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Infrared Saunas
Infrared Saunas: What They Do and Health Benefits
Facts are facts, so let’s get one thing straight: Infrared saunas are definitely “cooler” than more traditional saunas that date back to ancient times.
Instead of steam or flame-stoked heat, infrared saunas use infrared lamps and electromagnetic magic to create warmth. The process allows infrared saunas to operate at a lower temperature while still providing therapeutic benefits.
Consider it a modern twist on how our ancestors sweated their way to better health and wellness. To learn more about this plug-it-in approach, we turn to functional medicine specialist Dr. Priti Nanda Sibal .
What are infrared saunas?
Light panels do more than give infrared saunas a unique glow. They also heat things up in a completely different way than old-school saunas, which is really what sets this method apart, says Dr. Young.
The lamps in infrared saunas focus a penetrating warmth directly on your skin to bring heat-therapy benefits. Traditional methods crank up the air temperature within an entire sauna.
Those two approaches bring up vastly different readings on thermometers. Temperatures in infrared saunas typically land between 110 degrees Fahrenheit and 135 F (43.33 degrees Celsius and 57.22 C). A traditional sauna usually falls between 150 F and 195 F (65.55 C and 90.55 C).
“Infrared saunas can definitely be much more comfortable for people while delivering the same sort of benefits,” says Dr. Young.
Infrared Sauna Health Benefits
There are different types of diabetes that can occur from various problems, but one thing is for sure, and that’s that infrared saunas technology is a great help to reduce the symptoms associated with Diabetes.
Strengthen your heart with Infrared therapy which acts as a passive cardiovascular workout, it also helps by improving blood circulation and infrared Sauna sessions even helps in regulating blood pressure.
Increase metabolism and burn calories, far infrared wavelengths in all Blizz Infrared saunas create a passive workout environment, stimulating the sluggish metabolism and improving fat burning.
The heat generated by an infrared sauna stimulates energy at a cellular level which, in turn, increases the body’s production of white blood cells. Thus, better cell energy and a better immune system!
Tips for using infrared saunas
So, you want to give an infrared hot box a try?
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Start low and slow. Dial down the temperature and keep your sessions short when you begin using an infrared sauna. “Start at something like 110 degrees for five to 10 minutes, See how you feel, then build from there.”
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Max time. Even if you’re an experienced sauna user, keep sessions below 30 minutes to avoid putting too much stress on your body. It’s best to limit visits to three to four times a week, too.
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Stay hydrated. The sweat that pours out during a sauna session can leave your body’s fluid levels low. “Bring water in with you,”
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Rinse off afterward. A shower after your sauna will wash off any toxins you sweated out before they can be reabsorbed through your skin.
Risks of infrared saunas
Sauna use is viewed as a safe activity, which explains why they’ve been around for thousands of years. But be aware of the potential for dehydration,
You also may want to avoid using infrared saunas in certain situations, including if:
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You have multiple sclerosis. “People who have MS tend to be heat intolerant and generally should not use saunas,”
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You’re trying to conceive. Heat is not good for sperm health.
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You’re pregnant. Sauna use, especially early in pregnancy, can be harmful to your fetus and may cause birth defects, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
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You’re sick. Wait until you feel better for your sweat session.
If you have any pre-existing medical conditions, check with your healthcare provider before starting an infrared sauna routine,
Is an infrared sauna worth trying?
Absolutely, “We see so many people who come in asking how they can move towards optimal health, With saunas in general, and especially infrared saunas, people feel better after using them. It can be an integral part of your health practices.”
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