Many physicians are utilizing carbon based infrared sauna therapy as part of their patient’s modalities and treatment plans. Among these patients are those with chronic inflammation, obesity, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure. Also, infrared therapy, because of its deep heat penetration, it is able to provide a detoxifying effect within the body.
The infrared heat aids the body by drawing out toxins well under the skin and exfoliating them through the pores in the epidermis. Since we are often exposed to potentially harmful toxins on a regular basis, infrared therapy can assist in releasing these toxins, thus making our immune system stronger and therefore improving our health and well being.
Carbon based infrared sauna technology delivers a different and unique process of “heating up the body”. The heat rendered from carbon based infrared saunas penetrates the body much deeper (up to 1 3/4 inches as compared to the traditional sauna, which only permeates approximately 1/8 of an inch).
Because of this greater heat penetration, your body will produce a healthful detoxifying sweat at a much lower sauna temperature–about 120 degrees. Thus, with less heat, you have increased safety and many added health benefits.
Pain reduction and reduced inflammation associated with such diseases as Fibromyalgia, Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis have been reported by those individuals who engage in regular carbon based infrared sauna therapy. There is also proven evidence that when used 24-48 hours post injury, far infrared energy can help facilitate and decrease the time it takes for our bodies to heal injuries such as sprains and strains. The deep penetration of carbon based infrared sauna technology helps to facilitate the removal of toxins stored in your body’s fat cells.
The deep penetration of carbon based infrared sauna technology helps to facilitate the removal of toxins stored in your body’s fat cells. Regular infrared sauna use helps the body release potential carcinogenic heavy metals such as mercury, lead, and other harmful toxins, as well as alcohol, nicotine, sodium, sulfuric acid and cholesterol, thus producing a true detoxification effect. Carbon based infrared saunas have also been used as part of a structured plan for weight and fat loss. As you are “relaxing” in your infrared sauna, your body is “working” to maintain a constant core temperature. This is done by increasing your peripheral blood flow and sweating. An average sauna user can produce about 500 grams of sweat and burn up to 350 calories while relaxing in the comfort of their own therapeutic sauna….equivalent of walking about 2-3 miles! Infrared sauna therapy also can be used as a way to improve cardiovascular health and conditioning. During a usual sauna session, vasodilatation of peripheral blood vessels occurs, which increases heart rate, cardiac output and metabolic rate. This provides a “workout” for your heart, as the body goes to cool itself and divert blood from internal organs to the extremities and the skin. More health benefits of carbon based infrared technology also include: improvements in the tone, texture and elasticity of the skin.
Furthermore, the stress relief and relaxation effects of carbon based infrared saunas are clearly evident, as well. As you feel the warmth of the infrared rays, they will trigger the release of endorphins from your brain, relaxing your tired and tight muscles and allowing you to forget about the stressors and the problems of the day.
Bruce Lipsky, has more than thirty years of extensive experience in the corporate and commercial sectors of the fitness and health industry. He has developed and managed fitness and wellness programming for fortune 500 companies and commercial fitness centers across the USA . See which IR sauna Bruce recommends.