Hyperthermia

Hyperthermia:  “the enemy of my enemy is my friend.”

As we’ve learned of the curative effects offered and achieved by heat and steam we’ve had one constant underlying theme; heat is healthy and helpful.  This is true to the extent that like anything else, used wisely and in moderation heat may in fact be a wonderful ally against most everything that ails us.  And it is important to view it that way; it is helpful as much as we may use it to be helpful- in a lot of ways the sky’s the limit.

However, there’s no need to run your own imagination on how heat and steam may be helpful when there is already literature documenting its curative effects.  One of the many ways in which heat and steam are useful, and one of the ways that is most likely overlooked lies at the very nature of heat itself, heat, or to become hot essentially is a rise in temperature. 

In the case of Hyperthermia we use the very nature of heat to eliminate heat sensitive microorganisms, viruses, and bacteria.  Smash weakness against weakness and you’ll be surprised the amount of strong and positive health effects may be found among the wreckage afterwards.  Hyperthermia has been an integral part of the health and spiritual practices of Native Americans for centuries. 

I’ll begin this by asking a simple question that will ask us to revisit the nature of elements involved in a causal relationship: what causes us to have a fever?  Automatically we associate a fever with a weakened state of health, perhaps accompanying nausea and vomiting and a few sick days- which would have been better spent on vacation with the family, right?  During this state of fever our bodies, acting on their sole interest- continued survival –raise our temperature in an attempt to kill heat sensitive organisms which may have invaded our bodies and led to sickness.  During this same timeframe of microbiological crises our immune systems are scrambling the anti-bodies, white blood cells and oxygenated blood to, not only a specific site of infection, but also a general, whole body inundation of human body produced “good stuff.”  Runners, athletes and anyone who has overcome a serious illness know exactly what type of “good stuff” I’m talking about, those inimitable feel good chemicals that only the human body can produce and appreciate. 

Hyperthermia is basically a “manual fever” if you will, a willingly instituted raise in body temperature to protect oneself against just such organisms and illnesses.  It has even been noted by physicians that people who are perhaps ailing from one sickness have had that particular illness alleviated by a fever cause by another illness; meaning that, of course, the fever is not the enemy, the fever is our friend without regard to what causes it. 

While associated with a negative experience, the fever has long been acknowledged by doctors as a wonderfully protective agent, a biological sentry.  It (the fever) should be enlisted as a frontline soldier in times of questionable health, or simply put out to stand guard as a deterrent and ally in one’s biological health Army.  With the help of Environmental Steam Inundation you can, in your own home protect or cure yourself of certain, not all, illnesses.  You’ll likely have already sought out a nice refreshing shower during one of these times anyway; the question being left, to what degree you may take an effective role in your recovery.

Comments

[Gene]

I'm very interested in how hyperthermia helps your body. I'm concerned that it would only make things worse. What I am interested in the effects of a swim spa. Can these massive tubs be stored out doors? How about a steam shower can those big boys be stored outside also? Anyways let me know thankx GENE

[Smitty62937]

I understand the healing value of a fever. I also know that getting a fever that reaches above 107 degrees is harmful. People that survive such fevers sometimes suffer from brain damage. I would think that anyone using any form of thermal/heat therapy should be aware of this. The use of alarms/ auto timers in steam showers and saunas are in place to prevent overexposure. I see that My Bath has these features in their products. Good thinkin!

[Lauren]

I know my limits in the use of the sauna. When I feel overwhelmed, I just get out. I drink plenty of water and set the time so even if i were to pass out the sauna would cool down before anything bad could happen. I also bring a phone near when i use this by myself.

[Stephen]

I have to say I really like using my sauna. I use it near daily. 1 year of use and no colds or for that matter no illnesses. I am a true believer in sauna therapy. I would like to get a hot tub too, what's the best price I could get for 1?

[Shelby]

I live in Miami and we have very humid days. Does this dry heat that these saunas produce help more than what I have here? I would like to use this first like a trial. Just to see the difference. I understand that this can help circulation as well. Any help would be sufficient. Thanks again!

[Chris Randall]

It's hard to think of a fever as a good thing. I do understand that it is a defense mechanism against the invading baddies we run into everyday. Using a sauna to produce a synthesized fever is really a cool way to protect yourself. Are there any downsides of going from regular use to occasional use?