By Schuyler Corrigan

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December 6, 2022

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Richmond Natural Medicine’s Infrared Sauna is Available For Current Patients

 

Saunas have been used for thousands of years to restore tired muscles and to chase away illnesses or even the chill of cooler weather. Sauna: meaning bath or bathhouse in Finnish originated in this Nordic land where today most households still maintain a sauna for good health and relaxation.

 

Infrared saunas use wavelengths of heat that are part of the sun’s natural rays, and are beneficial for our health. Infrared rays penetrate deeply beneath the skin surface to the cellular level, heating the body at a lower temperature than that of traditional saunas, and promoting detoxification and improved heart health. This gentle process is usually very comfortable for most people and allows the nervous system to move to its parasympathetic state which supports improved sleep and increased levels of β-endorphins. The lower temperature (approximately 120 to 140 degrees F) than that of a traditional sauna allows patients to enjoy the rejuvenation experience safely over a longer period of time (30-40 minutes on average instead of approximately half that time).

Infrared Sauna Benefits:

Detoxify: Sweating to release toxins is perhaps the benefit most associated with the sauna experience. The process of warming the body increases circulation and triggers the sweat glands. Many studies suggest that sweat helps to detoxify the body by releasing heavy metals, urea, bisphenol-A, and phthalates. Additionally, it improves blood flow and supports optimal blood pressure.

What’s good for the inside is good for the outside too, and sweating helps to unclog pores and improve the health of your skin.

Better sleep: Relaxing in the quiet warmth of the infrared sauna environment is a perfect way to calm the body and the mind. Often a reset of body temperature—from neutral to warm and then to cool—combined with the soothing heat of the sauna can aid in improving sleep.

Also, relaxing helps to balance cortisol, your body’s primary stress hormone, says Amy Myers, MD, author of The Autoimmune Solution who encourages including infrared sauna visits as part of an overall wellness plan.

Immune System Support: As the body’s core temperature rises, it works to strengthen the immune system and promotes healing.  Studies have even suggested that infrared sauna use provides a reduction in fatigue associated with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.

Pain Relief: As the infrared light warms the body from the inside out, it increases the circulation of the blood and the flow of oxygen. This brings a feeling of relief to patients with muscle soreness, arthritis, and related conditions, and helps to speed up the healing process.

Weight loss—the process of warming the body and sweating is likely to produce some weight loss, just as with exercise. This may be an added benefit or, for individuals with certain medical conditions, it may be a low-stress way to elevate the heart rate and improve circulation.

Whether you have a health concern or simply wish to enjoy some quiet relaxation, consider trying out this new wellness resource at RNM.  The gift of self-care gives back for a lifetime. Check out RNM’s in-house Infrared Sauna which is available for RNM Patients. Schedule your Sauna Session Today.