What is an FIR sauna?

Infrared saunas are saunas that use light to generate heat. This sauna is also known as a far infrared sauna. The name "far" refers to the location of the infrared wavelengths on the light spectrum. Traditional saunas use heat to warm the air. Infrared saunas heat your body directly, without heating the surrounding air. This allows for a deeper sweat and a lower temperature.

Saunas have a similar effect to moderate exercise such as increased heart rate and vigorous sweating. These results are achieved at lower temperatures than a regular sauna. This makes it more accessible for people who cannot tolerate the heat of a traditional sauna.

FIR saunas have many benefits

Relieve Aches, Pains, Arthritis

FIR saunas increase blood circulation to the muscles. This results in more oxygen and nutrients to the tissues, which gives rise to more energy for healing. The waves can penetrate as deep as 3 cm into the muscle tissue, which reduces muscle spasms and joint stiffness. You can also use a sauna for as little as 24 hours after injury to speed up the healing process.

Weight Loss

FIR Sauna heat therapy may aid in weight loss. It speeds up the metabolism of vital organs, endocrine glands, and results in significant caloric loss during a sauna session.

You sweat, which means that fat deposits are burnt. You don't need to do extreme physical activities. Cellulite can also be reduced by infrared units. Infrared saunas can help you burn 600 calories per hour if you sweat hard enough.

DID YOU KNOW?

One litre of sweat can be produced by sweating profusely in just one hour. Make sure you drink plenty of water and keep your electrolytes up.

Skin rejuvenation

Sauna use gradually restores elimination through skin. The skin, which is the largest organ in the body, is also a major elimination channel. It is however inactive, congested, and toxic for most people. The skin can be damaged by sun exposure, synthetic clothing, swimming in chlorinated waters, and exposure to hundreds if chemicals.

Anca Vereen, an Accredited Practising Nutritionist and Psychotherapist, is a Nutrigenomics Lecturer at Latrobe University. She specializes in stress management, weight reduction, gut health, and lifestyle optimization.

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