What is Infrared Sauna?

Far infrared heat is a form of energy that heats objects directly without heating the air in between. Human bodies naturally send and receive infrared waves, which are in the invisible range of the Electromagnetic Spectrum. When one lays on the beach, we feel the warmth of the far infrared rays being emitted by the sand.

Today’s busy lifestyles can prevent us from actively sweating on a daily basis but numerous medical studies show that deep sweating has multiple health benefits. While bathing in a far infrared sauna, the body core temperature slowly rises and blood vessels dilate, increasing blood flow. As heat from the blood moves toward the skin’s surface, the body’s nervous system sends signals to the millions of sweat glands covering the body, stimulating perspiration. Far infrared rays penetrate 1.5″ into the body inducing 2-3 times more perspiration than conventional saunas, expelling toxins and heavy metals, and relieving pain while the surrounding air stays at a comfortable temperature [typically between 115° & 140°] The lower heat range is also safer for those concerned about cardiovascular risk factors that might be encountered in old-style hot-air saunas.

A conventional sauna must rely only on indirect means of heat: convection (air currents) and conduction (direct contact of hot air with the skin) to produce its heating effects. In far infrared saunas, less than 20% of the infrared energy heats the air, leaving over 80% available to be directly converted to heat within our bodies. This allows for a greater depth of heat penetration while the surrounding air remains at a relatively low temperature. This difference explains the unprecedented health benefits of far infrared saunas, not attainable with conventional saunas.

Radiant Health SaunasTM are specially crafted to maximize safety and efficacy based on continuous testing and feedback from our valued practitioners and customers. Over 800 practitioners use Radiant Health SaunasTM for excellent results in detoxification, pain relief, and in the treatment of numerous health problems.

What does the infrared sauna do?

Not only does far infrared sauna therapy provide pain relief for symptoms of fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, back pain, and many other musculoskeletal ailments, it eliminates toxins directly through the skin. Infrared sauna therapy is effective in removing both lipophilic (fat- stored) toxins and toxins already in the bloodstream, reducing levels of heavy metals such as aluminum, mercury, and cadmium, as well as pesticides, herbicides, PCBs, and hydrocarbon residues—all toxins commonly picked up from our environment.

What is the difference between a traditional sauna and infrared?

Unlike a traditional sauna, infrared saunas don’t heat the surrounding air. Instead, they use infrared lamps (that use electromagnetic radiation) to warm your body directly. Because the infrared lamps heat the body from within, they are able to penetrate deeper into the skin. This means that the body is able to release even more toxins than a traditional sauna. Along with this, the client will experience a dryer heating session, making it more enjoyable!