North America’s interest in alternative medicine therapies have resulted in a huge boost in alternative treatments to help everything from mental health to physical ailments. For years, treatments like saunas have been scoffed at and disregarded. Now that they are being taken seriously and studied accordingly, scientists have found that there are a lot of benefits to alternative therapies such as a steam room, dry sauna, infrared sauna, or otherwise.
As scientists have found there to be numerous benefits in some of these therapies, a lot of treatments have subsequently also come down in price. Something like a sauna is also infinitely safer than many pharmaceuticals and prescription medications, and in some cases, more effective at treating certain conditions. If you already have an infrared sauna at home or take part in regular sessions in a public setting, you may want to consider combining one of these alternative medicine therapies with what you already got going on.
Specialized diet
There are many reasons why people use a sauna. Whether it’s for weight loss, detoxification, disease management, or for some other reasons, a large number of sauna users tackling these struggles are on specialized diets. Eating programs such as the Atkins, raw food, macrobiotic, gluten-free, vegan, or keto are all worth exploring. In helping them remedy the issue they’re tackling with an infrared sauna, many people swear by their diet. What you eat is a huge component of how you feel, how you look, and influences what you’re able to accomplish.
Body manipulation
Body manipulation works from the philosophy that the mind and body are separate systems capable of harmonizing with one another. Body manipulation therapies include chiropractic work, yoga, and tai chi among others. These are designed to help engage natural physical relaxation systems while easing stress on the body. If your body is going through pain or mobility issues, a sauna will work wonders at loosening you up and may be all you need. For others, manipulating the body is a faster way to arrive at the destination they’re moving towards.
Herbal remedies
Herbal remedies are a somewhat controversial subject as they appear to work for some while having no effect for others. Needless to say, there is a movement happening in medicine where more people are moving away from prescription medicines and more towards natural healing. Pharmaceuticals and opioids are very much spoken about as ‘the enemy’ in this day and age. Comparatively, you may find relief for certain ailments using natural herbs like St. John’s wort, ginger, chamomile, caraway, ginseng, and Echinacea.
Reiki therapy
Reiki therapy focuses on restoring the energy balance in your body. Reiki is required to be performed by a Reiki master. All it takes is a light touch on or above specific areas around the head, neck, or elsewhere in the body. For parties interested in the spiritual aspect of health and getting healthier through energy healing, Reiki therapy is no doubt something they may want to explore.
Alternative medicines and therapies complementary to regular sauna use should be exercised keeping in mind safety, affordability, and effectiveness. These are 4 therapies we believe are worth considering but they may not be right for everyone. If you’re experiencing health issues, start with an infrared sauna in your home, consider some light body manipulation through one or two yoga or tai chi poses, and implement gradual changes in your diet. However small, changes like these can make a big difference.