Like most heat treatments, there’s a lot of hot air out there, but that doesn’t mean an infrared sauna is bad for you. Quite the contrary, in fact, as research shows heart-healthy, pain-reducing, life-extending benefits of infrared saunas.Unlike a traditional sauna, infrared saunas don't heat the air around you. Instead, they use infrared lamps (that use electromagnetic radiation) to warm your body directly.

Infrared saunas are a type of sauna that uses heat and light to help relax and detoxify the body. Also called far-infrared saunas or near-infrared saunas, these omit infrared light waves that create heat in the body, causing you to sweat and release stored “toxins.”

While ongoing research is still being done to determine their long-term effects and potential benefits, as of now infrared sauna treatments seem to be safe, inexpensive and powerful. These small devices are proving to help many people suffering from pain feel better- and also very importantly, more relaxed!

Anti-aging effects, increased detoxification, pain reduction, joint and muscle support, and cardiovascular healing are currently where infrared saunas are gaining the most attention. They’re believed to have a parasympathetic healing effect, which means they help the body handle stress better- an attribute that could mean one day they’re used for handling all types of diseases from insomnia and depression to hormonal imbalances and autoimmune disorders.

The interesting thing about these types of saunas is that they differ from “regular saunas” because their light directly penetrates your skin but does not warm the air around you. The temperature in your body goes up quickly, yet the light has no effect on your surrounding environment — which is why you can use infrared saunas within your own home.

The results of an infrared sauna are produced at lower temperatures than a conventional sauna and might be tolerated better by people who can’t withstand the very high heats of other dry saunas or even steam rooms.

The supposed benefits of using an infrared sauna are similar to those experienced with a traditional sauna. These include:

※ better sleep

※ relaxation

※ detoxification

※ weight loss

※ relief from sore muscles

※ relief from joint pain such as arthritis

※ clear and tighter skin

※ improved circulation

※ help for people with chronic fatigue syndrome

Reference information: https://draxe.com/infrared-sauna/