When I finally received my infrared sauna, I read several books that helped me see how to get the maximum benefit. As I mentioned in the previous video on “Eight Health Benefits of an Infrared Sauna,” there are certain conditions for which infrared saunas are not recommended. These include uncontrolled high blood pressure and diabetes, pregnancy particularly early pregnancy, heart arrhythmia, heart failure, skin irritations, etc. Most people can use an infrared sauna safely with common sense.
Here are ten tips for Maximizing Healing in an Infrared Sauna:
- Build up temperature and timing gradually. You can start at 110 degrees when you first get in and eventually build up to 130 to 140 degrees. I don’t recommend over 140 degrees due to heat exhaustion and possible damage to the delicate part of your eyes. Some regular sauna users may decide to wear sauna goggles to protect their eyes. You can set your timer to 10-15 minutes in the beginning and eventually increase to 30 minutes. I now enter at 125 degrees and set my timer to 30 minutes. My sauna by Clear Light Sauna will not allow you to go above 140 degrees, and for good reason.
- Build up sessions over time. You can start with one session per week and gradually build up to 3-4 sessions a week. Some people even use their sauna daily. To detox from chemotherapy, I did three sessions a week with at least a day off in between. Keep in mind that chemotherapy patients must be cautious even after chemotherapy especially if their red blood cells are still low. Now that my toxic load is back within normal ranges, I now do 1-2 sessions per week to maintain a low toxic load.
- Hydrate before, during, and afterwards. I drink 4-8 ounces 30 minutes before I enter, and then I take my steel Yeti with more cool water into the sauna with me. I drink off and on while in the sauna. About 30 minutes after I get out, I drink another 4-8 ounces of water with a dash of Celtic or Pink Salt, or a package of electrolytes in my water.
- Avoid heavy meals two hours before entering the sauna. You want your body to use its energy detoxing, healing, and repairing as opposed to digesting. I never sit in my sauna with a full stomach.
- Do 30 minutes of high-intensity or moderate exercise before entering the sauna. For me, this means walking a few miles briskly, riding my bike, or running on a treadmill inside. I then get on my vibration platform called a Power Plate for 5 minutes. This exercise and vibration start the pumping of my lymphatic system before the heat is added. Movement is key to moving toxins out of your system.
- Dry brush your body before entering the sauna. This is the last thing I do before getting in my sauna. I start with ten strokes in each area and move towards my heart. I start with my feet and legs. This brushing also stimulates the lymphatic system to take out the trash.
- Get out immediately if you feel dizzy or nauseated. While infrared saunas are generally considered safe, there are dangers related to overheating and dehydration. Some medications can increase the risk of overheating and dehydration such as beta-blockers, diuretics, and antihistamines, etc. Dizziness and nausea are signs that it is time to get out.
- Never use alcohol before or during the sauna. As a diuretic, it puts you at risk of dehydration and overheating just like a hot tub would. Every hot tub has a warning about alcohol and pregnancy. Just consider that same warning valid for sauna use as well.
- Rinse off with cool water afterwards. After sweating this much, it’s best to rinse off not with hot water, but with cool water. Cool water closes your pores. You don’t want the toxins in the sweat to be reabsorbed into your body.
- Have something to keep your mind occupied during the sauna session. If you are using the sauna for relaxation, this may not be necessary. For someone like me, I must have my mind occupied while I am sweating. If I just sit there, it can be torture for me. I pass the time by either reading a good book or watching a video through the glass door of the sauna. Usually, my sauna time is when I catch up on the videos and seminars I want to view.
Even though infrared saunas operate at a lower temperature than traditional saunas and are generally considered safe, there are risks in using an infrared sauna. If you plan to use an infrared sauna on a regular basis, it’s best to check with your doctor first. The American Academy of Obstetricians and Gynecology does not recommend saunas during pregnancy—especially during early pregnancy. Your doctor will best know of any medications, skin issues, or conditions that you might have which may rule you out for sauna use. There are potential dangers of overheating and dehydration for certain people.
When I first needed the use of an infrared sauna, there were no clubs within an hour that provided one. So, I bought my own, and I’m glad I did due to convenience and Covid-19 being right around the corner. Today, there are ICRYO and other health clubs springing up all around us, which provide infrared sauna and other health benefits. Therefore, here’s what I suggest. First check with your doctor. If use is cleared and approved by your doctor, then check out these health clubs that now provide sauna use. You might want to try their services for a few months before looking into buying one of your own.
I love my Clear Light Infrared Sauna. Both my husband and I use it on a regular basis. If we move again, it’s going with us. However, it is a big budget item and not to be taken lightly– meaning you use it for a few months and then stop. Before buying, make sure that you will use it for years to come.
Here’s the link to where I bought my sauna. Clear Light Sauna This link will give you a discount, and this ministry may receive a small portion to help cover expenses.
Make sure you buy a sauna that passes these tests:
- Has low to no EMFs.
- Is not made with toxic wood or toxic chemicals.
- Has a good warranty.
- Is easy to assemble with instructions.
- Has safety temperatures built in.
- Has research proving that it does what it says it does!
You might also be able to find a quality used sauna at a very good price. So be on the lookout. There are many cheap versions on amazon that I don’t recommend due to being made with toxic chemicals, woods, and emitting EMFs. When I found out that the Hippocrates Clinic in Palm Beach used Clear Light Saunas, I was impressed. Not all saunas are created equal. Go for quality. And do as the Finnish do!
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Ten Tips for Maximizing Healing in an Infrared Sauna
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Eight Benefits of an Infrared Sauna
For Your Health,
Ginny
Ginny Dent Brant is a speaker and writer who grew up in the halls of power in Washington, DC. She has battled cancer, ministered around the world, and served on the front lines of American culture as a counselor, educator, wellness advocate, and adjunct professor. Brant’s award-winning book, Finding True Freedom: From the White House to the World, was endorsed by Chuck Colson and featured in many TV and media interviews. Unleash Your God-Given Healing: Eight Steps to Prevent and Survive Cancer was released in May 2020 after her journey with cancer and was recently awarded the First Place Golden Scrolls Award for Memoirs, a finalist in Serious Writers Book of the Decade, and Second Place in both Selah Awards for Memoirs and Director’s Choice Award for Nonfiction at the Blue Ridge Mountain Christian Writer’s Conference. It recently received the Christian Authors Network’s (CAN) Gold Award for Excellence in Marketing for reaching 62.5 million people with a message of cancer prevention and survival. It was written with commentary from an oncologist and was featured on CBN’s Healthy Living Show, Atlanta Live, and CTN’s Homekeepers along with over 75 media outlets. Learn more and cancer and wellness prevention blog and book information at www.ginnybrant.com.
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