Infrared Sauna
Over a lifetime, we can accumulate a large amount of plastics, pesticides and heavy metals in our bodies, not to mention stress and tension. Did you know that frequent saunas are one of the only ways to rid your body of these toxins? Infrared saunas are the new low-heat alternative to the traditional Finnish sauna, using ceramic heaters to penetrate 1-2 inches below the skin, and providing all the detoxification benefits of profuse sweating without raising the core body temperature to the point of overheating. As the heat of the sauna penetrates the body, sweat glands become activated, muscles and joints relax and pores open, releasing tension and toxins.
Because of the deep cleansing that occurs while using it, the infrared sauna is also a strong disease-fighting tool, helping the body expel harmful toxins before they have a chance to cause serious illness. For example, dangerous toxins in the breasts lie close to the surface and if left to build up, can lead to the development of cancer. Because they lie close to the surface, however, they may be expelled with the profuse sweating that occurs in the infrared sauna, making it an ideal tool in the maintenance of breast health.
Frequent saunas can also aid in blood pressure equalization and weight loss, as well as the treatment of asthma, diabetes, fibromyalgia, chronic pain, heart disease, cancer prevention, heavy metal detoxification, fertility issues, and skin problems such as psoriasis and eczema. Specific infrared sauna plans are now available at the Naturopathic Medical Healing Centre.
At the NMHC, infrared sauna treatments include rebounding sessions before the sauna to flush the lymphatic system and begin the detoxification process. Patients are supplied with rehydration salts to replenish lost electrolytes, as well as a fibre supplement to assist in expelling toxins after the sauna. In addition, blood pressure & pH levels are monitored before and after the sauna.
Paired with the Rebounder, the benefits of this treatment are almost countless. There's no better time than now to boost your immune system, detoxify your body, reduce pain and promote total body wellness.
The NMHC uses toxin free, plastic free, allergy free medical grade saunas from the Canadian company SaunaRay.
