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Posted 1/22/2017 9:14 PM (GMT 0)
I am considering getting a FAR infrared sauna for home use but I am kind of hesitant because the idea of sitting in a fabric box, on a fabric chair, in a puddle of my own sweat makes me want to barf. Seriously. Puddles of sweat or mucous or saliva just gross me out so incredibly bad. I almost threw up doing that adrenal saliva test. I am feeling queasy even talking about it. lol!
But I had such a bad day yesterday migraine wise and my husband wants me to do more to get better. I'm just worried the whole thing will be a waste of money if it's as disgusting as I am imagining it to be. Obviously not everyone is bothered by sweat, I'm just prone to nausea in general.
So with those portable ones, do you have to dump the framed fabric part out after you are done? I need to know how bad it is.
Posted 1/22/2017 9:23 PM (GMT 0)
I have a wooden one from Celebration Sauna.
https://celebrationsaunas.com
I love it! I also have an ionizer that comes with it and you place it in the wooden mini room after you're done and it does quite a bit of sanitizing. I always sit on a towel and put my feet on a towel so sweat doesn't drip on the floor.
I find the sauna can detox and bring on a herx.
Posted 1/22/2017 9:25 PM (GMT 0)
I know what you mean, i hate being in the sauna, it's hot and you're sweating but I love how it makes me feel, I feel like new after it. I'm doing dr YU protocol, you can read it here about it.

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2014/05/04/detoxification-program.aspx

We own the infrared sauna from Costco.
Posted 1/22/2017 9:41 PM (GMT 0)

Purple Tulip said...
I have a wooden one from Celebration Sauna.
https://celebrationsaunas.com
I love it! I also have an ionizer that comes with it and you place it in the wooden mini room after you're done and it does quite a bit of sanitizing. I always sit on a towel and put my feet on a towel so sweat doesn't drip on the floor.
I find the sauna can detox and bring on a herx.


This really sounds like the way to do it, but is it big enough to put in one of those plastic molded patio chairs?
Posted 1/22/2017 9:50 PM (GMT 0)
It depends. There are different sizes. Look at the sight. mine has bench seating for 4 comfortably with movable back rests.
Posted 1/22/2017 10:02 PM (GMT 0)
I would avoid a portable sauna at all cost. Invest in real wooden one. Portables off gas chemicals from the materials they are made from and typically the heating elements are inferior.
Posted 1/22/2017 10:11 PM (GMT 0)
Not-there-yet,
Question about the Dr Yu program? How often do you do it? How much niacin did you start with and what did you go up mg wise? Also, do you take the niacin right before you workout? And is it safe for everyone to take niacin? It's just vitamin b3 right?
Posted 1/22/2017 10:45 PM (GMT 0)

Drez said...
Not-there-yet,
Question about the Dr Yu program? How often do you do it? How much niacin did you start with and what did you go up mg wise? Also, do you take the niacin right before you workout? And is it safe for everyone to take niacin? It's just vitamin b3 right?

While all B vitamins are important, too much can be harmful. Some people simply can't tolerate large dosages of niacin.

www.drdavidwilliams.com/niacin-benefits/

Extracted from the article:

It’s wise to keep a few points in mind when it comes to the use of straight niacin.

Niacin may irritate the stomach lining if taken on an empty stomach, so always take it after a meal.

If you have problems with gout, be aware that niacin competes with the excretion of uric acid. Thus, large dosages could precipitate a gout attack.

The time-released form of niacin has been shown to be responsible for severe liver damage. In general, avoid using the time-released forms of vitamins altogether. I haven’t found any that work well.
Posted 1/22/2017 10:57 PM (GMT 0)
We have used a FIR sauna for over 15byears, since we lived in a house with mercuery problems (Caused from moving gas meter from inside to outside and failing to mind the mercury spilling). I couldn't live without it.

Our first one was from high tech health.com, and we now have one from sunlighten.

Amazing. Just keep toweling off and you will hopefully tolerate the sweat. It's really great for you (the collective you... we, us) if it's tolerable from a herx standpoint.
Posted 1/22/2017 11:01 PM (GMT 0)
you could try one out at a local gym first, and see if you like it.
Posted 1/22/2017 11:14 PM (GMT 0)
Thx everyone. Another question is everyone says take it slow when detoxing so is it ok to be in the sauna for 45 min??? Also the Dr Yu video says do it twice a week? Should I do more or less since I have Lyme? I think his protocol is for non Lymies??? Thx again everyone for your input.
Posted 1/22/2017 11:22 PM (GMT 0)

Drez said...
Not-there-yet,
Question about the Dr Yu program? How often do you do it? How much niacin did you start with and what did you go up mg wise? Also, do you take the niacin right before you workout? And is it safe for everyone to take niacin? It's just vitamin b3 right?

Trumpet made some good points. It has to be non flush Niacin and I do take it with meals and not on an empty stomach. I got so used to it that now I take it 1500mg before going to sauna, some people flush at 50mg like I did when I first started it. Never felt any side effect from it but quite the contrary, (not to be vulgar but it acts like natural viagra.) Also many used it to lower their cholesterol naturally but it has to be taken regularly and twice a day. Its a water soluble vitamin so you can't overdose from it.

I do it few times a week and would do it more often if I had more time
Posted 1/23/2017 12:18 AM (GMT 0)

Drez said...
Thx everyone. Another question is everyone says take it slow when detoxing so is it ok to be in the sauna for 45 min??? Also the Dr Yu video says do it twice a week? Should I do more or less since I have Lyme? I think his protocol is for non Lymies??? Thx again everyone for your input.


I would absolutely not stay in it your first time for more than 20 minutes, and try to keep the temp to no more than 110f. 105F would be even easier on you for the first go around. You do not want your body core getting to warmed up too fast or you may come out with the herx from hell.

Hydrate like crazy before and after.

As for going back within the week, wait to see how you feel from the first time. Everyone is different, AND you may react differently each time, depending on things on any given moment. Go with how you feel.
Posted 1/23/2017 12:34 AM (GMT 0)
I have a thera sauna and really like it. Read about the benefits- its help detox-boost immune system-increases circulation. All things that will help health. Somehow get over the other issues maybe try some ginger.
After you detox for a while use the flushing nician-Dr. Rea in Dallas uses it all the time. Makes you feel like you have a sunburn for a hour or two but helps
Posted 1/23/2017 12:48 AM (GMT 0)
Thx to all. What is the best source of niacin? Was thinking of getting it from amazon made by Source Naturals with 100mg of niacin and 21mg of calcium??? If not where???
Posted 1/23/2017 2:20 AM (GMT 0)
So, is a sauna at the gym beneficial for detoxing? I haven't tried it yet but was thinking of getting a membership somewhere that had one.
Posted 1/23/2017 2:27 AM (GMT 0)
I did an hour sauna over the weekend at a very high temperature. I think it was a little bit much. If you're first starting out, you probably want to keep it to 20 minutes to see how your body will react. I think the herx depends on how severe of an infection you have going on, and everyone is different.

I think you can gradually work your way up after your first 20 minute session if you handled that well.

I definitely had a herx after I did the hour session. My brain was not working so great, but it subsided after a day.

Drink tons of water before, during and after. Gatorade is good too for electrolytes.

It also helps to bring in a book to read to get your mind off of the heat. If you're just sitting in there thinking, "I'm hot. I'm hot. I can't breathe. I'm hot." Well, that's not a fun experience. If you're reading, your mind is occupied on something else.
Posted 1/23/2017 2:34 AM (GMT 0)
Keep in mind it takes about 20 or so to start sweating if you don't exercise first. So if u only do 20min it may be a waste.
Posted 1/23/2017 2:39 AM (GMT 0)

Drez said...
Thx to all. What is the best source of niacin? Was thinking of getting it from amazon made by Source Naturals with 100mg of niacin and 21mg of calcium??? If not where???

I use this one, cheap and good but it's a 500mg, you will have to start with something lower https://www.amazon.com/Rugby-Niacin-500-1000-Tabs/dp/B003H5SXDQ/ref=sr_1_5_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1485138930&sr=1-5&keywords=niacin


Start with Solgar one 100, half the pill in half and see how it goes. You will build tolerance if you use it everyday.

https://www.amazon.com/Solgar-Niacin-Vitamin-Tablets-Count/dp/B00020IAWI/ref=sr_1_11_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1485138930&sr=1-11&keywords=niacin&th=1
Posted 1/23/2017 3:10 AM (GMT 0)

gfields said...
I did an hour sauna over the weekend at a very high temperature. I think it was a little bit much. If you're first starting out, you probably want to keep it to 20 minutes to see how your body will react. I think the herx depends on how severe of an infection you have going on, and everyone is different.

I think you can gradually work your way up after your first 20 minute session if you handled that well.

I definitely had a herx after I did the hour session. My brain was not working so great, but it subsided after a day.

Drink tons of water before, during and after. Gatorade is good too for electrolytes.

It also helps to bring in a book to read to get your mind off of the heat. If you're just sitting in there thinking, "I'm hot. I'm hot. I can't breathe. I'm hot." Well, that's not a fun experience. If you're reading, your mind is occupied on something else.

Is this the kind at the gym?
Posted 1/23/2017 3:22 AM (GMT 0)
I think the time and temp depends on the person. I can be in the sauna 20 and not feel a thing. Especially at 110. I have a low Basel temp and I handle heat very well.

I agree start slow. But, that temp might be too low if heat doesn't generally bother you.
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