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 Benefits Like Exercise
- Infrared saunas offer numerous health benefits, similar to exercise, including a lower risk of heart disease.
- Frequent sauna users, four or more times a week, showed significantly reduced mortality risk in a Finnish study.
Finnish Sauna Study Details
- Finnish sauna studies primarily used conventional saunas, not infrared ones.
- More research is needed on infrared saunas specifically.
Starting Sauna Use
- Start sauna use slowly, beginning with lower temperatures around 110-120 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Gradually increase temperature as your body acclimates, especially if you have health concerns.