Author: Clearlight Infrared Saunas
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New Year, New You: Healthy New Year’s Resolutions Challenge
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In 2021, start off the year with a challenge. Rumor has it that it takes 3 weeks to make or break a habit. While experts question the validity of that statement and we wish it were that easy, we definitely think 3 weeks is a great amount of time to get a start on new…
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What is Physiotherapy? The Importance of Physical Therapy
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Physiotherapy, also known as physical therapy, is in the same vein as sauna use for helping with body ailments by applying external elements to help the body heal. Being aware of your body and how it works is important for long-term health, and physiotherapy can be the perfect practice for both injury recovery and prevention.…
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How to Keep Your Body Warm Naturally in the Winter
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The colder months are here, and you may be looking for an escape from the cold. Since travel to a warm place isn’t on the table this year, try these other methods to warm up – all with an emphasis on health! From eating nutritious meals and drinking cozy drinks to working up a sweat…
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Getting a Home Sauna: Where to Put a Sauna in the House
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Getting a sauna for your home is an exciting addition to your home health regimen. But before you can use it, you need to figure out the best place for it to go! Indoors or outdoors, large or small, DIY or prebuilt – there are a lot of considerations to think of when it comes…
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Can You Use a Sauna When Pregnant? 9 Therapies to Try Instead
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]While using an infrared sauna has a slew of health benefits, that doesn’t necessarily mean it is safe for all to use, especially if you are pregnant. Luckily, there are many other alternative and complementary therapies such as massage and acupuncture to try instead to help alleviate pregnancy side effects. Read on to learn more…
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What is Heat Therapy? Heat Therapy Benefits and Types
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Summer can get pretty hot, but thermotherapy (also known as heat therapy) can get even hotter. While sweating even more than usual in the summer heat may not sound very appealing, heat therapy can be a great tool in managing certain pain and offering relaxation. Read on to learn more about heat therapy, its benefits,…
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50 Ways to Improve Yourself During Self Improvement Month
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]September is Self Improvement Month, which gives us a perfect reason to take a look at our lives to see how we can improve. Finding ways to improve yourself can be an uncomfortable, but necessary, task. It forces us to analyze what is and isn’t working on a very personal level, which results in change that…
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Do Saunas Help Remove Toxins from the Body?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]By Dr. James DiNicolantonio www.drjamesdinic.com We are constantly being exposed to environment toxins such as pesticides, herbicides, heavy metals, plastics, flame retardants, phthalates, and more. Many chemicals are sprayed on our food, arsenic can be found in rice, aluminum in deodorants, over the counter and prescription medications and cookware, and heavy metals like mercury and…
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Salt is in the Air: Halotherapy as a Potential Way to Boost Immunity and Lung Health
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]By Dr. James DiNicolantonio www.drjamesdinic.com Halotherapy is the breathing of salty air. It is an alternative treatment that has been used since medieval times. In Eastern and Central Europe, underground salt caves have long been claimed to provide numerous health benefits.1 Going into salt caves for therapeutic purposes is known as speleotherapy (speleo being the Greek word for…
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Sauna Bathing for Peaceful Minds and Healthy Hearts
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]By Dr. James DiNicolantonio www.drjamesdinic.com Most people use saunas for relaxation, stress reduction, pain relief, and socializing. 1 The most commonly reported benefits with sauna use include improvements in pain, mental issues, and sleep 1 – something all of us could benefit from right now. However, emerging evidence suggests that sauna is not only beneficial for…