Sweat It Out
Saunas have been used as part of detox protocols in integrative medicine for decades. Infrared saunas (which mimic the sun’s rays, minus the UV radiation) may be extra helpful because they heat up bodily tissue more effectively than traditional saunas. As your body gets hotter and blood flow increases, toxins that are stored in body fat get released. Those might include BPA (which is found in many plastics), pesticide residue, and both legal and not-so-legal drugs.
If you’re currently trying to detox, try to spend 10 to 15 minutes in a sauna two to three times a week. Make sure you drink enough water and stay hydrated, and if you are a sauna newbie start with just five minutes at a time. If you have a medical condition involving your lungs or heart, play it safe and check with your doctor beforehand. Same goes for anyone who has low blood pressure or tends to get light-headed easily.
