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WHAT IS INFLAMMATION? 

Inflammation is defined as a vital immune response within the body to protect itself from infection and injury. It is the body's way of signaling the immune system to heal and repair damaged tissue, as well as defend itself against foreign invaders, such as viruses and bacteria.  However, when the inflammation response is constantly triggered without need, it can cause damaging effects. Triggers include germs, stress, chemical irritants, and toxins, as well as poor sleep, poor nutrition, dehydration, and excessive exposure to blue light & radiation.

There are two types of inflammation: acute and chronic. Acute inflammation most commonly occurs when you bang your knee or cut your finger. Your immune system dispatches an army of white blood cells to surround and protect the area, creating visible redness and swelling. The process works similarly if you have an infection like the flu or pneumonia. So in these settings, inflammation is essential—without it, injuries could fester and simple infections could be deadly.

Unlike acute inflammation, however, chronic inflammation can have long-term and whole-body effects. Chronic inflammation produces a steady, low-level of inflammation throughout the body. Low levels of inflammation can be triggered by a perceived internal threat, even when there isn't a disease to fight or an injury to heal, and sometimes this signals the immune system to respond. As a result, white blood cells swarm but have nothing to do and nowhere to go, and they may eventually start attacking internal organs or other healthy tissues and cells, resulting in failing health and a host of diseases, including heart disease, cancer, and autoimmune disease. 

According to Dr. Andrew Luster, a well-known inflammatory specialist affiliated with Harvard, inflammation within the body can best be compared to a fire - burning and damaging everything it comes into contact with. The goal, according to Dr. Luster, is to control the fire and prevent it from running wild within our bodies.

INFRARED SAUNA TO REDUCE INFLAMMATION 

According to Dr. Will Cole, author of The Inflammation Spectrum, almost every health problem – autoimmune conditions, digestive issues, brain problems, and hormonal imbalances included – can be traced back to inflammation gone wild. Infrared saunas naturally reduce inflammation in the body by relieving its core triggers, such as toxins and stress, and promoting circulation and detoxification throughout the body. Here are some examples:

Detoxification:

The amount of toxins we are exposed to on a daily basis has risen exponentially. This rise of toxins is pervasive in our environment and bodies with more and more studies linking our exposure to the rise of autoimmune and other chronic diseases. Sweating is the body’s way of naturally detoxing. The FAR infrared wavelength targets tightly packed toxins trapped within our fat and tissue. The heat of the infrared uniquely breaks up those toxins, so once they are loose and free, they can be purged through sweat, resulting in 7x more detoxification than traditional sweating so you can help flush out these chemicals.

Circulation: 

Infrared saunas stimulate cardiovascular circulation with oxygen-rich blood flow, producing white blood cells to reduce inflammation and calm swelling to alleviate chronic pain. 

Chronic Pain Relief:

Research shows that infrared saunas can reduce pain even for those dealing with painful conditions like, fibromyalgia, chronic headaches, and rheumatoid arthritis, by releasing your body’s natural painkillers, endorphins, which have an opioid-like effect. The MID wavelength of our full-spectrum infrared saunas targets muscles and joints to relieve inflammation causing pain.

Stress Reduction:

Studies show that chronic stress raises inflammation which is linked to multiple health problems. Infrared saunas promote relaxation and give you a chance to zen out and recharge. Sauna use can restore balance to the (HPA) axis, when out of whack, is responsible for adrenal fatigue, as well as rise BDNF levels to improve depression and anxiety.