Hotter? Longer?
Fiona Duncan
Not always better...
Fifteen to twenty minutes is all you really need. However, being in the sauna is so relaxing, those 20 minutes will fly by so fast!
Using an infrared sauna at the lower temperatures of 110-125 degrees is preferred, as this results in a more fat-laden sweat and less electrolyte loss. At higher temperature, your body stops detoxifying and switches from a detox sweat to a cooling sweat, in order to maintain homeostasis. In fact the sweat from an infrared sauna session is comprised of up to 20% toxins compared to only 3% toxins produced in a traditional high temperature steam sauna. Sweat fulfills two primary functions. It cools the body and it removes waste products out of the body.
When building Health Equity, wether it's functional nutrition or exercising, consistency is key to achieving your health goals. There have been many medical research on the health benefits of infrared therapy. These studies were mostly conducted on 15 to 20 minutes of consistently repeated sessions, 3 to 5 times per week during the period of the study that resulted in improved outcome. Clearlight sauna weight loss study was based on 30 minute sessions.
With lifestyle medicine and functional nutrition we strive to provide the body with what it needs to heal itself naturally and adequate time is always required. For many of us it took years for us to start experiencing the symptoms of illness, so it only make sense to allow your body the time it needs to recovery and heal. Forcing you body to heal too rapidly simply adds unnecessary stress.
Sweat your way to healthier you.
Why 20 Minutes In A Sauna Might Help You Live Longer
The effects of thermal energy on quality of life in patients with type II diabetes mellitus