586: The ultimate infrared sauna episode | Connie Zack

“Infrared saunas are one tool that helps with 50% of the hallmarks of aging,” explains Connie Zack. 

Zack, Co-Founder of Sunlighten, joins us to explain the science of infrared saunas—how it works, why it’s different from traditional saunas, the profound benefits, plus: 

- Connie’s story (~2:25)

- Mercury poisoning (~6:00)

- What is infrared (~7:50)

- The difference from traditional saunas (~9:15)

- Heat delivery of saunas (~11:10)

- Detoxification (~13:30)

- Cardiovascular benefits (~16:20)

- More benefits (~17:10)

- Cellular health (~21:20)

- Gender differences (~24:35)

- The impact on women’s heart health (~27:50)

- Duration, frequency, & temperature (~30:18)

- Pre- & post-sauna hydration (~33:45)

- The future of infrared sauna technology (~36:45)

Referenced in the episode: 

- Follow Connie on Instagram (@conniejozack)

- Check out Sunlighten (https://www.sunlighten.com/) 

- Research by Ashley Mason, M.D., on depression & infrared (https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/02656736.2024.2351459) 

- The Blood, Urine, Sweat study (DOI:10.1007/s00244-010-9611-5) 

- Research on improved cardiovascular health (https://doi.org/10.1016/S0735-1097(01)01467-X) 

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