The
following is an introduction to the large subject of sauna therapy. We strongly recommend a current book, Sauna Therapy, also
available on this site. This
provides much more depth, more complete plans, protocols, cautions, case
histories and much more.
Infrared
lamp sauna therapy is one of the least costly, safest and most powerful ways to
eliminate toxic metals, toxic chemicals and chronic infections. The benefits include:
* Skin
rejuvenation. Sauna use slowly
restores elimination through the skin. The skin is the largest organ of the
body and a major eliminative channel.
In most people, it is inactive, congested and toxic. Sun exposure, use of synthetic
clothing, bathing in chlorinated water and exposure to hundreds of chemicals
damage the skin. Excessive
sympathetic nervous system activity and emotions such as fear, anger and guilt
cause blood to be withdrawn from the skin, contributing to inactivity of the
skin.
* Enhanced
sweating. Sweating in a sauna is a
by-product of applying heat to the body.
The sweating process gently and safely helps eliminate all heavy metals
and toxic chemicals. Medical studies
demonstrate that most toxins can be eliminated through the skin, relieving the
burden on the kidneys and liver.
Sweating increases dramatically in most people after several months of
daily sauna use.
Sweating
during exercise is not nearly as effective for detoxification because exercise
activates the sympathetic nervous system.
Sympathetic nervous activity inhibits toxin elimination.
* Exercise
benefits. Saunas provide many
of the benefits of exercise with much less expenditure of energy. These include enhanced circulation and
oxidation of the tissues. Repeated
sauna use can lower elevated blood pressure and improve the elasticity of the
arteries. Saunas are most helpful
for cardiovascular rehabilitation, arthritis, allergies, skin conditions and
chemical sensitivity.
* Decongesting
the internal organs. Heating the body
powerfully shunts blood toward the skin to dissipate heat. This decongests the internal organs and
greatly stimulates circulation.
Sinuses, joints and many other tissues benefit greatly.
* Fever
therapy (hyperthermia) for infections.
Raising
body temperature powerfully assists the body to kill bacteria, fungi, parasites
and viruses. Many people have a
low body temperature and, for this reason, cannot get rid of chronic infections. Common sites of infections are the
sinuses, ears, eyes, bladder, throat and intestines.
* Tumors,
radiation poisoning and mutated cells.
Hyperthermia also helps kill other types of abnormal cells. Tumors, for example, tolerate heat
poorly. Raising body temperature
hastens their death. Though not a
conventional method, hyperthermia is a well-researched therapy for cancer. Heat also disables or kills cells
mutated by radiation or damaged by other toxins.
TYPES OF SAUNAS
Three
basic types of saunas exist.
·
Traditional saunas consist of a small room or space with an
electric, gas or wood heater, or heated with hot rocks.
·
Far infrared saunas use ceramic or metallic elements for heating
that mainly emit in the far infrared range.
·
Infrared lamp saunas use incandescent infrared heat lamps for
heating. They emit mainly near
infrared, some middle infrared and perhaps a tiny amount of far infrared
energy. They also emit a small
amount of red, orange and yellow visible light.
This type also provides warming and stimulating color therapy. Red, orange and yellow assist the
eliminative organs.
While
traditional saunas require high temperatures for copious sweating, infrared
penetrates the skin and heats from the inside as well as on the skin. This means the air temperature in the
sauna can remain cooler, yet one sweats plenty at this lower, more comfortable
temperature.
The
infrared lamp sauna penetrates deepest, we believe, and we are waiting for
formal studies to confirm or disprove this hypothesis. They may penetrate up to three inches
or so, so the air temperature can stay coolest of all the types of saunas with
the same effectiveness. Preheating
is usually not necessary, saving time and electricity. While some people like the intense heat
of the traditional sauna, many find it difficult to tolerate, especially those
when feeling ill.
Infrared
is an antioxidant nutrient, activates the cells, supports metabolic processes
and decouples toxins from water molecules. Near infrared is helpful for wound healing and cellular
regeneration as well.
SUPERVISION
AND SAFETY
Supervision
during a sauna therapy program is always needed. The presence of an attendant or
friend close by is also most needed if you have any type of health condition.
Removing
drugs from tissue storage may cause flashbacks or temporary drug effects, the
same as when you took the drug. If
you have used LSD or other psychotropic drugs, have an attendant near by, as a
few have experienced flashbacks or even full-blown LSD trips.
In
addition, follow the basic safety procedures below:
·
Begin with only 20 minutes in the sauna. After a few weeks, only if you feel well enough to do so,
you may increase to 30 or even 40 minutes. Never begin with sessions longer than 20-minutes once a day
because this can cause massive healing reactions that are unpleasant and even
dangerous.
·
If debilitated or very heat sensitive, begin with 15 minutes or
less in the sauna.
·
Always rest for 15 minutes after a sauna session. Shower off and then relax after a sauna
session to allow the body to readjust.
Do not go right back to daily activities. It is best to use a sauna first thing in the morning or the
last thing at night. These are the
times one is most relaxed and it will be most effective. The more one relaxes, the more
one will sweat.
·
Always consult a health professional if one has a chronic illness.
·
Pregnant women and children under five should avoid saunas. Young children must be accompanied by
an adult.
·
Continue prescribed medication while taking saunas, unless
directed otherwise.
·
Use a sauna twice a week to twice a day. However, always begin with a maximum of one session daily
for no more than one-half hour. If
one is very debilitated, begin with once a week. Work up to daily use as you are able to do so.
·
Healing reactions are temporary symptoms that occur as toxic
substances are eliminated and chronic infections heal. Symptoms vary from mild odors, tastes
or rashes are very common and usually pass quickly. Some people feel great fatigue after sessions and this
is normal. Some people have bowel
changes, aches, pains or headaches.
·
Old infections may flare up as they are healed due to repeated
sauna use. Usually only rest and
natural remedies are needed to help infections resolve faster.
·
Almost all healing symptoms are benign and will pass quickly. Consult a knowledgeable practitioner if
any cause concern.
To purchase a sauna, we list
companies that sell infrared lamp saunas after the reference section below.
-
Information about buying a sauna.
- The book, Sauna
Therapy.
- Information about the two compact discs as adjuncts to sauna therapy.
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Converting a
Traditional or Far Infrared Sauna
to An Electric Lamp Sauna.
A lamp sauna offers wonderful benefits not available in a
traditional or far infrared type of sauna including color therapy,
near-infrared healing energy and other beneficial frequencies.
If
you already own a traditional sauna or a far infrared sauna and wish to convert
it by adding the infrared heat lamps, this can be done in most cases.
Your
sauna needs to be close to or greater than 48 inches long in one
dimension. This way you will be
sure to be able to sit far enough away from the lamps for comfort. Also, we recommend modifying the bench
arrangement in a traditional or far infrared sauna. Since one needs to rotate in the electric light sauna, it is
best to remove the bench and place a small bench in the middle of the sauna so
you can rotate in all directions most easily.
You
may still use the original heating system that came with your sauna to help
preheat your sauna. Once it has
warmed up, you can leave it on or perhaps just use the lamps for heating.
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