Detoxification
Infrared Sauna
Infrared heat has some distinct advantages over traditional steam heat saunas, however many steam sauna advocates feel that an infrared sauna does not provide the same relaxing and invigorating experience as steam for a steam room or steam shower. This is an issue of personal preference.
Infrared heaters warm the body in the same manner as natural sunlight. Infrared heat therapy uses the wavelength of the visible and non-visible light spectrum of sunlight that heats the body normally.
Traditional steam saunas raise the temperature of the air to a very high level within the chamber to warm the body. Some people have difficulty breathing in this extremely warm air. infrared saunas work differently. Instead of heating the air within the enclosure, infrared saunas heat the body directly. The result is a lower power bill and deeper tissue penetration. In the infrared sauna, the body perspires and receives all of the healthy benefits but avoids the harmful and extremely hot air of a traditional steam sauna. Infrared saunas are safe for all ages.
Traditional saunas are more likely to spread and cultivate bacteria in the humid air, therefore an infrared sauna creates a more sanitary environment. An Infrared Sauna will heat up in a shorter time period than a steam sauna because it can heat the skin directly and does not need to heat the air. It should be noted that the steam from a steam shower heat is actually
The heat from the infrared sauna has the ability to penetrate, refract, radiate and reflect. The human body can absorb FIR because of its deep penetrating ability. When the heat penetrates through skin to the subcutaneous tissues, it transforms from light energy into heat energy. The thermal effect within the deep layers of the tissues causes bloods vessels and capillaries to dilate, promoting a better blood circulation, and the heat so produced helps to get rid of body toxins and metabolic wastes through sweating.
What are the health benefits of spending time in a sauna?
The health benefits of a FAR Infrared Sauna are numerous. You’d be amazed by the effects infrared can have on your health. Did you know that using an infrared sauna:
- Weight loss (without having to lift a finger)
- Helps reduce/eliminate cellulite
- Improves your immune system
- Improves your strength and vitality
- Helps cure several skin diseases like eczema, psoriasis, and acne
- Strengthens the cardiovascular system
- Helps control your blood pressure
- Detoxifies your body
- Gives you more energy and relieves stress
- Helps treat burns and scars
- Relieves pain (joint pain, sore muscles, arthritis)
- Helps control your cholesterol level
- Helps treat bronchitis
- Helps treat hives (urticaria), gout, tissue damage, prostate hypertrophy