Infrared Sauna

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Infrared Sauna

Elegant Image has installed a 3 person LOW EMF infrared sauna. We understand that in this age we are surrounded more than ever by electrical devices emitting EMF. This is the energy that surround our electronic devices including mobile phones, televisions, kitchen appliances and more. Our bodies have their own electric and biochemical responses i.e., brain and heart function, nervous system and digestion so over exposure to EMFs could cause symptoms of illness, especially for those with low immunity. Standard infrared saunas emit up to 13mGs (milliGauss) but our Zen unit only emits a low 2 – 4mGs, well below the levels deemed to be safe.
With our new 3 person low EMF Infrared sauna our clients can experience its relaxation and health benefits individually or as in a small group.

About Infrared Saunas

Often asked: Is an Infrared Sauna Better Than a Traditional Sauna?

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.

But if the high temperatures of a traditional sauna are just too much for you to handle, an infrared sauna may offer the benefits of a sauna without the extreme heat.

What is an infrared sauna?

Unlike a traditional sauna, infrared saunas don’t heat the air around you. Instead, they use infrared lamps (that use electromagnetic radiation) to warm your body directly.

“These saunas use infrared panels instead of conventional heat to easily penetrate human tissue, heating up your body before heating up the air, Infrared saunas typically operate at a lower temperature (usually between 50˚C and 60˚C) than a traditional sauna, which is typically between 65˚C and 85˚C..

Infrared Saunas are infinitely more efficient as only about 20 percent of the heat goes to heat the air and the other 80 percent directly heats your body, furthermore the heat penetrates more deeply than warmed air allowing you to experience a more intense sweat at a lower temperature.

Studies show that this environment is more tolerable, which allows you to stay in the sauna longer while increasing your core body temperature by two to three degrees.

Benefits Of Infrared Sauna

What are the benefits of using an infrared sauna?

The 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:

A small 10-person studyTrusted Source found that people with chronic fatigue syndrome benefited from using an infrared sauna as part of an overall treatment.
Another 10-person studyTrusted Source found that infrared saunas helped decrease muscle soreness and increase recovery from strength-training sessions.
According to one review, several studies have found that infrared light therapy saunas may help reduce blood pressure.

Unfortunately there is a lack of solid evidence and wide-spread studies about the benefits of infrared saunas but conversely there are no reports of negative effects so far, beyond the cautions about any sauna experience. These include the possibilities of overheating, dehydrating, and interference with medication, as well as the potential dangers for those who are pregnant, have heart disease, or are under the influence of drugs or alcohol, among others.

The good news: Even if your sweat session doesn’t do all of the things it claims to do, at least it still feels good. Plus, it contributes to your overall health and well-being by helping you relax, loosening up stiff or tight muscles, reducing joint pain, and giving you some much needed time to yourself.

Using the Infrared Sauna

How do you use an infrared sauna?

There are guidelines you can follow, but ultimately, how you choose to use an infrared sauna is up to you.

Here are some tips to get you started.

Drink water. Make sure you’re hydrated before going into an infrared sauna. Drink a glass of water before your session. You can also bring water into the sauna, especially if you’re sensitive to higher heats.
Choose the temperature. The average temperature for an infrared sauna ranges from 38˚C to 65˚C, with beginners starting out at the lower end and more experienced users at the higher end. If this is your first time, start with 38˚C. You may want to stay at this temperature for a few sessions. You can always increase the temperature each session until you reach 65˚C.
Length of time. For first-time users, start with 10 to 15 minutes. You can add time each session until you reach the suggested time of 20 to 30 minutes. Our sauna sessions are timed, so make sure you and the therapists agree on a suitable setting. We don’t want you to stay in there too long and risk becoming dehydrated.
Clothing. How you dress is your choice. Some people will wear bathing suits, while others prefer to go in naked.
What you can do while in the sauna. Relax, read, meditate, listen to music, or visit with friends. Just don’t go to sleep.
After the session is over. When your session is done, it’s suggested that you take your time and let your body cool down. Once cooled down, feel free to take a shower or bath. Just make sure you are drinking plenty of water.
Number of sessions per week. We recommend using the sauna three to four days per week. If you are healthy and tolerate the four days, you can use the sauna daily.

What should you know 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.

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 safe, we don’t want you to take any chances when it comes to your health and safety.

Contradictions

You should not use the Infrared Sauna if you:

Have a pacemaker or defibrillator, which may be negatively affected by magnets used to assemble the infrared sauna
Have a recent (within 48 hours) joint injury,
Have chronically hot & swollen joints
Have an enclosed infection (dental, in joints or any other tissue)
Have hemophilia, or anyone predisposed to hemorrhage
Have multiple sclerosis, central nervous system tumors or any condition associated with impaired sweating
Have a fever, or a condition that makes you insensitive to heat
Am under the influence of drugs or alcohol

If you have any of these please consult a physician before using the infrared sauna.

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