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Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health

How to Maximize the Health Benefits of Sauna Usage-Discussion between Jenna Greenfield and Dr. Mercola

Jul 8, 2024
Dr. Mercola discusses the importance of sauna therapy for detox and overall health, comparing infrared saunas to traditional ones. He explores sauna protocols, benefits, and the risks of deceptive marketing. The conversation covers maximizing health benefits, toxin removal, and the role of activated charcoal. Dr. Mercola also touches on sauna technology features, EMF concerns, and the significance of selecting saunas with low EMF exposure.
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  • Sauna usage reduces heart disease risk and lowers mortality rates significantly.
  • Gradually increasing sauna temperature maximizes heat acclimation and detox benefits.

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Benefits of Infrared Saunas for Health Improvement

Infrared saunas offer significant health benefits including lowering the risk of heart disease, improving cardiovascular health, and reducing overall mortality risk. Studies from Finland have shown that frequent sauna users have a lower risk of dying from heart disease by up to 63% and a 38% lower chance of all-cause mortality. Saunas help in detoxifying the body from exposure to modern-day toxins and provide a valuable health strategy to combat the effects of environmental pollutants and toxins.

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