Sauna Guide for Kids

*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 your child is properly hydrated (with water, electrolytes, & minerals) before ever using the sauna. Have them drink a glass of water while the sauna heats up.

• Get in the sauna. We recommend your child being in the sauna for 10 minutes maximum.

• Always keep an eye on kids, but especially below 7 years old as the can dehydrate more easily.

In the event that your child experiences of these signs, stop their session:

• Feeling Light-Headed

• Dizziness

• Headache

• Nausea

• Lethargy (feeling tired)

If your child experiences these symptoms, please STOP their current session, and have them 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 the time and temperature, so that in future sessions, their body is able to better transition to this method of detoxification.

SHOULD MY KID TAKE A BINDER WHEN USING A 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 1/2 of a capsule of Biotoxin Binder or 1 HM-ET Binder before sauna use.

Talk to your practitioner about your plan. The following are some other great binder options:

• Activated Charcoal - 1 veggie capsule

• Bentonite Clay - 1 veggie capsule

If your child struggles to swallow pills, split the capsule open and mix it into apple sauce, juice, a smoothie, etc. If your kid finds the color of the drink off-putting, find a dark water bottle or container to put the drink in.

Showering immediately after will help get any other lingering toxins off. 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 your kid's sauna session, be sure they eat and drink. Drink a water with some form of minerals (such as Re-Lyte Powder, Nuun Tablets, LMNT, or Celtic Sea Salt Water) throughout the day to balance their electrolytes.

WHAT IF I DON'T HAVE A SAUNA?

A hot bathtub session will do! The maximum temperature the tub should be is 100 degrees (more warm water than hot water for kids). You may implement epsom salt/magnesium chloride flakes. To purchase those, click here!

HOW DO YOU DO AN EPSOM SALT BATH?

Click here for the Epsom Salt Bath Guide!