Infrared Sauna Therapy
What Is Infrared Sauna Therapy?
An infrared sauna heats up the body’s core temperature, triggering the body’s natural response to sweat in an effort to cool the body’s core temperature. It uses far infrared waves to heat the body at a cellular level. This feature sets it apart from traditional saunas which heats the ambient air first before heating the body. Because an infrared sauna heats you from the inside out it can penetrate heat deeper into the skin and neuromuscular system than warmed air alone. This means you get all the benefits of a sauna without having to tolerate a very high ambient temperature making your sauna sessions a lot more pleasant.
Benefits of Infrared Sauna
REMOVES TOXIN FROM THE BODY
Sauna bathing has been shown to assist the body in detoxing heavy metals and toxins stored in fat cell. Sweat is an acknowledged excretory route for toxic metals
IMPROVES
SLEEP
Regular infrared sauna bathing helps reduce cortisol levels which may help improve sleep and maintain a normal circadian rhythm.
IMPROVES MOOD
Infrared sauna bathing has been shown to increase circulating dopamine levels which is important for managing depression.
REDUCES CHRONIC PAIN
Regular sauna bathing has been shown in several studies to help reduce chronic tension-type headaches and chronic pain conditions.
HELPS PROMOTE RELAXATION AND MANAGE STRESS
It has been established that sauna bathing significantly reduces cortisol levels which is a stress hormone. Too much of this hormone can lead to weight gain, muscle weakness, high blood sugar, high blood pressure, excessive hair growth…
IMPROVES THE HEALTH OF YOUR SKIN
The heat of an infrared sauna helps promote circulation which may help increase oxygen to the skin giving you a natural, healthy glow. Infrared saunas can also have a pore cleansing effect which release acne causing bacteria and sebum.
IMPROVES CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH
A study was published in 2015 found that frequent sauna bathing is associated with reduced risk of sudden cardiac death, fatal coronary heart disease, fatal cardiovascular disease and all cause mortality.
FASTER MUSCLE RECOVERY
The deep penetration of infrared heat into fat tissue and neuromuscular system boosts the circulation of nutrient rich blood assisting muscles damaged by exercise to repair.
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM SUPPORT
A 2017 study showed moderate to high frequency sauna bathing lowers the risks of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. As blood flow and oxygenation increases throughout the body including the brain it promotes the growth of new brain cells.
Preparation For Infrared saunas?
- Avoid alcohol before and after your sauna
- Those on medication that affects your ability to sweat
- Keep hydrated. Drink water before, during and after each sauna session
- Take the time to cool down before exiting the sauna
Who should avoid saunas?
- Pregnant Women
- People who suffer from Low Blood Pressure
