I was pleasantly surprised when I picked up the latest issue of “Healthy Living” and saw an article on losing belly fat with infrared sauna therapy.  The far infrared sauna is an amazing health tool so I thought I would share with you what I know.

I got interested in sauna therapy after reading several books on detoxification for curing cancer.  Several doctors use it in their cancer programs, including Dr. Sherry Rogers.  I also learned of its benefits from the Institute of Holistic Health.

What is far Infrared?  Well on the spectrum of rays they are the rays of the sun just longer in wave length than visible light.  They are the rays of the sun responsible for photosynthesis, thus the basis of all life.  Our bodies even emit infrared rays.

I have a West Coast Sauna from Rocky Mountain Saunas.  From my research I believe these saunas to be the very best on the market.  From their research and information are the following benefits from the Infrared Sauna:

PAIN RELIEF

Warm waves of radiant infrared heat cover your whole body from the soles of your feet to the top of your head.  Within minutes you are saying. “Ooh this really feels good!….Ahh”, as your muscles begin to relax and stress starts to melt away.  Infrared Heat penetrates to the very core of your joints and muscle tissues to reduce inflammation and relieve pain by dramatically increasing blood flow and delivering increased amounts of healing oxygen directly to affected areas and throughout your body.  Increased range of motion and flexibility is commonly reported by our clients.  Infrared Heat Therapy has proven highly effective in relieving the pain of: Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, Sciatica, Rheumatism, Disc Compression, Muscle Spasms, Lacerations, Sprains and Carpal Tunnel.  Many clients are able to reduce/eliminate the intake of pain medications!

DETOXIFICATION

The infrared sauna sweating process gently and safely helps eliminate accumulated heavy metals, PCB’s, pathogens, fatty cells, nicotine, carcinogens and cellular waste products that our bodies are unable to metabolize.

These toxic buildups in our bodies causes nutritional deficiencies, hormonal imbalances, damage brain chemistry and can lead to cancer and other chronic illness.

Environmental and toxic overload in the air, water and food are the primary cause of 95% of ALL health problems in the USA, according to the Environmental Protections Agency.  Your Infrared Sauna is the most effective tool known to modern science and medicine, to totally detoxify your body!

As you thoroughly cleanse your body from the inside out, you’ll look younger and feel younger.  While your metabolism rebalances and your immune system strengthens to optimum, energy and stamina levels will hit new highs.

WEIGHT LOSS

Human fat cells break down and liquefy with Infrared Sauna therapy and fatty residue is released in the water that you sweat.  As the fatty water molecules are vibrated by infrared energy into smaller particles, encapsulated gases, toxic materials and fast are allowed to be purged through the pores of the skin.  You can burn off 600+ calories in a single infrared sauna session and correct metabolic imbalances that cause poor digestion and weight gain.  The weight loss is more than water weight, it is actually fat loss, and can have a profound effect on the reduction of cellulite.  Weight loss using our Infrared Sauna is FUN!  It feels good!  Eat sensibly, drink plenty of fluids to help flush your body and relax in the soothing waves of turned infrared heat that wash over you while you listen to your favorite music, read a book, or close your eyes and melt your cares away.

CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH

Regular use of an infrared sauna increases blood circulation and oxygen delivery; lowers high blood pressure, cholesterol and balances blood sugar.

“Regular use of a sauna, as a means of cardiovascular conditioning and calorie burning, may be as effective as normal workout exercise.”  Journal of American Medical Association.

The Mayo Clinic and Journal of American College of Cardiology determined that Infrared Sauna Therapy significantly improved blood vessel function in high cholesterol, diabetes and smoking patients.

Infrared Saunas are the easiest way to get a full passive cardiovascular workout, increasing the “at rest” blood flow rate from 5 – 7 quarts/minute up to 12 quarts/minute!  Enjoy keeping your heart and blood vessels in shape, no matter what the weather is outside.

STRESS RELIEF/RELAXATION

Most of us don’t take time to “unwind” and balance our inner being.  Within minutes of entering your sauna, the soft infrared heat begins to loosen muscle fibers and elongate ligaments and tendons and your body begins to warm and release tension.  It just gets better during the entire session, as you can feel the mental and physical tightness melt out of your body.

Two or three infrared sauna sessions on a weekly basis should have you noticing a defined change in your mental approach to challenging situations.  Having the proper tool and using it regularly is the two-step formula to success in maintaining a proper and productive health maintenance program.

BEAUTIFUL SKIN

Infrared Saunas have a marvelous, lasting effect on your skin!  You’ll begin to notice small differences after only a few sessions.  Noticeably smoother! With regular use, lines and creases in your forehead start to diminish, “crow’s feet” start to shrink; dark eye circles and age spots fade and disappear.

Looking younger is its own reward.

FLEXIBILITY

Heat from an Infrared Sauna has the remarkable effect of increasing our Freedom of Movement and Range of Motion with long-lasting results.

Stretching exercises during an infrared sauna session will further enhance the results.

You will notice improvement in Joint Stiffness and Joint Pain and increased flexibility of movement from your hands to your lower back.

There is a link to Rocky Mountain Saunas’ website on the “Sauna” page on my website.  The benefits are so amazing that I really think a sauna should be standard in any American home.  I would love to see everyone have one or have access to one.  That is why I became a distributor for Rocky Mountain Saunas.  I have one in my clinic for clients to use, in hopes that they will love it enough to purchase one of their own!

Rocky Mountain Saunas also have some great added features.  Their construction is outstanding.  They are all non-toxic materials, and the highest number of infrared heaters in any other unit I looked at.  They all have built-in stereos and the added benefit of CHROMOTHERAPY.

CHROMOTHERAPY or color therapy is the science that uses the colors to modify or to keep the vibrations of the body in a frequency that results in health, welfare and harmony.

Each color relates to one of the Seven main Chakras.  Therefore in Chromotherapy, we work on the chakras of energy to re-establish the energy or spiritual balance.

A chakra is defined as any of several points of physical or spiritual energy in the human body, according to Yoga philosophy.

All our Infrared Saunas come standard with seven individual recessed can lights mounted in a 15″ diameter circle in the ceiling.  Lights may be controlled to stay on just one color or operate in rotation.

These Saunas also just plug into a 110 outlet and use very little electricity.  I find mine to be very economical to operate.  I definitely consider the far infrared sauna an essential part of my healthy life style!