It's no secret that I am obsessed with heat therapy, infrared sauna, heat shock proteins, infrared and just about anything that has to do with sitting in a sauna...

For example, in the article "Ben Greenfield’s Sauna Workout (The Exact Sauna Workout I Do Every Morning)", I describe my elaborate morning routine that I perform each day in my sauna.

In "Ten Scientifically Proven Reasons I Am Addicted To A Daily Sauna", I delve into the nitty-gritty science behind sauna use for everything from increasing growth hormone to maintaining muscle to enhancing skin health and more.

Then, in "Three Ways To Biohack A Sauna For More Heat, A Better Detox & Enhanced Fitness", I show you how I biohacked my own home sauna to maximize the effects of daily sauna.

My first guest in today's podcast, Dr. Raleigh Duncan, is a Chiropractor who recognized the health benefits of infrared saunas early on when he was using them with excellent results with his patients. In 1996, he decided to dedicate his efforts to designing, manufacturing and distributing infrared saunas, as a way to help people heal and live healthier lives. Dr. Duncan is recognized as an early pioneer in the infrared sauna industry and has numerous patents and patents pending for his unique sauna technologies. Prior to becoming a Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Duncan spent 20 years as a manufacturing consultant. He's actively involved in the day-to-day operations of Sauna Works and Clearlight Saunas and he's always discovering better ways to heal the human body through the power of infrared.

Andy Kaps is also on this show. He is the President / COO of Sauna Works, and has spent the last 25 years building and implementing management systems, networking and Internet systems to streamline businesses. Andy joined the Sauna Works team in 2004 and has worked closely with Raleigh to develop the new technologies and innovations used in Clearlight Saunas. Together Raleigh and Andy have collaborated to take the infrared sauna to new heights of functionality and therapeutic value. Some of their firsts include combining carbon and ceramic into one ultra-powerful hybrid infrared heater, eliminating EMF and ELF exposure in the sauna, utilizing powerful 500 watt Full Spectrum heaters, and creating the world's 1st full spectrum yoga sauna.

During our discussion, you'll discover:

-How to cut through the confusion between near-infrared, mid-infrared and far-infrared...[11:20 & 17:55]

-Why your body produces infrared wavelengths...[14:45 & 16:05]

-How you can "lower EMF" in a sauna, and what happens to your body if you don't do that...[20:55 & 23:00]

-Why you keep sweating for a long time after you get out of an infrared sauna...[26:48]

-Two easy ways to accelerate the detoxification effect that occurs in a sauna...[35:30] -How you can use a sauna to maintain muscle mass...[43:50]

-How the use of a sauna can increase heart rate variability (HRV)...[46:40]

-And much more!

Resources from this episode: -For more information on getting yourself a Clearlight sauna, call 800.317.5070 or go to HealwithHeat.com. Use discount code "BEN" to get $450 off the regular Clearlight sauna prices for any sauna and a "Gift with Purchase" of a very cool ergonomic backrest. -Ben Greenfield’s Sauna Workout (The Exact Sauna Workout I Do Every Morning) -Ten Scientifically Proven Reasons I Am Addicted To A Daily Sauna. -Three Ways To Biohack A Sauna For More Heat, A Better Detox & Enhanced Fitness -Infrared turkey fryer -The YoungLiving Essential Oils Ben uses in his sauna (try the blend "Clarity"!) -The BenGreenfieldFitness Clearlight Sauna giveaway -Niasafe by Thorne as a non-flushing form of niacin -The Trace Liquid Minerals Ben uses in a sauna

Do you have questions, thoughts or feedback for Raleigh, Andy or me? Leave your comments at BenGreenfieldFitness.com and one of us will reply!