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Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional Healthcare

5 Surprising Health Benefits of Sauna Therapy

Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional Healthcare

Dr. Michael Ruscio, DC

Medical, Health, Functionalmedicine, Alternative Health, Health & Fitness

4.5774 Ratings

🗓️ 16 August 2021

⏱️ 19 minutes

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Summary

Taking a sauna has long been a relaxing therapeutic modality in the spa, fitness and wellness communities, but did you know that sauna therapy offers important health benefits as well?
The heat stress of saunas sets in motion a biochemical cascade of healing effects that can help improve cardiovascular issues, autoimmune disorders, and mental health as well as supporting detox and weight loss.
Today’s article discusses how sauna therapy affects the body and breaks down why they work, and covers practical tips for getting your sauna on.
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0:00.0

Welcome to Dr. Rousho Radio, providing practical and science-based solutions to feeling your best.

0:15.4

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0:22.9

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0:30.9

The following discussion is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat any disease.

0:41.3

Please do not apply any of this information without first speaking with your doctor. Now, let's head to the show.

0:43.3

Hi everyone, this is Erin Ryan with Dr. Risho Radio.

0:47.3

We're trying something new on the podcast.

0:49.3

You know that blog article you flagged and still haven't had a chance to read?

0:53.3

Well, we're bringing some of our top blog articles straight to your ears through the podcast.

0:58.5

Think of this as a deep dive into topics on gut health, thyroid health, brain health, autoimmunity,

1:04.2

and more.

1:05.2

The following is an audio read of a new article read by Randall Schaefer, whose voice you might

1:09.6

recognize from the Healthy Gut Healthy U audiobook, which is available on Amazon and Audible. Your feedback is very important to us,

1:16.4

so let us know what you think of this new addition to the show. Five surprising health benefits

1:21.8

of sauna therapy. How Finnish and infrared sauna therapy can improve your well-being.

1:29.3

Stepping into the sauna for reflection, relaxation, and well-being

1:34.3

has long been a tradition in cold countries like Finland and Sweden,

1:39.3

and it's a common practice in the spa, fitness, and wellness communities. But more recently, sonotherapy has

1:47.0

been studied for its potential benefits for health problems like heart disease, Alzheimer's

1:52.5

disease, and chronic pain and illness. Is there any truth to the claims that sonotherapy can improve

1:59.9

your health?

2:06.4

In this article, we'll define sauna therapy and look at the difference between a traditional sauna and the more recently popularized infrared sauna.

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