Hi, I’m Dr. Joel Fuhrman. As a physician, I’m often asked about the latest biohacks for longevity. Over the last few years, the most consistent tool in my home hasn’t been a pill or a complex gadget—it’s been my Clearlight infrared sauna.
Most people see a sauna as a luxury or a way to relax after a long day. While stress reduction is important, I don’t view this as an indulgence. I see it as prescribed therapy. In our home, this is where my family and I invest in our long-term cellular health.
Inside a Clearlight sauna, the body undergoes a biological process called homeostasis. We expose the body to a mild, beneficial stressor that triggers a significant repair response. From a cardiovascular standpoint, infrared heat causes deep vasodilation. Your heart rate rises, stroke volume increases, and you essentially receive a passive aerobic workout. Research shows this can lead to meaningful reductions in blood pressure and improved arterial compliance.
As a physician, I’m particularly interested in the detoxification benefits. Unlike traditional saunas that heat the air, infrared penetrates deeply into muscle and subcutaneous tissue. This can help mobilize heavy metals and environmental toxins stored in fat cells, allowing them to be eliminated through sweat in ways exercise alone may not achieve.
We’re an active family, and recovery is essential. We use the integrated red light and near-infrared therapy for photobiomodulation. This involves specific wavelengths of light that interact with the mitochondria in our cells to enhance ATP production. After a workout, hike, or tennis match, this helps reduce systemic inflammation and accelerate muscle repair. It supports performance, injury prevention, and healthy hormonal balance between testosterone and cortisol.
I choose Clearlight for my family—and recommend it to colleagues and patients—because of its safety and engineering, particularly its low-EMF technology. If we’re using a tool for health, we shouldn’t introduce additional environmental stressors. It has also become our family’s digital-free zone—a place to disconnect from the outside world and reconnect with our health.
When you look at longevity data showing up to a 40% reduction in all-cause mortality among frequent sauna users, this isn’t simply a purchase—it’s an investment in your future health.
If you’re looking to maintain vitality, protect your heart, and recover like an elite athlete, I can say this both as a physician and as a father: this is one of the best investments you can make. Our Clearlight sauna has been a staple in our home for years, and I can’t imagine our health outcomes without it.
Wishing you the best in your future health.