Let’s talk heat, sweat + detox
Let’s talk heat, sweat + detox By Dr. Sara Gottfried Sara Gottfried, M.D. is the New York Times bestselling author of Women, Food, and Hormones, The Hormone Reset Diet and The Hormone Cure. Dr. Gottfried is a graduate of Harvard Medical School and MIT, and she owns a Clearlight Sanctuary sauna. You’ve seen me in the sauna a lot recently and I’ve been writing about the benefits...
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Sauna and Best Supplements
Sauna and Best Supplements Spring is officially here which means many of us are doing some springtime cleaning. Besides feeling the urge to deep clean our homes and other sacred spaces, some of us may focus on detoxing our bodies. An excellent way to detox this spring is by getting in a sauna. If sauna therapy is already established as...
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Hot & Cold Contrast Therapy: A Dynamic Duo
Hot & Cold Contrast Therapy: A Dynamic Duo In the last few years, a powerful combination therapy has emerged into the spotlight and is gaining lots of attention – and for good reason! “Fire and Ice”, or Contrast Therapy, options have become much more accessible and easily purchased for in-home use causing massive popularity. Many are blowing up their socials...
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Turn Your Home Into A Wellness Retreat
Turn Your Home Into A Wellness Retreat You don’t need a large space to create a wellness retreat in your home – sometimes, the cozier, the better. We recently asked our Instagram community “What would be in your self-care space”? A few common threads were: yoga, heat therapy, cold plunge and a chef’s kitchen. We enjoyed the feedback so much...
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Methylene Blue and Red Light: The Colors of Neuroprotection
Methylene Blue and Red Light: The Colors of Neuroprotection Written by Troscriptions BLUE: Did you know that besides staining our tongues blue and turning on smurf mode, methylene blue (MB) has been historically used in biochemistry as a dye for microbes and blood smears? (A sphincter says) What!?* Is MB actually good for us? Or Is it dangerous? RED: Did you know...
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Chromotherapy and its Effects
Chromotherapy and its Effects Ancient cultures relied on colors to stimulate emotions, accompany spiritual practices and treat ailments. Today we call the influence of visible color on the mind and body Chromotherapy, also known as Color Therapy. Chromotherapy impacts us through light wavelengths which our body responds to based on biological predispositions and social learning. Color Therapy is a technique...
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6 Reasons to Put Infrared Saunas on Your Must-Do List
6 Reasons to Put Infrared Saunas on Your Must-Do List By Dr. Frank Lipman Saunas. They’re relaxing, rejuvenating and can even feel a little indulgent. But did you know a regular sauna routine is also a very pleasurable way to enhance health? As you’re probably aware, I’m a big believer in engaging in as many good-for-you activities as possible, and saunas, particularly...
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What to Consider When Purchasing a Sauna
What to Consider When Purchasing a Sauna Infrared saunas are all the rage these days, but when it comes to selecting a model, the choices can be overwhelming. Fitting it into your budget is key, but there are many other factors to consider. Not all saunas are created equal, so we put together a helpful list for you to consider...
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What is Red Light Therapy
What is Red Light Therapy Red Light Therapy, also known as photobiomodulation (PBM), is a combination of red light and near infrared. PBM is a noninvasive treatment which was first used in a scientific study in 1967, by Professor Endre Mester. During the 1980s NASA began using intense Red Light Therapy (RLT) to grow plants in space. While studying the...
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What Is An Infrared Sauna
WHAT IS AN INFRARED SAUNA? By Dr. Raleigh Duncan, Founder of Clearlight Saunas Most alternative health centers use infrared saunas as a critical part of their healing regimen, for the ancient Greek physician, Hippocrates (commonly referred to as the father of Western medicine) is credited with saying: “Give me a fever and I can cure any disease.” I purchased my first infrared...