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Posted 7/27/2014 9:07 PM (GMT 0)
Thinking of trying one or both for my daughter to help her detox....Anyone done this or have suggestions that may be equivalent....The portable saunas seem to be prevalent as well, but wary of this as it seems they could be junk.
Posted 7/27/2014 9:29 PM (GMT 0)
Yes, I've done the FAR infrared sauna. I just did for Lyme, not for detox, bc at the time, I wasn't able to take any abx or antimicrobials. It actually did help.

I wouldn't go for one of those plastic thingies from Amazon. I've heard they put out plastic fumes.

Mine is more or less portable, but high quality. It's a "tunnel" did you have to pre assemble, and you place it on the floor. It comes from Sunlighten, which, in my opinion (not trying to sell) is a company that carries high quality products. It isn't cheap though. I'm paying monthly payments.

What I'm wondering regarding the FAR infrared is this: It it kills Borrelia, does it CAUSE a herx, or does it help you DETOX from a herx?

Margaret
Posted 7/27/2014 9:53 PM (GMT 0)
I haven't tried either but I'm definitely interested in hearing experiences with HBOT! My dad was looking a lot into it and says it seems like a good option to try, and I believe he's willing to pay for a session for me, but I'd like to hear personal experiences!
There's heaps of site out there though that talk about the benefits of hyperbaric oxygen chambers for lyme disease. It can be pricey dependent on where you are, though. I think I read it ranging anywhere from 200-800 dollars for a session. But I have read that it's important you make sure you're at an authorized clinic or hospital for it though, because those machines are properly approved and set up and have trained technicians.
Posted 7/28/2014 2:00 AM (GMT 0)
I did HBOT, it was interesting to say the least. I only did two dives, and noticed no effect. I would have loved to do about 40 but it was 150 a session. You can't tell after two sessions. My Doc said the best way to do HBOT is to rent a chamber and do it from home. The other thing that he talked about was some oxygen appliance to wear while exercising. I don't know exactly but there is prob stuff out there as alternatives to a full HBOT chamber
Posted 7/28/2014 5:04 AM (GMT 0)
I think HBOT is even more expensive than getting the solo Far infrared.

My LLMD told me that your HBOT to be effective, you have to do it every day for about two weeks.

Margaret
Posted 7/28/2014 6:23 AM (GMT 0)
I've heard of using oxygen appliances while exercising too. That actually sounds like a possibly cheaper and easier alternative than a hyperbaric chamber. If you got an oxygen machine and a treadmill (you can actually find really basic treadmills for a couple hundred dollars online) that's something you could have access to daily, and it's easy to pack up in case you have to move houses, or just change its location.
Posted 7/28/2014 3:21 PM (GMT 0)
I have an infrared two person sauna at home.  I was able to find one for $500 on Craigs List and I use it 4-6 days a week for 30-40 min.  I have it set on medium as high is sooo very hot and with it being summer it is already warm out.  I swear by it.  It is amazing for detox and makes me feel great.

 

Posted 7/28/2014 9:26 PM (GMT 0)
So Agent9, you don't herx from your FARinfrared?

Does it actually help you with the herxing from other antimicrobials/abx?

Margaret
Posted 7/28/2014 10:25 PM (GMT 0)
I am no longer on meds Teragram, 4 months and counting! I got the sauna three months ago. Before that I was doing hot yoga 3-4 times a week just to be on a hot room for two years. That is when I discovered that I felt great after being in the heat and looked into to buy a sauna. I can set it on low 85-100, medium 100-115 and high 115-130. I keep it in the medium range and then when I get in turn it to low or between low and medium. I really don't want to be so uncomfortable that I can't make it the 30 min but I want to sweat everything out. I have done the high about three times but didn't like it.
But I have a friend who is on abx for Lyme and she does not herx. She explains it as a "hang-over" dull headache the next day. But I am working on her to drinking more water as I think that is the issue for than a herx.
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