You May Never Use an INFRARED SAUNA Again After Watching This! | Dr. Sean O’Mara

Summary

The speaker discusses the differences between infrared and dry finish saunas, expressing concern over the deeper penetration of infrared rays which may bypass our natural acclimation to the sun's rays. They recommend using dry finish saunas for their health benefits, citing studies that show reduced mortality rates from heart attacks, strokes, and even dementia with regular use. The speaker also criticizes the medical system for not promoting such practices, suggesting it's due to the profit-driven nature of healthcare rather than a focus on patient improvement.

Takeaways

• 🌞 Infrared energy from the sun has been beneficial for humans for centuries, but artificial infrared saunas may emit longer, deeper penetrating rays that our bodies are not adapted to.
• 🚫 The speaker recommends against using infrared saunas due to potential health risks and suggests using traditional dry heat saunas instead.
• 🔥 Converting an infrared sauna to a dry finish sauna by changing the heating element is a practical solution proposed by the speaker.
• 🏋️‍♂️ Regular sauna use is encouraged by the speaker, who uses a sauna daily, highlighting the health benefits of consistent use.
• 🏃‍♂️ Many gyms use dry finish saunas, possibly due to legal concerns over the long-term effects of infrared saunas.
• 📊 Long-term studies show that using a dry finish sauna at 175 degrees for 15-20 minutes, one to two times a week, can reduce mortality from heart attacks and strokes by about 20%.
• 📈 Increasing the frequency of sauna use to four to seven times a week can further reduce mortality by an astounding 53%.
• 🧠 The use of dry finish saunas has been shown to reduce the rate of dementia by 65%, a significant finding given the lack of effective treatments for this condition.
• 💉 The speaker criticizes the medical system for not promoting the health benefits of sauna use and hormesis, possibly due to financial interests in chronic disease treatment.
• 🌐 The largest part of the economy is healthcare, and there may be vested interests in maintaining the status quo of chronic disease treatment rather than promoting preventative measures like sauna use.

Q & A

What is the main difference between traditional dry saunas and infrared saunas?

Traditional dry saunas use heat that has benefited humans for thousands of years, while infrared saunas use longer wavelength infrared rays that penetrate deeper into the body. The speaker suggests that humans have not adapted to the deeper penetration of infrared rays.

What is the speaker's recommendation regarding infrared saunas?

The speaker recommends not using infrared saunas due to concerns about the deeper penetration of infrared rays and the lack of human adaptation to them. Instead, they suggest converting infrared saunas to use dry heat elements.

How often does the speaker use a sauna?

The speaker uses a sauna every single day, although sometimes misses it when traveling.

Why do some gyms avoid infrared saunas according to the speaker?

The speaker speculates that gyms might avoid infrared saunas due to potential legal concerns about long-term health effects, such as cancer, that could arise from using infrared saunas.

What are the health benefits mentioned in the script for using dry saunas?

The script mentions reduced mortality from heart attacks and strokes, reduced all-cause mortality, and reduced rates of dementia as benefits of using dry saunas.

What is hormesis and how does it relate to sauna use?

Hormesis refers to the concept that brief, intense stressors can make an organism stronger and more resilient. The speaker relates this to sauna use, suggesting that the heat stress from saunas is a form of hormesis that can improve health.

What is the recommended temperature and duration for dry sauna use according to the script?

The script refers to a study that recommends 175 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 to 20 minutes.

How does the frequency of sauna use affect the health benefits according to the script?

The script suggests that the more frequently and the longer one uses the sauna, the greater the health benefits, with significant reductions in mortality rates for those using saunas four to seven times a week.

What is the speaker's view on the medical profession's approach to health and disease?

The speaker criticizes the medical profession for focusing on treating symptoms with medication rather than promoting practices like sauna use that could prevent disease and improve health.

What is the speaker's opinion on the healthcare system's impact on human health?

The speaker believes that the healthcare system benefits financially from chronic disease and mortality, which disincentivizes the promotion of preventative health measures like sauna use.

Why does the speaker think that the benefits of sauna use are not widely shared?

The speaker suggests that the benefits of sauna use are not widely shared because it would disrupt the large economic interests tied to chronic disease and healthcare.