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Infrared Light for Chronic Health Problems

Infrared sauna treatment is a form of natural therapy which many people use to alleviate the symptoms of conditions such as arthritis and fibromyalgia. Some of our past clients have claimed that pain relief is ‘virtually instant’, and this form of treatment has even been used by superstars such as Lady Gaga to help fight off the physical and mental toll chronic pain can have on the body. But while Lady Gaga may have sworn by infrared sauna sessions to fight the pain of fibromyalgia, does this mean it really works?

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70 Hangover Cures to Help You Survive the Day

Looking for a reliable way to cure a hangover? We’ve gathered everything we could find from around the world in this ultimate guide to hangover cures.

Hangovers have plagued society since society first began. And still, in cultures across the world, we continue to drink to excess and regret it the next day.

Research into the phenomenon is sparse and inconclusive, meaning a sure-fire hangover cure doesn’t really exist but what we’ve done is brought everything together, from the scientific theories to the old wives tale to help you get through the day after the night before feeling as human as possible.

‘Lose the Wait, Lose the Weight’ Sauna Infographic

In our busy modern lives, it can feel like there’s just not enough hours in the day, often meaning we neglect the more important aspects of our life including our own health and wellbeing.

We need a way to get healthy and in shape that is quick, efficient, but most importantly, actually works.

How about something that can burn over 500+ calories in 30 minutes, then? How about a method that can help you actually cope with the stress that we mentioned above? All while improving your skin, blood pressure and circulation?

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The Ultimate Guide to Salt Therapy Benefits (Updated)

Editors note: This article was recently updated so the information provided represents the latest and most accurate findings, as of June 2019.

Terms like 'trend' and 'fad' paint the picture of something dishonest or ephemeral; rooted in myth and important for a few seconds in the grand scheme of things, only to turn irrelevant all but immediately after.

With hard science to back it up and a history of positive results dating as far back as the teachings of Hippocrates, to call the benefits of salt therapy anything but the real deal is to show you don't really know much about salt therapy at all.

Whether you do or don't know much about this treatment then, we produced this ultimate guide as a resource to enlighten amateurs and authorities alike. After extensive research and analysis, we believe this teaches you everything you need to know about salt therapy, the process, the science and all those benefits.

Sauna Etiquette: The Do’s and Don’ts

The trouble with unwritten rules is that, even if you don’t mean any harm, you could end up disrupting or offending someone without knowing you’re doing anything wrong. Owning a personal sauna means you might bypass some of these hidden conventions, but in an environment as intimate as a public sauna, hot spa, steam room or similar, we would always recommend that you fully understand how to behave respectfully.

So, we put together this go-to guide on sauna etiquette to help newcomers and veterans alike. We find we’re frequently asked the same questions over and over again too, so we’ll even address some of them directly while we’re here.

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15 Sauna Tips to Revolutionise Your Sessions

(This was updated in October 2018 for more up-to-date and accurate answers)

We’re not all lucky enough to have a sauna at home.

This means that if you’re paying hard earned money to spend time in one somewhere else, you need to know how to get the most out of a sauna and get real bang for your buck.

No matter the type you use – although we do love a traditional home sauna– you can follow these sauna tips and tricks to get the most out of your sessions.

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Infrared Sauna Infographic: “Go Ga Ga Over Infrared”

We hear about the benefits of Infra Red Saunas all the time but what makes them different and so beneficial to your health

Some of the benefits might sound too good to be true, but the effects of infrared sauna use have been supported by scientists for years. During the experience, infrared heat and light is used to warm our skin and body, which raises the bodies temperature and causes sweating faster than a traditional sauna or spa session may.

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The amazing detoxifying benefits of infrared saunas

Now that January has hit, and we no longer have Christmas festivities to brighten these dreary winter days, we need something new to give us our sparkle. No doubt most of us are feeling pretty sluggish and not our fittest and healthiest selves after several weeks of indulgent parties, dinners and nights out, never mind the endless supply of office chocolate within arm’s reach of your desk…

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