Empower Your Wellness: The Stress-Relieving Power of Infrared Saunas

As of 2024, the American Psychiatric Association's mental health poll reveals the spiking anxiety levels of Americans—43% of people report experiencing more anxiety than they did the year prior. 

Why wait on the world around us to change, when we can incite change in our own lives, and therefore in our health?

Let’s explore 3 key ways in which infrared saunas reduce stress and anxiety levels:

1. REDUCES CORTISOL

When the body elicits a stress response, the hormone cortisol is released. Cortisol is functional and beneficial in terms of acute and short-term stress—it’s when stress becomes chronic that cortisol deviates from friend to foe.

Prolonged elevated cortisol can lead to diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular issues, weight gain, weakened immune system, etc. 

Infrared sauna use— especially in repetition—decreases cortisol levels, helping to reduce stress and anxiety.  

2. ACTIVATES HEAT-SHOCK PROTEINS

By exposing the body to acute heat stress, heat shock proteins are activated. Heat shock proteins protect against chronic pain/inflammation and disease, are anti-aging, initiate cellular repair, boost the immune system, and reduce stress. Learn more about the physiological effects of infrared saunas.

3. ENDORPHIN RELEASE

Infrared sauna use, even after just one session, stimulates the release of “feel-good” neurotransmitters—Endorphins. Acting as the body’s own natural painkillers, they reduce feelings of pain. Endorphins are known to boost mood, promote feelings of well-being, and reduce anxiety/stress levels. 

Prioritize your mental and physical well-being by scheduling your first infrared sauna session here at Cryo Nation!

Our infrared sauna includes Red Light Therapy which promotes anti-aging, cellular regeneration, collagen production, inflammation relief, and so much more! Take advantage of our special here and book now: https://cryonationwellness.com/pages/infrared-sauna-ozone-therapy