Saunas were once thought to be solely the domain of the wealthy. The very thought of a sauna for most people immediately conjures up disquieting images of astronomical electric bills all to bask in temperatures few can stand.
Today, however, that’s no longer the case. Thanks to infrared saunas, you no longer to be among the very wealthy to enjoy the benefits a sauna can give you mentally and physically.
Infrared saunas are not only more affordable than a traditional sauna but are also more efficient and less cumbersome. Instead of rejuvenating the body by using steam, infrared saunas use waves that are shorter than radio waves and longer than the waves produced by visible light.
These waves penetrate about an inch underneath the skin, heating it from within. This in turn triggers sweating, which helps to relieve tension and gives the same relaxation a traditional steam sauna offers. The one difference is when using an infrared sauna, instead of feeling like a lobster in boiling water you feel more like you’re basking in the warm morning sun--only without the harmful ultraviolet rays!
Saunas offer more benefits than just simple relaxation, however. There are plenty of health benefits to be garnered from saunas as well.
Infrared saunas can aid in weight loss. This is because the body has to work harder to maintain temperature when exposed to a lot of heat, which means your body is burning more calories even though you’re stationary. In fact, you can burn up to 600 calories in only 30 minutes when using an infrared sauna.
The intense sweating triggered by using an infrared sauna can also help to cleanse and detoxify the body. It can help clear your body of nicotine, cholesterol, and many other toxins. People suffering from chronic pain, such as joint pain caused by arthritis, have also found relief from using infrared saunas.
By Benjamin Wise | Tags: Infrared Saunas
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