In traditional saunas, the air is heated to temperatures between 80° and 100°C, sometimes with dry heat and other times by adding water the heat source to generate steam. This heat is slowly transmitted to the body by convection, penetrating only a few millimeters. And although these saunas have many health benefits, the extreme heat and density of the air make it very difficult to breathe and often hard for many people to tolerate.
In the Infrared Sauna, the heat is dry, and the air temperature is around 60°C, making it much more pleasant, tolerable, and relaxing than traditional saunas. Here, the heat is generated by several lamps that convert electricity into radiant heat, covering the entire body. It is the same heat we feel in a sun-warmed environment, and the wavelength is absorbed most efficiently by the body. It is 100% safe and natural (some of the sun’s UV rays cause cellular damage in people—such as those from tanning beds—but infrared rays do not). This heat penetrates deeper into the body, reaching muscles, organs, and joints where the heat of traditional saunas does not reach, generating in turn greater sweating and multiplying the regenerative and detoxifying benefits of the sauna.
As the body attempts to cool itself through sweat, the heart rate increases. This increases blood circulation, delivering more oxygen and creating new nutrients that stimulate cell regeneration and tissue repair.
It also increases the production of nitric oxide. This molecule helps dilate arteries and prevents blood clotting, thus regulating blood pressure.
To counteract the heat, the body works harder to maintain its core temperature, accelerating metabolism and increasing blood flow, similar to the effort exerted during physical activity, which stimulates calorie burning.
A single infrared sauna session is equivalent to 30 minutes of moderate exercise.
Far-infrared light penetrates deep into the body, warming tissues, increasing blood flow, and dilating blood vessels. This results in a reduction of muscle tension, contractures, joint stiffness, and general aches and pains associated with conditions such as fibromyalgia and arthritis.
It also accelerates injury recovery and alleviates many musculoskeletal ailments.
The deep heat of infrared saunas induces sweating, a natural way to eliminate metabolic byproducts (toxins) and impurities from the skin. It promotes blood flow, delivering nutrients to hydrate the skin, ligaments, and other tissues, restoring elasticity and promoting cellular rejuvenation.
It also helps maintain muscle tone.