Is Sauna Good for Lyme Disease? (What The Latest Research Says)

When used in conjunction with conventional antibiotic treatment, infrared saunas are helpful in treating deer tick-borne Lyme disease. They aid in raising the core body temperature to 106°F which will kill Borrelia burgdorferi and remove neurotoxins.  

What is Lyme disease?

Lyme disease is a vector-borne bacterial infection (caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi) that is transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected black-legged tick. 

What are the symptoms of Lyme disease?

Common early (3-30 days) Lyme disease symptoms include: – Fever – Headache – Fatigue – Muscle and joint aches – Swollen lymph nodes

– Severe headaches  – Neck stiffness – Nerve pain – Brain and spinal cord inflammation – Facial palsy – Lyme carditis – Arthritis – More EM rashes

Common late-onset (1 month+) Lyme disease symptoms include:

1. Blood tests to check for Lyme disease and monitor your condition during treatment. 2. Finding and removing the tick (if it’s still attached). 3. A short stint of oral antibiotics (doxycycline or amoxicillin) to stop the growth of bacteria. 4. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.

What is the current treatment process for Lyme disease?

Can sauna help treat Lyme disease?

A 2020 research study suggested that pairing an anti-microbial-based protocol with infrared sauna exposure can help to treat the symptoms of Lyme disease. 

Benefits of using a sauna for Lyme disease

Using a sauna may also help to: – Reduce inflammation – Stimulate the immune system for disease-fighting – Balance the autonomic nervous system

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