#177 The Science, Safety and Future of Infrared Sauna with Sunlighten's Joie Risk
Modern Wellness PodcastShow Notes
Today we discover the benefits of Infrared Sauna, and deep dive into the facts and figures behind one of the wellness industry's most exciting areas. Sammi is joined by Joie Risk, UK and EU Managing Director of Sunlighten, to discuss the booming UK sauna market and the science, safety and quality behind infrared therapy.
Joie shares Sunlighten’s origins and explains how infrared differs from traditional saunas. They discuss the research behind infrared therapy, including its potential benefits for recovery, sleep, stress, cellular and mitochondrial health, and detoxification. Joie explains why factors like wavelength, dosage and distance matter and they also explore how infrared saunas are being adopted by elite athletes, hotels, clinics and workplaces.
Plus there's a look at Sunlighten's range of products and its London showroom and Infrared Sauna Club, and stay tuned to the end if you want to hear how you could be in with a chance to experience it yourself! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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