NEW YEAR....NEW YOU!!!

With it being a NEW YEAR and that I'm working on a NEW ME I thought I would share this great info I found about Infrared Saunas. I myself had never known about this AMAZING treatment till I was introduced to it at Internal Harmony the last few weeks of 2011.

After my first treatment I felt like a whole new women & little did I know there were health benefits too with Infrared Saunas!!

Infrared Sauna is now a part of my life & suggest everyone try it to see what this treatment can do for you! Cheers to the NEW YEAR & a NEW YOU!!!

Infrared Sauna – The Truths About Far Infrared Saunas

Health and wellness has been one of the top priorities of many people nowadays. A lot of you have been very interested on finding new ways to keep the body fit and in shape. From diets and exercises to less conventional means like cosmetic surgery, people are sure to try them. And now, another way is fast gaining popularity, the infrared sauna.

Definition

An infrared sauna is an enclosed room kept at high temperatures. It is characterized by its use of infrared heaters that give off infrared heat which is then absorbed by the body. The temperature in a room ranges typically between 60c/140f degrees up to 100c/212f degrees and the heat may either be dry or moist. This high temperature is then absorbed by the skin as it relaxes the body and relieve it of stress.

Infrared saunas may use different materials in order to give off heat. Resources like charcoal and active carbon can be used in order to disperse the heat all through out the tiny room.

History

Back in the old days, saunas were just pits that were dug on the ground and were mainly used as an alternate shelter during the cold season by the Finnish. These tiny pits contain an area where stones are heated. The stones are then tossed in some water in order to give off steam so that it will release the heat and increase the warmth in the pit. The temperature would be so high that people take off their clothes in order to absorb the warmth of the steam.

Through the years, the sauna was developed further and people in Finland started to use metal stoves equipped with chimneys as the main source of heat. Since then, saunas became a popular venue for people to relax and rejuvenate.

Infrared saunas vs. Conventional Saunas

Today, conventional steam saunas have adapted the same technology that was used years ago. It warms the air in a room where people gather and unwind. But recently, a new form was introduced; the infraredsauna. Unlike the conventional types which only warms the air, infrared saunas emit heat that is directly absorbed by the body. It makes a person sweat faster which means that it cleanses the skin more.

In an infrared sauna review, it was said that the infrared sauna is also more energy efficient. It can operate on a much lower heat than conventional saunas. Plus, without the heavy heat and moisture that is present in the air, people who will be using the sauna will not experience any heaviness in breathing. It does not make the eyes water and dry out the nasal passage. There are also no hot surfaces that may burn the skin.

Technology

So how does an infrared sauna work? Its simple. The heaters convert the infrared light in to heat. The heat then warms up the nearby object like the bather for instance. And then, you as the bather absorbs all the heat from the heater.

You will notice that the temperature in the room does not increase despite the heat that produced by the infrared heater. This is because all the heat goes through your skin instead of being dispersed in the air. But do not worry because infrared heat is not dangerous for the skin. This technology is known as far infrared, and subsequently a sauna built using this technogy is known as a far infrared sauna or a FIR sauna.

This type of heater is much more convenient as it only takes about a couple of minutes to produce heat not unlike the conventional saunas where it usually takes about 20 minutes to an hour. And because the temperature in the room does not rise, people with respiratory problems and often experience congestion can easily enjoy far infrared saunas. In other words, these saunas will render more benefits compared to conventional steam saunas but you shall never have to bear the high heat of steam in an infrared setting in order to reap the benefits.

Health benefits

There are many noted benefits of using infrared sauna. The first of which is that it provides a soothing relief for arthritis and rheumatism. Because he heat penetrates the body, it reaches to problem areas such as joint. The warmth then reduces the pain and stiffness on these areas, making the joints have more mobility.

The infrared heat also causes the pores on the skin to open up. The skin then produces sweat which is necessary in order to clean up any clogged pores. This is creates a rejuvenating effect on the skin leaving it looking younger, firmer, and more radiant.

It is also believed to cure common respiratory conditions like the common colds. The heat can help clear up the nasal passage in order to improve the air flow and remove congestion while breathing.

Infrared sauna is also beneficial in improving the circulatory system too. It can help lower the blood pressure and makes the production of plasma and red blood cells better. This, in turn, results to a strengthened immune system and an increase in the body’s endurance. It also promotes a more healthy heart.

Of course, infrared saunas are best known for its ability to relive the body from stress. It restores the strength of the body!!