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There’s nothing quite like a 20-minute sweat session in a sauna. You feel more relaxed and rested after you’re done, and the heat helps relieve sore muscles and improves your overall health and well-being.  

 

Benefits of using an infrared sauna are similar to those experienced with a traditional sauna. These include:

• better sleep

• relaxation

• detoxification

• weight loss

• relief from sore muscles

• relief from joint pain such as arthritis

• clear and tighter skin

• improved circulation

• help for people with chronic fatigue syndrome

People have been using saunas for centuries for all sorts of health conditions. While there are several studies and research on traditional saunas, there aren’t as many studies that look specifically at infrared saunas.

 

Before you try an infrared sauna?

There are a few things you should know before indulging in your first session.

• Avoid using an infrared sauna if you’ve been drinking alcohol.

• If you feel ill or have a fever, it’s best to wait to use the sauna until you’re feeling better.

• Using an infrared sauna will cause you to sweat a lot, so you may feel lightheaded when you stand up. If this happens, make sure you get up slowly and sit down once you leave the sauna. Drink water immediately after finishing your session and wait for your body to cool down before doing anything else.

• In extreme cases, some people may experience overheating (heat stroke and heat exhaustion) or dehydration.

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Note of Caution:

If you have any health conditions such as high blood pressure, heart problems, or are under medical care, get cleared by your doctor before your first session. Even though infrared saunas have been found to be fairly safe, you don’t want to take any chances when it comes to your health and safety.