# Episode #219: Detox, Heal, Thrive: The Power of Sauna Therapy with Connie Zack

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Podcast: [BetterHealthGuy Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/betterhealthguy-podcast-222585)
Published: 2025-06-27T19:09:00+00:00
Episode link: https://betterhealthguy.com/episode219
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Duration seconds: 5921

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Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about sauna therapy as tool for detoxification and health optimization. About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Connie Zack. Connie Zack, co-founder of Sunlighten, the world leader in infrared sauna and light therapy, was inspired by her brother's health transformation through infrared sauna use. She and her husband, Aaron, left successful pharmaceutical careers to create Sunlighten 25 years ago, revolutionizing the infrared sauna industry with research-backed innovations and global education on its benefits. A trailblazer in light therapy, Connie's passion for holistic health drives her commitment to nutrition, exercise, mindfulness, and infrared therapy; sharing light, hope, and expertise on how infrared impacts a healthy lifespan. Key Takeaways: What is the difference between classical sauna therapy and infrared sauna? What are the differences between far, mid, and near infrared? Does sauna influence all-cause mortality? How important is supporting detoxification and drainage while using sauna therapy? Are there any prerequisites for sauna therapy in sensitive patients? What if someone cannot sweat? What types of environmental toxicants might sauna be helpful for? What is a good pre and post sauna process? What are heat shock proteins? What are the hallmarks of aging, and how does sauna support healthy aging? What is autophagy? Can sauna help with cognitive health? How might sauna help those dealing with conditions such as Lyme disease? Can infrared lead to the creation of EZ water within the body? What tools has Sunlighten made available to support health optimization? Are Sunlighten saunas tested for EMFs? For VOCs? What are the contraindications for sauna use? Connect With My Guest: Sunlighten.com Mentio…

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