Drink water at the end of your infrared sauna therapy to rehydrate your body. Thermal therapy will cause your body to lose water through sweating, so you should hydrate immediately afterward. Next, shower to cleanse your skin.
Different cultures have used thermal therapy for centuries to promote well-being, and this practice continues today. While generating heat using a fire inside a sauna is still common today, most saunas use gas, electricity or infrared light to provide health benefits.
The Sanctuary at Sedona offers sauna therapy using infrared light to address trauma, substance misuse, and various mood disorders like depression, anxiety, and dual diagnosis.
Infrared sauna therapy will help you feel better in treatment by reducing inflammation, expediting detoxification, regulating your nervous system, alleviating depression, and improving sleep. Bottom line, the better you feel, the more energy you will have and mental clarity to address your core issues while in treatment.
Infrared sauna therapy is a safe way to address drug addiction, trauma, depression and other mood disorders in a comfortable and relaxing space. Its benefits include:
The Sanctuary is ideal for recovering from mental and emotional health issues. We offer the following benefits:
Nature surrounds our 22-acre recovery center. You’ll have attractive views of hills, trees and the blue sky. This serene environment can help boost your energy levels and recover your soul and spirit.
We use various models to heal the body, repair the mind and recover the soul. We’ll ensure you experience a comprehensive transformation by incorporating infrared sauna therapy and multiple other treatments into your recovery program.
Our care providers have the skills and licenses to address mental health issues, trauma, substance misuse and emotional disorders. They’ll provide all the support you need every step of the way.
While our care providers will guide you through an infrared sauna session, having basic knowledge about this therapy is vital. Here are a few answers to some common questions about infrared sauna therapy:
Drink water at the end of your infrared sauna therapy to rehydrate your body. Thermal therapy will cause your body to lose water through sweating, so you should hydrate immediately afterward. Next, shower to cleanse your skin.
It’s advisable to start gradually and work your way up to three to four sessions a week. More therapy sessions will help you experience more benefits, but your frequency also depends on your individual tolerance and health goals.
You can wear loose-fitting, breathable clothes like a bathing suit or wrap yourself in a towel. It all depends on your preference.
You can reap the benefits of infrared sauna therapy at any time. However, consider doing it in the evening if you want to fall asleep shortly after your session.