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Aaron Gruenke

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  • Benefits of Detoxification

    by Detoxification, Diet & Fitness
      There is so much information out there regarding detoxification that it can be hard to know what’s true and what’s false.  It can be even harder, once you’ve decided that a detox plan is right for you, to know which one you should choose in order to maximize the benefits.  First, let’s break down the ways in which a good detoxification can benefit your body, mind and soul for overall health improvement. When your body harbours toxins, it doesn’t operate at full capacity,...
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  • When to use Whole Body Vibration Machines Vibration machines are exercise platforms that oscillate between 30 and 60 times per second. You can exercise your body while sitting, lying or standing on a vibration machine, and your muscles are exposed to multi-directional forces that they must overcome as you workout. Vibration machines can be used […]

    When to use Whole Body Vibration Machines

    by Vibration Training
    When to use Whole Body Vibration Machines Vibration machines are exercise platforms that oscillate between 30 and 60 times per second. You can exercise your body while sitting, lying or standing on a vibration machine, and your muscles are exposed to multi-directional forces that they must overcome as you workout. Vibration machines can be used for stretching, strengthening and relaxation exercises and they are available for home and commercial use. There’s a lot of conflicting information...
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  • The History of the Sauna

    by Saunas
    SAUNA, correctly pronounced “sow (rhymes with wow) nah,” is the only Finnish word in the English dictionary; it means “bath” and “bathhouse.” Sauna has been a way of life in Finland, where it comes from in its present form, for over 2000 years. One of the first written descriptions of the Finnish Sauna was in 1112. The earliest Sauna was dug into an embankment in the ground. Later Saunas were built above ground with wooden logs. The rocks were heated in a stone stove with a wood fire...
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  • Sauna Detoxification

    by Saunas
    Detoxification of the body on a cellular level removes toxins in the forms of heavy metals; (ie: mercury, lead, cadmium, and aluminum.) Arsenic Detoxification removes formaldehyde, pesticides, agent orange, industrial chemicals, and gasoline. There is also a general Detox of alcohol, nicotine, and other drugs. The Far Infrared heat operates more effectively then a traditional sauna because the body actually sweats more at temperatures 60 to 80 degrees lower than conventional saunas, with the detoxification...
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  • Infrared Sauna Health Benefits

    by Saunas
    Increases Blood Circulation  As your body increases sweat production to cool itself, your heart works harder pumping blood at a greater rate to boost circulation, supplying the conditioning benefits of continuous exercise. Heart rate, cardiac output and metabolic rate increase, while diastolic blood pressure drops, for improved overall cardiovascular fitness. Relieves Pain  The deep heat of your Home-Health-Essentials Far infrared sauna helps peripheral blood vessels dilate, bringing relief...
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