Saunas are believed to originate in northern Europe around 2000 BC. The use of saunas has been an important part of cultural life globally from early adopters like Russia, Latvia, and Finland and now they’re used worldwide.

An Interesting fact in Finland…  With a population of just over 5 million, Finland ranks among the top countries per capita with an amazing 3 million saunas in use.

Traditionally, saunas were huts or rooms warmed by fire and sterilized by smoke.  Over time the use developed by adding heated rocks and water to create steam and increase the release of sweat.  This was thought to offer spiritual and detoxification benefits.

In recent decades the use of Far Infrared Saunas has become a popular tool that studies have shown tremendous benefits!

The science of Far Infrared Saunas has shown excellent benefits.  Even if you just listen to your body, it’s hard not to sit in a sauna and feel great after!  The sense of sweating impurities and detoxing the body is easy to accept.  But what are the other benefits?

   Cardiovascular Benefits:

Studies show that the long term, regular sauna is associated with a significantly lower risk of death from heart disease.  A study done by the Mayo Clinic titled “Cardiovascular and Other Health Benefits of Sauna Bathing”, the research notes a substantial decrease in systolic blood pressure and with regular use, the benefit remained a constant.   Studies have shown with long term use of regular sauna users (at least four times a week) after a median time of 20 years, compared to a control group who did not use a sauna regularly, the sauna users had half the incidence of sudden cardiac death, 43% lower incidence of fatal coronary heart disease, and 39% lower all-cause mortality.

Far Infrared Saunas can help improve cardiovascular conditioning and can aid in heart and lung disease.   Use of Far Infrared in studies of patients with heart disease showed improved stress test performance and increased treadmill exercise time after a study period of far infrared sauna use.  “Repeated sauna treatment improves vascular endothelial and cardiac function in patients with chronic heart failure. J Am Coll Cardiol”.

 Fitness and Soothing Sore Muscles:

The Use of Far Infrared Saunas improve blood circulation in the body.  By driving blood flow an infrared sauna session can help speed up muscle recovery following physical activity.

With improved recovery the body is better prepared to take on the vigor of exercise and can act as a preventative for injury.   This can also increase the body’s metabolism and assist in ridding the body of toxins that promote obesity, which in turn promotes weight loss.

  Decreased Inflammation and Pain:

It is well documented that disease is either caused by, or worsened by, inflammation.  Far infrared sauna use has been shown as an excellent tool to reduce pain and inflammation.  Anti-inflammatory benefits can improve the symptoms of virtually every chronic disease.   Specifically, these can include autoimmune diseases, arthritis, and fibromyalgia.  A study “The effects of repeated thermal therapy for patients with chronic pain” shows significant improvement with far infrared sauna use.

 Detoxification, Body & Mind Health:

Probably the best known and accepted benefit of Far Infrared Saunas is the benefit of Detoxification.  In our modern world we’re exposed to hundreds of chemicals and toxins on a daily basis.  In virtually everyone, a toxicity blood test will reveal a multitude of toxins.  These toxins can cause cellular and DNA damage.  This can include damage to the nervous system, brain, increase your risk of dementia, disrupt the endocrine system, and cause altered metabolism and obesity.   The use of Far Infrared Saunas helps to remove toxins by excretion of sweat.  With the increase in Electromagnetic Radiation (EMF) in our modern times, we’re targeted just about every we live.

Heat therapy, and sauna use, has been shown to boost the immune system and increase our resistance to infections.  The use of Far Infrared Saunas can help detox the body and lead to better energy, weight loss, mind clarity, and overall cognitive and body health.

There are soo many other benefits!  Studies show benefits to include Skin Health, Improved Allergy resistance, lower risk of Diabetes, Increased Antioxidants, Immune System boost and more!

 

Its hard not to feel good when you use a Far Infrared Sauna!

 

At Tools for Wellness www.toolsforwellness.com we look for ways to help people Live Smarter!  We offer a great selection of Far Infrared Saunas.  If you’re not sure what might work best for you, reach out to us.  We’re here to help!