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Treating Low Blood Pressure

March 6th, 2010 Dan Hicks No comments

At times you may feel very thirsty, nauseated, overheated and irritated. You may feel like you are about to faint. It gets difficult to walk or even to get out of the chair. The brain sends the signal to the heart to slow down, send blood to arms and legs and lower the blood pressure. This is when you feel heaviness in your legs. There are two types of low blood pressure.

1. Orthostatic intolerance - the systolic pressure (top) drops less than 20 and the diastolic pressure (bottom) drops by 10.
2. Orthostatic hypotension – the systolic pressure drops more than 20 and diastolic pressure drops around 10.

Mostly middle-aged women are prone to orthostatic intolerance. Aged people who are above 60 are prone to orthostatic hypotension.

Ways to Fight Low Blood Pressure

· Drink at least 8 glasses of water every day. It helps to maintain a normal pressure of the blood.
· Salt – People avoid salt to maintain a normal blood pressure. But people suffering with low blood pressure can be liberal with quantity of salt uses in their food. Eat as much salt as you can tolerate as it increases blood pressure.
· Avoid going to over crowded areas as you may feel heaviness or dizziness.
· Have a sweet tooth – start your day with something sweet or some extra sugar in your tea/coffee. Have as many sweet dishes as you like unless you have diabetes. Sweets give you extra energy and immediately normalize the blood pressure.
· At home sit at a low chair such that your knees are at a higher level than your chest. This sends the blood towards heart thus increasing the pressure of the blood.
· Keep your feet on an elevated platform as gravity pull decreases blood pressure.
· Do not stay in a standing position for long. Keep moving your legs or shake them a bit.
· Always carry a chocolate with you. Whenever you feel a drop in your blood pressure or feel low, unwrap the chocolate and eat it as soon as possible. You would feel better with every bite.

ImportantIf your blood pressure drops too low at time then keep your family, friends, relatives and colleagues informed about your problem. Always keep a glucose sachet in your pocket, car, and office and let everyone know where it is kept. Tell them that they need to act immediately if such a situation rises and make a thick paste of glucose in a little water (around 3 sips) such that there is more glucose and less water.

Insert this paste in mouth by using a spoon till the time one regains consciousness. Do not close your eyes. Stay awake as you may go in an unconscious state, which can be very risky. Relax and when you feel better, have something to eat to regain some energy. Once you feel better do visit a doctor as soon as possible. People suffering from low blood pressure often have morning sickness.

They find it difficult to get up from bed. After a bath they feel heaviness in their legs. It takes a lot of effort to do any kind of work. In such a situation eat something sweet the first thing in the morning, take more sugar in your morning tea or coffee. This gives you a boost in your energy and helps you to overcome morning sickness.

Cellulite Reduction Treatment

March 6th, 2010 Dan Hicks No comments

Cellulite is the expression used to describe pockets of fat which are trapped and cause dimpling in the skin. This dimpling is irregular and patchy and has been identified with orange peel.
90% of post-adolescent women go on to develop cellulite at some time during their life although it is very hardly ever seen in men.
The thighs, buttocks and the abdomen are the most common areas for a woman to develop cellulite. Although it is often mistaken for obesity, cellulite is not actually obesity related because it can also take place in thin lean women.
Whatever the cause of cellulite, it’s important to know that there aren’t any miracle products, treatments, or medicines that can make it go away.

For example, some fancy salon treatments that promise to get rid of cellulite simply cause your skin to puff up through deep massaging, temporarily reducing the appearance of cellulite.
Causes of Cellulite
Contrary to popular belief, cellulite affects all women, overweight or thin. In fact, many slim women have cellulite.
Cellulite is an issue of fat cells and skin elasticity. Genes greatly determine if you will develop cellulite.
Girls as young as 14 can show signs of cellulite. If you want to know how much cellulite you will have, take a look at your mother.
1. Damaged Circulation
2. Free Radicals
3. Estrogen Imbalance
4. Lack of Exercise
5. Over Exertion
6. Bad Diet
7. Digestion

Symptoms of Cellulite

1. It is localized. It is in definite areas and begins on the inside surface of the thighs and the knees.
2. The skin is infiltrated, padded and has the elastic consistency of a sheet of rubber.
3. The skin is not mobile. It cannot be squeezed and develops the “orange peel” look.
4. The skin hurts when touched.
5. Bruises appear very easily.

Are you one of the 90% of women who are affected by cellulite? Have you tried one cellulite treatment after another only to be disappointed with the results (more specifically, lack of results)?

We know your fight with cellulite is an everyday struggle and no matter how hard you diet or exercise you just can’t seem to get rid of unsightly dimples or cottage cheese thighs.

Well, you’ve come to the right place. Simply put, this is your one-stop-spot for everything cellulite-related.

Here we provide you with the latest information on cellulite. You can access great product reviews, cellulite exercises, remedies and more.

Remember, the more information you have about a product before you buy it, the likelier it is that you’ll find the cellulite treatment that best meets your needs. This is why we give you information on the causes of cellulite and tips on how to prevent and reduce cellulite.

Home Remedies for Cellulite

1. Prepare a mixture of rosemary and fennel essential oil to three teaspoons of carrier oil, such as almond oil. Rub this mixture on cellulite affected region daily. This is simple yet effective home remedy for cellulite.

2. Eat a low fat, high fiber diet containing plenty of green vegetables and fresh fruits to reduce cellulite problem.

3. Eliminate your intake of alcohol, coffee, soda and cigarette smoke to further aid your quest to end cellulite.

4. Exfoliate and renew your skin naturally. Use a soft body brush or other cleansing tool to release dry and dead skin cells when bathing. This also increases blood circulation and helps in cellulite removal.

5. Add about two cups of sea salt to warm bathwater and sit in the soothing water for at least 20 minutes. This is one of the useful home remedies for cellulite.

6. Take caffeinated coffee, grind it into dust and mix with cheap hand lotion, rub this into your cellulite affected region for 1-2 minute a day, and then shower it off. This is also a useful home remedy for cellulite.

7. Reduce the amount of salt and foods high in saturated and hydrogenated fats from your diet.

8. Exercises may also help you in cellulite reduction. The exercises that will help you get rid of your cellulite are weight training. To help speed up the cellulite reduction process, you can choose exercises that target the area that contains the cellulite.

Shoulder Tendonitis Treatment

February 19th, 2010 Dan Hicks 3 comments

The rotator cuff tendons are easily prone to inflammation and pain that can be effectively reduced with a shoulder tendonitis treatment based on physical therapy. The inflammation can start as a result of stress like repetitive movements in a sport like golf or tennis, or a physical job. Such treatment would consist of exercises for the rotator cuff to strengthen the cuff itself and reduce swelling and inflammation. A welcome bypass result of such an improvement is the elimination of pain and the usage of anti inflammatories.

Anti inflammatories are always present in any kind of shoulder disorders, not just Tendonitis, they are effective at curing the symptoms, inflammation and pain, but force the sufferer into a self fueling situation of dependency. Because anti inflammatories do not cure the root cause of the problem, they can only have temporary effect, forcing the user to decide between pain and discomfort on one hand or side effects and a hefty medical bill on the other. Not a great situation.

However, a Shoulder Tendonitis treatment based on exercises for the rotator cuff can radically change this dead lock situation for the better. The same applies to Shoulder Bursitis, the “sister” disorder of a Tendonitis. The Bursitis term comes from Bursa, a sack positioned next to the shoulder tendons so as to prevent friction over the bare bones. When the tendons become inflamed, it is often the case that the bursa as well becomes inflamed and swollen, though not necessarily always.

When Shoulder Tendonitis and Bursitis are both present we have the Impingement Syndrome, which is caused by a narrowing of the sub acromial space within the shoulder joint. The space becomes restricted because both the tendons and the bursa become swollen with inflammation, thus making over head movements difficult, painful and with the characteristic pinching feeling of the Impingement Syndrome.

Tendonitis can also come as a stand alone disorder, and is treated the same way as Bursitis. We now have seen the positive and negative aspects of anti inflammatories. Another common remedy is the application of cold packs, as cold universally reduces inflammation and swelling. However, it is not a very practical solution since requires constant re-application and provides only temporary relief. At least it does not have side effects and is inexpensive.

The best shoulder tendonitis treatment is one based on specific rotator cuff exercises. A shoulder therapy program designed for the muscles and tendons of the cuff is aimed at restoring strength and flexibility of the shoulder joint. A strong rotator cuff is more readily inclined to heal naturally and recover fast than one addicted to anti inflammatories and weakened by inactivity or postural problems. It is also the foundation for all shoulder movements to assist the deltoid and the trapezius while stabilizing the arm into the shoulder socket.

Regenerative Medicine

February 12th, 2010 Dan Hicks No comments

New developments in the use of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS cells) are appearing every month in the literature. The initial hurdle is to be able to reprogram adult human cells without using agents that might cause cancer. The first reprogramming method used a viral delivery system to introduce the reprogramming genes into cells. But a virus can insert into the cell’s genome, possibly causing severe unanticipated outcomes such as cancer.

Also, refinement of the reprogramming factors is necessary. The initial group was composed of Oct-4, c-Myc, Sox2, and Klf4 genes. c-Myc has potent oncogenic properties – expression of c-Myc can cause a cell to become cancerous. c-Myc was discovered in the late 1970s – expression of c-Myc has a profound role in the development of breast cancer and has a central role in most types of human malignancies.

In order for these cells to be used safely in humans, reprogramming alternatives to c-Myc needed to be identified. An optimal scenario would be to identify alternatives to using any gene for reprogramming. Inserting new genes into a cell could result in mutations, disruption of other normal genetic processes, and additional negative effects. Such deleterious outcomes would increase in number and severity as cells and tissues introduced into a patient continue to divide and replicate.

The field is moving forward quickly. Many research teams have been successfully investigating the use of small molecules as reprogramming factors. Small molecules include very short nucleotide segments (nucleotides comprise the basis of the genetic code), peptides (amino acid sequences), and short-chain sugars. Recently a team led by Dr. Hongyan Zhou at the Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla, CA, generated induced pluripotent stem cells using direct delivery of a set of reprogramming small molecules. This groundbreaking work provides a new method of creating safer cells for potential uses in treatment and transplantation.

Initial work is being done to use iPS cells for the treatment of many serious and life-threatening diseases. Important preliminary work has been done with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Parkinson’s disease, sickle cell anemia, thalassemia, muscular dystrophy, and diabetes.

For example, researchers have been able to generate large numbers of iPS cells from skin cells taken from an 82-year-old woman diagnosed with ALS. These cells could be directed to become motor neurons, which could be used to replace diseased nerve cells in a patient’s spinal cord. This research proves that sufficient induced pluripotent cells can be produced from cells taken from an elderly patient. iPS cells might be used to develop treatments for other diseases which specifically affect the aged.

Sickle cell anemia has been reversed in mice using induced pluripotent stem cells derived from their own cells. Somatic cells were obtained from humanized sickle cell anemia mouse models. The cells were reprogrammed to iPS cells. The genetic defect was corrected in the pluripotent cells which were then differentiated into blood cell precursors. These normal blood-forming cells were then transplanted into the original mice, who subsequently recovered from sickle cell anemia.

This successful proof-of-concept in humanized sickle cell anemia mice points the way toward using iPS cells in the treatment of a wide variety of deadly diseases.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

February 12th, 2010 Dan Hicks No comments

An MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) scan is a non-invasive method of using magnets and radio waves to look deep inside the human body. An MRI scan provides far greater detail than a traditional X-ray and can help Doctors to diagnose a wide variety of different ailments. This article is a non-technical overview from a patients perspective, to help those who are about to undergo a scan or are concerned about what’s involved.

We all tend to expect the worst and it’s quite normal to be concerned about any medical procedure but an MRI scan really is nothing to worry about and although the technology behind MRI is very complex, it requires little of the patient, other than an ability to lie still, breathe normally and put up with some noise – more on that later…

If you are attending hospital as an outpatient, then it makes sense to consider what you will wear on the day of the scan. The MRI scan uses a strong magnetic field, so you should avoid wearing items of clothing that contain metal fastenings, zips, buckles etc, in which case you may not need to get changed. Try to arrive in good time, at least 15 to 20 minutes before the appointment, as there are a few formalities to be completed and it’s not really polite to keep the staff or other patients waiting (especially those who are in pain or nervous themselves).

Prior to the scan you (or a guardian/carer in the case of children/the elderly infirm) will be asked to remove any items of metal, such as watches, glasses, hairpins etc or items that will be damaged by the magnet (such as credit cards) and in most hospitals you will be provided with a locker in which to place your valuables. You may be asked to complete a questionaire or answer a range of questions concerning your/the patients health. These tend to focus on whether you (or the patient) have any form of metal implants – such as pacemakers, artificial heart valves, pins/plates etc or have ever had metal shrapnel or fragments in your eyes at any time.

Although the MRI technique is safe, with no known risks or side effects, it is still not recommended for women in the early stages of pregnancy and you should tell the Radiologist if you think this may be the case, so they can advise accordingly.

The scan will usually last 20 – 30 minutes (longer in some cases) and it’s a good idea to visit the toilet before your scan, so you can feel as relaxed as possible.

Once in the scanning room, you will find that the machine itself is quite a large cube shape with a horizontal hole or tunnel in the centre, into which the patient is moved on a motorized table, until the body part to be scanned is directly in the centre of the machines magnetic field.

You will be asked to lie on the table and get into a comfortable position, ready to be slid into the tunnel: Those who suffer from claustrophobia may find the experience unnerving and you have my sincere empathy but it is important to note that the machine is not too deep, once you are in position no part of the machine will move or touch you and you will be provided with a button with which you can stop the scan if you really need to.

The most notable part of an MRI scan and the part that is often the biggest surprise, is the noise. I can’t explain the precise technical reasons behind the noise but anyone who has had an MRI scan will nod knowingly when you mention it – the machines are extremely noisy and you will be provided with ear plugs or some sort of headphones to help reduce the effect. Some machines have the facility for patients to listen to the radio or in some cases their own CD or one of the hospitals but even then it can be hard to hear.

Once you are inside the tunnel the Radiologist will usually ask if you are OK and will then leave the room. There is an intercomm system on most of the machines I have experienced and as the scan is usually conducted in stages, you will be asked if you are still OK before they proceed with the scan.

Now is the time to try to settle into as comfortable a position as you can. As mentioned earlier, the whole scan can last 20 – 30 minutes or longer and although the process occurs in stages it is vital that you try to remain as still as possible to provide an accurate image, so relax, breathe normally and try not to worry – there’s nothing to fear from an MRI scan.

If you have the radio on or a CD then try to tune in to the music and focus your attention on that as a way to relax your body. Alternatively you can try to focus your eyes on part of the tunnel. You will find that the noise of the machine comes in different types, some are annoying and seem to pervade your thoughts whilst others can actually help you to ‘zone out’ and relax but the important thing to remember is they are only noises. No harm is being done to you, no damage inflicted and the more you can remain still, the better the resulting image and the easier it will be for your Doctors to make a diagnosis of whatever is ailing you.

Sometimes it is necessary to supplement the scan with a small injection of MRI dye – this is known as a Contrast Injection and can help the Radiologists to see blood vessels more clearly and to get a clearer picture if you have previously had surgery involving orthopedic implants, metal plates or pins (all of which should have been discussed with the Radiologist prior to the the scan). The Contrast Injection should not affect you and if you have driven to the appointment then you should be fine to drive home, though obviously you should tell someone if you feel at all unwell and take some time to settle yourself after the scan if you feel in any way disoriented.

Thanks to the wonders of MRI technology it is now possible to provide better and more accurate diagnosis than ever before and as you can see, the process is not so scary after all.

Common cold remedies

January 16th, 2010 Dan Hicks No comments

Since there is no cure for the viral infection, common cold remedies are designed to relieve symptoms of the infection. Doctors often recommend a common cold remedy to relieve symptoms, not only because it will make you feel better, but also because it may help prevent secondary bacterial infections. In addition, sneezing and coughing spreads the virus to others. The rhino virus, one of the viruses that causes common cold symptoms, can live for three hours on the skin and other surfaces. If you sneeze, wipe your nose or cough and then shake hands with someone, then that person may contract the virus. Likewise, if you touch a surface (answer the phone, open a door) anyone who comes along within the next three hours may contract the virus.

Large doses are needed to sure up the immune system so it can fend off the attack. By large I mean around 5-10 grams of vitamin C and 50,000-100,000 IU of vitamin A, split up over several doses during the day. (Taking these vitamins with food will make them more effective.) High doses of vitamin C, on the other hand, are very safe even over prolonged periods of time. In fact, these high doses not only sure up your immune system, but also detoxify your body and help the good bacteria in your gut. Vitamin c has long been touted as a common cold remedy. In the 1960s Dr.Linus Pauling came up with research that showed that 1000mg or more of vitamin C would reduce the incidence of the common cold for most people and would shorten its duration for those who had a cold. It has been found that people vary in their tolerance for large quantities of vitamin C and that it will result in diarrhea when the level of tolerance is exceeded. Otherwise no other ill effects have been found.

Common Cold is the inflammation of the upper respiratory tract which is caused by viral infection. This is a very general problem which affects people mostly during monsoons. Common cold viruses cause inflammation of the upper respiratory area, which results in the variety of symptoms. Every year, as the winter months approach, we go out and spend million on various concoctions to ward off the dreaded common cold. In recent years, the most popular of these has been Echinacea, a natural substance that we are told will reduce the likelihood of us catching our cold, and will relieve our symptoms if we do catch one. And here’s the question for you. Have you ever found any cold remedies that really work? I’m asking because I need help. At least twice a year I develop what can only be described as a nasty cold, and I end up suffering with it for at least two weeks and during these, i can’t find anytime to work a mess in my house. I thank my husband that he is very understanding with regards to my situation, but after a while he starts to get grumpy. My daughter wants me to play with her but I am always so stuffed up that I.

Health is the most important thing in life

January 3rd, 2010 Dan Hicks No comments

Health is the most important thing in life. Without health we can’t do anything. What is the use of a million dollars if you can’t run along the beach filling fresh air, or taking your dog for a walk, or just being able to get out of the bed in the morning and feel good. Not being able to do any of those things is a heartbreaking situation. So in order to be healthy we need to take care of ourselves, and there are a lot of things we need to do, from healthy food consumption, to regular workout and doctor checks to some other things that will benefit our health. But one of the most serious problems with health is that sometimes even if we do everything right we can’t make a difference, but sometimes we can. Many people don’t know that they have a blood pressure problem until it’s too late, so having a cardiac pressure monitoring device at home is a very useful thing. They don’t call blood pressure the silent killer for no reason.

So here are a few basic blood and cardiac pressure monitor devices for you to take care of your health.

Omron lA1B Pressure Monitor large cuff is an all-around blood and cardiac pressure monitor. I’m reviewing this item especially because it has personalized inflation. And that means that this monitoring device will take all your blood pressure changes in consideration and adjust to your pressure every time you take a measurement. And this item can also store measurements for two different users which includes everything from the reading to the time of that reading in particular. Special benefit of this pressure monitor device is that it comes with a lifelong warranty. So this is the top model for anybody that has pressure issues.

And here we have a good, solid blood and cardiac pressure monitor that is for those who want to measure their blood pressure even though they don’t have a problem with it. Of course this is not only for them anyone can use this item. Zewa automatic blood and cardiac pressure monitor is the easiest monitor to use, you just wrap it around your arm and press start, in just a few seconds you will have your blood pressure and your pulse on the big display. This is the basic type of blood pressure monitor that is mostly used by athletes; you can take it anywhere with you and it comes with a 5 year warranty.

So it’s not just blood pressure monitoring that is important, it’s also important to manage your blood and heart pressure. By managing your blood and heart pressure you will most likely avoid major complications caused by high or low pressure. Managing your blood and heart pressure consists of a healthy diet, regular exercises, and taking dietary supplements. With constant blood and cardiac pressure monitoring and blood pressure management you will certainly find out if your blood pressure is acting up before any damage and complications happen, so you will have the time to go to a doctor and get that taken care of.

Traumatic Injuries

December 26th, 2009 Dan Hicks No comments

Traumatic injuries cause damage to tissues. The incidental rupturing of ancillary and primary blood vessels supplying these tissues causes internal bleeding at the site of injury. The blood supplies normally bring nutrients and oxygen to the tissues and remove waste materials along with metabolic by-products from tissues. With damage though, the delicate piping systems of vessels burst at smaller capillary, arteriole, or venule vessels–or even in larger vessels causing heavy bleeding.

This bleeding is what causes swelling at the site of the person’s injury. The injury is enclosed within the skin, creating increased fluid and blood pressure inside the body at the injured site. When the trauma site fills and expands with bleeding, it tamponades the traumatic site. This may depress or cut off circulation. This occurs by increasing the site’s inner body pressure at or above the person’s normal blood pressure. This pressure is what naturally stops the bleeding at the site.

The heart pumps blood out to the tissues by way of the arteries. About 99% of all blood pumped out of the heart is returned by the venous return system. Being an enclosed plumbing system, the arterial pressure within the capillary bed drives the blood back to the heart by the pressure in the enclosed venous system. The generally low right-sided heart pressure allows naturally decreased pressures to direct blood from the venous systems back into the heart. This, in turn, allows the blood to be re-circulated and be pumped again and again back to the heart. The remainder of blood plasma is returned by the lymphatics.

In addition to the heart, artery, and venous systems, there is a passive lymphatic pipe system carrying the tissue fluids back to the heart. This lymphatic system acts as a cleaning sewage system allowing extra fluid to drain from the capillary beds and injured sites, via the venous system and then to the heart. Lymphatic vessels, like veins, have one-way valves which act as pumps. Passive pumps called lymph nodes are located behind joints or at sites of pressure from physical movement. They are much like a hose with a bulb and a valve attached to another hose. When the bulb is squeezed, the system pumps fluid in one direction only: towards the heart. When a joint is flexed and extended, the bulb is naturally compressed and it pumps moving fluids from the extremity towards the heart. This naturally removes blood, fluid, and potential infections fluid from the site of the injury. This reduces the on-site pressure after bleeding is stopped to allow new circulation and healing.

The elevation of a traumatic point is applied by measuring from the floor directly vertical to the heart, and then measure from the floor directly vertical to the site of injury. This means that the point of injury should be elevated approximately 12-16 inches higher than the position of the heart at any time and from any position, i.e. sitting in the chair with your foot on an ottoman if the foot is the site of injury, is not elevated. The distance to the floor from the foot must be less than the heart to the floor by 16″ or more. Laying flat on a couch with your foot up high on the back of the couch at the head level is elevation of a traumatic site, decreasing pain and removing the fluids for healing.

Frozen Shoulder Exercises

December 22nd, 2009 Dan Hicks No comments

The last thing on your mind is any form of exercise when you have a frozen shoulder but surprisingly, the right kind of exercise can actually speed up the recover process and get you back to full health more quickly.

But don’t make the mistake of cherry picking exercises from a book or reading up on them on the internet. If you really want to succeed and get your shoulder working again then use an exercise programme put together by a physical therapists specifically for shoulder injuries. Doing the wrong exercises can cause more harm than good irritating the capsule around the shoulder and leading to more damage and a longer recovery time.

Frozen shoulder or adhesive capsulitis is caused by the internal membrane that surrounds the shoulder joint contracting and thickening. As it does this it squeezes the shoulder joint restricting movement.

It is not known exactly what causes this but it usually occurs in people over forty and around seventy percent of sufferers are women. There are some medical conditions such as diabetes or thyroid disorders that make people more susceptible to it. If you have had a previous shoulder injury or undergone surgery you are also at risk.

The condition is self limiting which basically means that if you ignore it, it will sort itself out. Unfortunately this can take anything up to two or even three years if you do nothing to speed it up.

Frozen shoulder has three distinct phases to the condition. It can start out as a simple ache in the shoulder. We all get them and we all tend to ignore them, but as time passes the pain will get worse and the joint starts to lose mobility. This is known as the painful phase and is the first indicator of a frozen shoulder. All you can do at this stage is take pain killers to alleviate the symptoms.

Next, you will go through a stage where the pain gets less but the shoulder continues to lose mobility, this is known as the freezing phase. Don’t be fooled into thinking that things are getting better simply because the pain reduces. Your mobility can actually decrease significantly during the freezing phase.

Finally you get to the thawing phase where the shoulder slowly starts to improve. Pain significantly reduces and movement improves.

It is during this phase that you can significantly improve recovery time through frozen shoulder specific exercises designed to help you push through the restriction of the joint and regain full movement.

Sauna Benefits

December 13th, 2009 Dan Hicks No comments

The word sauna is a Finnish word used to describe a bath house or an unusually hot or humid environment. A sauna session is where participants disrobe and sit or recline in temperatures of over 80 °C (176 °F). Most saunas range from 160°F-180°F. This induces relaxation and promotes sweating. To receive the sauna benefits you should not exceed 20 minutes in the sauna. Constantly hydrate while in the sauna to replenish water weight lost.

Some benefits include:

One sauna benefit has been found to reduce levels of stress hormones adrenalin and noradrenalin and to increase levels of beta endorphin.

Other benefits include combined with exercise can clear organic solvents, chemicals drugs, pharmaceuticals and even heavy metals from your body.

This may provide some relief to patients with chronic bronchitis and asthma; it may also alleviate pain and improve joint mobility in patients with rheumatic disease.

Weight Loss

Using the sauna as a primary form to loose weight is inefficient. Essentially you are loosing water weight and flushing sodium and electrolytes from your body.

Skin Benefits

Sauna benefits include skin regeneration. By profusely sweating in the sauna your skin’s pores open up larger then by daily washing. It is important to shower immediately after participating in a sauna to see immediate results in your skin tone.

Health Benefits

Some benefits include some health benefits. By using the sauna often participants feel relaxed and having calming health benefits.