Guest guest Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 Kenda, With far infrared, the light itself promotes healing . . . even without any heat. . . In fact, when the sauna reaches the temp set, the lights turn off (at least mine do), so all there is then is heat . . . I'm very uncomfortable if I'm not getting enough air, so I open the door about 1/4 of an inch. I keep a big glass of water with me. Still, I don' t think I usually sweat that much. I get a small hand towel pretty damp. But there's only been a few times when I felt I could have wrung water from it. If I haven't started sweating enough, I up the time - sometimes as much as 15 minutes. Rogene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 I'll try exercise or a hot shower first next time. 20 minutes at 125 was tough. The last couple of minutes were killers! I can't imagine sweating any more than I did! Don't you ruin your books? Kenda > Congratulations Kenda! > > I usually set mine at 130, and stay in for 30 minutes. I don't have any > trouble staying in for that long at all at that temperature. I usually take a > book to read with me, and that makes the time fly. > > It is helpful to run or do some sort of exercise to get your blood flowing > good before you enter the sauna. This will make you sweat more profusely. > > Enjoy it! > Patty > > > > Kenda Skaggs <skaggs@...> wrote: > Yippee!! Today is the day my sauna was delivered and installed! I > have it > heating up right now! The directions say to start at 110 to 130 degrees > initially. What temp do those of you that already have one use? I had a > down the hatch scope today of my upper GI tract so I'm anxious to sweat out > the drugs they gave me to sedate me! > > Kenda > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Sneak preview the all-new .com. It's not radically different. Just > radically better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 Hi Patty, We have a whole house water purifier so I'm don't have chlorine, not even in my toilets! Is the chlorine the problem or toxins released? Kenda > Kenda, > This is probably true. But you could put a shower filter on your shower > head that would remove the chlorine residue and I think it would be okay. > That's what we do. I am sure that is the vapor residue that they are > discussing, even though they don't come right out and say it. Chlorine is in > most water supplies, and it is released as a vapor very easily in the shower, > and yes, we inhale more probably that way than any other exposure! > > A bath will probably also be a good option, prepared beforehand so the > chlorine can vaporize, or else you can use a Crystal Ball in the tub to > neutralize the chemicals. > > http://www.crystalclearsupply.com/Crystal_Bath_Ball_Bath_Filter_p/cb-2000.htm > > Patty > > > > Kenda Skaggs <skaggs@...> wrote: > Hi Rogene, > > According to the Miracle Heat website it states that we shouldn't shower > immediately afterward because you can inhale toxins released in the shower. > Below is part of what their site says. How long do you wait to shower? We > were in 20 minutes at 120 degrees and it was hot! My daughter and I are > both sweating like pigs! > > " Do not immediately shower after your session due to eliminated toxins on > the body's surface. Toxins may be inhaled through water vapor mist causing > nausea. If a shower is required, simply wipe your body with a cool > moistened wash cloth. A hot shower before a sauna session may enhance sweat > volume by heat conditioning your body. > > For optimal results refrain from using the sauna on a full stomach. " > > Kenda > >> Kenda . . . >> >> I start go in the sauna when I turn it on (unless it's cold outside - then I >> warm it up) . . . I set the temp for 130 degrees and 40 minutes time . . . It >> seldom reaches 130 because I open the door a bit to get more air. . . Then I >> up the time when I feel I need it. >> >> I think you're really going to enjoy it! . . . Where did you end up putting >> it? >> >> Rogene >> >> > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone Calls to the US (and 30+ > countries) for 2¢/min or less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 Rogene, That's what I thought. So is the heat that penetrates the healing part or the sweat produced -- or both? I'm wondering if it is necessary to sweat as much as I did, I was dripping. Kenda > Kenda, > > With far infrared, the light itself promotes healing . . . even without any > heat. . . In fact, when the sauna reaches the temp set, the lights turn off > (at least mine do), so all there is then is heat . . . I'm very uncomfortable > if I'm not getting enough air, so I open the door about 1/4 of an inch. I keep > a big glass of water with me. > > Still, I don' t think I usually sweat that much. I get a small hand towel > pretty damp. But there's only been a few times when I felt I could have wrung > water from it. If I haven't started sweating enough, I up the time - sometimes > as much as 15 minutes. > > Rogene > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 Kenda, Both the light and heat are beneficial. It's just that, if the heat is uncomfortable, the light is still beneficial. I don't believe that one should avoid using a sauna because they feel bad when they get hot. . IMHO, the reason they feel bad is because the toxins are getting stirred up. A relative is an example . . . she's been on a host of medications for years. She can't tolerate even a moderately warm day now. So, she carefully avoids situations where she might get hot. Studies have shown that the sweat from far infrared heat is loaded with toxins! . . . If you can sweat readily, that's wonderful! . . . Just be sure to drink plenty of water and take extra water-soluable vitamins when you're sweating that much. If you feel stressed by the heat, turn it down, or get out. Listen to your body! . . . L.Ron Hubbard's book "Clear Body, Clear Mind" is old, but still appropriate. Rogene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 Kenda . . . don't push yourself too hard. It sounds like you were dehydrating rapidly . . For whatever reason, I don't sweat that much. Rogene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 Kenda I started out at 115-120 degrees. I rarely go beyond 125 degrees. It is best to work up. I tend to get bad headaches and herx if I overdo on the time or the degrees. I canstay in for forty five minutes now at 120-125. Good luck! Kathy --- In , Kenda Skaggs <skaggs@...> wrote: > > Yippee!! Today is the day my sauna was delivered and installed! I have it > heating up right now! The directions say to start at 110 to 130 degrees > initially. What temp do those of you that already have one use? I had a > down the hatch scope today of my upper GI tract so I'm anxious to sweat out > the drugs they gave me to sedate me! > > Kenda > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 Kenda I always heard you should shower right away, otherwise the toxins that lay on your skin are reabsorbed. Seems like you can't win! Perhaps you should gently rinse off? Hugs, Kathy --- In , Kenda Skaggs <skaggs@...> wrote: > > Hi Rogene, > > According to the Miracle Heat website it states that we shouldn't shower > immediately afterward because you can inhale toxins released in the shower. > Below is part of what their site says. How long do you wait to shower? We > were in 20 minutes at 120 degrees and it was hot! My daughter and I are > both sweating like pigs! > > " Do not immediately shower after your session due to eliminated toxins on > the body's surface. Toxins may be inhaled through water vapor mist causing > nausea. If a shower is required, simply wipe your body with a cool > moistened wash cloth. A hot shower before a sauna session may enhance sweat > volume by heat conditioning your body. > > For optimal results refrain from using the sauna on a full stomach. " > > Kenda > > > > Kenda . . . > > > > I start go in the sauna when I turn it on (unless it's cold outside - then I > > warm it up) . . . I set the temp for 130 degrees and 40 minutes time . . . It > > seldom reaches 130 because I open the door a bit to get more air. . . Then I > > up the time when I feel I need it. > > > > I think you're really going to enjoy it! . . . Where did you end up putting > > it? > > > > Rogene > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 Yes...I think they want you to build up to it...sort of like conditioning your body. Not sure they recommend much over 20 minutes at 120 degress at first. For some reason those numbers seem to be sticking in brain from where I researched it. > > Kenda . . . don't push yourself too hard. It sounds like you were dehydrating rapidly . . For whatever reason, I don't sweat that much. > > Rogene > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 I apologize if I have missed something as I just came into the conversation. However, taking saunas almost all of my life, I have noted that some days I sweat and some days I don't. sedwards41255 <sedwards41255@...> wrote: Yes...I think they want you to build up to it...sort of like conditioning your body. Not sure they recommend much over 20 minutes at 120 degress at first. For some reason those numbers seem to be sticking in brain from where I researched it. >> Kenda . . . don't push yourself too hard. It sounds like you were dehydrating rapidly . . For whatever reason, I don't sweat that much. > > Rogene> Talk is cheap. Use Messenger to make PC-to-Phone calls. Great rates starting at 1¢/min. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2006 Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 Hi Rogene, Thanks for the information. I sweat pretty readily, which was a surprise to me. Even today at the gym I sweat easier than I do normally. So we are supposed to go in for the sweat, rather than just the warm heat, right? I wasn't uncomfortable until the last two minutes, then I was watching my watch. I'll see how I feel tonight and maybe turn the heat down a bit at that point, if it still bothers me. Kenda > Kenda, > > Both the light and heat are beneficial. > > It's just that, if the heat is uncomfortable, the light is still beneficial. > I don't believe that one should avoid using a sauna because they feel bad when > they get hot. . IMHO, the reason they feel bad is because the toxins are > getting stirred up. A relative is an example . . . she's been on a host of > medications for years. She can't tolerate even a moderately warm day now. So, > she carefully avoids situations where she might get hot. > > Studies have shown that the sweat from far infrared heat is loaded with > toxins! . . . If you can sweat readily, that's wonderful! . . . Just be sure > to drink plenty of water and take extra water-soluable vitamins when you're > sweating that much. If you feel stressed by the heat, turn it down, or get > out. Listen to your body! . . . > > L.Ron Hubbard's book " Clear Body, Clear Mind " is old, but still appropriate. > > Rogene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2006 Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 Ok, thank you. I had to be dehydrating quickly, as easily as I sweat. I even drank a 16-oz glass of water while in the sauna. Kenda > Kenda . . . don't push yourself too hard. It sounds like you were dehydrating > rapidly . . For whatever reason, I don't sweat that much. > > Rogene > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2006 Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 Kathy, Wow, 45 minutes is a long time. I think I'll turn the heat down to 115 tonight and see how I do. I did sleep really well last night! Kenda > > Kenda > I started out at 115-120 degrees. I rarely go beyond 125 degrees. > It is best to work up. I tend to get bad headaches and herx if I > overdo on the time or the degrees. I canstay in for forty five > minutes now at 120-125. Good luck! > Kathy > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >> >> Yippee!! Today is the day my sauna was delivered and installed! I > have it >> heating up right now! The directions say to start at 110 to 130 > degrees >> initially. What temp do those of you that already have one use? > I had a >> down the hatch scope today of my upper GI tract so I'm anxious to > sweat out >> the drugs they gave me to sedate me! >> >> Kenda >> > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2006 Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 Kathy, Showering right away makes more sense to me than waiting. Kenda > Kenda > I always heard you should shower right away, otherwise the toxins > that lay on your skin are reabsorbed. Seems like you can't win! > Perhaps you should gently rinse off? > Hugs, Kathy > > > > > > > > >> >> Hi Rogene, >> >> According to the Miracle Heat website it states that we shouldn't > shower >> immediately afterward because you can inhale toxins released in > the shower. >> Below is part of what their site says. How long do you wait to > shower? We >> were in 20 minutes at 120 degrees and it was hot! My daughter and > I are >> both sweating like pigs! >> >> " Do not immediately shower after your session due to eliminated > toxins on >> the body's surface. Toxins may be inhaled through water vapor > mist causing >> nausea. If a shower is required, simply wipe your body with a cool >> moistened wash cloth. A hot shower before a sauna session may > enhance sweat >> volume by heat conditioning your body. >> >> For optimal results refrain from using the sauna on a full > stomach. " >> >> Kenda >> >> >>> Kenda . . . >>> >>> I start go in the sauna when I turn it on (unless it's cold > outside - then I >>> warm it up) . . . I set the temp for 130 degrees and 40 minutes > time . . . It >>> seldom reaches 130 because I open the door a bit to get more > air. . . Then I >>> up the time when I feel I need it. >>> >>> I think you're really going to enjoy it! . . . Where did you end > up putting >>> it? >>> >>> Rogene >>> >>> >> > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2006 Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 Yes, that's right. My info said 20 minutes, between 110 and 125 degrees and then build up. Of course I did the max. I'm going turn it down a bit tonight and see how it goes. Kenda > Yes...I think they want you to build up to it...sort of like > conditioning your body. Not sure they recommend much over 20 minutes > at 120 degress at first. For some reason those numbers seem to be > sticking in brain from where I researched it. > > >> >> Kenda . . . don't push yourself too hard. It sounds like you were > dehydrating rapidly . . For whatever reason, I don't sweat that much. >> >> Rogene >> > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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