Benefits of Infrared Sauna

"Detoxification"

Claimed to stimulate the body to release fat-soluble toxins, heavy metals, and other
toxic chemicals through the pores more effectively than any other form of heat
therapy.

Reported to be “method of choice” for chronically ill patients as well as those that
are well and wish to stay that way by reducing their “toxic burden”.

The list of chemicals claimed to be removed from the body includes:

mercury
lead
cadium
arsenic
benzenes
street drugs
prescription drugs
anesthetics
cholesterol
urea

Immune System Enhancement

A typical sauna session will cause a brief 1 to 3 degree F increase in body temperature. Fever is the body's defense against bacteria, microbes and consequent infection. This side effect is said to trigger the production of white blood cells by the bone marrow and killer T cells by the thymus. The overall result is claimed to be immune system enhancement.

Stress

Continuous strain on the autonomic nervous system leads to a high level of stress, one of the elusive causes of many chronic diseases. Allowing the capillaries to dilate may improve circulation, thus stress levels are reduced.

Weight Control

Although weight loss from perspiration is quickly regained, sending more blood to the capillaries and converting fats results in as much as 600 calories during one session. If heavy metals are reduced, this will correct metabolic imbalances that were causing poor digestion and weight gain. Also, toxins stored in fat are decreased making it easier for weight loss.

Because fat becomes water soluble at 110 degrees F, subcutaneous fat can be released along with the sweat and toxins.

Cardiovascular Conditioning

The body responds to the deep heating effect via a hypothalamic-induced increase in both heart volume and rate.

This beneficial heart stress leads to a sought after cardiovascular training and conditioning effect.

The human body will naturally try and cool itself as temperature increases. It does this by diverting blood from internal organs to the extremities and skin by vasodilatation. This increases heart rate, cardiac output and metabolic rate.

This is great for those who are unable to exercise.

Claims to sweat the equivalent of running 2-6 miles.

Cellulite

Cellulite is a gel-like substance made up of fat, water and wastes, which are trapped in pockets below the skin. Profuse sweating is purported to clear this form of unwanted debris.

Claims to be effective in cellulite removal when used in conjunction with a program that includes diet and massage.

Pain Relief and Control

Claims to eliminate or reduce the pain of arthritis, muscle spasms, shoulder pain, neck and back pain, sprains of any area, and reduce scar tissue and adhesions. Will rapidly increase the healing process in any non-acute injury.

Skin Cleansing

Claims to open clogged pores allowing for removal of dirt, oil, and makeup. In addition, there is improvements in skin problems such as acne, rashes, burns, eczema and psoriasis. Scars, even keloids, may be gradually softened.

Increased secretions of:
ACTH
GH
Endorphins
LH/FSH
Prolactin
Renin-Angiotensin, Aldosterone

Musculoskeletal

Claim to have seen improvements in:

Arthritis (gouty, rheumatoid and DJD).

Shoulder pain

Bursitis

Post-exercise muscle pain

Muscle tension

Spinal cord shock

Adhesions

Low back pain

Muscle spasms