Want to Learn to be Relaxed?We live in a world that is in constant motion and activity - the opposite of relaxation. Can you relate? The real problem with this is that the body often does not shut down this constant state of alertness.The state of being always in alert mode is known as sympathetic. This is commonly known as the fight or flight syndrome. The body and mind are always thinking a tiger is chasing you and you need to remain vigilant at all times. Over time, staying in this highly alert mode not only wears the body down, but it can drain the adrenals. Adrenalin is used for what should be normal easy going tasks. Over time cortisol levels can be extremely elevated as a result. Can infrared saunas offer any help? Yes. Firstly, they can help by simply relaxing the body. This simple process occurs as the warm infrared waves penetrate the body and begin warming the muscles. Relaxation is the obvious result. This is helpful for not only athletes but also for those who have just completed simple exercise. The penetrating infrared relaxes at a deep tissue level. As the following article from chicagonow.com points out, it only requires a short amount of time for this process to start. At least 10 minutes is required but 10-20 minutes is an adequate time to benefit: We can see that simple relaxation is prompted by heath therapy. But infrared saunas can promote relaxation at a much deeper level than this simple muscle warming. They can stimulate the mind's quiet mode. This is particularly helpful for those of us whose minds are constantly thinking and analyzing. This is what will allow us to move out of that fight or flight sympathetic mode and into the beneficial parasympathetic state. This is caused by numerous factors as the following points out: The answer is it is due to a combination of factors about the sauna that combine very powerfully. Alone, none would be so potent, but together they are awesome. The factors are: As just mentioned, one of the primary ways the body is moved to this calm state is due to blood flow. Similar to exercise, the increased heat will begin moving blood from the center of the body to the outside - the skin. Blood is also moved to the lungs. Both of these are partially a result of the body's attempt to cool itself. After 10 minutes or so in the heat, the body can no longer cool itself from the increased air temperature. The core body temperature then begins to rise 1-3 degrees. It then begins the further oxygenation of the blood, forcing it to the outer areas of the body. Heart rate increases and you may actually feel a little sluggish or tired at this stage of the heat therapy session.
Infrared saunas have many benefits that include a temporary relaxation of the muscles and body. But the long term benefit of remaining in a calmer state is one of the best effects it will have for you. You you may feel a strong relaxation during the first 10-15 minutes of a session. After this point, you will feel more invigorated and perhaps tired as stated. It may seem counter-intuitive, however this is actually training the body to remember being in the parasympathetic state. Over time you will actually be training yourself and your mind to remain in this calm state. Nice, huh? Sweaty-woman-drinking-water-300x207.jpg photo credit chicagonow.com a-sauna-adrenal-fatigue-2525-1.jpg photo credit drlam.com Full Article Can be Found Here: Saunas Promote Relaxation and Proper Adrenal Function via Blogger Saunas Promote Relaxation and Proper Adrenal Function
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