The following articles show the importance of infrared saunas in detoxifying the body.

Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia and the FIR Sauna
by Michael R. Lyon, MD.

Environmental Toxin Overload

FIR Sauna Vs. Toxins and Disease, by Sherry Rogers, M.D.

Infrared Sauna History

Infrared Thermal System
by Dr. Aaron M. Flickstein

Multiple Chemical Sensitivity
by Kevin Halsey

Sauna Protocols

Sweating: The Body's Cooling and Cleansing Mechanism

Sweat Your Way to Radiant Health
by Robert O. Young , PhD.

Warming Up To Far-InfraRed
by D.J. Fletcher

Why Is Detoxification Important?
by Zane R. Gard, M.D. and Erma J. Brown, BSN, PhN.

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