I know we’re just two days away from the Fourth of July holiday (Happy 250th Birthday, America!), but I had to share today’s episode with you all this first Thursday, as it covers a topic near and dear to my heart: infrared light therapy.
I tried an infrared sauna out for the first time two years ago, to help tame inflammation and boost my mood during a particularly hard winter; I have been a believer ever since. The thing is, I really didn’t know much about it, other than how great it made me feel, so I was very excited when today’s guest, Lisa Thamann, agreed to join me on the podcast to discuss a little bit about infrared light’s healing properties and history. Spoiler alert - one of the biggest sources of infrared light we all experience nearly every day of our lives comes directly from the sun!
As a bonus, she also spends some time in this episode speaking about salt therapy - something else I know nothing about (and, disclaimer, have never yet used), but something that has been around for thousands of years and is apparently particularly helpful for people with breathing difficulties like asthma, allergies or or even a common cold.
I’ve said it once, and I’ll say it a million times, I really do believe treatments like these can and should be part of the standard medical care protocols of the future, as they are 100% noninvasive and - unlike most drugs we buy over the counter to help with pain, illness and inflammation - they have no short or long term side effects other than helping you move toward healing (which is about the only kind of side effect I tolerate these days!).
Enjoy the episode and feel free to visit Lisa at Salt & Soul Wellness in West Chester, Ohio if you are nearby. I’m betting your body will thank you!
