Skin Conditions healing benefits of Infrared Sauna Therapy
Submitted by Dr. Shelby Entner
The largest organ in the human body is also the most effective in utilizing the healing benefits of Far Infrared Sauna Therapy (F.I.R.S.T.). Covering over 20 square feet (two square meters), the skin is composed of two main layers, the epidermis and the dermis. The epidermis layer is continually replaced as new cells are being pushed to the surface. The lower layer, the dermis, contains sweat glands, hair follicles, blood vessels and nerve endings. Blood vessels deliver oxygen and nutrients up to the outer level of the skin and also functions in temperature regulation. Our skin is our most visible organ and is considered an indicator of our general health. Many skin conditions have been shown to dramatically improve with the regular use of Far Infrared Sauna Therapy (F.I.R.S.T.)
A far infrared sauna exerts heat at a lower temperature than a regular sauna, ranging between 120 to 150 degrees Fahrenheit. Using a far infrared sauna can be beneficial in many common skin conditions, ranging from cosmetic improvements to supporting medical conditions. Infrared saunas are thought to be a means of pulling out impurities from the body and may be beneficial to the skin in several ways.
Patients with acne have often exhausted skin care products and oral medications in the search for improving the physical appearance of their skin. Blackheads, enlarged pores and chronic inflammation can be helped with improving circulation to the skin and by helping to remove waste from the body in a more effective way with sweating. By opening the pores and allowing the sebum to drain normally, far infrared saunas help to remove the impurities and to stop bacteria from replicating. Equally important is washing the skin after a session in the far infrared sauna to allow the sebum to remain free and the pores clear of accumulated waste from the sweat.
Skin Disorders Psoriasis, eczema and acne are very common
Submitted by Dr. Dana Gleeson
Psoriasis, eczema and acne are three very common skin disorders that tend to cause hardship for millions of people. These skin conditions affect the individual on many emotional levels including lowered self esteem and tend to result in a feeling of embarrassment.
Far Infrared Sauna Therapy (F.I.R.S.T.) has been shown to help reduce and heal the skin lesions involved in these conditions in several different ways. Far Infrared waves penetrate up to two inches into your skin thus reaching and affecting the much deeper layers. This increases blood circulation (vascularity) to your skin cells by increasing the formation of new capillaries which are additional blood vessels that replace damaged ones. This new blood supply carries an increased oxygen supply to the cells which allows an increase in transportation of fresh nutrients into the damaged skin areas promoting healing, and a rush of waste products out so the cells can function better.
Far Infrared Sauna Therapy (F.I.R.S.T.) also activates "ATP" (Adenosine Triphosphate) in the skin cells. ATP is the major carrier of energy to all cells. These increased levels of ATP will allow the skin cells to accept nutrients faster and dump waste products more readily. This causes a deep cleansing of your skin cells causing them to be renewed faster and healthier. ATP is also great for helping the cell processes kill the bacteria that cause acne.
Other effects of Far Infrared Sauna Therapy (F.I.R.S.T.) includes the purging of clogged pores, the release of deeply embedded impurities, the removal of dead skin cells and especially for acne sufferers, the shrinking of the sebaceous glands.
Leading research in the areas of psoriasis, eczema and acne relate many health issues as the cause of these skin disorders. These are mainly stress, a decreased immune system and being toxic. Thankfully the infrared treatment can cover them all. Besides affecting the skin cells directly as discussed above, Far Infrared Sauna Therapy (F.I.R.S.T.)elicits an increase in the body’s immune response by heating it up and creating an artificial fever which in turn will promote a natural healing response thus slowing down viral and bacterial growth. Now your body can function better to heal the skin.
For detoxification, because the far infrared waves penetrate so deeply into our skin, as the body heats up, they open the pores of our skin at their base so toxins are released with the sweat. This includes heavy metals, fat soluble toxins, sulphuric acid and much more. As we detoxify, the functioning of every system in our body improves including skin formation and clearing.
Lastly Far Infrared Sauna Therapy (F.I.R.S.T.) helps to greatly reduce your stress by providing you with a relaxed, warm and healing environment.
Imagine, your skin looking healthy and radiant and you feeling better in so many ways.