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How Infrared Saunas Can Help With Congestive Heart Failure
High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease. Studies show regular infrared sauna use may help balance unhealthy blood pressure over time. Paired with daily movement, saunas can support circulation, ease strain on the body and improve overall well-being. Relaxed muscles and joints also make physical activity more manageable for patients living with congestive or chronic heart failure.
Infrared sauna therapy is often used as a supplement to prescribed treatment. Patients should always consult their doctor before beginning sauna sessions. Saunas have not been shown to worsen symptoms or damage the heart. Most users experience a heart rate similar to light jogging while burning 200–300 calories per session. This provides a safe way to support weight management and offset the effects of a sodium-heavy diet.
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Science Backs Using Infrared Saunas For Congestive Heart Failure
Clinical studies reinforce the potential benefits of infrared saunas. In one trial, 20 patients diagnosed with CHF completed 10 sauna sessions over 14 days, followed by 30 minutes of rest under a blanket. Another 10 patients rested without sauna use. The control group showed no improvement, while the sauna group demonstrated better dilation of the brachial artery after only 10 sessions. Seventeen out of 20 patients also reported fewer CHF symptoms, highlighting the promise of sauna therapy in supporting heart health.
Tips for the Best Sauna Experience
1. Stretch before entering the sauna.
Stretching wakes up your body, gets your blood pumping, and increases your flexibility, and these preparations will ensure that your mind, body, and health will see the greatest results after your infrared sauna session.
2. Hydrate your body.
They say you should drink at least eight 8-ounce glasses of water each day, and they’re not wrong! Keeping your body hydrated guarantees that you’ll have the stamina to enjoy an entire session of healthy heat in an infrared sauna.
3. Find the right settings.
Not everyone has the same body, so not everyone should have the same settings when it comes to their infrared sauna experience. If you’re looking to truly relax, then you may want to adjust the chromotherapy lighting to our cool blue, turn the heat to a lower temperature, and play some calming tunes. But, if you’re someone who wants to use the infrared sauna to feel energized, then perhaps a radiant orange, higher temperature, and an inspiring music selection is the way to go.
4. Take advantage of the bench.
Our infrared saunas come equipped with a comfortable bench that’s stationed at just the right height, so use it! The bench gives you somewhere to put your feet up to relax, sit calmly if you want to meditate, or provides an area for you to do that stretching we talked about earlier.
