Far
infrared sauna - lighting the way to better health
As people continue to seek out special sunscreen lotions to
protect them from the sun’s damaging ultraviolet rays, more and more
individuals are also embracing modern technology to benefit from far
infrared or thermal light indoors at their own leisure. Chief among
the consumer products making use of the technology is the far infrared
sauna or heat therapy room.
A key characteristic of far infrared light is its ability to
heat an object directly without raising the temperature of the air surrounding
the object. In technical terms, this is called direct light conversion.
It’s perhaps best demonstrated when you’re outdoors on a summer day
and a large cloud moves in front of the sun. In the shade, you do not
feel as warm as you did when you were basking in the direct path of
the sun’s energy. The air temperature, though, is no cooler than it
was before the cloud obscured the sun. Yet, by moving between you and
the sun, the cloud has blocked the sun’s far infrared rays from reaching
you. That’s why you feel cooler even though the temperature of the air
surrounding you did not change.
The value of far infrared light to our health and wellness should
not be underestimated. Penetrating as deeply as three inches into our
bodies, far infrared rays improve blood circulation, stimulate endorphins,
lower lactic acid, kill certain bacteria and parasites, and burn calories.
Proponents of hyperthermia, also known as fever therapy, maintain that
using such deep-penetrating far infrared energy to therapeutically induce
higher body temperatures helps fight infections and even cancer. Their
argument is supported by the human body itself, which radiates infrared
energy for the benefits of warmth and tissue repair.
Saunas have always been a tried, tested and true source of health
benefits. For centuries, traditional saunas have helped to improve cardiovascular
function, promote body detoxification, maintain general health, and
foster greater relaxation in sauna bathers throughout the world. For
many, the traditional hot sauna – the Finnish sauna – remains the preferred
route to renewed health and a revitalized spirit.
Far infrared saunas or heat therapy rooms offer most of the
same benefits that traditional Finnish saunas do; however, they do so
at lower, more tolerable temperatures. While the air temperature in
a typical traditional Finnish sauna bath ranges from 170 to 200 degrees
Fahrenheit, such temperatures are not required in a far infrared sauna
to induce effective bather perspiration.
By penetrating the bather’s body and achieving a deep, satisfying
heat of just 100 to 130 degrees Fahrenheit, the far infrared rays can
create a thoroughly cleansing, detoxifying and rejuvenating experience
for the bather. In fact, many sources claim that the volume of sweat
produced during a far infrared sauna session can be as much as three
times greater than in a traditional Finnish sauna. The higher volume
of sweat means a faster, more thorough, and therefore more beneficial
flushing of toxic chemicals and heavy metals from the body.
Far infrared rays are a fundamental, indispensable part of life
on Earth. All creatures in our environment – people, animals, plants
– receive and radiate them. And now, with far infrared saunas and other
infrared applications becoming increasingly common, we humans are wisely
taking steps to benefit from those rays and improve the quality of our
own lives.
Pertti Olavi Jalasjaa is the author of “The Art of
Sauna Building,” an acclaimed reference book on sauna construction.
He is also the general manager of Great Saunas, which
has been manufacturing and selling high-quality saunas to sauna
enthusiasts around the world since 1974. Visit Great Saunas
online at http://www.greatsaunas.com
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