Lets turn up the HEAT in here and dig right into why Infrared saunas (IRS) are definitely the HOT thing at the moment.
Infrared saunas use infrared lamps and electromagnetic magic to create warmth from within the body. The process allows IRS to operate at a lower temperature while still providing therapeutic benefits drawing from inside the body onto the skin.
Consider it a modern twist on how our ancestors sweated their way to better health and wellness.
We have put below 6 benefits of using an infrared sauna regularly to hopefully get you sweaty under the lights soon!.
heart health
Within minutes of sitting in an IRS, your body’s natural response begins which is sweating. Beads of sweat appear on your skin through the pores. Your blood vessels widen and increase blood flow to the outer skin. This process is a similar response you would see if you were walking up a steep hill. Your heart will naturally pump faster as your body is doing all this extra work sending sweat to the skin to cool us down. We all know that increased heart rate helps our heart train to become stronger and lower our resting heart rate in the future.
Muscle recovery
Regular use of an IRS can provide relief from discomfort associated with tight, overworked muscles and joints for both athletes and chronic pain sufferers. Increased circulation aids in the clearance of waste products like lactic acid from the body while also delivering oxygen-rich blood to muscles, resulting in speedier muscular recovery.
IRS warm the body, which helps to relax muscles. When your muscles are warmed, it allows for deeper stretches, increasing your flexibility and range of motion. IRS can also help to reduce spasms, soreness and inflammation in muscles and joints.
Relaxation
Warming your body seems to warm your soul, too. Setting aside some sauna time may help self esteem lower anxiety and stress. Basically, think of it as a meditation session in warmer temperatures.
Detoxification
As you might know, we are exposed to toxins on a daily basis. Toxins can cause fatigue, pains, a variety of skin conditions, and a change in mood if they are not removed from the body. Saunas using infrared technology stimulate sweat glands and improve blood circulation, both of which aid in the removal of toxins through perspiration. Regularly using an infrared sauna can aid in the elimination of toxins such as heavy metals such as lead, mercury, and nickel, as well as alcohol, nicotine, and other harmful toxins.
Boosted immunity
Your body's core temperature rises when you absorb infrared wavelengths, which improves your cardiovascular, lymphatic, and immune systems. An artificial fever can be induced by the heat and elevated core temperature. When the body detects a fever, it goes into healing mode, strengthening and speeding up the immune response resulting in a sweaty night fever (sounds like the same as the IRS experience haha).
fat Loss & Improved Metabolism
As your body's temperature rises, it responds by producing perspiration in an effort to cool down, which raises your heart rate and pumps more blood into your body, improving circulation. As a result of the increased metabolism, more calories are burned!
