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August 12, 2024/Wellness

Get Your Sweat On: The Benefits of a Sauna

… so your body doesn’t overheat.”Benefits of saunasSo, why should you spend time sweating in a sauna? Benefits of a sauna may include:Reduces stress“There’s evidence around saunas being effective for those …

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April 14, 2022/Wellness

Infrared Saunas: What They Do and 6 Health Benefits

Facts are facts, so let’s get one thing straight: Infrared saunas are definitely “cooler” than more traditional saunas that date back to ancient times.Instead of steam or flame-stoked heat, infrared saunas use …

An instructor leads a water aerobics course as the students lift small dumbbells in a pool.
November 5, 2021/Exercise & Fitness

Types and Health Benefits of Hydrotherapy

… fissure or healing from an episiotomy, sitting in warm water for about 15 minutes can relieve pain.Saunas. In a small room with wood interiors, water is typically poured onto heated stones or used in …

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September 17, 2019/Urinary & Kidney Health

Are You Unknowingly Lowering Your Sperm Count? When to Worry

… for a short period of time. Dr. Vij recommends using your laptop on a desk or table.Saunas and hot tubsEven in a hot sauna, the testicles — because of their structure — may be able to …

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Person overheated lying on chair on the beach; heart rythym next to him
December 5, 2023/Heart Health

How the Heat Can Affect Your Heart

Lounging by the pool under the sun’s warming rays can seem pretty relaxing. Ditto for sitting back in a steamy sauna or soaking in a bubbling hot tub. Feeling that touch of heat is …

woman with hair towel at spa steaming her face
June 15, 2021/Skin Care & Beauty

Is Steaming Your Face Good for Your Skin?

People have used steam to relax and rejuvenate for hundreds or even thousands of years. We still love to steam up today, whether it’s in spas, saunas or simply a hot shower.Aesthetician Stephanie …

Older man in hot tub
January 24, 2020/Heart Health

Are Hot Tubs Safe If You Have Heart Disease?

… or extended immersion in hot water can superheat your body and stress your heart.“Hot tubs and saunas are potentially dangerous for patients with known or suspected heart disease,” says cardiologist Curtis Rimmerman, MD.However …

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February 11, 2022/Nutrition

How To Lower Your Salt Intake

… tears and urine.”To even out your sodium level, get sweaty by exercising or sitting in a sauna. Drink plenty of fluids and cut out salt and salty foods right away.Seven tips for lowering …

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July 9, 2024/Women's Health

Hot Flashes, Anxiety and Menopause: What’s the Connection?

… like breaking out in a sweat and feeling suddenly very hot — like you just walked into a sauna. You may also start experiencing night sweats, waking you up from a dead sleep in a pool …

woman using the gyn during covid and flu season

How to Stay Safe at the Gym During Cold and Flu Season

There’s many reasons why exercise and going to the gym is good for us. But now (more than ever) if we’re not following the proper guidelines to stop the spread of germs, our …

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