Infrared saunas, you’ve probably heard the name before, but beyond
the traditional dry sauna at the gym, requiring a bucket of dangerously hot
stones that heat the room to stifling temperatures, you may never have bothered
to try it, or even find out what it is all about. Well, find your phone and get ready to dial, because after reading all the amazing benefits of an infrared sauna, we’re pretty sure you’ll be calling to book your sauna sessions through the end of next year!
What makes the infrared sauna
different?
The infrared sauna, also known as a Far-infrared Sauna, uses
light (near infrared wavelength, or red light therapy) to create heat, instead
of the traditional hot stones or steam. When you use a traditional sauna, it is
affecting your environment, the air, which in turn affects you and heats your
body. With infrared light, the infrared sauna actually has the ability to
penetrate your skin, thus heating your body from its core, leaving the
outside air at a pleasant temperature for easy breathing and relaxation.
So what does it do?
Sit back, relax and get ready to have your mind blown with
all the amazing benefits that 15-30 minutes in one of these infrared sauna’s, can
give you.
- A natural detox - Sweating is the body’s safe and natural way
to heal itself and expel toxins. The infrared sauna heats the body directly,
causing a rise in core temperature resulting in a deep, detoxifying sweat at
the cellular level, where toxins reside. Regular use can help with quicker
recovery from illnesses.
- A place to relax - Traditional saunas might make great social
spots for awkward conversations with half-dressed people, but contrary to the
company and the extremely harsh temperatures, infrared is a gentle, soothing
and therapeutic heat that helps to improve quality of sleep and promotes deep
relaxation.
- A natural way to lower blood pressure - Infrared saunas induce a deep sweat to make
the heart pump fast, which in turn increases blood flow, lowering blood
pressure and helping circulation. Science shows that using an infrared sauna a
couple times a week can help to lower your blood pressure.
- The fountain of youth - It has been determined that the infrared sauna
is the most effective wavelength for healing the epidermis and dermis layers of
the skin. Infrared sauna sessions help to stimulate collagen production to
reduce wrinkles and improve overall skin tone.
- Bonus cell health benefits - The infrared sauna helps to stimulate the
circulatory system and allow more oxygen into the body’s cells. Improved blood
circulations means more toxins flow from the cellular level to the skin’s
surface to improve cell health, aid in muscle recovery and strengthen the
immune system.
- Easiest weight loss method ever - Studies have shown that infrared sauna
sessions can burn up to 600 calories while you relax. As the body works to cool
itself, your heart rate increases causing the body to burn more calories.
- Pill-free pain relief - The infrared heat penetrates tissue,
joints, and muscles to relieve minor to chronic pain conditions, speed up
recovery and stop muscle spasms.
- Self healing powers - Science has shown that the infrared technology greatly enhances the skin’s healing process by promoting faster cell regeneration and human tissue growth which helps to repair wounds and prevent infection.
Where do I sign up?!
At Bothell Chiropractic and Wellness, we offer 30 minute sauna sessions for only $10! Call 425-485-1413 to schedule your sauna session and get ready
to relax and soak in all these amazing health benefits!
(Article based primarily on web
information from http://www.sunlighten.com/infrared-sauna-health-benefits.html)
Resources:
http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-12265/6-benefits-of-infrared-sauna-therapy.html
http://www.sunlighten.com/infrared-sauna-health-benefits.html)
