Okay, you guys, there was more traffic than usual en route to my appointment at The Preserve Newport the other day. Wonder why? Jk…Jennifer Lawrence wedding, of course!

Like a lotta locals, I was scoping out social media for any and all news about the JLaw and Cooke Maroney wedding festivities happening here in RI over the weekend.

But I was actually heading to NPT not to stakeout the site of the JL nuptials (aka, Belcourt on Bellevue), but for an infrared sauna session.

I mean, according to my online snooping, everyone from Jennifer ANISTON (She joined Instagram last week and caused quite the tech drama…with millions flocking to her page to like, comment, and screenshot!) and Kim K to Lady Gaga and Twitter CEO (and Square co-founder) Jack Dorsey swear by it.

I actually used to do the infrared sauna thing all the time and had forgotten how fantastic it made me feel, especially in the chillier weather around these parts.

And now, after the other day, I’m obsessed all over again.

First off, The Preserve is such a beautiful, bright wellness space in the heart of Middletown. It’s small-ish but impressive in terms of atmosphere and aesthetic - squeaky clean, airy, and white accents everywhere.

Secondly, there are all these benefits with IS (which unlike traditional saunas, heats your body, not the air, which means the heat goes deeper into your tissues) including:

• relaxation (It’s a very peaceful, meditative experience.)

• better, more restful sleep

• It can make your skin glow, albeit temporarily. (People who go on the regular talk about the “glow” they see in the mirror after the fact.)

• helps with a fresh start or clean slate, and jumpstarting new habits (I feel like it’s a marvelous way to reboot your body if you’ve over-indulged in too many sweets or rich foods lately and want to get back to a more balanced lifestyle...In other words, SWEAT IT OUT!)

It’s not recommended for anyone who’s pregnant or who has a pacemaker or heart-related issues, however.

It’s also super important to hydrate BIG TIME before and after your time since you will find yourself sweating quite a bit. Otherwise you could risk dehydrating and that’s no fun! (Seriously, tho.)

After sweating for a half hour or so, I walked out feeling like a brand new re-energized version of my former self.

And adore how The Preserve carries all these awesome wellness drinks (the Charcoal and Tumeric beverages from Dirty Lemon), as well as handmade oils and balms from Providence’s Emerging Energy.

Also left with a Charcoal Water from DL and a “Happy” (Was torn between that one and the Immunity option.) essential oil-based roll on fragrance.

Many thanks to Diane, the owner, for inviting me for a marvelous 35 minutes!

***The Preserve Infrared Sauna is located at 1038 Aquidneck Avenue, Studio B (upstairs) in Middletown, RI.