Is Sweating the Secret to Wellness? – A new heat therapy is taking the benefits of a sauna to the next level. Sweating has never looked so good.

Cultures around the world have been harnessing the power of heat and sweat to improve health for centuries.  Today, however, this age-old practice is quickly evolving as celebrities, fitness professionals and wellness-seekers alike turn to far infrared heat therapy to get their sweat fix.  And the difference is all in the heat.
While traditional saunas use an exterior heat source to increase the temperature, far infrared heat warms the body from the inside out, protecting the body from burning or damaging DNA.  A tanning bed, for example, heats the body externally; by contrast, far infrared therapy heats the body from the inside out, providing additional benefits.  Though it may sound new-age and unfamiliar, far infrared heat is so safe it’s used to keep newborns warm in their neonatal incubators.
So why sweat?  The benefits are plenty and far-reaching, from weight loss to pain management to a reduction in blood pressure – even your skin benefits!

1. Weight Loss
An average sweat session burns between 600-1,200 calories from the moment you hop into the bed until one hour afterward.  The water you lose during your sweat can be easily replenished but the calories burned are not.

2. Detoxification
We live in a complex world, and each day, toxins accumulate in our system from a multitude of sources.  Sweating, however, promotes a deep cleansing process at the body’s cellular level, where the majority of those toxins are stored.  With one good sweat, you’re prompting your body to activate its system for flushing and eliminating metabolic waste.

3. Diminishes the appearance of cellulite and stretch marks
As your metabolic rate increases, the infrared heat moves from the deep fat layers to the superficial (dermis) layer.  Since fat becomes water soluble at 110Fº, a sweat helps break down the deep fat to a more liquid form, readying the body to secrete excess water, toxins and fat.  Cellulite – or fat, water and waste pockets below the skin – can be more easily released during this process.

4. Enhances elasticity and collagen in the skin
As you sweat, dirt, chemicals and dead cells are shed from the surface of the skin and eliminated.  As a result, your skin becomes clearer and cleaner.

5. Softens and tones the skin
As you purge skin impurities, you may notice your skin feels smoother and softer after a good sweat.  Increased circulation helps maintain healthier and fresher looking skin.

6. Diminishes the appearance of blemishes and acne
Sweating has the benefit of not only improving the way your skin looks but also helps reduce blemishes.  Sweat and heat open your pores, which helps to release any waste or bad bacteria that may be clogging them.

7. Relieves muscle/joint pain and headaches
As the far infrared heat penetrates tissue, muscles and joints, your peripheral blood vessels dilate, bringing oxygen and relief to the affected areas.  Heat therapy can also relieve tension associated with muscle and headache pain, and infrared therapy is a nice complement to treatments for arthritis, muscle spasms and even menstrual cramps.

8. Improves circulation and blood flow
Similar to the effects of exercise, far infrared therapy heats up the muscles – increasing metabolism and blood flow in the body.  With better blood flow, your body carries oxygen and nutrients to different parts of the body, promoting the removal of toxins and increasing the basic metabolic rate that burns calories.

9. Boosts the immune system
Warming you from the inside out, far infrared heat raises your core temperature, tricking your body into an artificial fever – the body’s natural mechanism for combating viruses – and strengthening your resistance to disease.

10. Promotes relaxation and stress relief
Infrared heat therapy is a great way to loosen muscles and relax your body.  As you enjoy your 50 minute session, while letting your wrap do the work, you can take a break from your daily stressors: Choose quiet serenity, music or your favorite Netflix show to make this time your time!  Leave refreshed, rejuvenated and energized.

For more information about infrared heat therapy, please call Sweat It Out at 661-888-5046.  Guided tours are available!

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