Infrared vs. Traditional Sauna

Unlike traditional saunas, infrared saunas don’t heat the air around you. Instead, they use infrared lamps to warm your body directly. This is called radiant heat, which simply is a form of energy that heats objects directly through a process called conversion, without having to heat the air in between. 

An infrared sauna can operate at a lower temperature (usually between 120˚F and 140˚F) than a traditional sauna, which is typically between 150˚F and 180˚F. This allows most people to stay in the sauna longer, gaining greater benefit. 

The dry sauna creates a "fever" reaction that increases and accelerates the body's own healing activity and restorative capacity. It also speeds up metabolic processes of vital organs and inhibits further growth of pathogens. 

Benefits of the Infrared Sauna include the following:

• Passive Cardiovascular Conditioning - Regular use may be as effective as a means of cardiovascular conditioning similar to running.
• Weight Control - A hot-air sauna for 30 minutes could burn as many calories as running for 30 minutes.
• Blood Circulation - Helps to reduce muscular and structural pain.
• Beaty - Skin glows as it is freed of accumulated dirt and dry skin cells.
• Toxin Release - Reduces the levels of metabolic toxins and cholesterol.