Amila bought an infrared sauna for pain relief from rheumatic diseases. An added bonus turned out to be that the sauna sessions also resulted in better skin.
– I didn't expect that! I see great improvement. My skin is cleaner and I have much less acne, she says.
Amila has Sjögren's syndrome and Fibromyalgia. Living with autoimmune diseases can lead to difficult days. She was diagnosed six years ago, when she was 30 years old.
– In addition, I struggle with fatigue and poor sleep. I heard by chance about infrared saunas and thought I would try it out. When I ordered the sauna, I was very excited, she says, and adds that the sauna has a good effect on her ailments.
– I sweat a lot when I take a sauna. I sit for 20 minutes, which is more than enough for me. The sauna helps me with my sleep. Now I sleep through the nights, something that hasn't happened in several years, and when I sleep better, I have less fatigue.
Research shows that thermal therapy has a remarkable effect against Sjögren's syndrome, with a significant reduction in symptoms such as joint pain and dry mouth.
The chronic lower back pain Amila experiences has been reduced by almost half compared to the pain she previously struggled with. Studies have also shown that heat therapy with dry sauna, such as an infrared sauna, is beneficial for patients with lower back pain.
– I am convinced that I will feel even better when I use it more often and find a routine for my sauna sessions, she concludes.
Rheumatic connective tissue disease
Sjögren's syndrome is a rheumatic connective tissue disease with chronic inflammation, primarily affecting fluid-producing tissues. Such tissues are found in salivary glands, tear glands, bronchi, and mucous membranes. 90% of those affected are women. The most common complaints are fatigue and joint pain, often accompanied by dry mucous membranes in the body, such as the eyes and mouth.
The Norwegian Rheumatic Association and The Norwegian Fibromyalgia Association (NFF) recommend Radiant Health saunas to their members who suffer from chronic pain conditions. Members receive a 20% discount on all Radiant Health products.
