One of the nicest side effects we were not expecting was the stress relief. This is very understated and undervalued benefit to the sauna. After a 30 minute session in my Far North Wellness sauna, I come out of it feeling like a new man. I see many patients where stress is causing their health problems and we have started to add it to all of our stress management programs.
- Dr. Michael Nowazek, BSC, ND President, Alberta Association of Naturopathic Practitioners ( 2000-2007)

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Stress Relief and Far Infrared Sauna Therapy

Stress is one of the most detrimental factors to our overall health. A Far North Wellness far infrared sauna is the perfect way to relax and let life’s pressures melt away in the soothing warmth. Far infrared sauna therapy has been shown to promote a rebalancing of the body’s hormones through its effect on the autonomic nervous system, reducing the negative physical impact of stress on the body. A far infrared saunas session helps to truly rebalance both the mind and body. Stress is being recognized as one of the leading factors in disease and ailments for many people.  When the body is stressed, chemical changes occur within it resulting in unbalanced hormone levels. This can lead to major problems for those people who do not learn to control or minimize their stress levels. Far infrared sauna therapy can be a perfect addition to any stress relief and management program.

The most common forms of stress related illnesses are Cardiovascular diseases such as Heart attacks, High blood pressure resulting from hypertension, Obesity, Migraine & severe tension headaches, Insomnia, Anxiety Arthritis, Diabetes, Ulcers, Asthma, Chronic stress problems such as sleep disorders, increased fatigue, weight loss, extreme sweating, anxiety problems, tension and pain in the muscle, severe depression, back problems, eye problems, Travel sickness, the common cold or flu, severe pain in the body joints, Immune system diseases and the many forms of cancer. For some cases the illness may prove to be fatal to the individual resulting in possible death.
 

• Depressions and Moods- Far infrared therapies have been documented to assist with SADS (seasonal affective disorder ) due to lack of sunshine.... Read more