WHAT IS INFRARED THERAPY?

An infrared sauna is a type of sauna that uses light to create heat. This type of sauna is sometimes called a far-infrared sauna — “far” describes where the infrared waves fall on the light spectrum. A traditional sauna uses heat to warm the air, which in turn warms your body. An infrared sauna heats your body directly without warming the air around you.

The appeal of saunas in general is that they cause reactions similar to those elicited by moderate exercise, such as vigorous sweating and increased heart rate. An infrared sauna produces these results at lower temperatures than does a regular sauna, which makes it all-round a much more comfortable experience. 

Customer Testimonials

When asked about their infrared experience

Customer reviews taken from sauna manufacturer Zoki UK LTD – we do not claim these to be our customer reviews, however they are reviews of the same brand of Sauna direct from their website. 

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING WITH ME?

We provide the towels, robes, and complimentary shampoo and shower gel. All you need to bring is swimwear!

BENEFITS OF INFRARED THERAPY

IMPROVE SKIN TONE

Infrared sauna therapy dilates the blood vessels increasing circulation throughout the body. This increased circulation not only helps remove waste products, but also helps deliver more oxygen and nutrients to the skin. Since our skin depends on these nutrients to form collagen (which keeps our skin firm) infrared sauna therapy can be a great way to improve skin tone and reduce wrinkles.

BOOSTS CIRCULATION

Infrared sauna therapy has also been found to improve circulation. This can have far-reaching benefits, from better skin tone (as discussed earlier) to lowered blood pressure. In fact, researchers discovered infrared sauna therapy significantly improves blood vessel function in diabetes and smoking patients with high cholesterol.

IMPROVES CARDIOVASCULAR FUNCTION

Infrared sauna therapy has also been shown to be good for your heart. The effects have proven so powerful that studies have associated sitting in an infrared sauna with a reduced risk of sudden cardiac death, fatal coronary heart disease, fatal cardiovascular disease and even all-cause mortality.

These effects are due to the increased heart rate, blood flow, and improved blood pressure in patients using infrared sauna therapy. Interestingly, researchers compared the cardiac output patients experience in the sauna room to going on a brisk walk.

PAIN RELIEF

Another excellent aspect of infrared sauna therapy is its ability to reduce chronic pain – without the negative side effects of certain pain medications. For instance, research out of the Netherlands found that patients with rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis who underwent infrared sauna therapy for four weeks experienced reduced pain, stiffness and fatigue following the treatment. Researchers speculate these benefits resulted from reduced inflammation levels, which lessen the friction between the patient’s joints that result in chronic pain.

WOUND HEALING

Infrared sauna therapy also has the remarkable ability to speed up the wound healing process. Specifically, research out of NASA has shown that infrared light significantly increases tissue growth and cell regeneration due to our mitochondria readily accepting infrared light. This increases the cellular activity needed for wound healing, with a 155-171 percent increase in growth of human cell tissue and a 36 percent decrease in wound size observed in one study. Studies / case studies included: 

Lighting the Way for Quicker, Safer Healing – NASA

Mechanisms of Action for Infrared Light on Tissue Healing Selected Abstracts, Citations and Case Studies

MENTAL HEALTH

A regular sauna session can help lower the level of cortisol in the body, allowing you to release the stress and tension you feel after a long day’s work. Moreover, sweating, the main effect of the infrared sauna, helps reduce feelings of frustration and anxiety.

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