Far Infrared Sauna Benefits - better than a "regular" sauna?Are far infrared sauna benefits any different compared to “regular” saunas? If you believe what many experts have to say, the answer is yes. First of all, a far infrared sauna benefits you in the same ways as “regular” saunas. • enhancing the immune system Two advantages of far infrared saunas are softer, more tolerable heat and deeper detoxification. Infrared Heat The softer heat in a far infrared sauna is an advantage or disadvantage depending on your preference. Traditional saunas operate anywhere between 150 and 200° F. Compare that to a far infrared sauna, which is between 110 and 140° F. Big difference right? Some people enjoy the extreme temperatures in traditional saunas. Many others find it unbearable. Most home saunas do have adjustable temperature settings, but the temperature needs to be set pretty high to cause heavy sweating. An infrared sauna uses far infrared rays which heat your body from the inside out. This means the surrounding air doesn’t need to be heated to extreme levels for heavy sweating to take place. Enhanced Detoxification Again, saunas in general can enhance detoxification processes. A far infrared sauna may have deeper tissue cleansing effects. How? According to many sauna experts, far infrared rays penetrate your skin about one and a half inches deep. Lawrence Wilson, a holistic physician and sauna expert, had this to say: "According to research, far-infrared is more cleansing than traditional saunas. The deep penetration of the infrared energy allows the cells to eliminate better." If detoxification is one of your main goals for using a sauna, a far infrared sauna is definitely worth exploring. The information that I've gathered about infrared sauna benefits has made me a believer. Return from Far Infrared Sauna Benefits article to the home page
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