David's Harp and Psalms for Peace and Calm
temperature also makes the environment of our bodies less desirable or conducive for culturing foreign bacteria or other pathogens.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14737969
A 1% increase in body temperature results in a 40% increase in immunity, according to Nobuhiro Yoshimizu, MD, Ph.D.
https://www.bio-mats.com/infrared/the-fourth-treatment-for-medical-refugees
Longevity
In a study of 2,315 Finnish men, those who used the sauna 4 to 7 times per week had a 40% reduction in mortality from all causes.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25705824
It is believed that this result may be due to the activity in the FOXO3 gene, which is considered to be a master regulator gene, linked to longevity as well as immune function, DNA repair, and STEM Cell activation.
https://www.pnas.org/content/early/2008/09/02/0801030105
Detoxification
Our bodies are constantly exposed to toxins and waste products internally and externally. When our cells metabolize nutrients for necessary energy production, they automatically create the need to dispose of these waste products. The better we can get rid of these toxins, the better our cells can function.
We also are being exposed to an increasing array of environmental toxins. Our soil, water, air, and other sources are constantly exposing us to a growing list of toxic substances. Many of these have damaging effects on our bodies and it is important to find ways to detoxify and keep them from producing lasting damage.
The sauna is an excellent way to help the body get rid of many of these toxins because it induces sweating, which provides an effective route for many of these toxins to be excreted. A good sauna will penetrate the heat up to 3 inches deep into the body tissue facilitating this excretion by sweating. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21057782
Pain & Inflammation
Pain is a constant companion with so many people to one degree or another. From chronic issues to sore muscles after physical work or sports activities, the annoyance of painful muscles and joints demands relief either from a chiropractic visit or the pharmaceutical preparation of choice. Many sauna users report that their muscles and pain felt better, even after one sauna session.
"A study conducted by the Department of Dermatology and Institute of Medical Research showed that near-infrared heat therapy helped 2 key factors in easing pain-alleviating inflammation and reducing swelling."
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12925192
Beauty
Many people are constantly looking for ways of preserving their youthful look and staving off the advances of aging with its accompanying wrinkling skin. Billions of dollars are spent annually on various preparations that promise to lead to the fountain of youth. Remarkably, the infrared spa contributes substantially to healthier skin with fewer wrinkles and less cellulite.
"Far-infrared wavelengths have been shown to impact two essential ingredients to healthy skin—increasing the production of collagen (making the skin more supple) and elastic (making it more flexible)." https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2687728