Infrared Sauna
Infrared light is part of the invisible spectrum of sunlight that is essential for all living things. The optimum range in micros is between 6 and 14 micros and has been repeatedly shown through experiments to be necessary for life. That is why it is called "Life Light".
Penetration Result: Far infrared can penetrate the skin and tissues to a depth of 4 – 5 cm and affect the deeper levels of the human body directly as well as living cells and regulate physiological functions.
Reverberation Result: The temperature of the human body is 365 degrees Celsius which is equal to that of far infrared at a wavelength of 936 micros. So far infrared in this range can resonate and activate the water molecules in our body to increase oxygen inhalation speed up circulation improve metabolism and micro circulation of the body.
Heat Effect: Far infrared can warm the human body burn calories increase perspiration eliminate toxins and fats hidden deep in the body.
Advantages of the infrared sauna
Detoxification – Health: A natural method that detoxifies the body from nicotine, alcohol and heavy metals such as mercury, lead and cadmium at the cellular level.
Skin Cleansing: It helps reduce cellulite and removes roughness leaving the skin smooth and soft.
Weight loss: It raises the body temperature by causing sweating and increases the rate of metabolism. From studies it has been observed that the consumption of calories using 20 minutes in the sauna is equivalent to physical exercise of the same time.
Lower pressure and improved circulation: Frequent "exposure" to infrared radiation can relieve vascular damage caused by high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol. It can also improve blood circulation and speed up recovery.
Relaxation: Infrared radiation relaxes and calms tired muscles and releases tension and relieves stress and physical fatigue.
Pain relief: Far infrared penetrates deep into joints, muscles and tissues and provides relief to patients suffering from arthritis, chronic fatigue syndrome, myalgias and certain skin conditions.
Benefits of the Infrared Sauna
Infrared rays are used to heat objects in the sauna instead of hot air. This type of sauna is more effective because the heat penetrates deeper into the skin compared to classic saunas. Infrared rays convert light energy into heat energy. This is why they can reach almost 3 inches through the skin into the subcutaneous tissue. The sun is the main source of infrared radiation but not all rays coming from the sun are good for human health. Infrared heaters provide only the beneficial infrared rays that are invisible to the human eye.
The traditional steam sauna creates a humid atmosphere in the sauna chamber. However, bacteria and viruses are more likely to spread and grow because moisture is favorable for their growth. On the other hand the infrared sauna provides you with pure infrared energy. The traditional steam sauna can cause breathing difficulties for some people. The infrared sauna does not heat the air so people who have breathing problems can use the infrared saunas comfortably. As mentioned earlier the infrared sauna only heats the body so the energy consumption of the infrared sauna is much less than that of the traditional steam sauna. The steam sauna reaches a temperature of up to 88 degrees Celsius while the infrared sauna heats to a temperature of up to 65 degrees Celsius. The infrared sauna takes up to 20 minutes to heat up the body while the steam sauna takes about 50 minutes to heat up the body. In general infrared saunas are very easy to assemble and do not require any of the extra plumbing and electrical work required for a steam sauna. The infrared sauna can be connected to any electrical outlet which is not the case with the steam sauna. These are some of the benefits of infrared sauna.
Tips
You should know some important parameters to consider while buying an infrared sauna. The main parameter to consider is how many people are going to use the sauna at the same time. This will decide the size of the sauna you should get. Infrared saunas are available in a variety ranging from one-person to three-person cabins.
Be sure to ask your doctor if this type of sauna is suitable for your health and how often you can use it. Do not forget that as beneficial as it may be, it can have opposite effects if it is not suitable for your body or is not used correctly.