{"id":19818,"date":"2022-12-20T09:31:40","date_gmt":"2022-12-20T17:31:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hmsstg.wpengine.com\/?p=19818"},"modified":"2024-07-29T09:11:33","modified_gmt":"2024-07-29T16:11:33","slug":"can-infrared-help-fight-the-flu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hms.healthmatesauna.com\/?p=19818","title":{"rendered":"Can Infrared Help Fight The Flu?"},"content":{"rendered":"

As we wind down the year, we all hoped we\u2019d put the pandemic behind us. However, it seems that Covid and its variants still linger<\/a>. We\u2019re also facing the flu season. Should we second-guess our normal fend-off tactics or don our masks again? Wearing a mask may not be a bad idea if you\u2019re feeling a little run down or getting past a runny nose. Undoubtedly, there are additional ways we can build and protect our immune system before a virus hits. Which is why we decided to answer the frequently asked, \u201cCan infrared help fight the flu?\u201d<\/p>\n

Good question. We have a few answers.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s jump into how an infrared sauna can potentially help us bypass the sick zone and strengthen our health.<\/p>\n

If You Can Stand The Heat<\/strong><\/h2>\n

An infrared sauna, unlike a traditional steam sauna, emits heat via wall and floor heaters. The heat doesn\u2019t fill the air, rather it penetrates the skin and below to heat your body from the inside.\"woman<\/p>\n

Many Health Mate saunas are designed with full-spectrum<\/a> infrared, which means the heat comes in three ranges\u2014near, mid, and far-infrared. The combination of the three wavelengths is what provides a host of wellness benefits. However, the amount of sweat you experience in an infrared sauna is intensified by the far infrared in particular, which provides the deepest level of heat.<\/p>\n

As you spend more time in your sauna, you\u2019ll start tolerating higher temperatures and longer sessions. The key to staying healthy is in the heat.<\/p>\n

Building A Flu Bug Tolerance<\/strong><\/h2>\n

To help strengthen the immune system many people use vitamin supplements, eat foods high in antioxidants<\/a>, and exercise regularly. A personal infrared sauna is also a great supplemental health aid. Studies have shown that far-infrared light helps boost immunity and provides other cellular health benefits.\"senior<\/p>\n

In fact, researchers learned that as we age, our immune defense weakens, which some experts link to a reduction in T cells. According to News Medical Life Sciences, \u201cT cells are a part of the immune system that focuses on eliminating specific foreign particles, antigens. As such, T cells play a critical part in immunity to foreign substances.\u201d <\/em>This means no time like the present to address our health!<\/p>\n

Additionally, Marc Cohen, MD from the Extreme Wellness Institute in Melbourne, Australia reinforced that finding in his study. He points out that nasal cavities typically cool in winter, and our first line of defense against viruses is in our airways. And so he reports<\/a>, \u201cHeat applied to the upper airways can support the immune system\u2019s first line of defense by inhibiting or deactivating virions where they first lodge.\u201d That explains why colds and flu are often prevalent during cooler temperatures.<\/p>\n

So, this is the key<\/strong>: A sauna can produce deep enough heating via far-infrared wavelengths to mimic a fever, minus harmful inflammation. This activates your body\u2019s innate immune response. A fever, as long as it\u2019s within a safe range, can be a good thing<\/a> in keeping temperature-sensitive bacteria and viruses from multiplying. Can infrared help fight the flu? It seems, yes.<\/p>\n

Your sauna session will not only lead to increased body temperature, but the intense heat will help increase blood circulation, improve cardio function and provide detoxification via sweat.\"muscular<\/p>\n

How do we ensure we get the most benefit from our infrared sauna? Keep reading.<\/p>\n


\nHow To Sauna<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Having a personal home sauna is like having a mini spa right at your finger tips. You may find you use it for different reasons at different periods. As you get started though, it\u2019s important to follow a few guidelines:<\/p>\n