Energy released by a far- infrared sauna penetrates deep into muscle tissue. It enhances circulation and thereby promotes oxygenation of body tissues. Like other heat therapies, infrared sauna heat therapy relives muscle aches, pains, stiffness, and muscle spasms. In addition, by stimulating vasodilatation of peripheral blood vessels and enhancing the body’s delivery of oxygen to joints and extremities, it is believed to speed the healing of sprains and strains, thereby relieving pain and reducing the time it takes the body to recover from an injury.

Home infrared saunas are recommended by professionals for pain relief and even to prevent illness. I believe very strongly in the health benefits of a infrared sauna, and particularly, those of home infrared saunas. There is a wide body of both scientific and anecdotal evidence regarding the effectiveness of infrared sauna heat therapy. We are pleased to provide a review of some of the confirmed and believed benefits of infrared sauna use. It is not my intention to provide medical advice. The information contained in the following posts was gathered from sources believed to be reliable and it is intended for general information purposes only. As with any decision about your personal health, I recommend that you personally research the topic of heat therapy and the benefits of infrared saunas, and discuss your findings with your physician, to determine if the use of a infrared sauna is right for you.

Far Infrared Rays - Part of the Infrared Spectrum

Our sun produces most of its energy output in the infrared spectrum.

Infrared is the band of light we perceive as heat. We cannot see this band of light with the naked eye, but we can feel this type of light in the form of heat.

Infrared rays heat your body, without having to heat the air in-between, through a process called conversion.

The infrared spectrum is divided into 3 segments by wavelengths and is measured in microns.

• Near infrared rays are approximately 0.76 to 1.5 microns;
• Middle infrared rays are approximately 1.5 to 5.6 microns;
• Far infrared rays are approximately 5.6 to 1000 microns.

Only the far infrared rays penetrate organic substances, such as the human body. It penetrates over one and a half inches, to safely and effectively warm your body.

Far Infrared Heat Therapy Saunas vs. a Conventional Saunas

Far infrared rays warm your body directly. They provide in-depth heat at a more pleasant temperature (110-150°F or 43-66°C). The result is significant health benefits in a highly enjoyable and comfortable environment.

A Far Infrared heat therapy sauna directly penetrates one and a half to three inches inside the body. Impurities are pushed out through perspiration using a lower and more comfortable temperature.

Conventional saunas transfer heat by circulating hot air, thereby warming your body from your head down. They need high air temperatures to pull impurities from the body. The hot air can be uncomfortable and stifling and may result in decreased time in the sauna. This could result in reduced benefit of the sauna treatment.

I have been wanting to build this site about Infrared Saunas for sometime now. My Father suffers from a few ailments including fibromyalgia, arthritis, and other chronic pain conditions. He purchased an Infrared Sauna made my Far North Saunas and he won’t stop talking about how it helps him with all his ailments. There are many different brands and I will be posting as much information I can find out about Infrared Sauna for you.

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