Category: High Blood Pressure

Check any number of resources and you’ll find the number one health concern in the U.S., if not globally is…not cancer. It’s heart disease and stroke. Shockingly, one person dies every 34 seconds from cardiovascular disease, per recent CDC reports. While there are many contributing factors, there are small and simple things we can do to […]

Infrared saunas have been around for nearly 60 years, first introduced in Japan in 1965. Not long after, Health Mate began selling them in the U.S. Since then, saunas have been part of well-being practices for decades. Some benefits we only recently uncovered. Yet still more have yet to be discovered! One of the first […]

Personal infrared saunas are becoming more and more commonplace.  What used to be considered a luxury item or something you experience in a spa is more accessible than ever. But would you consider them a recreational splurge or a health tool? In fact, infrared saunas are gaining more traction as a preventive health resource. Ben […]

You’ve probably heard people say, I wish my metabolism were better! We don’t really think about our metabolism much until we notice our pants getting tighter or our bathing suits looking less flattering. But what role does metabolism play in our body’s function? We do know that a sluggish metabolism may affect weight gain. So, […]

Heart health is uber important in a time when the CDC reports that one person dies every 34 seconds from cardiovascular disease in the U.S. High blood pressure, high cholesterol, and smoking all contribute to the risk of heart failure or heart attacks. So, while many of us are careful about our diets and incorporate […]

One of the best feelings once you complete a workout is the sense of satisfaction and accomplishment. Whether you worked out in the morning and are ready to tackle the day, or you worked out in the evening and are ready to wind down, knowing you knocked out your workout just makes the day feel […]

The health benefits of infrared saunas and general sauna therapy have long been discussed by the medical community. Many study results have been reported in the last few decades alone. A lot of the benefits of infrared sauna technology are still being confirmed, and their recurring use in physiotherapy and holistic clinics is a positive […]