An Infrared Sauna is a Sauna that uses light to create and generate heat. This form of heat has the ability to penetrate deeply into the body warming the body from the inside out creating a deep and effective detoxification. An average Sauna just warms the air around the body which then warms you via osmosis. The appeal of a sauna to most is its ability to create intense sweating which allows to detoxify the body, to supplement working out, to reduce water retention and burn calories. With an Infrared Sauna you can achieve these results but in less temperature making the process more tolerable and more effective. Not mention the Infrared Sauna has been rumored to have a number of other health benefits.
A Few Benefits of an Infrared Sauna.
*Weight loss:
During a Infrared Session the body can burn upwards of 600+ calories which is the equivalent to most rigorous cardio. During the session there is a increase in cardiovascular activity, heart rate, & metabolic rate which helps burn calories and fat resulting in actual weight loss not just water weight.
*Detoxification:
The skin is the largest eliminator of toxins from the body. Increased heat and sweating allows the pores to open and remove toxic accumulation and environmental pollutants from the body on a deep and cellular level.
*Circulation, Blood Pressure & Lymphatic Health:
Infrared heat can stimulate circulation & blood flow at twice the normal rate as exercise lowering blood pressure as well as reducing inflammation in the cells, muscles, & tissues without strenuous movement on the body. It also stimulates the Lymphatic System working as a pump to move the stagnant Lymph flow from the system and out of the body through sweat, urine, or bowels. Increasing your immune system, reducing water weight, cellulite etc.
Skin Improvement & Anti-Aging:
Studies have shown that Infrared saunas used regularly can reduce acne, fine lines, wrinkles, build collagen, soften skin, & even balance skin tone leaving you with cleansed younger looking skin.
Pain Management:
Not just from recovery of inflammation from physical activities like working out, lactic acid build up, or muscle aches. Infrared Light can penetrate deep into the body reducing minor aches and pains to chronic pain related conditions pertaining to Auto Immune diseases like Fibromyalgia.