Guest guest Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 barb wrote: > Someone said they didn't sweat and what would they do. > I'm not a sweater either. > told to start out .. gradually, lower temperature, > shorter time until you get some sweat Lots of chemically injured folks don't sweat readily, so they need to do just as you've described. The infrared exposure in FIR saunas can be helpful in this regard, but since the IR intensity varies so much from 1 brand to another, you must play it really safe by not staying in long initially – 5-10 minutes, even though the low air temp may lead you to think you could safely stay longer. In regular saunas, once you've adapted over a week or two of trying regular, short sessions at modest temperatures, introducing light steam by wetting the stones can induce sweating. Again, try a little bit at first and have the air temp at 130-150F. Other factors can contribute: being well-hydrated, having adequate potassium levels, warming up prior to entry, drinking hot teas that stimulate perspiration (ginger, chamomile, elder flowers, yarrow, and others.) Bob Owner, Heavenly Heat Saunas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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