Infrared Sauna Treatment
Infrared Sauna Treatment
whats with these really odd autism “treatments” ?
i know that parents want hope for their autistic children , and i know there really isnt any real treatments. however i do not understand where people come up with these very weird autism “treatments” or “cures”.
here is a list of some really odd treatments i have read:
gluten free diet
non-fungal diet (diet without yeast)
probiotics
Lupron (depletes testosterone, it is a chemical castration drug)
milk free diet
anti-fungal medication
naltrexone (opioid receptor blocker)
chelation therapy (dangerous, people have died)
infrared sauna
i know why these are used: parents want hope. however where do people get these ideas? it cant all be blamed on marketing because half of the things on this list were never marketed for autistic people.
Many autism organizations such as Defeat Autism Now (DAN) advocate the use of these things to treat autism. These organizations are able to take advantage of the desperation of parents. Unfortunately, there is no scientific evidence that any of this actually helps those with autism. Most of these have actually been shown to be very dangerous at worst or completely ineffective at best.
As for where they come from, my best idea is people trying to make money as well as some possible success in people with other conditions. For example, people on a GFCF (gluten free, milk free) diet may have an improvement in behavior after going on it because they are actually lactose intolerant or have Celiac’s Disease. Another possibility is parents thinking that something about their child has changed when it has remained the same, sort of like a perceived placebo effect. This then can lead to parents suggesting it to other parents and doctors marketing it as a cure to desperate parents. There are actually doctors affiliated with DAN who promote these sorts of treatments. It gets them more money and makes their patients happy.
6 Health Benefits Of Infrared Saunas
The infrared sauna is one of the latest developments in a long history of sauna use. Used for thousands of years because of the numerous health benefits offered, saunas can help with detoxification, weight loss, and pain relief as well as for improving cardiovascular health, generating “resonance†in the body, and preparing the muscles for a deeper and more penetrative massage. Infrared saunas are employed within numerous settings including sports and health centres as well as becoming more and more commonplace within the home.
1 – Detoxification
Even the healthier-living among us tend to accumulate potentially harmful toxins in our body. Smog filled roads and processed foods, as well as lifestyle choices, can lead to an unusually heightened level of toxins in the body. Infrared rays penetrate the body, the tissue, and the muscles and break down these toxins while the increased metabolic rate and heart rate causes us to sweat the broken down toxins out through our skin. The increased penetration offered by infrared saunas when compared to traditional saunas means that they can break even some of the more stubborn toxins.
2 – Weight Loss
A sauna increases the metabolic rate of the body which, in turn, causes the body to sweat. This means a loss of liquid throughout the body and while it is strongly advised that this calorie and liquid loss be replenished as quickly as possible, by drinking water to replace the fluid you may initially put that weight back on but do not put the calories back on. Therefore, regular saunas can help with a sustained weight loss effort when combined with exercise and healthy eating.
3 – Pain Relief And Injury Recovery
Infrared saunas are employed in sports and health centres around the world because they reduce pain and help to speed up recovery of physical injuries. They are also often used as a precursor to deep muscle massage and various other physiotherapy treatments. The fever caused by the heat will also cause the body to help fight bacteria and other problems which may arise as part of that physical injury.
4 – Massage Preparation
Infrared saunas are sometimes used as preparation for muscle therapy and massage therapy as well as other therapeutic treatments. The penetrative heat from the infrared rays causes the muscles to loosen up making them more malleable and offering greater benefit from a forthcoming massage. When combined in this way, a sauna and massage can yield greater results and benefit than through massage alone.
5 – Improved Cardiovascular Health
Cardiovascular health has really come to the fore and more and more of us are looking for viable methods to improve the health of our heart. A home sauna provides a comfortable and convenient method of helping the heart. As the body experiences increased heat, it cools itself by circulating more blood to the extremities. This causes the heart rate and metabolic rate to increase without having a detrimental effect on blood pressure.
6 – Resonance
The increased metabolic rate and increased blood flow is said to generate something called “resonance†within the body. Resonance acts to increase adrenalin and refreshes the body, increasing energy and reducing lethargy. It also relaxes the muscles and can relieve both physical and mental stress making it a healthy and beneficial supply of natural energy for the body.
Other Uses For Infrared Saunas
Far Infrared, or FIR, saunas have been deployed by doctors, physicians, and many other healthcare professionals for a wide variety of applications. As well as those listed above, they are also used for some substance dependency treatments, chronic fatigue, detoxification following chemotherapy, and even to improve the look of the skin without painful, invasive, and potentially harmful surgery.
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