Infrared Sauna: An infrared sauna uses infrared
heaters to emit infraredradiant heat
which is absorbed directly into the human body, unlike traditional saunas which heat the body
indirectly via air or steam.
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An infrared sauna exerts heat at a lower
temperature than a regular sauna, ranging between 120 to 130 degrees
Fahrenheit--allowing a lengthier time in the sauna for a more intense effect on
the body. The sauna medium differs from a regular sauna because the heat in a
traditional sauna comes from hot water, which heats the room first and then the
person, whereas the heat from infrared sauna comes from infrared heat rays that
heat the body first via penetration. Infrared saunas are thought to be a means
of pulling out impurities from the body and may be beneficial to the skin in several ways.o
According to The Infrared Sauna Reference, the
Infrared rays' deep penetration into the body increases the body's metabolic
rate, causing it to sweat. Human fat starts to liquefy at 110 degrees, supposedly allowing
subcutaneous fat to be released in the sweat. The body also loses fluids, so
that in a 30-minute session, the body can lose up to 300 calories. This process
also cleanses the pores of your skin, leaving it looking healthier, and
purportedly reducing visible cellulite.
Detoxification
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A significant benefit that infrared saunas may
have is the detoxifying effect on the body. Infrared saunas may rid the body of
stored toxic elements through the sweating process. According to the Infrared
Sauna Reference, an analysis of the sweat that is emitted from the body during
a session of infrared sauna contains approximately 20 percent toxins, including
lead, cadmium, nickel, copper, and sodium. Getting rid of these toxins keeps
the skin fresh and healthy, and may slow down the aging process.
Eczema
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As stated in the Infrared Sauna Reference, the
infrared rays cause increased blood circulation, and this allows for more
oxygen and nutritious elements to be received by the cells. This process
cleanses the pores of the skin and may allow for the emission of toxins.
Getting rid of itching and scratching helps with the healing process of eczema. Acne
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After using the sauna for three to four
sessions, closed pores start to open, getting rid of clogging cosmetics and
loosening dead skin cells. This leads to clearing up of acne, blocked pores, and
blackheads. Psoriasis
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Psoriasis is hard to treat, but the heating up
of the body from infrared rays acts like a false fever, and this may have a
positive effect on the immune system. According to the Merck Manuals Online
Medical Library, body temperature increases as a response to infection, and
this improves the body's immune system. It slows down virus and bacteria
growth, and, along with the increase in blood circulation and flow of
nutrients, it helps treat this skin condition.
Infrared Sauna
- Can balance weight
loss (without having to lift a finger)
- Helps treat
cellulites
- Improves your immune system
- Improves your strength and
vitality
- Helps several skin
diseases like eczema,
psoriasis
and acne
- Strengthens the cardio-vascular
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
As referenced by Dr. Lawrence Wilson, MD;
in his book Sauna Therapy for Detoxification and Healing
