As many who have
been guests at Adytum Sanctuary (www.adytumsanctuary.com)
know, we are committed to health and will go to great lengths to attain and
preserve it. I feel so strongly about the power of the Far Infrared Sauna (FIR)
to heal ourselves, to maintain health and perfect weight, that I predict the
home of the future will have a FI sauna in every bathroom alongside the shower
as a daily adjunct to hygiene and health.
I know what you’re
thinking, “I can’t tolerate that kind of heat…I can’t even breathe in there!”
But FIR is different. It heats your body and not the air; it reaches 2-3” deep
into organs and tissues to sequester toxins held for years. The toxins measured
in sweat from a FIR session versus running are different. It is effective. The
FIR is relaxing and increases microcirculation thus alleviating pain as well as
cleansing. It is an almost daily self-caring gift I give myself and I fully
expect to reap the benefits, particularly when combined with my excellent diet,
exercise, and stress reduction modalities I employ. But as the following study
will show, even without any lifestyle changes, FIR use created weight loss.
I was reared in a
crop dusting pilot’s home. We used lots of chemicals at home inside and out, oftentimes
the contraband ones my father would bring home after they were outlawed
commercially. As a child, I sat on lawns barefoot and barelegged drenched in
pesticides; herbicides were used in the yard. Our lawn and yard looked perfect
but it was perfectly sterile, deadly, and dangerous.
My next prediction:
the yard of the future will be real and realistic, living from the soil level
upward and sprouting dandelions and other weeds alongside flowers and plants.
It will be proof of the rejection of the deadly glysophate/Roundup ® and other
crimes against humanity; a testament to our commitment to care for nature and
Mother Earth.
All of the women in
my family have had breast cancer but me and I intend to keep it that way. How?
By providing support for my liver so that it can perform detoxification
properly with all the nutrients and protein available to carry out the toxins
presented during far infrared sauna sessions. The liver is driven by nutrition
and toxins are carried out on protein molecules. Detoxification is a
sophisticated process even impacted by urine pH. We need to be alkaline or
toxins will recirculate as often more dangerous metabolites. We need to have an
open bowel so that toxins can be easily excreted and since skin is the largest
organ of detoxification, we need to employ skin brushing. Deep breathing also
aids in detoxification as the lungs are yet another path for toxins to travel
out of the body.
Every chemical has a
signature scent. When the FI sauna mobilizes toxins stored deep in the tissues
and organs, often reaching several inches within the body, you can expect some
unusual odors to emerge as well. I will never forget the smell of burning
plastic filling the sauna; it was me! Eventually these perplexing scents become
infrequent; we easily drop weight because we are not holding on to toxins, we
feel good again... If the body wants to avoid the release of a toxin it will
sequester it deeply into tissues and organs. If we want to release those
toxins, we need to support the liver, drink pure water, use the FI sauna, and
limit future toxic exposures as much as possible.
When I returned from
Hong Kong this year and Beijing last year working with the National Health
Federation (www.thenhf.com) at Codex Alimentarius Committee meetings on food
additives, nutrition, food labeling, etc. protecting our food, beverage, and
supplement supply from contaminants, additives, and more, I could not get 4-5 pounds off. In those
crowded cities full of smog and foods contaminated with heavy metals like
arsenic and cadmium and more, I was consuming and breathing daily toxins. When
I was in Beijing, 16,000 dead pigs were floating down the river. They said the
water was “pork flavored…”
Once home, regardless
of my diet and exercise, I remained over my ideal weight/body composition and
with cellulite until I had accomplished several sauna sessions in the Thermal
Life FI Sauna from High Tech Health in the Orion Suite at Adytum Sanctuary.
Then the weight just dropped off and the cellulite disappeared. Not only that—I
felt better and looked more rested! Clear mind, clear eyes.
Reams of research
have been collected (and I have many of these studies) on FI Sauna’s use in
congestive heart failure, erectile dysfunction (acts like Viagra by increasing
nitric oxide levels), autism, neurological issues, Parkinson’s, fibromyalgia,
headaches, allergies, insomnia, chronic fatigue, chemical sensitivity, tremors, even ocular issues like macular degeneration, and many more conditions which have underlying metal and/or chemical toxicity.
Google Scholar and Pub Med list thousands of citations proving the effectiveness
of thermal therapy on conditions and diseases. Unlike some detox methods like
foot pads/foot baths which seem to lack scientific research, thermal therapy
has been well documented.
I feel so strongly
about the FI sauna that I bought another one- this time a Clearlight Sauna- for
the Star of the North Suite. Research well as particular woods off-gas and some
saunas are higher in electromagnetic (EMF) emissions. Some saunas are “infrared”
but not “far infrared” and there is a difference. Adytum Sanctuary has a
Thermal Life Sauna in Poplar and a Clearlight Sauna in Spruce.
Sauna-time is
powerful; I love being in my ‘hot box’ for an hour at a time reading, studying,
learning, writing, etc. while remaining thin and healthy. My electronics last for some time (Kindle,
computer, iPhone) before I switch to a paper book or my writing. It took me
several times in the sauna before I began to sweat. No problem now! It is so
cleansing and the medical food I use, Ultra Clear Renew, upregulates heavy
metal removal. Adding Metalloclear will potentiate this effect making it
stronger. These recommended products are listed below with a link to get them
at a discount.
I recently became
certified in First Line Therapy and am a Lifestyle Educator (LE) and a
Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP) along with all my other passions. The FI
Saunas will play a prominent role in teaching these courses on detox, weight
loss, and avoiding the medical model by making positive lifestyle changes based
on good foods, intelligent supplementation, and lifestyle changes.
One of my favorite
studies shows the value in cleansing. Researchers took two groups, both having
the markers for diabetes. One group used thermal (sauna) therapy and the other
did not. The group excreting contaminants like persistent organic pollutants
(POPs) did not progress into diabetes whereas the group not
cleansing with thermal therapy went on to develop full blown diabetes.
POPs are now found
in high altitude “pristine” lakes. POP consumption is cumulative with a long
half-life, storing for years in our fatty tissue. It’s not a good time to eat
fish as POP exposure at higher levels created a 38% higher risk for developing
diabetes by increasing insulin resistance. Using thermal therapy can mean
the difference between moving into the medical model with a disease and
remaining healthy, at the proper weight, and clear-minded.
Recommended products
to support Far Infrared Sauna sessions can be found at http://carroll.metagenics.com/store
with a 20% discount off initial orders and 10% off subsequent orders that are
recurring. We’ve been using these medical foods meal replacement shakes for
breakfast for years. They are powerful but they also contain the protein
equivalent of two eggs/14 grams and half of the day’s supply of vitamins and
minerals so they are cost effective.
- Ultra Clear Renew: Metabolic Detoxification With an Emphasis on
Removing Heavy Metals
- Advaclear: Daily Support for Detoxification
- Clear Change 10 Day Detox Kit: For Metabolic Detoxification
- Ultra Meal 360 Rice Sweetened with Stevia: Nutritional Support for
the Management of Conditions Associated with Metabolic Syndrome and
Cardiovascular Disease
- Ultra Flora Balance: Daily Immune Health and Digestive Support
- Metalloclear: Support for Heavy Metal Metabolism
SAUNA SOURCES:
If you are interested in purchasing a Thermal Life Sauna,
please visit this link:
If you are interested in purchasing a Clearlight Far
Infrared Sauna, please visit this link:
WEIGHT LOSS STUDY DETAILS:
A recent study at
SUNY Binghamton University study performed by Dr. Kenneth McLeod, Professor
of Bioengineering, showed conclusively that people using a Clearlight Infrared
Sauna three times a week can eliminate an average of 4% body fat over a four
month period. For a 175 lb man, that represents a reduction of seven
pounds of unneeded weight. Control groups that did not use the Clearlight Sauna
in the study showed no weight loss. Obesity has been linked to many health
problems, including:
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The amazing part about this study was that the participants did not change their exercise or diet patterns. The sauna group used the Clearlightsaunas installed at Binghamton campus three times a week for 45 minutes, that's all! Many people find it difficult to change their diets and exercise habits but using an infrared sauna is easy, comfortable and relaxing; like going to a spa. This study opens the door for more good research and demonstrates what we have known for over 17 years: Clearlight Saunas are good for your health!
See the study
here: http://infraredsauna.com/weightlossstudy.pdf
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THE STUDY ON FI
SAUNA AND WEIGHT LOSS
Binghamton
University study exposing people to 45 minutes per day in a Clearlight Infrared
Sauna to measure the effects on body temperature, physiologic measures, and
long-term body weight changes.
--Kenneth McLeod,
professor of bioengineering at Binghamton University
Phase One (16 week study):
Participants were
exposed 3 times per week for a 45 minute infrared sauna at 110 degrees for 16
weeks. Compliance ranged from a low of 12 sessions completed to 45 sessions.
Findings: Participants who had high compliance (used the
sauna regularly) had a greater loss in body fat. Participants measured up to a 4% drop in body fat over the four months.
However, interestingly, those that came in late in the day or evening lost significantly
more body fat than those using the sauna in the morning. The change in body
fat was confirmed by measurements of serum glucose levels. Our hypothesis is
that increasing core body temperature will increase human growth hormone
production and that should increase serum glucose levels, which is what was found.
In addition, we observed that the higher the core body temperature reached, the
larger the decrease in body fat, also consistent with the HGH hypothesis.
Phase Two (8 week study):
Participants were
exposed 5 times per week for a 30 minute infrared sauna at 110 degrees after
3pm. On average, the study subjects lost about 0.25% body fat per week totaling
approximately 4% over 8 weeks. This resulted in approximately twice the rate of
fat loss as compared to Phase 1 (8 weeks vs. 16 weeks). A control population
was used in Phase Two of the study and the body fat of the control group did
not change over the 8 week study.
Obesity is not just
a cosmetic issue; it can kill you. A concise article from pub med follows: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/obe/atrisk.html
What Are the Health Risks of Overweight and Obesity?
Being overweight or obese isn't a cosmetic problem. These
conditions greatly raise your risk for other health problems.
Overweight and
Obesity-Related Health Problems in Adults
Coronary Heart
Disease
As your body mass index rises, so does your risk for coronary heart
disease(CHD). CHD is a condition in which a waxy substance called plaque
(plak) builds up inside the coronary arteries. These arteries supply
oxygen-rich blood to your heart.
Plaque can narrow or block the coronary arteries and reduce
blood flow to the heart muscle. This can cause angina (an-JI-nuh
or AN-juh-nuh) or a heart
attack. (Angina is chest pain or discomfort.)
Obesity also can lead to heart failure.
This is a serious condition in which your heart can't pump enough blood to meet
your body's needs.
High Blood
Pressure
Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the
walls of the arteries as the heart pumps blood. If this pressure rises and
stays high over time, it can damage the body in many ways.
Your chances of having high blood
pressure are greater if you're overweight or obese.
Stroke
Being overweight or obese can lead to a buildup of plaque in
your arteries. Eventually, an area of plaque can rupture, causing a blood clot
to form.
If the clot is close to your brain, it can block the flow of
blood and oxygen to your brain and cause a stroke.
The risk of having a stroke rises as BMI increases.
Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes is a disease in which the body's blood glucose, or
blood sugar, level is too high. Normally, the body breaks down food into glucose
and then carries it to cells throughout the body. The cells use a hormone
called insulin to turn the glucose into energy.
In type 2 diabetes, the body's cells don't use insulin
properly. At first, the body reacts by making more insulin. Over time, however,
the body can't make enough insulin to control its blood sugar level.
Diabetes is a leading cause of early death, CHD, stroke,
kidney disease, and blindness. Most people who have type 2 diabetes are
overweight.
Abnormal Blood
Fats
If you're overweight or obese, you're at increased risk of
having abnormal levels of blood fats. These include high levels of
triglycerides and LDL ("bad") cholesterol and low levels of HDL
("good") cholesterol.
Abnormal levels of these blood fats are a risk factor for
CHD. For more information about triglycerides and LDL and HDL cholesterol, go
to the Health Topics High Blood
Cholesterol article.
Metabolic
Syndrome
Metabolic
syndrome is the name for a group of risk factors that raises your risk
for heart disease and other health problems, such as diabetes and stroke.
You can develop any one of these risk factors by itself, but
they tend to occur together. A diagnosis of metabolic syndrome is made if you
have at least three of the following risk factors:
- A
large waistline. This is called abdominal obesity or "having an apple
shape." Having extra fat in the waist area is a greater risk factor
for CHD than having extra fat in other parts of the body, such as on the
hips.
- A
higher than normal triglyceride level (or you're on medicine to treat high
triglycerides).
- A
lower than normal HDL cholesterol level (or you're on medicine to treat
low HDL cholesterol).
- Higher
than normal blood pressure (or you're on medicine to treat high blood
pressure).
- Higher
than normal fasting blood sugar (or you're on medicine to treat diabetes).
Cancer
Being overweight or obese raises your risk for colon,
breast, endometrial, and gallbladder cancers.
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a common joint problem of the knees, hips,
and lower back. The condition occurs if the tissue that protects the joints
wears away. Extra weight can put more pressure and wear on joints, causing
pain.
Sleep Apnea
Sleep
apnea is a common disorder in which you have one or more pauses in
breathing or shallow breaths while you sleep.
A person who has sleep apnea may have more fat stored around
the neck. This can narrow the airway, making it hard to breathe.
Obesity Hypoventilation
Syndrome
Obesity hypoventilation
syndrome (OHS) is a breathing disorder that affects some obese people.
In OHS, poor breathing results in too much carbon dioxide (hypoventilation) and
too little oxygen in the blood (hypoxemia).
OHS can lead to serious health problems and may even cause
death.
Reproductive
Problems
Obesity can cause menstrual issues and infertility in women.
Gallstones
Gallstones are hard pieces of stone-like material that form
in the gallbladder. They're mostly made of cholesterol. Gallstones can cause
stomach or back pain.
People who are overweight or obese are at increased risk of
having gallstones. Also, being overweight may result in an enlarged gallbladder
that doesn't work well.
Overweight and
Obesity-Related Health Problems in Children and Teens
Overweight and obesity also increase the health risks for
children and teens. Type 2 diabetes once was rare in American children,
but an increasing number of children are developing the disease.
Also, overweight children are more likely to become
overweight or obese as adults, with the same disease risks.
Who Is at Risk for
Overweight and Obesity?
Overweight and obesity affect Americans of all ages, sexes,
and racial/ethnic groups. This serious health problem has been growing over the
last 30 years.
Adults
According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination
Survey (NHANES) 2009–2010, almost 70 percent of Americans are overweight or
obese. The survey also shows differences in overweight and obesity among
racial/ethnic groups.
- In
women, overweight and obesity are highest among non-Hispanic Black women
(about 82 percent), compared with about 76 percent for Hispanic women
and 64 percent for non-Hispanic White women.
- In
men, overweight and obesity are highest among Hispanic men (about
82 percent), compared with about 74 percent for non-Hispanic White
men and about 70 percent for non-Hispanic Black men.
Children and Teens
Children also have become heavier. In the past 30 years,
obesity has tripled among school-aged children and teens.
According to NHANES 2009–2010, about 1 in 6 American
children ages 2–19 are obese. The survey also suggests that overweight and
obesity are having a greater effect on minority groups, including Blacks and
Hispanics.
