Is Infrared Light the KEY to Longevity? Detox, Recovery, and Increased Energy with Sunlighten Saunas : 1223

The Human Upgrade with Dave Asprey

Dave Asprey

Fat, Health & Fitness, Meditation, Biohacking, Lifestyle, Diet, Science, Self-improvement, Fasting, Nutrition, Hacking, Fitness, Brain, Wellness, Education

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🗓️ 19 November 2024

⏱️ 54 minutes

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Summary

Is biohacking your sweat the secret to vitality?

Dave Asprey dives into the transformative world of infrared saunas with Connie Zack, founder of Sunlighten and a 25-year innovator in the space. Together, they uncover how targeted light and heat therapy can unlock unparalleled health benefits, from detoxing heavy metals to energizing your body at the cellular level.

Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:

• Why infrared saunas excel at detoxing heavy metals and toxins

• How they mimic exercise to boost cardiovascular health and recovery

• The science behind infrared’s impact on mitochondrial energy and longevity

• Surprising benefits for gut health, inflammation, and hormone balance

• Hacks to get the most out of your infrared sauna sessions

Connie shares cutting-edge research and personal insights, offering practical ways to integrate infrared therapy into your routine. Whether you’re looking to recover faster, improve your mood, or support long-term health, this episode delivers the tools you need to take your biohacking game to the next level.

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Resources:

• Sunlighten Saunas Website – https://www.sunlighten.com/dave/?utm_source=DaveAsprey&utm_medium=Partner&utm_content=Podcast&leadsource=DaveAsprey&utm_campaign=DaveAsprey

• Sunlighten Saunas on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/sunlightensaunas/

• 2025 Biohacking Conference – https://biohackingconference.com/2025

• Dave Asprey’s Website – https://daveasprey.com

• Dave Asprey’s Book: Smarter Not Harder – https://daveasprey.com/books

• Danger Coffee – https://dangercoffee.com

• Danger Coffee Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/dangercoffeeofficial/

• Dave Asprey’s Linktree – https://linktr.ee/daveasprey

• Upgrade Collective: Join The Human Upgrade Podcast Live – https://www.ourupgradecollective.com

• Own an Upgrade Labs – https://ownanupgradelabs.com

• Upgrade Labs – https://upgradelabs.com

• 40 Years of Zen – Neurofeedback training for advanced cognitive enhancement – https://40yearsofzen.com

Timestamps

• 00:00 Introduction to Infrared Saunas

• 00:27 Meet Connie Zack: Leading Voice in Infrared Saunas

• 00:50 The Science Behind Infrared Saunas

• 02:35 Infrared Saunas vs. Traditional Saunas

• 05:41 Health Benefits of Infrared Saunas

• 08:14 Technological Advancements in Infrared Saunas

• 17:36 The Role of LEDs in Infrared Saunas

• 22:37 Practical Tips and Personal Experiences

• 28:14 Detoxing and Energizing with Glutathione

• 28:40 Pre and Post-Sauna Rituals

• 29:05 Habit Stacking in the Sauna

• 29:41 Managing Overheating Devices

• 31:05 Creative Breakthroughs in the Sauna

• 32:14 Scientific Method and Personal Experience

• 36:05 Understanding Glucose Spikes

• 38:44 Longevity Benefits of Infrared Saunas

• 43:27 Infrared Saunas and Skin Health

• 45:29 Extreme Detox Protocols

• 48:28 Grip Strength and Longevity

• 50:34 Customizing Your Sauna Experience

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0:00.0	Infrared sauna really does drive metal detox way more than hot dry saunas.
0:05.0	Infrared removed more mercury, cadmium lead compared to traditional and exercise.
0:11.0	It 54% decrease hospitalization and death.
0:15.0	It's like having a recipe or how to get the right sweat out of the body.
0:18.0	When I get in my infrared sauna, I feel more energy.
0:21.8	One of the things that infaritanas do is they have the same cardiovascular effect as
0:26.3	Xen.
0:27.6	You're listening to The Human Upgrade with Dave Asprey.
0:33.8	Our guest today is Connie Zach, who for 25 years has been a leading voice in the infrared sauna movement.
0:43.7	And she's got a lot of new research for us to talk about aging and five hallmarks of aging.
0:50.0	In the world of biohacking, one of the primary things that we look at is temperature.
0:56.9	There's cold and there's hot and the extremes.
1:00.0	And you could say, well, let's get in liquid nitrogen or into a volcano.
1:04.5	So maybe it's not the extremes.
1:06.6	It turns out it's the dose, the frequency, and the timing that gets you the most results.
1:13.7	And we always knew there was something going on.
1:16.7	And for that, just go to Scandinavia like a few hundred years ago.
1:19.4	We know getting hot is good for you.
1:21.1	Getting cold is good for you.
1:22.5	But now that we have the ability to, with a lot of science, to manipulate exactly what's going into our body,
1:29.6	we can now, with AI and data, we can figure out, okay, what exactly is the right dose,
1:35.8	and how should they get into the body to get this result versus that result?
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