Detoxification Support
Although not a stand-alone detox modality, sauna and herbal steam support physiological detox pathways through:
• Sweat-assisted excretion of pollutants [3]
• Increased circulation and lymphatic flow [1,3]
• Higher metabolic turnover [1,4]
This helps stabilize clients during withdrawal and medication transitions.
[1] Laukkanen, T., & Laukkanen, J. A. (2018). Sauna bathing and systemic health. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports.
[3] Hannuksela, M. L., & Ellahham, S. (2001). Benefits and risks of sauna bathing. American Journal of Medicine.
[4] Eymann, A., & Danz, M. (2019). Physiological responses to sauna bathing. Journal of Thermal Biology.