Benefits of Infrared Sauna

Thinking about an infrared sauna? Wondering what one can do for you?

In addition to being a luxurious way to relax and unwind from a hard day, there are several other benefits to owning a FIR sauna. Here are 7 benefits of infrared saunas most people don't know about.

#1 Detoxification

If you're not into juicing and wheatgrass on a regular basis, a sauna can be an easy - and much more comfortable - way to detox. Many natural health experts including Dr. Don Colbert recommend infrared saunas for detoxification - especially of removal of heavy metals like mercury

Saunas can also help with heavy metals like cadmium, arsenic, aluminum and even nicotine, alcohol, ammonia, sulfuric acid and other environmental toxins.

#2 Weight Loss

Experts say you can burn as many calories in a sauna as you can on a 30 minute run - sometimes up to 700 calories in one 30 minute session. Your body expends this energy trying to keep you cool.

And because infrared home saunas start you sweating at much lower temperatures than traditional saunas, you can stay in longer and burn even more calories.

#3 Look Younger

Sweating helps improve your skin texture by getting rid of old dead skin cells and removing impurities. After 1 week of regular sessions in our home sauna, people started commenting on how fresh and young my husband was looking. They actually started to ask him what supplements he was using.

#4 Reduce Cellulite

This is also probably due to enhanced circulation and detoxification. Many natural health experts claim that excess toxins and poor circulation contribute to cellulite formation. Regular sauna sessions can help you sweat off these toxins so it's easier to reduce cellulite.

#5 Pain Relief

Many people with fibromyalgia, back pain, headaches and arthritis have reported a lessening of pain with regular sauna sessions. This is probably due to the increased circulation a sauna session provides.

#6 Stress Relief

Infrared saunas help to relax your muscles and are a luxurious treat to help combat stress after a particularly tough day. Many times we hold stress as tense muscles and don't even realize we're so wound up. Infrared radiant heat helps to relax these muscles and keep us limber and relaxed.

#7 Fight Off Those Winter Blues

One of the best things I found about using my sauna is that it helped me fight off the winter blues. I used to feel very down in the winter due to the cold and extra dark hours.

However I found that by using my sauna - at night in particular before I went to bed - I woke up the next morning happy, cheerful and energized. Not sure why this is, but I'm not arguing with the results.

So those are several benefits of infrared saunas. Unfortunately it's not as simple as going out and buying one. Certain saunas are better than others, heat up faster and give more penetrating, constant heat.

If you do decide to buy an infrared sauna, make sure you do your homework first and know what to look for when buying. It could save you a lot of money and hassle.

Health Disclaimer: This article on the benefits of infrared sauna is not intended to give medical advice, education or treatment. The information contained in this article is for general information purposes only and does not address individual circumstances or medical conditions. It may not be right for you and should not be relied upon in making decisions about your health. Always consult your doctor for medical advice.