Mental Health & Depression"Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) has been widely acknowledged by the medical profession for many years. People suffering from (SAD) can see an increase of metabolic disorders, depression, skin diseases, allergies and conditions caused by impaired/suppressed immune systems. In our cold dark winters when we get as little as 7-8 hours of sunlight per day, the consequences of light deprivation are severe for many people (If you work inside, you may not see sunlight for days at a time).
With light comes life; we witness this every year in the spring when the days become longer. The far infrared rays from our saunas help mimic the benefits of natural sunlight."
Many people with SAD also respond exceptionally well to exposure to far infrared heat as far infrared sauna therapy has repeatedly been proven to be an effective form of light therapy.
This type of therapy can help to increase the body's endorphins, which have long been attributed to mood and the body's ability to combat depression.
The far infrared rays from our sauna mimic the benefits of natural sunlight, thereby naturally elevating mood and combating SAD. A study in Czechoslovakia demonstrated that sitting in a sauna for 30 minutes, doubled beta-endorphin (neurotransmitters commonly released during intense exercise) levels in the blood, which relieve pain and may also produce a sense of well-being and euphoria. The relaxation following a sauna may also be due to other chemical changes in the brain. A reduction in stress hormones coupled with an increase in serotonin (associated with elevated mood, relaxation and sleep) induce a deep state of relaxation and promotes better quality of sleep." - excerpt from Dr. Hewko's Seasonal Disorder report
With light comes life; we witness this every year in the spring when the days become longer. The far infrared rays from our saunas help mimic the benefits of natural sunlight."
Many people with SAD also respond exceptionally well to exposure to far infrared heat as far infrared sauna therapy has repeatedly been proven to be an effective form of light therapy.
This type of therapy can help to increase the body's endorphins, which have long been attributed to mood and the body's ability to combat depression.
The far infrared rays from our sauna mimic the benefits of natural sunlight, thereby naturally elevating mood and combating SAD. A study in Czechoslovakia demonstrated that sitting in a sauna for 30 minutes, doubled beta-endorphin (neurotransmitters commonly released during intense exercise) levels in the blood, which relieve pain and may also produce a sense of well-being and euphoria. The relaxation following a sauna may also be due to other chemical changes in the brain. A reduction in stress hormones coupled with an increase in serotonin (associated with elevated mood, relaxation and sleep) induce a deep state of relaxation and promotes better quality of sleep." - excerpt from Dr. Hewko's Seasonal Disorder report