Far Infrared Sauna

The native American tradition of the sweat lodge, also exemplifies this practice. All saunas of times past used hot air; modern technology provides a more healthful alternative in the form of infrared sauna. One of the most efficient and effective means of detoxifying the body is through the use of the IR sauna.

As the name implies, this technology supplies heat by producing energy in the form of infrared rays. This type of
energy (heat) is also known as radiant heat, which heats objects directly through the process of “conversion” rather
than by heating the surrounding air. IR energy produces temperatures in the range of 30° – 70°C penetrating the
body 1.5 to 3 inches. IR saunas produce a very uniform warming effect, with the skin absorbing more than 90% of
the infrared rays.

 

Although IR saunas have been shown to provide many health benefits including general pain relief, normalising blood pressure, improving digestive disorders, weight loss, they are unsurpassed as a means of bodily detoxification. When our total toxic burden exceeds the body’s ability to eliminate these environmental poisons, they begin to accumulate-compromise good health by causing chronic disease states. If detoxification is not initiated, the internalised poisons continue to negatively influence our health.

The body eliminates toxins via several routes including faeces, urine, respiration, and perspiration. IR saunas remove toxins via the perspiration and are effective in removing both chemical and heavy-metal toxins. Especially if the kidneys and/or liver have been damaged by toxins, the body’s ability to detoxify through expression of faeces and urine become severely compromised.

IR saunas are effective in removing both lipid (fat) stored and aqueous (water) stored toxins. Toxic substances such as mercury, lead, and chlorine-or toxic gases such as sulphur or carbon dioxide – contact water molecules and are encapsulated by clusters of these molecules. As the infrared waves contact these large water molecules they begin to vibrate, reducing the ion bonds that hold the molecules together. As they are gradually broken down, encapsulated substances are released, such as toxic gases and heavy metals. Many toxins are stored in fatty tissues, which are broken down in a similar manner. Just below the surface of the skin lies a layer of fat and oil. As the skin temperature increases these fatty substances “melt” and ooze from the skin’s oil glands. By showering following the sauna the toxins of washed away, reducing the bodies toxic burden.

In one recent study, conventional saunas were compared to infrared saunas. The sweat produced by conventional hot air sauna was 95 – 97% water, while the sweat produced by the infrared sauna was 80 – 85% water, the remainder of the normal proportion being cholesterol, fat-soluble toxins, heavy metals (such as aluminium and mercury), ammonia, sodium, sulphuric acid, and uric acid. This concentration of fat-soluble toxins and heavy metals isn’t found in sweat from normal exercise.

The infrared sauna helps the body, with a range of therapeutic benefits, which may include:

•  Detoxification.

•  Pain relief.

•  Cardiovascular benefits.

•  Decreased pain and inflammation.

•  Longevity.

•  Cognitive and mental benefits.

•  Immune system benefits and resistance to infection.

•  Weight loss.

•  Cellulite reduction.

You can pair your infrared sauna session with cold water therapy/ice bath for added health benefits.
Add Redlight therapy as part of your program for even more benefits.