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An alternative health option that may benefit the body in more natural and organic ways. Daily sauna sweating can help detoxify your body as it rids itself of accumulated toxins. Unlike traditional saunas that heat the air, infrared saunas heat the body directly, inducing a deep, cleansing sweat that helps flush toxins. This sweat comes from deeper layers of tissue, resulting in more efficient detoxification.
A few minutes in the gentle warmth of an infrared sauna will help you feel relaxed, rejuvenated and renewed. Many sauna customers comment on how much they look forward to their infrared sauna session, as it’s a great time to get away and release any built-up tension and stress. It’s like having a day spa in your home, open all the time for your convenience. By using an infrared sauna before bed, you calm your body and mind promoting restful sleep.
Studies have found that the use of infrared saunas can reduce the risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease in men. A 2017 Finnish study looked at the sauna use of 2,315 healthy men between the ages of 42 and 60 and found that those who used an infrared sauna two to three times per week had a 20% to 21% lower risk of dementia or Alzheimer’s. Those men who used the infrared sauna more often – between four and seven times a week – had an even lower risk, averaging around 65% to 66%.
Infrared heat penetrates up to 1.5 inches into the skin, targeting deep tissues and promoting blood flow. Improved blood flow brings oxygen and nutrients to fatigued muscles, helping flush out lactic acid and reduce inflammation, stiffness and soreness. Many have found this beneficial after workouts.
It is also effective in the treatment of sprains, bursitis, muscle spasms, and many other muscular-skeletal ailments. Muscles relax best when tissues are warm for greater flexibility and range of motion. Far Infrared heat may help relieve muscle tension by increasing the thermal energy in your muscles.
The Journal of the American Medical Association has mentioned that regular use of a sauna imparts a similar boost on the cardiovascular system to running. As you relax in the gentle infrared heat, your body is hard at work producing sweat, pumping blood and burning calories. A 30-minute session can burn 250 calories or more.
Stress is often a hidden contributor to those who are struggling with losing weight. High stress levels contribute to the fat we hold in our mid-sections, especially the belly, hips, and thighs which makes us feel sluggish and quite literally weighs us down. When stress contributes to weight loss, it cannot be eliminated through diet and exercise alone. By using a far infrared sauna as part of a weight loss plan, you may experience a noticeable difference in how you look and feel and you will notice your stress melt away.
The penetrating infrared wavelengths from True Wave Far Infrared and Full Spectrum Heaters raise your core body temperature, inducing an artificial fever. Fever is the body’s natural mechanism to strengthen and accelerate the immune response, as seen in the case of infection. Far and near infrared light waves penetrate into our body to activate the sweat glands and promote the health benefits of sweating. Saunas also increase blood flow and detoxify the body, doing wonders to strengthen your system when you are sick.
The profuse sweating achieved after a few minutes in an infrared sauna removes embedded impurities and dead skin cells, leaving the skin glowing and clean. Increased circulation draws your skin’s own natural nutrients to the surface. You’ll see improved tone, elasticity, texture and fresh color. Increased blood circulation has also been shown to relieve acne, eczema, psoriasis, burns, lesions, and cuts. In addition, open wounds heal more quickly, reducing scarring.
Cellulite refers to superficial pockets of trapped fat, which cause uneven dimpling or “orange peel” skin. It appears in 90% of post-adolescent women and is rarely seen in men. Contrary to popular belief, cellulite is not related to obesity, and the appearance of cellulite is not always reduced by weight loss. Since the infrared radiant heat of a far infrared sauna warms three times as deep as conventional saunas, it is significantly more effective at reducing cellulite. There is a direct link between the slowing of metabolic rates and the storage of toxins in fat cells. Sauna use and far infrared heat can increase heart rate and localized blood circulation, which essentially reverses the above-mentioned trends toward the accumulation of liquids in the fat cells to reduce the appearance of cellulite.
The Department of Family Practice at the University of British Columbia, found that infrared sauna therapy can help keep blood pressure normal, lower cholesterol levels, reduce chronic pain, and treat issues such as congestive heart failure.
Chromotherapy, sometimes called Color Light Therapy, is the science of using wavelengths of color light to affect your body and mind for improved health and happiness. Each color interacts with the body’s energy fields, restoring balance and promoting healing.
Each color has it’s own benefits:
Red: Shown to boost energy and promote faster healing
Orange: Sparks greater mental activity and can induce an uplifting sense of cheerful emotions
Yellow: Shown to create feelings of optimism, good humor, and positivity
Green: One of the best light therapy hues for combating Seasonal Affective Disorder, as it can calm one down quickly and directly counteract the side effects of SAD.
Blue: Minimizes the feelings of anxiety and depression. Blue light has even been shown to improve the look and health of one’s skin too.
Purple: Delivers a calming effect that can even help to overcome feelings of pain. Purple is a tranquil color that stimulates white blood cell production.
White: By combining red, green, and blue, white light delivers a triple-threat of healing power.
When the winter months arrive, Seasonal Affective Disorder symptoms arise. Many therapists agree that the safest and most effective treatment is light therapy. This can be found in the chromotherapy of infrared saunas. Also beneficial, infrared sauna produces the same infrared heat produced by the sun, helping you to combat seasonal depression.
Additional research found in a 2019 study made up of 482 participants who used a sauna approximately 1–2 times per week showed improved results in their quality of life. The key reasons included relaxation/stress reduction, pain relief, and socializing. 83.5% reported improved sleep after sauna use. This study showed that sauna users were motivated to use saunas predominantly for relaxation, but received health benefits especially around mental well-being and sleep.
**The information provided on this website is for general knowledge and informational and educational purposes only, and does not constitute medical advice.
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Detoxification
Sauna Survey – Dementia and Alzheimer’s
Weight Loss
Sauna Survey – Mental Health
Mental Health Benefits
Chromotherapy
Health Benefits