266 - Sweat Your Way to a Longer Life Part 1 with Vic Riffel

I’m delighted to have Vic Riffel joining me for a two-part series. Vic is a central figure in the Partner Team at Sunlighten, a leading producer of infrared saunas. Infrared saunas have moved from a niche wellness trend to something you’ll find in gyms, spas, and many homes. In Part 1 today, Vic and I discuss the science, exploring what infrared is, how infrared saunas differ from traditional saunas, and what it actually feels like to sit in one. We also discuss the health benefits of infrared saunas, explain which ones are backed by solid science, and which are still being studied. **How to start using an infrared sauna:** - Start slowly, with lower heat - Pay attention to how your body responds and adjust the heat intensity accordingly. - If you don't sweat easily, build up gradually and give your body time to develop that response - Work toward using the sauna two to three times a week, and eventually three to four times a week **Bio:**  Vic Riffel is a central figure on the Partner Team at Sunlighten, a leading producer of infrared saunas. Deeply connected to health and wellness, Vic leads initiatives that widen access to infrared therapy and facilitate collaborations with top wellness experts. These partnerships highlight the significant health benefits of infrared therapy and foster a holistic approach to wellness, delivering expert insights directly to consumers. Beyond work, Vic is dedicated to supporting generational health changes, actively championing projects as board chair of Small Changes Big Shifts to promote whole-person health. **In this episode:** - Why an infrared sauna heats the body differently from a traditional sauna - The different infrared wavelengths and what each one does for the body - How infrared saunas can provide results similar to a passive cardio workout - How infrared sauna use can help reduce inflammation and improve circulation - Why consistency matters more than heat intensity when using a sauna - What to look for when choosing an infrared sauna **Links and Resources:** **Support the launch by purchasing your copy on September 29th!** Available at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YourLongevityBlueprint.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, with local copies coming to the **Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic** in Eastern Iowa this October. **Guest Social Media Links:** Vic Riffel **Relative Links for This Show:** Use this link to get up to $2,100 off + FREE shipping for Sunlighten saunas ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Use code CREATINE to get 10% off Creatine ⁠⁠⁠https://yourlongevityblueprint.com/product/glutathione-60-ct/ **Follow Your Longevity Blueprint**  On Instagram| Facebook| Twitter| YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online   **Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray**  On Facebook| Instagram| Youtube | Twitter | LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast