Benefits of infrared therapy:
- Pain Relief
Pain can be caused by many things , from overworked or pulled muscles to chronic arthritis or fibromyalgia. Chiropractors and physical therapists have been using infrared heat to treat muscle and deep tissue injuries for years. Far infrared heat can help relieve pain by dilating blood vessels which increases circulation and allows more oxygen to reach injured areas. This process also speeds up the healing process. Far infrared heat has been extensively used in treatment for arthritis, rheumatism, fibromyalgia, chronic headaches, muscle spasms and muscle strains or pulls.
The deep bio-spectrum of heat created in our saunas helps peripheral blood vessels dilate, bringing relief and healing to muscle and soft tissue injuries. Increased circulation carries off metabolic waste products and delivers oxygen rich blood to muscles so they can recover faster. The depth that infrared heat can penetrate into our bodies has long been know to relax most muscle tissues which can enhance flexibility and range of motion.
Infrared energy has been shown to reduce inflammation and stimulate blood flow , which can speed up the recovery of minor injuries such as sprains and pulled muscles. The deep penetrating heat also relaxes muscles and tension which can help with headaches , migraines and sinus congestion.
- Weight Loss
Our saunas are exceptional for burning calories, controlling weight and removing cellulite. Weight loss occurs because body fat becomes soluble with increased heat and the body can actually sweat it out. According to the Journal of American Medical Associocations report, a single sauna session will burn as many calories as you would by jogging for 30 minutes.
People who have been unsuccessful with many other diets often findtheir success with an infrared sauna because they are able to eliminate chemicals and impurities from their fat cells which were previously restricting weight loss.
- Detoxification
The main way saunas detoxify our bodies is through our skin, which is the largest organ of our body. A 30 minute sauna session can produce up to 500 grams of sweat , which actively removes toxins which were stored in our fat cells. Potentially removing damaging toxins such as heavy metals like mercury and lead, as well as alcohol, sodium, cholesterol, nicotine and other harmful toxins which may have been stored away in our fat.
- Cardiovascular Health
Heat therapy is one of the best ways to achieve cardiovascular conditioning effects without doing exerting exercises. During a sauna session, our core temperature is raises which in turn increases our heart rate, cardiac output and metabolic rate. As your body attempts to cool down you receive a passive workout for your heart which is simply diverting blood from internal organs to your extremities and skin.
Research suggests that heat therapy reduces blood pressure as well. If you are uncomfortable with alot of heat, an Infrared Sauna can provide the same benefits of a traditional sauna at much lower temperatures.
- Improve skin tone
Saunas have been known to provide all sorts of benefits for our skin for a long time. The heat opens up our pores and provides cleaning of dirt , toxins and other build up. Infrared rays also increase circulation to the skin which brings in more oxygen and nutrients from our bodies providing faster healing and rejuvenation.
During a sauna session, bloodflow to our skin is increased by up to 50-70%. The increased bloodflow brings important nutrients to subcutaneous and surface tissue, promoting healthy cellary activity and growth. The sweating achieved in our saunas carries off deeply imbedded impurities and dead skin cells and has been proven to help clear out clogged pores, and blackheads. It has also been shown reduce the effects of acne.
Reduce Fatigue and Stress
It is impossible to avoid stress completely, all of our bodies deal with some on a daily basis. The continuous strain on our nervous systems often leads up to high level of stress which can be one of the many causes of chronic diseases.
Just a 15 minute session in our bio spectrum saunas can have an overall massaging effect and relax knotted muscles and nerves. Far infrared saunas are very effective at relieves stress by relaxing muscles and creating a general sense of well being. The relaxing effects are sure to help you get more restful sleeps, as well as help you wake up faster in the morning.
Improve Immune System
Our bodies immune systems are constantly under attack and with our modern busy lifestyles its hard to do all the things required to keep our immune systems strong. By taking a sauna session, you increase your bodies core temperature as well as increasing your blood flow. Pores are opened and your body will begin to naturally detoxify itself , helping to give your immune system an edge. If you are recovering from a cold, flu or other immune condition that has restricted your breathing, the hot air in a sauna is sure to help open up your sinuses and lungs.
Enhance Circulation
By increasing blood circulation, your body can remove excess minerals, toxic substances, and heavy metals that all may restrict blood flow or have other adverse effects on the body. Exercise and heat therapy are known to be the best options to naturally increase circulation. During a 15-30 minute sauna session, average heart rates increase by about 40-50% , providing the same metabolic result that exercise would.
Other Benefits
- Help with acne, eczema, psoriasis, burns and skin lesions and cuts
- Lower blood pressure
- Decrease joint stiffness
- Lower cholesterol
- Lower triglycerides
- Relieve muscle spasms
- Assist in resolution of inflammatory infiltrates, and edema
- Break up cellulite
- Boost immune system
