The Benefits of Infrared Sauna for Skin, Detox, Fat Burning and Inflammation with Connie Zack
Dr. Jockers Functional Nutrition
Dr. Jockers
4.8 • 688 Ratings
🗓️ 21 October 2025
⏱️ 51 minutes
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Summary
Infrared saunas are more than just a relaxing experience; they’re a powerful tool for detox, fat burning, and reducing inflammation. Dr. Jockers explains how infrared heat helps your body release toxins, boost metabolism, and support overall wellness, with Connie Zack sharing her insights on how this therapy benefits the body.
In this episode, you’ll learn how infrared sauna sessions improve circulation, burn fat, and give your skin a healthy glow by stimulating collagen production. It’s a simple yet effective way to rejuvenate your body from the inside out.
We also discuss how infrared therapy helps reduce inflammation, offering relief for those dealing with chronic pain or stress. Whether you’re looking to increase energy, aid recovery, or support your body naturally, this episode shows why infrared saunas are worth adding to your routine.
In This Episode:
00:00 Debunking Sauna Myths: Infrared vs. Traditional
00:38 Personal Benefits of Infrared Sauna
01:13 Meet Connie Zack and Sunlighten
05:23 Understanding Infrared Therapy
07:26 The Science Behind Infrared Light
11:28 Health Benefits of Infrared Saunas
19:03 Choosing the Right Infrared Sauna
21:57 Quality and Safety in Sauna Construction
25:03 How to Use an Infrared Sauna
25:33 The Importance of Consistency in Sauna Use
25:59 Hydration Tips for Sauna Sessions
28:21 Understanding Temperature in Infrared Saunas
31:03 Balancing Heat Stress and Health Benefits
34:18 Incorporating Sauna into Daily Routine
41:40 Enhancing Detoxification and Cellular Health
44:17 Exploring Sunlighten Sauna Options
48:04 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
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| 0:00.0 | this is like a myth. A lot of people pay so much attention to temperature because that's the |
| 0:06.6 | indicator of success for traditional saunas, right? With infrared, it doesn't work that way. Temperature |
| 0:12.0 | is irrelevant. So what the most important thing is you want the transfer of the waves into your |
| 0:18.2 | body. And the transfer begins the moment you turn the sauna on. |
| 0:22.9 | Well, welcome back to the podcast. Today I'm talking with Connie, Zach from Sunlighten. We're talking |
| 0:28.7 | about beyond pills, how infrared therapy targets the root of chronic inflammation. This is going to be |
| 0:34.6 | a deep dive on infrared sauna therapy, something I personally do |
| 0:40.2 | three, four, five days a week. I try to get 90 to 120 minutes every single week. And it has made a |
| 0:46.7 | huge impact on my overall health. You know, at 43, I feel stronger, healthier, more stress resilient |
| 0:53.5 | now than ever before in my life. |
| 0:55.9 | And I really credit, obviously, my whole lifestyle, everything I talk about on this podcast, |
| 1:00.2 | but also infrared sauna, just making that a regular ritual, regular habit for my improved health. |
| 1:08.7 | Right. |
| 1:08.9 | I mean, every year I try to do things to help improve my health. And |
| 1:11.7 | this has made a big impact. And guys, Connie is one of the developers of Sunlighten. They're the |
| 1:18.5 | global leader in infrared light therapy and infrared sauna manufacturing. You're going to hear |
| 1:23.3 | about how she learned how her brother's traumatic health issues inspired her to get into |
| 1:29.1 | infrared sauna and now she and her husband have spent more than 25 years bringing light hope |
| 1:34.3 | and happiness to people around the world and you guys again can check out sunlighten right |
| 1:40.9 | or if you're interested in getting one of these amazing saunas you can go to get |
| 1:45.2 | dot sunlighten dot com forward slash dr jockers and use the coupon code jockers at checkout to save |
| 1:52.8 | six hundred dollars on your order so be sure to check that out and they've got a great support staff |
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