Naturopathic Doctor (ND PhD) Gez Agolli of Progressive Medical Centers said, “Beyond health and cosmetic reasons, there is a spiritual element for keeping fit. In I Corinthians 6:19-20 we read, ‘Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received form God? You are not your own, you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body.’ Shedding pounds not only eases the load on the heart, but it increases our feeling of self-worth.” He also quoted Proverbs 17:22, “A cheerful heart is good medicine.” (more…)

If there is one country that loves to take a relaxing sauna, it is probably the country of Finland. Finland claims that their country is the home of the original sauna experience. Finnish saunas are not only used by the locals of Finland to relax and unwind or trim down their bodies, sauna for them is a prime part of their culture. They think that sauna is a necessity not a luxury. That is why in every household in Finland you can see at least one or two saunas installed inside their home or built in their outdoor area. (more…)

So if we take a bargain out of the equation, what constitutes a cheap sauna?

The Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) in Canada have investigated and found fault with a number of cheap imported saunas. Amongst other things they discovered heaters running very hot and smoking in one of these devices. In addition, there were potential electric shock and fire hazards associated with the use of these saunas. (more…)

There are many brands of indoor saunas that are available to consumers, however making the necessary preparations are important. You will first need to create the room that you want your sauna installed in. Remember that space will determine just how large your indoor sauna will be. (more…)

To understand why a sauna works, think of your body and what happens during a fever. During a fever, your body essentially chooses to get hotter and hotter due to the fact that it wants to kill off the germs that are proliferating inside this. No matter how uncomfortable this makes you, the fever does kill off germs, and this is essentially what you are doing with a sauna. A sauna can work as a whole body detox towards removing the various toxins and viruses that are plaguing your body are weaker than normal cells, and because they do not tolerate heat as well as the other cells in your body, they can be killed when the temperature has been raised slightly. (more…)

You are doing everything you can to purge yourself of life limiting toxins. Your daily sauna sessions are doing wonders for your health by eliminating toxin build-up from your system. You feel fresh, sharp and revitalized, but, is there more that you could be doing for your health.There’s always more (of course).

The following article was stumbled upon (literally), and in keeping with the virtues expounded by this website, is attached for your reading pleasure. We hope you find it useful and helpful:

Considering the living conditions of the modern era, it’s easy to understand why toxins build up within the body so heavily. Environmental toxins found in pesticides, insecticides, herbicides, fertilizers, fossil fuels, and other synthetic chemicals create an elixir of toxins bombarding us on a daily basis.

Unclean water, harsh household cleaners, and the prevalence of over-processed, artificial foods also contribute to the body’s poisoning. For these reasons, it is sometimes necessary to engage in natural body toxin cleansing to help the body purify itself and eliminate poisonous waste.

Due to the increase in chemicals applied to conventional foods, organic food is an increasingly wise option. In addition, Oxy-Powder® is an all-natural colon cleansing product that cleanses body systems of waste and supports the digestive tract. Most people don’t realize their digestive system is actually part of the immune response structure and is a key component in the body’s fight against toxins.

Making the choice to eat well is a beneficial first step in the process of toxin cleansing. To truly purge the body’s waste and support the cleansing systems (the lymphatic system, liver, intestines and blood), organic food choices are vital. Along with consuming primarily organic, whole foods, it is also wise to include food choices known for their natural detoxification effects.

A few of these organic, detoxifying foods include:
Broccoli

Other cruciferous vegetables (cauliflower, asparagus, etc.)

Green vegetables

Fruits (berries and apples)

Onions

Garlic

Lemons

Broccoli sprouts

Liquids (green tea, pure water and algae drinks rich in enzymes)

Read the rest of - Natural Recipes for Body Detoxification and get your detox recipes. Print them out and use them regularly. To your good health!

The cardiac output is estimated to increaseby about 70 % over the resting state, the total peripheral resistance of the vessels decreases by about 40 % , the stroke volume is unaffected,and the diastolic and mean arterial pressures decrease, with practically no change in the systolic pressure. The overall work of the heart, as estimated from the heart rate and systolic blood pressure, indicating myocardial oxygen demand, does not increase greatly.

The strain on the heart and the cardiovascular system depends not only on the temperature in the hot room, its air humidity and the duration of stay in the heat, but also on the type of cooling employed during the cool-off session. The skin temperature fluctuates from up to 40°C in the hot room, down to 33°C upon icewater immersion. The core temperature, as
measured from the esophagus, is more stable, rising in the hot room at an average rate of 0.07°C × min-1 up to 38°C, then accelerating to 0.4°C × min-1 up to 39°C, and returning to initial values rapidly after the exposure.The rate of reduction depends on the type of cool-off. (more…)

Even worse, endometriosis often cripples women to the point of forcing them to have a hysterectomy in early 20s, before they’ve had a chance to marry and have a family. Or they are put on drugs like Lupron, which is analogous to a chemical castration and may contribute to irreversible infertility, chemical sensitivity, or cancer later on.

Did you know the dioxins are one of many causes of endometriosis? Totally unavoidable in the 21st century lifestyle and diet, dioxins are even in everything from our foods and toilet paper to coffee filters, diapers, tampons, and much more (Birnbaum). Since they are persistent environmental poisons, they never leave the soil or water permanently, but cycle through rain, plants, animals, and into our food and bodies. The only way out is through sweat. (more…)

Saunas can do a lot for your body, and perhaps the best thing it does is to cleanse the toxins from your body. It does this by heating up your body and allowing it to sweat. Sweating is your body’s way of removing the “bad stuff” and replacing it with the “good stuff”. The room temperature in a sauna has to be pretty high for this process to happen properly, and some people are afraid that their bodies may be burned because of the high heat.

The correct temperature for a regular sauna is 180 degrees Fahrenheit. If your oven has heated up to this degree and you place your hand on the burner, your hand will be burned! However, in a sauna, the heat comes from only one thing in the room — the heater, and if you are using the sauna properly, you do not ever have to touch the heater. It is not possible for your body to be burned by the high heat of the sauna room as long as the temperature stays at a normal sauna temperature. (more…)

A lot of the sauna manufacturing companies will tell you that saunas definitely help you lose weight and calories, but this information is not as believable coming from someone who wants to sell you their sauna! Some of these companies’ websites even have so called “doctors” who will answer any questions you may have about their saunas, but these people are employed by the company, and are still just trying to sell you their sauna.

Sitting inside of a hot sauna for any period of time will make you sweat. Sweating releases fluid from your body. The longer you sweat, the more fluid you will lose, and this fluid loss is really the only weight loss that you see from sauna use. Once you are done with the sauna for the day, it is highly recommended that you drink lots of water after you’ve cooled off. This basically puts the lost fluid right back inside of your body. (more…)