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The Holistic
Handbook of Sauna Therapy
By Nenah Sylver, Ph.D.
Review by Gina Ritter
Holistic healing has come out of the closet over the years with
an approach to integrative medicine that combines the best of
traditional healing and western medicine. Regardless of whether
you practice both traditional medicine and holistic medicine or
only one, holistic concepts are becoming more respected and recognized.
The truth is, we wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for
the holistic medicine our ancestors once used, so it makes sense
that we infuse their expertise into our lives today.
Internationally published author Nenah Sylver, Ph.D., brings renewed
meaning to one of the oldest therapies of humankind in her second
expert book, The Holistic Handbook of Sauna Therapy.
Bathing and sweating
Bathing and sweating with family, friends and neighbors has always
been an important tradition in many of the world’s cultures.
While we no longer congregate in huge bath houses, we do find
saunas in many homes, hotels and health-related businesses and
find them an integral part of relaxation and healing in hospitals,
sports and physical therapy offices, long term care facilities,
and spas the world over — with good reason!
Much like steam cleaning your home without chemicals, “sweating
it out” removes toxins from the body (and diseases with
them) without introducing other chemicals or toxins to do the
job, using one of the simplest and healthiest kinds of system
flush: body heating. Surprisingly, you don’t have to be
sitting in the lap of luxury to use your own, either.
Dr. Sylver takes us through the history of saunas, the biology
of sweat and understanding the ozone and types of heat, as well
as an imperative chapter on the contraindications of spa therapy
(who should and should not use a sauna). She also shows us how
to construct and use a sauna and gives us a list and description
of detoxification programs. An impressive 43-page spread of resources
and spa listings is included in the back of the book, going above
and beyond many health books and articles.
Perhaps most importantly, the book is filled with drawings, tables
and photos and is presented in an easy-to-understand manner while
still being infused with contemporary medical information. No
need for a doctoral degree or translator to read The Holistic
Handbook of Sauna Therapy, and yet you can be assured you’ll
find the book on your doctor’s desk or nightstand as well.
The Holistic Handbook of Sauna Therapy
By Nenah Sylver, Ph.D.
360 pages, 7 x 10 softcover.
Retail price: $34.95.
ISBN #: 0-9672491-7-1
www.nenahsylver.com
