There is a difference between the sweat excreted via exercise, versus that of sitting still and just sweating from the heat produced in a sauna.
The latter offers us far greater opportunity to expel toxins, and is not only a great compliment to any detoxification program, but is virtually a “must” for any anti-candida/fungus program. This is not just my opinion, but also that of a specialist who has been helping people with candida for approximately the past 20 years.
There are 3 basic saunas, that of the wet sauna, the newer infra-red varieties (many of which are for home use) and the dry sauna which is my personal favorite.
The dry sauna I use at the local Y varies from 160 degrees F up to 180 depending on the size of the unit. The first time I ever used one, it took me almost a half hour to sweat. I honestly didn’t even think I WOULD sweat! I’m not really a “sweater.” (As in body liquid, not comfort jacket).
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And since then, I sweat much more readily, usually within 15 minutes or so, and will stay in there for up to a half an hour at times. Hydration afterwards is extremely important, and I always have a bottle of my favorite spring water on hand that I drink both before entering and after exiting the sauna (I don’t bring it in there with me).
For those concerned about proper etiquette in a sauna, most of the time there are two levels to sit on, and the upper level is preferred due to convection, getting more heat out of the experience as it rises, and make sure the door closes behind you. I wear just my shorts and sandals in, and hit the shower immediately afterwards, which is a must. You’ll want to wash off all the literal excretions from your skin. (You’ll notice over a short time that skin issues will slowly dissolve out of your skin, such as acne and similar problems, especially with near-daily use).
I personally bring a little spray bottle with me for the shower, filled with my favorite liquid Dr. Bronner’s liquid unscented baby soap, and first rinse, then spray my body and lather up, and rinse again.
Done.
A great…GREAT…addition and “must” to any detox and anti-candida protocol.