The
health benefits of infrared sauna
by David Bloom
More and more people are learning that the benefits of infrared
sauna far outweigh those of traditional units. Research shows that they
not only offer therapeutic advantages, but also conserve energy and
save you money, which is why they are quickly becoming the saunas of
choice for gyms and residences alike.
The reason that saved money is one of the benefits of infrared
sauna is because of the amount of energy it takes to heat one of these
units. The heater is simply a small ceramic tube with a tiny wire inside
of it. The amount of electricity needed to heat the ceramic tube is
very little. And since ceramic conducts heat so well, it stays warm
for quite awhile, further reducing its electricity needs. But it doesn't
stop there- an infrared sauna only has to be kept at 110-130 degrees
Fahrenheit to be effective, and takes a short amount of time to heat
up, conserving energy and reducing costs.
Beyond this, the health benefits of infrared saunas are quite
impressive, extending beyond those of a traditional unit as the user
is able to bathe for a longer period of time. The infrared sauna gives
off something called radiant heat- which simply means that the heat
source is penetrating your skin directly, instead of warming the air
around you. This direct penetration delivers the sauna benefits more
effectively, and can lead to increased circulation, metabolism and toxin
removal through sweating.
The radiant energy from an infrared heater can go from ? an
inch to 4 inches deep into your muscles and tissue. This leads to health
benefits of infrared sauna such as tissue and muscle repair from minor
injuries like sprains or strains. Many have reported coming out of a
sauna feeling like they have had a deep tissue massage or better.
But the benefits of infrared sauna can be seen even after you
leave. Some evidence suggests that regular use can increase how often
you urinate (and eliminate toxins), how healthy your skin is (even causing
acne to go away) and how healthy or shiny your hair is (even helping
to reduce the thinning of hair in some cases).
Of course, the health benefits of infrared saunas will vary
depending on how often you use it and what ailments or issues you already
have. But even perfectly healthy people find over time that the benefits
of infrared sauna can't be beat, even when compared to traditional steam
saunas. When you consider that, plus the amount of money you save over
time on electricity, it is easy to see why infrared saunas are all the
rage right now.
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About the Author:
David Bloom is a health enthusiast and contributor to many
fitness sites. He is the author of Home
Saunas, a blog dedicated to residential saunas and sauna equipment
and accessories.
