267: Sweat Your Way to a Longer Life Part 2 with Vic Riffel

I’m delighted to have Vic Riffel back for the second part of a two-part series. Vic is a central figure in the Partner Team at Sunlighten, a leading producer of infrared saunas.

In Part 1, Vic and I covered the what and the why of infrared saunas. Today, in Part 2, we get into the how, exploring the practical aspects, including EMFs and safety. Vic clarifies how high you need to turn the heat, and discusses red light therapy, the materials these saunas are made from, how to shop for one without getting burned, and how to use it when it's in your home.

Tips for using a sauna more consistently:

Start with a lower temperature and gradually increase it 

Stay well hydrated before, during, and after your sessions 

Make your sauna time more productive by doing some stretching, breath work, meditation, or physical therapy 

Don't let the sauna not being fully heated become a reason to skip your session. You can get in while it’s heating up.

Vic Riffel's 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:

How some people may do better staying in the sauna longer at a lower temperature

Why you should pay attention to how your body responds rather than trying to tolerate more heat in a sauna