Sauna

*please read the entire guide prior to using a sauna*

WHAT IS AN INFRARED SAUNA?

Infrared saunas are a specific type of sauna that work by heating the physical body from the inside out. Unlike traditional saunas, which apply heat to warm the body by increasing the ambient air temperature, infrared saunas heat the body directly without employing the air as a heat transfer medium. Our body naturally produces a fever when fighting off an infection; therefore, infrared saunas work similarly to raise core temperature to help eradicate infections and stimulate lymphatic flow.

BENEFITS OF AN INFRARED SAUNA:

• Aids in Detoxification

• Reduces Inflammation & Pain

• Promotes Lymphatic Flow

• Improves Circulation

• Boosts Mitochondrial Functions

• Aids in Muscle Recovery

• Promotes Relaxation

SAUNAS WE RECOMMEND:

Portable: THERASAGE

An infrared sauna with low EMFs and made from safe materials is important. We recommend the brand Therasage. Therasage is portable and less expensive than most other high quality saunas on the market. Click HERE to purchase the Therasage infrared sauna, and use the code “DrJaban” for 15% off your purchase.

IN HOME: CLEARLIGHT

Clearlight saunas are full-spectrum and low EMF infrared saunas with proven clinical results. These saunas use True Wave™ high output combination carbon/ceramic far infrared heaters. Click HERE to purchase the Clearlight infrared sauna.

HOW DO I USE A SAUNA?

• Start by heating up the sauna to 130 degrees. Be sure you are properly hydrated (with water, electrolytes, & minerals) before ever using the sauna. Drink a glass of water while your sauna heats up.

• Get in the sauna. For a beginner, pay attention to when you feel you are first beginning to sweat (if you are able to sweat). After you begin to sweat, remain in the sauna for 5 more minutes. If you are sensitive to heat, feel free to leave the sauna when needed.

• If you are currently unable to sweat, start with 10 minutes in the sauna at 130 degrees.

• The goal here is to be able to get to 150 degrees for 1 hour, but please do not start there.

In the event that you experience ANY DETOX SIGNS, stop your session. Examples of detox signs:

• Feeling Light-Headed

• Dizziness

• Headache

• Nausea

• Lethargy (feeling tired)

If you experience these symptoms, please STOP your current session, and immediately go drink 8-10 oz. of room temperature, filtered water. Take a note of the time and temperature at which the detox symptoms first began. Consider lowering your time and temperature, so that in future sessions, your body is able to better transition to this method of detoxification.

SHOULD I TAKE A BINDER WHEN USING THE SAUNA?

Implementing a binder before and after sauna use may help calm a detox reaction as the binder “grabs” any toxins that the body may stir up while in the sauna. We typically recommend 1 Biotoxin Binder or 1 HM-ET Binder before and after sauna use. Talk to your practitioner about your plan.

The following are some other great binder options:

• Activated Charcoal - 2 veggie capsules

• Bentonite Clay - 2 veggie capsules

• Food Sources - Spirulina, Chlorella – 1/2 teaspoon or 2 - 4 veggie caps

Please remember that while in the sauna, you will want to continually be wiping the sweat off with a towel as you sweat. Doing this helps to ensure that any toxins you are secreting are not being reabsorbed by the body. Showering immediately after will help get any other lingering toxins off, and bonus points if it's a cold shower (as cold showers are great for activating the parasympathetic nervous system). Prior to doing a cold shower, You'll also want to clean your sauna by wiping it down in between uses to remove any secreted toxins.

IMPORTANT POST-SAUNA INFORMATION:

After you sauna, be sure to drink at least 60oz of water with some form of minerals (such as CT Minerals, Re-Lyte Powder, Nuun Tablets, LMNT, or Celtic Sea Salt Water) throughout the day to balance your electrolytes.

Note: Do NOT use a sauna if you have breast implants.