Clinical Implications of Thermal Therapy in Lifestyle-Related Diseases

Biro, Sadatoshi; Masuda, Akinori; Kaburagi, Takashi

doi:10.1177/153537020322801023

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“…This suggests that using sauna sessions did not contribute to changes in the content of adipose tissue in the men studied. In a study by Biro et al [28], who used far infrared-ray dry sauna with the temperature of 60°C, the researchers have demonstrated that 15-min sauna sessions (after which the patients remained covered with blankets for 30 min in order to maintain the core temperature elevated by 1°C) repeated for 2 weeks contribute to body mass reduction, decrease in blood pressure and glucose levels in the people with diagnosed diseases of affluence. However, postsession changes in lipid profile in the above study failed to be statistically significant [28].…”

Section: Ijomeh 2014;27(4) 614mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In a study by Biro et al [28], who used far infrared-ray dry sauna with the temperature of 60°C, the researchers have demonstrated that 15-min sauna sessions (after which the patients remained covered with blankets for 30 min in order to maintain the core temperature elevated by 1°C) repeated for 2 weeks contribute to body mass reduction, decrease in blood pressure and glucose levels in the people with diagnosed diseases of affluence. However, postsession changes in lipid profile in the above study failed to be statistically significant [28]. The present study found a statistically significant decline in total cholesterol levels compared to the initial values measured directly after the 1st sauna session and then after the last sauna session and 24 h after completion of the sessions.…”

Section: Ijomeh 2014;27(4) 614mentioning

confidence: 99%

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The effect of sauna bathing on lipid profile in young, physically active, male subjects

Gryka¹,

Pilch²,

Silva³

et al. 2014

International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health

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Objectives: The aim of the study was to evaluate effects of Finnish sauna bathing on lipid profile in healthy, young men. Material and Methods: Sixteen male subjects (20-23 years) were subjected to 10 sauna bathing sessions in a Finnish sauna every 1 or 2 days. The mean sauna temperature was 90±2°C, while humidity was 5-16%. Each session consisted of three 15-minute parts and a 2-minute cool-down between them. The following measurements were taken before and after the sauna sessions: body mass, heart rate, body skinfold thickness. The percentage fat content and then, the lean body mass were calculated. Total cholesterol, triacylglycerols, lipoprotein cholesterol LDL and HDL were measured in blood samples. Results: A statistically significant decrease of total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol was observed during 3 weeks of sauna treatment and in the week afterwards. A significant decline in triacylglycerols was found directly after the 1st and 24 h directly after the 10th sauna session. After the 10th sauna session the level of HDL cholesterol remained slightly increased, but this change was not statistically significant. A decrease in blood plasma volume was found directly after the 1st and the last sauna bathing session due to perspiration. An adaptive increase in blood plasma volume was also found after the series of 10 sauna sessions. Conclusions: Ten complete sauna bathing sessions in a Finnish sauna caused a reduction in total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol fraction levels during the sessions and a gradual return of these levels to the initial level during the 1st and the 2nd week after the experiment. A small, statistically insignificant increase in HDL-C level and a transient decline in triacylglycerols were observed after those sauna sessions. The positive effect of sauna on lipid profile is similar to the effect that can be obtained through a moderate-intensity physical exercise.

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Section: Ijomeh 2014;27(4) 614mentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Ijomeh 2014;27(4) 614mentioning

confidence: 99%

The effect of sauna bathing on lipid profile in young, physically active, male subjects

Gryka¹,

Pilch²,

Silva³

et al. 2014

International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health

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“…These results could be related to the promising effect of sauna therapy for patients with diabetes and other life-style diseases [61], as well as with the helpful hottub therapy for diabetic patients [62] and diabetic rats [63]. Moreover, Kokura et al [7] found that whole body hyperthermia (WBH) may provide a new therapeutic or preventive modality against obesity-related diseases such as type 2 diabetes mellitus and metabolic or insulin resistance syndrome [8].…”

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Prior heat stress induces moderation of diabetic alterations in glycogen metabolism of rats

Miova

Dinevska-Ќovkarovska

Djimrevska³

et al. 2013

Open Life Sciences

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Adaptation to one environmental stressor sometimes provides protection against additional, more intensive type of stress, a phenomenon called cross-tolerance. We aimed to estimate theprotection provided by acute heat stress (AHS) over carbohydrate disturbances in streptozotocin-diabetic rats. We investigated changes in activity of some hepatic glycolitic and gluconeogenic enzymes, and concentration of some substrates in control and diabetic animals exposed to AHS (41±0.5°C / 1 h), with 1 h and 24 h recovery at room temperature before sacrifice or induction of streptozotocin (STZ)-diabetes, respectively. AHS with 1 h-recovery before sacrifice resulted in intensive glycogenolysis, directed to endogenous glucose production and further utilization of glucose by peripheral tissues, while 24 h recovery resulted in a slight tendency towards normalization of metabolic disturbances caused by AHS. Experimental diabetes caused a significant decrease of substrates and glycolytic enzymes, but an increase of gluconeogenic enzymes. In diabetic animals previously exposed to AHS we measured a less intensive decrease of liver glycogen and glucose-6-phosphate concentration and hexokinase activity, as well as less intensive increase of liver glucose concentration, glucose-6-phosphatase and fructose-1,6-bisphosphatase activity compared to control diabetic animals that had been maintained at room temperature. Prior AHS provided some protection over diabetes-induced alterations in carbohydrate-related parameters (see graphical apstract), indicating a possible development of cross-tolerance phenomenon between the two stressors, AHS and STZ-diabetes.

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“…Because HSP72 protects cells in part by suppressing the JNK and/or NF-kB activity, decreased expression of HSP72 under such conditions could cause a vicious cycle [15]. Obese subjects also showed a decrease in fasting blood glucose after sauna therapy for 2 weeks, 15 min/day at 60°C [16]. These reports together with our animal studies mentioned above encouraged us to apply MES ?…”

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Cellular stress response pathways and diabetes mellitus

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Clinical Implications of Thermal Therapy in Lifestyle-Related Diseases

Cited by 103 publications

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The effect of sauna bathing on lipid profile in young, physically active, male subjects

The effect of sauna bathing on lipid profile in young, physically active, male subjects

Prior heat stress induces moderation of diabetic alterations in glycogen metabolism of rats

Cellular stress response pathways and diabetes mellitus

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