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November 2009: H1N1 Flu Virus and Chinese Herbal Medicine, by Danielle Melanson, LAc
May 2009: Aspirin – Unraveling the Truth About Aspirin for Heart Disease, by Ryan
Minarik, ND, LAc
March 2009: The Many Benefits of Far Infrared Saunas (FIRS), by Ryan Minarik, ND, LAc

	Sauna Websites
	"Health Benefits of Saunas": EcoMall's more comprehensive article on saunas
	High Tech Health, Manufacturer of Elixia's Far Infrared Sauna
	Health Mate Website, Studies, references, and conditions affected by Far Infrared Saunas

January 2009: The Secret to New Year's Resolutions That Work, by Erich Treeby, ND
November 2008: Does a Spoonful of Sugar Help the Medicine Go Down?, by Leah Hollon, ND, MPH
October 2008: Natural Fertility, by Danielle Melanson, LAc, MAcOM

 

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Sauna Articles, Links and References

The Many Benefits of Far Infrared Saunas (FIRS)
by Ryan Minarik, ND, LAc

For most people, saunas are associated with the types in their gyms and weight loss. Or, in many health circles, they come to mind when considering detoxification. Saunas stimulate blood and lymph flow, encourage enzymatic activity, and increase metabolism. Since many toxins are stored in fat cells, and heavy metals can clog key enzymes, these actions of a sauna to encourage tissue mobilization of toxins, plays a key part of any significant detox routine.

Not all saunas are the same. Saunas at many gyms rely on steam, similar to the Finnish saunas and thus conduction and convection to transfer heat into the body (more indirect and thus less efficient). Far infrared saunas are a "dry" type sauna, however using infrared energy, or radiant heat through light waves, to penetrate directly into the skin. This benign form of heat (Infrared energy) is able to penetrate the tissues to depths over 1.5 inches. It is the same form that many acupuncturists and physical therapists use in their heating lamps.

The benefits of far infrared sauna go beyond simply detoxification. Cardiovascular function, and associated diseases, weight loss, arthritis, fibromyalgia and other musculoskeletal pain syndromes, eczema and dermatitis, and heavy metal detoxification can all be supported by sauna use.

Where infrared saunas seem to have major benefit is in heart conditioning and vascular health. One study treated men, with at least one cardiovascular risk factor, in an infrared sauna for 15 minutes once a day for 2 weeks. They found significantly lowered blood pressure, weight, and blood sugar measures, and increased blood flow.(1) Another similar study showed benefits in CHF patients.(2) And another study in JAMA, the Journal of the American Medical Association, reported:

     "Many of us who run do so to place a demand on our cardiovascular system, not to build big leg muscles. Regular use of a sauna imparts a similar stress on the cardiovascular system and its regular use may be as effective a means of cardiovascular conditioning and burning of calories, as regular exercise."(3)

The article continues on to suggest that a 30 minute sauna session can simulate energy consumption equal to a 6+ mile run. I personally believe running or walking has additional benefits not found with the sauna, and thus is not a completely equal substitute. But, for those who are injured or cannot handle the physical impact of running due to age or disease, saunas are excellent ways to stimulate the cardiovascular system, while gaining additional benefits.

Regarding musculoskeletal conditions, saunas can help with the pain and discomfort associated with stiff, overworked muscles. And, there are beneficial effects on pain and swelling in patients with more advanced conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis.(4) Patients with those conditions understand the difficulty in managing their symptoms, let alone side effects of the common medications. It may be comforting to know a treatment as simple as relaxing in a sauna can provide relief.

Recently, a New York Times article confirmed that saunas can be helpful for common cold symptoms. To be specific, they are referring to Finnish saunas, a slight variation from far infrared.(5) Jonathan Wright, MD, also has written an excellent article on saunas, discussing benefits from cardiovascular health to improving one's sexual performance!(6)

An excellent book for more information on saunas and detoxification is one that can be perused in the Elixia Wellness lobby, Detoxify or Die, by Sherry Rogers, MD. Dr. Rogers is a diplomat of the American Board of Environmental Medicine, and a Fellow of the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology.

Please come in for a special introductory trial. And feel free to call or email with any additional questions!

- Dr. Ryan Minarik

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(1) Dr. Imamura, et. al., 2001, Repeated Thermal Therapy Improves Impaired Vascular Endothelial Function in Patients With Coronary Risk Factors. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, .
(2) Kihara T, Biro S, Imamura M, et. al., 2002, Repeated Sauna Treatment Improves Vascular Endothelial and Cardiac Function in Patients With Chronic Heart Failure. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 39(5).
(3) W. Dean, 1981, Effect of sweating, JAMA, 246(6):623.
(4) Oosterveld, et. al., 2008, Infrared sauna in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. A pilot study showing good tolerance, short-term improvement of pain and stiffness, and a trend towards long-term beneficial effects. Clinical Rheumatology. accessed online 1/30/2009.
(5) www.nytimes.com/2009/02/03/health/03real.html, referenced 2/6/2009.
(6) www.hightechhealth.com/sauna_pdfs/Wright_12_03.pdf, referenced 2/6/2009.

 

Websites

"Health Benefits of Saunas": EcoMall's more comprehensive article on saunas

High Tech Health, Manufacturer of Elixia's Far Infrared Sauna

Health Mate Website, Studies, references, and conditions affected by Far Infrared Saunas

 

Sauna Scientific References

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Finnish Sauna Society, Sauna Studies, professional papers from the 6th International Sauna Congress of 1974, distributed by the Sauna Society of America.

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Johnson, T. and Miller, T., The Sauna Book, Harper and Row, New York, 1977.

Kervan, L.C., Biological Transmutations, adapted by Michel Abehsera, Swan House Publishing, Binghampton, NY, 1972.  (Now published by Beekman Publishers, Inc, Woodstock, NY)

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Wilson, L., Sauna Therapy, L.D. Wilson Consultants, Inc., 2003

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