pesticide, Chemical And Toxic Metal Exposure 71
Nervous System Disorders........................................... 71
Musculo-skeletal Conditions..................................... 72
Skin Conditions............................................................................. 72
Ear, Nose and Throat Conditions....................... 72
Eye Conditions............................................................................... 73
Digestive Disorders................................................................. 73
Reproductive Conditions................................................ 73
Other.............................................................................................................. 73
9. Saunas And Infectious
Disease 75
Heating The Body..................................................................... 75
Improving Circulation......................................................... 76
Improved Oxygenation...................................................... 76
Sweating.................................................................................................. 76
Effects Of Infrared Radiation..................................... 76
Deep Heat Penetration....................................................... 76
Sympathetic Nervous System Inhibition. 77
Production Of Heat Shock Proteins................ 77
Enhancing Digestion............................................................. 77
Light And Color Therapy.............................................. 77
No Side Effects Or Tolerance.................................. 78
Combining With Other Therapies..................... 78
Inexpensive And Available To All................... 78
Sauna Use In Acute Infections............................... 78
Saunas Use For Chronic Infections................. 79
Epidemics And Pandemics........................................... 80
10. Saunas and Cancer...................... 81
What Is Cancer?.......................................................................... 81
Estrogen, A Primary Carcinogen........................ 82
Reduced Pancreatic Enzyme Secretion... 84
Role Of The Autonomic Nervous System 84
Sauna Mechanisms For Cancer............................ 85
Saunas and the Mental State..................................... 87
Tumor Necrosis, Pain Control, Ascites...... 87
Other Therapy Considerations............................... 87
11. Healing Reactions.......................... 89
Why Healing Reactions Occur.............................. 89
Symptoms Of Healing Reactions........................ 90
Distinguishing Healing From Disease Reactions 91
Emotional Reactions............................................................. 91
Handling Physical Healing Reactions......... 93
Specific Supportive Measures................................. 94
Discussing Healing Reactions................................. 96
12. Sauna Design............................................ 97
Heat Sources............................................................................................ 97
Convection Saunas.................................................................. 97
Radiant Heating............................................................................ 98
Two Types Of Infrared Saunas.............................. 98
Hot Sand Or Solar Power.............................................. 99
Electromagnetic Fields...................................................... 99
Cabinets and Enclosures........................................................ 99
Materials.............................................................................................. 100
Insulation.......................................................