Amila bought an infrared sauna for pain relief from rheumatic conditions. An added bonus turned out to be that the sauna sessions also resulted in clearer skin.
– I didn't expect that! I can see a big improvement. My skin is cleaner and I have far fewer spots, she says.
Amila has Sjögren's syndrome and fibromyalgia. Living with autoimmune conditions can mean difficult days. She was diagnosed six years ago, when she was 30 years old.
– On top of that, I struggle with fatigue (tiredness) and little sleep. I heard about infrared saunas by chance and thought I would try it out. When I ordered the sauna, I was really excited, she says, and goes on to explain that the sauna has had a good effect on her symptoms.
– I sweat a lot when I use the sauna. I sit for 20 minutes, which is more than enough for me. The sauna helps me sleep. Now I sleep through the night, which hasn't happened in several years, and when I sleep better, I have less fatigue.
Research shows that heat therapy has a remarkable effect on Sjögren's syndrome, with a significant reduction in symptoms such as joint pain and dry mouth.
The chronic pain Amila has in her lower back has been reduced to almost half of what she struggled with before. Studies have also shown that heat therapy with a dry sauna, which an infrared sauna is, 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, which primarily affects tissue that produces fluid. Such tissue is found in the salivary glands, tear glands, bronchi and mucous membranes. 90% of those affected are women. The most common symptoms are fatigue and joint pain, often accompanied by dry mucous membranes in the body, such as the eyes and mouth.
Norsk Revmatikerforbund (the Norwegian Rheumatism Association) and Norges Fibromyalgiforbund (the Norwegian Fibromyalgia Association, NFF) recommend Radiant Health's saunas to their members who struggle with chronic pain conditions. Members get 20% off all Radiant Health products.
Disclaimer: The content of this article is intended as general information only. Research into infrared heat and red light therapy is still developing, and individual results may vary. Our products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Contact a doctor or other qualified healthcare professional if you have questions about your own health, diagnosis or treatment.
