“Afloat” Image. Ceres Gallery. New York. Solo Show.
Very recently, I purchased an infrared sauna. Now, this idea came to me from my allergist who told me it would clear the toxins from my body, such as environmental toxins, like metal and plastic. He also told me it would help relieve a sinus problem I have had for a very long time.
I even heard from some metaphysically minded folks that infrared sauna use would eliminate “bad energy.” Such as someone glaring at you in the supermarket, which apparently goes into your system. Or more blatant bad events, like a car accident or a fight with your spouse. Or someone’s jealously that manifests into so-called “thought evil” doing your body harm.
Infrared waves (heat waves) go through the sauna, and unlike a regular sauna, a person doesn’t get as hot. But profuse sweating occurs. The toxins come out of the person’s body by way of sweating. Being in it for a much longer period of time is possible.
It’s a little spooky to imagine these unusual waves are shooting around in this small box. I have seen movies where infrared glasses are used to track down criminals at night. And there are infrared cameras, familiar to us all. A kind of green light is shown.
No green light. Just a regular-looking sauna.
The first day, after being in the infrared sauna, I noticed that food tasted better. After the second day, things got a little weird.
I felt so clear, calm and clean, that toxicity was craved. I needed some crap in my life. I felt this urge to turn on the news. (I never watch/listen to the news) Apparently, my body must be so full of toxins that the absence of them produced this effect. I had two Diet Cokes, not one. Three glasses of wine, not two. I craved bags of m and m’s before dinner. Not like me at all.
Hopefully, we have not evolved to the state where being normal is being full of crap.
This is so funny, Hollis. Did you get a headache, too? I know when I decided to stop drinking coffee a while back I had the mother of all headaches. I’m back on the caffeine, now, but stayed off for about a year – not sure how much good it did me. Also, way back in my twenties, I used to smoke the odd cigarette, but was never addicted and never felt the urge to smoke – only ever did it socially – until I started doing yoga, and then, weirdly, I’d crave a fag after a yoga session. I stopped the yoga, gave up smoking completely forever. I figure we all need a bit of crap – mine’s definitely coffee overload.
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We all do need a bit of crap! And to strip it away……. Thanks for posting. Interesting how my theory applies: Yoga yielded a craving for a cigarette. And withdrawal from caffeine produces a headache!
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You’re so funny, Jenny! 🙂
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Yeah Jenny is the one who is funny! I think she meant withdrawing from caffeine gives a person a headache, so this might too…..
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Interesting post Hollis. I’ve been told that when one gets a deep tissue massage they require you to drink large volumes of water because of the release of toxins. Very interesting that your infrared sauna does the same. Also interesting that after feeling tangibly better your cravings for “crap” kicked up. I would assert that we are in fact addicted to things in this culture that are no good for us. We are all junkies of one form or another. That third glass of wine’s not too bad though, hopefully it was some really good stuff! 🙂 Really like today’s image too. In the “sand” portion the little floaty round things look like either cheerios or the forming of dna molecules. Way cool, as always!
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Thanks for the compliment! Yes, those are your colors, also! The pale yellow reminds me of some of your pieces.
Yes, massage is supposed to clear a person too!
About the wine, I never pay more than $15.00 a bottle, so my level of wine appreciation is pretty low. As far as drinking Diet Coke, I hear it is mostly formaldehyde. But I can’t shake it. I think it’s addictive.
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Lol, that’s great. Well, the Diet Coke thing is one of my downfalls too. Though I’ve recently discovered Coke Zero, pretty good stuff! Formaldehyde, at least we’ll be well-preserved! 🙂
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I’ve thought of that! Funny. You are funny! 😉
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Thanks! Its nice when someone gets my humor! 🙂
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Ditto!
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I really like this image. It’s stark. A bit like an Aero or Crunchie chocolate, but also sandy and desert.
Sounds an interesting experience with the sauna! The first day sounds great. Will be interesting to see whether your body acclimatises to its new clear state.
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I hope to be calmer, to be more productive and to be healthier. We’ll see….thanks for the comment!
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Glad the sauna is up and running! Of course liked the birds.
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Thanks! Can’t imagine you with all those Danish pastries.When I was there, I must have eaten a million! But of course, now with the sauna….
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Hollis, Love the humor in your commentary. Your collages are delightful!
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Thanks, Marian! I love it that you appreciate the humor! And my collages from the Ceres show. See? You can be there after all! Look forward to talking to you !
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“There’s always hope…”
Thank you for subscribing to my site and allowing me to enter your exciting world! Eddie
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Reblog Number Five
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This is so funny, Hollis! You and Jenny crack me up. I must be hungry because I immediately thought of cinnamon toast when I saw the image.
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Maybe. or maybe cinnamon toast isn’t that good for you! Ha!……I have to get in that thing again!
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