restore Wellness - Health

9/2/2020

Part of the reason I wanted to expand in the world of beauty/health blogging is because I find that the mainstream routes many of us follow, are sometimes not the healthiest for us in the long run. I find alternative medicine fascinating as most of the time, those dabbling in it talk about finding the root of the problem & changing ones lifestyle, food choices, supplements, & routine to see positive changes. Whether we're talking about beauty, like getting better skin, anti-aging, etc, or finding out how to work on your gut health, I'm learning these are sometimes heavily intertwined (shoutout to Emily of @emilyjoywellness for that life changing knowledge). When I was invited to check Restore Wellness Infrared Sauna out, I had to say yes to learn if this particular therapy worked & if it did, what did it really do?

calming & zen

A cute room where I was told what would happen & where I signed my paperwork.

Michelle & Paola posing behind their welcome desk.

Visiting Restore Wellness was a lovely experience from the beginning. When I walked in, I was greeted with excitement, I was informed immediately what would transpire, & felt a real sense of calmness. I found that feeling as a suprise, as I've realized when I'm heading into medical office situations, I sometimes find myself feeling uneasy due to the ever so often cold experience I've had at many doctors office. This was definitely not the case here.

a yummy cocktail

Inner Beauty Cocktail poured & prepared

I started out my visit with a truly delicious healthy cocktail. This particular cocktail was tweaked & served right before my infrared sauna session. I found it refreshing, super tasty, & as soon as I was done, I wish I had more. It had a naturally sweet flavor & was super smooth. I can't say I'd tasted anything like it before; Maybe it was reminiscent of Kombucha in texture due to the aloe vera, but no where close to the smell or taste of it. It did make me start thinking about what other cool products like this they carry, & how fun having a supplement via drink is vs the usual supplement in pill form which is not a favorite, & I usually dread.

Hydration Inner Beauty Boost Bottle Supplement

Quick shot of the Restore Wellness products offered.

infrared sauna

benefits

I'll hit the benefits of infrared saunas briefly, but I am obviously not medically trained & do not have any actual knowledge of my own, so please ask your medical professional, or the lovely people at Restore Wellness any questions or concerns you may have.

Some of the main benefits an Infrared Sauna can be used for are:

Helping Detoxify - Sweating makes your body naturally release toxins.
Boosting Immune System- Through heat, your body starts believing it must work harder to get better.
Deep Tissue Relief aka Pain Relief- By increasing blood flow, your muscles inflammation decreases.
Relaxation - Your body releases endorphins making it easy for your body & mind to find ease.
Helping Renew Skin- The infrared light reaches deep into skin making it create collagen, elastin, helps detoxify, tone, & a whole lot of other really great benefits for the skin.

my experience

I had experienced a "regular" sauna before, but never an infrared sauna. I was very intrigued at its possible benefits & how it would feel. Would I get too hot? Would I feel suffocated? I was quickly explained that the heat mechanism & benefits of an infrared sauna are quite different, that my favorite human on earth, Lady Gaga, uses it to manage her pain, & that I had little to worry about. I prepared for a sweaty 45 minutes & climbed aboard.

I wore a sports bra, workout leggings, & no shoes for my sweaty time in the sauna. The inside was lined with wood which felt pleasantly warm on my skin. I sat down, breathed in the calm air, turned on a youtube meditation video on the screen located inside the sauna & relaxed.

It definitely did not feel like any other sauna I had tried. It was a pleasant, slow, & steady warmth that made me feel more & more relaxed. By the time I knew it, I had laid down feet up & completely lost track of time.

When I stepped out, I was significantly sweaty. The experience left me feeling like I had just ran a few miles, both in how drenched I was in sweat, & also the intense feeling of happiness I was left with. I can compare it to a "runners high", or that feeling you get after an intense full body work out. It was very similar to how I personally always feel after a really great yoga session. Not exhausted, but with my lids feeling heavy, I felt super ready for a happy little nap. My skin also showed immediate results as I had a beautiful glow from within effect that I truly fell in love with.

final thoughts

I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at Restore Wellness RGV & will most likely be back for a few Sauna visits, & maybe a consultation. I enjoyed how easy the visit was, how amazing the experience was on my body, & how good my skin currently looks & feels.
Of course, I have to thank the lovely Christina Fernandez (@christinaafdzco on instagram) for offering me this lovely invitation & of course the owners of Restore Wellness RGV, Michelle & Stephen, for letting me check out their lovely space & learning what infrared sauna therapy is all about.

restore wellness rgv information
location: 725 E. Esperanza Ave. Ste. B McAllen, TX 78501
phone number: (956) 683-6797
Email:restorewellnessrgv@gmail.com
instagram: @RESTOREWELLNESSRGV

thank you for being here!

Thank you for taking the time to read my new blog! This is not a paid or a sponsored blog post, but I was invited to visit this particular business at no cost to myself. I made the decision to blog about this through-out my experience, as I found it enlightening & enjoyable. I look forward to having many more blogs for you in the future regarding beauty here on SeemsMosa, where I hope to share a different type of beauty blogging, & help remind you that you're already #HERmosa!

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