Detox in the Sauna

re: Detox in the Sauna

jmacharrison — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:32:38 GMT

Does anyone know about the quartz infrared home/ space heating units? I have read their claims about the health benefits, but am skeptical.

re: Detox in the Sauna

Tsoygal — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 13:23:10 GMT

hello: For the past year I've been learning there are saunas and there are FIRs (far-infrared saunas). My research on web indicates there's a difference in the feel of each and the results. The sauna encountered in a gym is all about sweating profusely this is produced by extremely hot air which I find intolerable. I feel there's benefit from the traditional sauna, but I prefer the benefit from a FIR.

Unlike the traditional sauna because of the special FIR 'lamps" the heat penetrates into the skin; and yet while this is happening, the air you breathe won't take your breath away. For a month I tried out a friend's FIR & found it comfortably warm & the physical, mental benefits outstanding. There seems to be only one reputable FIR company on the web, using patented elements from Japan. There's a person on the web who purchased 2 indoor, wooden saunas from inferior companies (who have impressive websites however) and found both of the saunas to be inferior. So be careful. We're saving our money to get the authentic kind-- only have about 6 months more to go. If you want to find this company use the word "elixir" in your google search. (I'm not associated with them & know no one who is). Good health and peace to all.

re: Detox in the Sauna

annekwes — Sat, 23 May 2009 16:21:47 GMT

Good to see a doctor writing about sauna detox. L.Ron Hubbard made a detox program for over 30 yers ago. This program have helped many people. F.eks. some of the firefighters from 9/11. How come that this great succes stories does not come in television. Maybe the psyks and the medicinal industrie don't want people to get better, because then they don't have any custumers to their medicin.

re: Detox in the Sauna

Shastagal — Sat, 09 May 2009 06:28:31 GMT

after 20 minutes in a sauna at 130F i dont build up any sweat. i come from a place where its regularly 100F and 90% humidity for 10 months of the year. its really hard for me unless the sauna is over 150 to sweat. i think its different for everybody, some people can tolerate heat more than others.

re: Detox in the Sauna

littlemissionary — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 01:20:03 GMT

I studied extensively the beneficial effects of the sauna as part of a class on Native American health, comparing modern and ancient sauna systems, across various cultures, with the traditional Native America Sweat Lodge. I have since utilized a homemade suana for myself and my children to treat cold and/or flu symptoms with great success. Last year during flu season, which was particularly bad at our elementary school, my daughter and I used the sauna and recovered much more quickly than all of the kids and other infected parents, most of whom sought biomedical treatment, which we did not. I cannot explain all of the physiology, but the sweat works.

re: Detox in the Sauna

ET — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 21:33:04 GMT

"Far-infrared heats the body, the air remaining cool. "

This statement is not true, at least not in my IR sauna. It is a 2 seater with ceramic elements and the air gets heated too.

"Preheating is unnecessary which saves electricity."

This also isn't true. Maybe with bulbs, but I read somewhere that they can be harmful if you're not careful with them.

re: Detox in the Sauna

Joycexn — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 16:10:41 GMT

I have tried the foot bath with and without feet. Without feet the color changes a little according to what is in the water. Using different kinds of water will bring different results also. But with feet the colors are much more! When I use it on others the colors are different for each person and different shades, which tells me something more is going on. I tried using it about ten times in a row on myself and what I experienced is that now I have no more joint problems (this alone made me feel ten yrs. younger!) my lungs cleared out (now I can breathe better, and sing better!) and I just basically feel more energetic and younger. The more I do the foot baths the better I feel. Just because there is a reaction to what is in the water, does not mean that it is not affecting the person having the foot bath. I don't know why people think that just because there is a reaction with the water too, that the whole thing is a scam. I love my machine! It has worked faster than anything else I've tried in clearing out my stiff joints. Feeling is believing!

re: Detox in the Sauna

Gramma V — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 14:30:14 GMT

I have not only been duped by the detox pads but also the so-called ionizing foot bath that also changes colours whether your feet are in it or not. I am sooooo tired of being duped as I am usually a very trusting person. (albeit too trusting) and that's why I've appreciated these articles so much.