Proactive Wellness Centers in Leesburg offers infrared sauna treatments to promote detoxification, reduce pain, and support wellness for patients in Loudoun County and surrounding Northern Virginia.
While the temperature of a traditional Finnish-style sauna is usually set at a stifling 180–220 degrees, an infrared sauna only heats up to 120–170 degrees, making it not only cooler, but also a more effective treatment. Infrared saunas warm up the body directly rather than the air around it, increasing its core temperature. This allows the heat to penetrate more deeply into the tissue and stimulates the lymphatic, immune and cardiovascular systems.
The body sweats out up to six times more toxins in an infrared sauna than in a traditional sauna. Sweating can be one of the most significant, but often, underutilized pathways for elimination of toxins such as lead, aluminum, cadmium, pesticides, BPA, and mycotoxins associated with mold. Infrared energy penetrates tissues, triggering the release of chemicals from subcutaneous fat storage, directly into the sweat.
Call Proactive Wellness Centers at (703) 637-3755 today to schedule an infrared sauna consultation to find out how you can benefit from the healing powers of the infrared sauna in Loudoun County, Virginia.
Infrared Sauna Benefits
People have been using saunas to relax and recharge for centuries. They are well-known for their ability to relieve sore muscles and reduce stress. Infrared saunas offer additional benefits because of their ability to warm the body at the cellular level, directly reaching tissues, muscles, joints and organs.
Some of the benefits of an infrared sauna include:
- Improved circulation
- Reduced inflammation
- Better sleep
- Weight loss
- Detoxification
- Stress reduction
- Increased collagen production
- Improved cardiovascular health
- Pain relief
- Lower blood pressure
- Clearer skin
What Is an Infrared Sauna?
An infrared sauna is a type of sauna that uses infrared wavelengths of light to heat the body from within and induces a deep, healthy sweat.
Unlike traditional saunas, which heat up only the air, infrared saunas use 80% of their heat to warm up the body and 20% to warm up the air. In addition to more effectively heating the body, this results in a more comfortable experience because the environment is drier and much less humid.
Infrared saunas are designed to heat the core of the body from both the front and the back. This raises the core body temperature by two or three degrees, which induces a deep, healthy sweat. Sweating is a particularly effective way for the body to rid itself of toxins such as pesticides, BPAs and metals like lead, aluminum and mercury.
Infrared saunas can also stimulate the release of endorphins and oxytocin, thereby improving mood and eliminating tension. Ultimately, infrared saunas harness the body’s natural response to heat in order to heal, detoxify and boost the metabolism.
The Infrared Sauna Experience
Like traditional saunas, infrared saunas are usually made of wood and offer a soothing, pleasing environment.
Before entering any sauna, it’s important to drink plenty of water to ensure you do not become dehydrated during your session. You may choose to wear a bathing suit or undress completely.
For optimal results, three or four 30-minute sessions a week are typically recommended. Because it’s easier to breathe and relax in an infrared sauna, the body can safely and easily tolerate this schedule.
Proactive Wellness Centers‘s cutting-edge infrared sauna in Loudoun County provides a calming, private space where you can relax and heal.
Sweat Your Stress Away
Call Proactive Wellness Centers at (703) 637-3755 to schedule a consultation today and learn how infrared sauna therapy can help optimize your wellness in Leesburg, Virginia and surrounding Loudoun County!
Loudoun County Functional Medicine Specialists
Led by Dr. Lynese Lawson, Proactive Wellness Centers take an integrative approach to healthcare, specializing in functional medicine to treat complex, chronic conditions. Leesburg functional medicine specialist, Lynese Lawson M.D. focus on identifying the root causes of health issues, using advanced diagnostics and personalized treatment plans. Dr. Lawson addresses a wide range of conditions, from hormonal imbalances and autoimmune disorders to Lyme disease and mold-related illnesses, offering Northern Virginia patients long-term solutions for optimal health and wellness.