You may not want to hear this, but sweating is good for you. Sweating is a natural body process that removes bacteria, germs, and other toxins from your body. It helps cleanse your skin, may help relieve muscle pain, and improves blood circulation.

You don’t have to complete a taxing workout to get sweating. Infrared saunas are one of my favorite, most relaxing ways to get a therapeutic, cleansing sweat on. Here’s why:

1. Pain relief:

Infrared sauna heat may be beneficial for people who suffer from muscular and joint pain. The heat relaxes muscles and promotes better blood circulation, helping your muscles feel lighter and less tense.

2. Supports weight loss:

The infrared heat increases your body temperature, causing you to sweat but also increasing your heart rate. This increased heart rate has been compared to that experienced by people in moderate cardiovascular exercise. This overall increase in heat may improve your metabolism and help you burn more calories.

3. Skin purification:

Infrared sauna technology may be beneficial in removing toxins from skin pores and improving circulation. Both of these functions can have a major impact on purifying your skin and making it look clearer, younger, and healthier.

4. Stress reduction:

Cortisol is a hormone that regulates stress; it is the body’s way of responding to stress. Reduced levels of cortisol can result in more relaxed, stress-free feelings. Infrared rays have been shown to decrease this hormone, helping your body relax, and let go of muscular tension.

5. Improved blood circulation:

As infrared heat raises your body temperature, your blood circulation improves. Better-stimulated blood flow can be beneficial to people who suffer from low blood pressure. Relaxed muscle tension may also be helpful in stabilizing blood flow for those with high blood pressure.

Infrared sauna heat has helped improve my blood circulation, boosted my mood, and even helped me recover more quickly from sore muscles. If you have never been in a sauna, it is recommended that you start slowly, with just a 3-4 minute session at 160° to 180° Fahrenheit. Gradually increase the duration of your session; pay attention to how your body reacts and always leave immediately if you begin to feel nauseous or light-headed.

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In Health,

Angie