Infrared Sauna Benefits
Infrared sauna therapy helps you relax while getting an invigorating deep tissue sweat, leaving you fully refreshed, rejuvenated & renewed.Unlike traditional saunas, infrared saunas provide a gentle, soothing therapeutic heat that promotes relaxation & improved sleep.
Improves Skin ToneInfrared sauna therapy dilates the blood vessels, effectively increasing circulation throughout the body. This increased circulation not only helps remove waste products, but also helps deliver more oxygen and nutrients to the skin. Since our skin depends on these nutrients to form collagen (which keeps our skin firm), infrared sauna therapy can be a great way to improve skin tone and reduce wrinkles.
The profuse sweating achieved during your infrared sauna session carries off deeply imbedded impurities and dead skin cells. This leaves the skin glowing and immaculately clean.
Increased circulation draws your skin’s own natural nutrients to the surface. As a result, you will see improved tone, elasticity, texture and fresh color. Increased circulation has also been shown to relieve acne, eczema, psoriasis, burns, lesions and cuts.
Plus – cellulite reduction is an added benefit!
The increased heart rate and localized blood circulation works together to stop fatty deposits and fibrosis from accumulating liquids in the fat cells to reduce the appearance of cellulite.
Leave every sauna session with detoxed skin cells & a lit from within glow!
Flushes Out ToxinsToxins of all kinds surround us every day – heavy metals in our environment, hormones in our meat, and even pesticides on our produce.Unlike other detoxification methods, IR heat therapy is safe, effective and will leave your body feeling rejuvenated.How?Infrared sauna heat increases your blood circulation to help stimulate the sweat glands, releasing built up toxins in the body which can then be eliminated by the liver and bowel. Regular infrared sauna sessions can help detoxify your body as it rids itself of accumulated highly toxic metals such as lead, mercury, nickel, alcohol, nicotine, sulfuric acid, and other organic and inorganic compounds. Improve SleepBALANCE STRESS HORMONESRELEASE TENSION FROM BODY & MINDRelaxes the Nervous SYSTEMIt’s hard enough to find time to get those 8 hours each night, so you don’t need your body fighting sleep too.
Infrared sauna sessions have been proven to improve sleep patterns.How?Not only are infrared saunas relaxing, but the chromotherapy includes in each session has sleep inducing benefits as well. Blue, for example, is a mentally relaxing color that has a pacifying effect on the nervous system encouraging great relaxation. It is ideal for sleep problems.
Relaxing, soothing blue rays combined with infrared heat bring great calm and peace to the mind that is worried, excited, or in a constant nervous state.
Over time, these therapies will improve natural melatonin and other sleep related hormone levels to help you get better rest naturally. Weight LossIt turns out taking a rest in an infrared sauna can also aid in weight loss. Because you are sweating, fat deposits are burned. Instead of undergoing extreme physical activities, you just have to sit down and get the same great results. Infrared units also help reduce the formation and appearance of cellulite. You can burn up to 600 calories in 1 hour in infrared sauna fat loss, provided you sweat profusely.
Producing sweat requires a lot of energy (i.e. uses up a lot of calories).Producing 1 g of sweat requires nearly 0.6 calories.A profuse sweat can produce 1 litre of sweat in an hour.Since sweat weighs 1 g/ml, to produce 1 litre (1000 ml) of sweat requires 600 calories (0.6 cal x 1000 ml = 600 cal) But am I just losing water weight?Yes, you will lose water weight in a session, but you’ll burn additional calories at rest which can help support weight loss.How?As you relax in an infrared sauna, your body is actually hard at work producing sweat, pumping blood, and burning calories. As your body increases sweat production to cool itself, your heart will work harder to pump blood at a greater rate to boost circulation.
This increase in your metabolism will burn additional calories all while you relax and even for some time after your session.
According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, regular use of an infrared sauna imparts a similar aerobic response from the cardiovascular system as that of light to moderate exercise. This makes IR sauna especially beneficial for those with limited mobility. Regular use of sauna may be an effective way to support those on a journey to healthy weight. Improves Cardiovascular FunctionInfrared sauna therapy has also been shown to be good for your heart. The effects have proven so powerful that studies have associated sitting in an infrared sauna with a reduced risk of sudden cardiac death, fatal coronary heart disease, fatal cardiovascular disease, and even all-cause mortality.
These effects are due to the increased heart rate, blood flow, and improved blood pressure in patients using infrared sauna therapy. Interestingly, researchers compared the cardiac output patients experience in the sauna room to going on a brisk walk
Pain ReliefAnother excellent aspect of infrared sauna therapy is its ability to reduce chronic pain – without the negative side effects of some pain medications. The infrared energy released by an infrared sauna can penetrate up to 1.5 inches deep into muscle tissue. 93% of this energy is absorbed through our skin. By heating these tissues, we experience a vasodilation of peripheral blood vessels, which can be beneficial in reducing muscle spasms, joint stiffness as well as general aches and pains due to conditions such as Fibromyalgia, Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis.
There is also evidence that when used 24 – 48 hours post injury, far infrared energy can reduce the time it takes for your body to heal sprains and strains. Wound HealingInfrared sauna therapy also has the remarkable ability to speed up the wound healing process. Specifically, research out of NASA has shown that infrared light significantly increases tissue growth and cell regeneration due to our mitochondria readily accepting infrared light.
Improved Blood CirculationHaving a sauna treatment increases heart rate and blood circulation, both crucial to maintaining one’s health. The heart rate increases as more blood flow is diverted from the inner organs towards the extremities of the skin without heightening blood pressure.
Subsequently, this also helps bring more oxygen to tired, strained and painful joints and muscles. For injuries, heat stimulates vasodilation of peripheral blood vessels, bringing oxygen to joints and extremities, speeding the healing of sprains and strains, thus relieving pain.
The most deeply researched benefit of infrared sauna treatment, the increased blood helps aching and injured muscles recover faster – because the stronger the flow of blood, the quicker metabolic and toxic waste products are purged from the body, exiting the skin during perspiration. The skin is often known as the third kidney, because it is believed to be responsible for eliminating up to 30% of body waste. Fever therapy for Colds, Flu's & Improved Immune SystemBy creating an “Artificial Fever”, the benefits of infrared sauna treatment includes a positive effect on the immune system. Often misunderstood, fever is a natural healing response of the body. The function of the immune system is increased naturally during a fever, while virus and bacterial growth is slowed, weakening its hold. This helps the body ward off invading organisms. An infrared sauna heat treatment in the early stages of a cold or flu has been known to stop the disease before the symptoms occur.
Raising body temperature powerfully assists the body to kill bacteria, fungi, parasites and viruses. Many people cannot get rid of chronic infections because they have a low body temperature. Common sites of infections are the sinuses, ears, eyes, bladder, throat and intestines. Boost Immunity We wash our hands, take our vitamins, and avoid germs the best we can, but without a healthy immune system you are vulnerable. Every infrared sauna session helps boost your immune system to keep it strong and fighting.How?Each infrared sauna session raises your core temperature inducing an artificial fever. A fever is the body’s natural mechanism to strengthen and accelerate the immune response, as seen in the case of infection. This enhanced immune system, combined with improved elimination of toxins and wastes via intense sweating, increases your overall health and resistance to disease.
Not only will you come out of every session glowing on the outside, but you’ll be stronger on the inside.
Increased circulation draws your skin’s own natural nutrients to the surface. As a result, you will see improved tone, elasticity, texture and fresh color. Increased circulation has also been shown to relieve acne, eczema, psoriasis, burns, lesions and cuts.
Plus – cellulite reduction is an added benefit!
The increased heart rate and localized blood circulation works together to stop fatty deposits and fibrosis from accumulating liquids in the fat cells to reduce the appearance of cellulite.
Leave every sauna session with detoxed skin cells & a lit from within glow!
Flushes Out ToxinsToxins of all kinds surround us every day – heavy metals in our environment, hormones in our meat, and even pesticides on our produce.Unlike other detoxification methods, IR heat therapy is safe, effective and will leave your body feeling rejuvenated.How?Infrared sauna heat increases your blood circulation to help stimulate the sweat glands, releasing built up toxins in the body which can then be eliminated by the liver and bowel. Regular infrared sauna sessions can help detoxify your body as it rids itself of accumulated highly toxic metals such as lead, mercury, nickel, alcohol, nicotine, sulfuric acid, and other organic and inorganic compounds. Improve SleepBALANCE STRESS HORMONESRELEASE TENSION FROM BODY & MINDRelaxes the Nervous SYSTEMIt’s hard enough to find time to get those 8 hours each night, so you don’t need your body fighting sleep too.
Infrared sauna sessions have been proven to improve sleep patterns.How?Not only are infrared saunas relaxing, but the chromotherapy includes in each session has sleep inducing benefits as well. Blue, for example, is a mentally relaxing color that has a pacifying effect on the nervous system encouraging great relaxation. It is ideal for sleep problems.
Relaxing, soothing blue rays combined with infrared heat bring great calm and peace to the mind that is worried, excited, or in a constant nervous state.
Over time, these therapies will improve natural melatonin and other sleep related hormone levels to help you get better rest naturally. Weight LossIt turns out taking a rest in an infrared sauna can also aid in weight loss. Because you are sweating, fat deposits are burned. Instead of undergoing extreme physical activities, you just have to sit down and get the same great results. Infrared units also help reduce the formation and appearance of cellulite. You can burn up to 600 calories in 1 hour in infrared sauna fat loss, provided you sweat profusely.
Producing sweat requires a lot of energy (i.e. uses up a lot of calories).Producing 1 g of sweat requires nearly 0.6 calories.A profuse sweat can produce 1 litre of sweat in an hour.Since sweat weighs 1 g/ml, to produce 1 litre (1000 ml) of sweat requires 600 calories (0.6 cal x 1000 ml = 600 cal) But am I just losing water weight?Yes, you will lose water weight in a session, but you’ll burn additional calories at rest which can help support weight loss.How?As you relax in an infrared sauna, your body is actually hard at work producing sweat, pumping blood, and burning calories. As your body increases sweat production to cool itself, your heart will work harder to pump blood at a greater rate to boost circulation.
This increase in your metabolism will burn additional calories all while you relax and even for some time after your session.
According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, regular use of an infrared sauna imparts a similar aerobic response from the cardiovascular system as that of light to moderate exercise. This makes IR sauna especially beneficial for those with limited mobility. Regular use of sauna may be an effective way to support those on a journey to healthy weight. Improves Cardiovascular FunctionInfrared sauna therapy has also been shown to be good for your heart. The effects have proven so powerful that studies have associated sitting in an infrared sauna with a reduced risk of sudden cardiac death, fatal coronary heart disease, fatal cardiovascular disease, and even all-cause mortality.
These effects are due to the increased heart rate, blood flow, and improved blood pressure in patients using infrared sauna therapy. Interestingly, researchers compared the cardiac output patients experience in the sauna room to going on a brisk walk
Pain ReliefAnother excellent aspect of infrared sauna therapy is its ability to reduce chronic pain – without the negative side effects of some pain medications. The infrared energy released by an infrared sauna can penetrate up to 1.5 inches deep into muscle tissue. 93% of this energy is absorbed through our skin. By heating these tissues, we experience a vasodilation of peripheral blood vessels, which can be beneficial in reducing muscle spasms, joint stiffness as well as general aches and pains due to conditions such as Fibromyalgia, Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis.
There is also evidence that when used 24 – 48 hours post injury, far infrared energy can reduce the time it takes for your body to heal sprains and strains. Wound HealingInfrared sauna therapy also has the remarkable ability to speed up the wound healing process. Specifically, research out of NASA has shown that infrared light significantly increases tissue growth and cell regeneration due to our mitochondria readily accepting infrared light.
Improved Blood CirculationHaving a sauna treatment increases heart rate and blood circulation, both crucial to maintaining one’s health. The heart rate increases as more blood flow is diverted from the inner organs towards the extremities of the skin without heightening blood pressure.
Subsequently, this also helps bring more oxygen to tired, strained and painful joints and muscles. For injuries, heat stimulates vasodilation of peripheral blood vessels, bringing oxygen to joints and extremities, speeding the healing of sprains and strains, thus relieving pain.
The most deeply researched benefit of infrared sauna treatment, the increased blood helps aching and injured muscles recover faster – because the stronger the flow of blood, the quicker metabolic and toxic waste products are purged from the body, exiting the skin during perspiration. The skin is often known as the third kidney, because it is believed to be responsible for eliminating up to 30% of body waste. Fever therapy for Colds, Flu's & Improved Immune SystemBy creating an “Artificial Fever”, the benefits of infrared sauna treatment includes a positive effect on the immune system. Often misunderstood, fever is a natural healing response of the body. The function of the immune system is increased naturally during a fever, while virus and bacterial growth is slowed, weakening its hold. This helps the body ward off invading organisms. An infrared sauna heat treatment in the early stages of a cold or flu has been known to stop the disease before the symptoms occur.
Raising body temperature powerfully assists the body to kill bacteria, fungi, parasites and viruses. Many people cannot get rid of chronic infections because they have a low body temperature. Common sites of infections are the sinuses, ears, eyes, bladder, throat and intestines. Boost Immunity We wash our hands, take our vitamins, and avoid germs the best we can, but without a healthy immune system you are vulnerable. Every infrared sauna session helps boost your immune system to keep it strong and fighting.How?Each infrared sauna session raises your core temperature inducing an artificial fever. A fever is the body’s natural mechanism to strengthen and accelerate the immune response, as seen in the case of infection. This enhanced immune system, combined with improved elimination of toxins and wastes via intense sweating, increases your overall health and resistance to disease.
Not only will you come out of every session glowing on the outside, but you’ll be stronger on the inside.