Transdermal therapy delivers medications to the exact site of injury/pain. Transdermal therapy is ideal for pain management as well as sports and pediatric medicine. In fact it is one of the best ways of administering medicines quickly and effectively. Transdermal methods of delivery are widely used because they allow the absorption of medicine directly through … Continue reading Principles and Practices of Transdermal Therapy
What is Infrared?
What exactly is radiant heat? No need to worry- it has nothing to do with either ultraviolet radiation (which gives you a sunburn and damages your skin) or atomic radiation (the kind from a nuclear bomb). Radiant heat is simply a form of energy that heats objects directly through a process called conversion, without having to … Continue reading What is Infrared?
Detox in the Sauna
Everyone today is exposed to heavy metals and toxic chemicals. Particularly for slow metabolizers, a very good method to detoxify the body is the far-infrared sauna. Its dry, warming energy is highly compatible with the human body. It heats the tissues several inches deep, enhancing metabolic processes. One can construct an excellent home sauna for … Continue reading Detox in the Sauna
7 Dangers of the Sauna
Source: 7 Dangers of the Sauna by Dr. Edward Group 7 Dangers of the Sauna Sauna therapy has been used for hundreds of years in Scandinavia and is thought to be a health-promoting activity. Research has linked it to many health benefits, especially for persons with certain cardiovascular ailments and skin conditions. Additionally, evidence supports the use of … Continue reading 7 Dangers of the Sauna
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 