Are Infrared Saunas More Effective Than Traditional Saunas
Saunas have undergone many innovative changes over the years. Traditional saunas consisted of a low humidity and high heat setting. Water is trickled over hot rocks and the temperature of the sauna will range from 180 – 190 degrees F. Now, saunas have evolved to offer people a wide variety of different types of saunas. One such sauna is the Infrared Sauna which has shown to be more effective than traditional saunas.
An infrared sauna is a sauna that makes use of special heaters to create and release infrared rays. Electromagnetic energy goes into the body and heats by a process known as ‘conversion.’ The infrared therapy uses a ceramic component to emit the infrared rays. Unlike traditional saunas, infrared saunas do not use steam. A special heater created infrared waves that heat your body. As well, the temperature is cooler with temperatures ranging from 110 to 130 degrees F. The cooler temperatures allow for lengthier sauna sessions allowing for more perspiration to be produced.
Infrared saunas have proven to be more effective. Infrared rays that penetrate the skin and body causes the toxins in the fat cells to loosen and then the toxins are released through the process of perspiration. Infrared has been shown to be a much more effective way of expelling bacteria, toxins, and metals from the body.