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Infrared Sauna Heat Therapy
What is an infrared sauna? Infrared heat has some distinct advantages over traditional steam heat saunas. Infrared heaters warm the body in the same manner as natural sunlight. This heat therapy uses the wavelength of the visible and non-visible light spectrum of sunlight that heats the body normally (without the harmful UV radiation). Traditional saunas raise the temperature of the air within an enclosure to a very high level in order to warm the body. Some people have difficulty breathing in this extremely warm air. Infrared saunas heat the body directly, from the core. The result is deeper tissue penetration and a better sweat. Infrared saunas are also more sanitary as traditional saunas are more likely to spread and cultivate bacteria in the humid air. Why Is Infrared heat important to the human body? Infrared heat, also known as FIR, has the ability to penetrate, refract, radiate, and reflect. The human body can absorb FIR because of its deep penetrating ability. When FIR penetrates through skin to the subcutaneous tissues, it transforms from light energy into heat energy. The thermal effect within the deep layers of the tissues causes bloods vessels and capillaries to dilate, promoting a better blood circulation, and the heat produced helps to get rid of body toxins and metabolic wastes through sweating. Infrared saunas are safe for people of all ages and provide many health benefits. Pain Relief There are many symptoms that result in pain. Infrared heat reduces muscle spasms, ischemia, and tension through reduced pain sensation by direct action on both free-nerve endings in tissues and on peripheral nerves. It also increases endorphin production, and increases blood flow through out the body. Benefits of using an Infrared Sauna People use Infrared saunas for various reasons. From weight loss and wellbeing, to relaxation, there are numerous health benefits that one can gain from use of an Infrared sauna. Following are some of the benefits:
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