Hearth Health Benefits of Infrared Suanas
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When the body absorbs far-infrared light it uses this energy. The increase in thermal energy causes your pulse rate to safely increase and then breathe faster encouraging increased oxygenation for introduction into the circulatory system promoting a passive cardiovascular workout that like exercise can help reduce the risk of heart disease.
When you strengthen your heart with a passive cardiovascular workout you feel more energetic. As a byproduct when your heart exercises your body produces high-density lipoproteins (HDL) or good cholesterol that remove fats including bad cholesterol from cells and artery walls. Low-density lipoproteins (LDL) or bad cholesterol is what sticks to our arterial walls. HDL particles remove fats, including Low-density lipoproteins, from cells, then transport it back to the liver for excretion or re-utilization. This translates to normalized blood pressure readings and lowering bad cholesterol levels.
Infrared saunas have been clinically shown to provide one of the best, natural ways to lower blood pressure. In a 2005 clinical study by the University of Missouri Kansas City, infrared saunas were shown to lower blood pressure through a program of 30-minute infrared sauna sessions just three times per week.
The study concluded that infrared sauna therapy dilated blood vessels and reduced the thickness of their inner lining. This increased circulation and promoted healthy blood pressure.
Many cardiologists use far-infrared for treatment of heart disease. Some insurance companies and health savings accounts offer reimbursements for the cost of a prescribed in-home sauna. If reimbursement is not available from your insurance company the IRS may allow a health expense deduction for in-home saunas prescribed by a physician. For those seeking documentation for your insurance company please submit the available documents below specific to your condition. *All topics and conclusions of the health benefits of infrared saunas have been thoroughly researched by Celebration Saunas but results can vary.
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- Far-Infrared Therapy Induces the Nuclear Translocation of PLZF Which Inhibits VEGF-Induced Proliferation in Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells Yung-Ho Hsu,1 Yen-Cheng Chen,2 Tso-Hsiao Chen,2 Yuh-Mou Sue,2 Tzu-Hurng Cheng,3 Jia-Rung Chen,1 and Cheng-Hsien Chen1,2,*
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