What's the Deal with Infrared Saunas: Facts vs Myths with Connie Zack

Episode Highlights With ConnieWhat makes infrared different than traditional saunas How infrared combines light energy with heatWhat infrared actually is (we also get this from the sun!)Light and heat as energy medicineHow this can help with emotional resilienceWhat we know about the sympathetic nervous system and how sauna can influence thisFIR specifically for entering a parasympathetic stateMood benefits and how infrared helps specifically with depression The cardiovascular benefits specific to far infrared heat Japan uses FIR sauna as a first line for cardiovascular problems Why you can get benefits from an infrared sauna as soon as you turn it on, even before they heat Does it matter what time of day we sauna?Finnish vs infrared and which is best? (data and my take)Consistency is more important than intensity with infrared What the pulse sauna is and what makes this super uniqueResources MentionedSunlighten SaunasHiyaHiya created a super powered chewable vitamin for kids that packs twelve organic fruits and vegetables plus fifteen essential vitamins and minerals into every dose. Try it at hiyahealth.com/wellnessmama.LMNTI talk often about the health benefits of salt and electrolytes and I am a big fan of LMNT canned drinks and packets. Go to drinklmnt.com/wellnessmana for a special offer.