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Using Infrared Heat Therapy to Improve HealthSaunas have been in use for centuries by cultures all around the globe
that recognize the enormous health benefits of the sauna. From
primitive sweat lodges to more modern and sophisticated steam saunas,
people have always relied on the healing power of the sauna. The
innovative invention of the infrared sauna now allows users to
experience even more health benefits. Infrared heat therapy is valuable
for maintaining good overall physical and mental health.Unlike
conventional steam saunas that rely on hot air to transfer heat,
infrared saunas directly heat up their objects. This means that even
though you're getting the benefit of all the warming action of a sauna,
you don't have to feel like you're roasting to death in a humid, sticky
room. The air in a traditional sauna can reach temperatures of up to
220 degrees F, while infrared saunas usually operate at air
temperatures of 100 to 130 degrees F. Your body absorbs high-efficiency
infrared heat better, meaning that you reap more of the healing
benefits of sauna therapy while staying comfortable at the same time.Infrared
saunas are particularly effective at soothing aching muscles and
joints. Whether your sore shoulder is the result of a strenuous game of
tennis, an old injury, or a chronic condition like arthritis, sauna
therapy can help to relax the tense muscles and joints. Even rheumatism
and myalgia are suggested to improve with regular sauna therapy.
Serious athletes as well as those with high-stress jobs and lives will
appreciate the deep relaxation properties of infrared sauna therapy.Stress
relief is a natural side effect of infrared sauna use. The very act of
scheduling a regular break every day to meditate or visit with friends
in a sauna is rejuvenating. When you do it in tandem with infrared
sauna, the stress relieving benefits become even more pronounced. The
invisible heat waves promote blood flow, soothe knotted muscles, and
refresh the mind.Sauna use also encourages healthy blood
circulation, so infrared sauna therapy can be particularly beneficial
to people with high blood pressure or heart disease. Physicians all
agree that healthy circulation decreases the risk for developing all
kinds of illnesses and medical conditions. Good circulation also speeds
up the body's natural healing processes, promotes good cardiovascular
health, and lessens the likelihood of becoming overweight.Detoxification
properties of saunas are well known. But the detoxification potential
of an infrared sauna is three times that of a traditional sauna. The
infrared light is absorbed deeper into our bodies than traditional
steam sauna heat, so the detoxification effect of infrared saunas is
much more thorough. Studies suggest that infrared-induced perspiration
actually contains more noxious substances and chemicals like lead,
copper, nickel, and sodium than regular perspiration does.Enhanced
immune system function is another benefit of infrared therapy. Infrared
heat penetrates the skin and warms the body, raising the core
temperature of the body. This tricks the body into thinking it is using
a fever to fight off infection, kicking the immune system into action.
This can curtail all kinds of minor bacterial and viral infections, as
the immune system is already working hard and can fight off problems
before they occur. It is suggested that infrared therapy can even help
people with their allergies.Infrared saunas can manage specific
medical conditions and promote general health and well-being. It's hard
to believe that relaxing in a comfortably warm sauna while meditating,
reading, or listening to your favorite music can be called therapy.
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