Episode #152: Lauren Berlingeri: Infrared Saunas & Red Light Therapy
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Release Date: 05/09/2023
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info_outlineWhat if there was a way to help detox your body, boost your mood, burn calories, and get glowing skin in just under 45 minutes a day? The good news is that there is, and my guest today is sharing the secret to elevating your at-home wellness routine.
Today we’re diving into the world of infrared, PEMF, and red light and discussing the many benefits of infrared saunas.
I’m joined by Lauren Berlingeri, one of the founders of HigherDOSE. Lauren is discussing her background and what inspired her to start HigherDOSE, and explaining some of the differences between infrared saunas and traditional heat saunas. She shares everything you need to know about when and how to use an infrared sauna, plus some of the benefits of detoxing daily.
As a female biohacker, Lauren is passionate about inviting more people into the biohacking world and reimagining these tools for all bodies — so you can reconnect with your intuition and elevate to your highest state. She is making it sexy to sweat it out and even hotter to know the science behind what’s happening. She is harnessing the healing power of nature and fitting it into busy, overstressed schedules. And, she is changing the way you think about beauty and wellness by building tools that ignite vitality from the inside out.
What we discuss:
00:00:50 - What inspired Lauren to start Higher Dose
00:06:53 - Infrared vs. regular heat
00:13:09 - How to prepare your body before going into an infrared sauna
00:20:46 - Why you should detox daily
00:25:04 - Lauren’s favorite three biohacks
00:33:00 - The best time to use an infrared sauna
00:38:14 - Research around menopausal women and red light
00:44:10 - Pros and cons of the sauna blanket
00:53:47 - How long should you use the sauna blanket?
01:00:30 - Other HigherDOSE products
Key Takeaways:
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Infrared saunas heat the body at a much lower temperature, so it's much more gentle on the body.
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The four main happy chemicals are dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphins, and they are released with the use of infrared saunas.
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Before using an infrared sauna, it’s important to prepare your body by opening up your detox pathways.
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