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Infrared Sauna & Hydrotherapy

Hydrotherapy is one of the traditional therapeutic modalities associated with naturopathic medicine, and can provide a critical foundation for your detoxification program.

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Canadian built, cedar hydrotherapy sauna at the Integrative Health Institute.

Whether you are engaging in a detoxification program for weight management, in preparation of pregnancy, or simply for general health maintenance, hydrotherapy can provide a critical foundation. Our hydrotherapy suite is equipped with a 4-person, Canadian built, cedar, infrared sauna as well as a shower for hot/cold contrast treatments.

Infrared sauna technology is a dry-sauna technology that emits energy in the form of infrared light. At this wavelength, infrared waves can harmlessly penetrate body tissue to a depth of up to 1.5 inches. When infrared penetrates the body, it causes the water molecules in the underlying soft tissue to vibrate vigorously, generating heat in the body from the inside out, not the outside in. This causes the body to sweat and release material from the cells and the skin.

The profuse sweating coupled with the increased heart rate from an infrared sauna session causes the body to burn 300 - 600 metabolic calories of energy in a single 30 minute session. The deep heat penetration increases blood circulation, softens collagen tissue, decreases joint stiffness, relieves muscle spasms and reduces inflammation.

An infrared sauna session is a perfect way to warm up muscles before massage therapy, prior to a workout or to deal with post-exercise muscle pain. As a detoxification tool, a heat therapy session detoxifies the body, eliminating heavy metals and other toxins from the fatty tissue where they are stored. While working towards a healthier inside, the deep heat penetration also works to unclog pores from cosmetics and city grime. The result is a skin texture free from blemishes and the toxicity that is associated with their manifestation.

The potential for infrared technology to benefit your health is virtually limitless.

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Last Modified 1 December, 2010 1:01 AM