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Last winter I was amazed at how many people around me got sick with the flu or some other nasty cold. I was equally amazed that even if I was in close proximity to all of theses poor friends of mine I never got sick myself. Of course it could have been simple luck but personally I am convinced that my weekly hot yoga class as well as my infrared wrap therapy treatments greatly helped my body resist all the bad bugs by strengthening my immune system. I felt a whole lot stronger and more energetic than I usually do in the winter's months and in Toronto these months are usually pretty rough.

Heat therapy is hugely beneficial, sweating is underrated and in our sedentary societies we just don't sweat enough. Sweating is so important to our health and the integrity of the whole body. Without it we would poison ourselves quite fast. Sweating regulates the body's temperature; it is a boost to the immune system as well as nature's perfect way of cleansing the body. You want to sweat!

Spas traditionally offer a variety of treatments with the central premise of sweating, although it is not advertised as such. Theses treatments are truly purifying and help the body purge itself of toxins. It also boosts our metabolism and activates the lymphatic system. Simply put sweating should be regarded as a healthy path to optimal health and beauty. Ancient civilizations were very aware of the purification process and benefits involved in sweating. North American Native Indians had the sweat lodge; the Moroccans had their Hammam, the Indians their steam baths, and more recently a new and unique heat therapy, infrared therapy, which had carved a niche in the international spa market. The later is very unique because it uses infrared rays that penetrate deep into the muscles of the body and gives an even heat distribution that mimics a fever; which boosts the immune system, helps clear out cellulite and extra fat and makes the skin radiant. It can also be very helpful for people with joint pain and arthritis. When properly used infrared saunas or wraps are an amazing way to gently activate the cardio-vascular system: one hour of infrared therapy is the equivalent of running a marathon, in terms of calories lost!

So ladies and gentlemen.... go ahead, visit a spa and break a sweat! You will feel all the more healthy for it. Heat therapy: #1 for today's frigid winter: 0. ha!