Stroke is one of the top leading cost of death around the globe. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in the United States alone, strokes kill approximately 140,000 Americans every year and more than 795,000 Americans experience a stroke and about 610,000 of these are new or first time strokes. Around 87% of these stroke cases are ischemic strokes – this type of stroke is caused by blood flow being blocked from reaching the brain. Stokes also is the leading cause of long-term disabilities, half of those that survive strokes aged 65 or above are left with limited mobility. As these statistics show, strokes are a very serious health concern in our modern … [Read more...]

It’s been years back since saunas have had to deal with being on the receiving end of praise or critique. Back in the day, the great benefits one can derive from saunas were overshadowed by a bad reputation, like using the venue as a meeting place for clandestine activities. That notion has slowly faded, especially since public saunas have revamped their image to promote it as a place for professional personal services and healthy vibes. If a pun were to be shared, shedding that image must have been stressful for sauna owners and managers. That’s probably the first selling point they worked hard to spread: that the sauna is the perfect place for the ultimate de-stress. With the successful … [Read more...]

A lot of people think that when buying home appliances, you only have to check the product’s efficiency. While this surely helps you reduce your monthly bills on electricity, this doesn’t guarantee that you’ll make the most out of your product choice. I was too concerned with the efficiency and energy star rating in the past that I no longer care whether the product is the perfect fit for the application I have in mind. Thus, in this blog entry, I would like to shed some light on those homeowners who are also having a hard time choosing which type of home sauna heater. Carbon Fibre Vs. Ceramic Heater Two of the most coveted sauna heater types are carbon and ceramic. This article will … [Read more...]

Do you happen to have a hard time falling asleep? There are some studies that actually link insomnia with the presence of toxins in the body. So, if your body happens to be full of toxins, there is a high chance that you won’t get the rest that you need. This is especially true if you have imbalances in your blood sugar, metabolism, or body minerals. Problems in these areas may lead to complications that may affect sleep. Fortunately, a home sauna may be able to help with these problems. If you can buy the best infrared sauna for the money, you may be able to lessen instances of insomnia. How Infrared Saunas Help You Sleep Better Now that we’ve mentioned that saunas may actually help … [Read more...]

Have you ever twisted your back or sprained an ankle? You may want to consider an infrared sauna treatment for that. Many people actually swear that an infrared sauna treatment or even a home sauna can do wonders for muscle aches. Of course, you may be a little bit skeptical about the whole thing. After all, it’s not a treatment normally prescribed by medical doctors. But what does science have to say about the best infrared sauna treatments? Do they actually work or are they just a hype? Let’s find out here: How Saunas Relieve Chronic Pain According to Science Before anything else, we have to first understand how infrared sauna therapies work. These saunas actually emit infrared … [Read more...]