The use of saunas for rest, relaxation and detoxification dates back centuries. In fact, most cultures have ties to some tradition related to the modern day sauna. Today, saunas can be found in gyms, spas, clinics and without doubt... in the home.
Typically when a person thinks of a sauna they don't necessarily think of technology. The most common visual that comes to mind is a wooden room with hot stones to poor water over; not exactly cutting edge technology. However, recent advancements in our understanding of frequencies and their effects on the human body have led to technological developments in the world of saunas. As a result, the dry sauna industry is now split into the traditional sauna market and the (FIR) far infrared sauna market.
Traditional dry saunas are exactly what most people think of when they picture a sauna. Far infrared saunas, although similar in appearance, are much different. Five key differences being:
Treatment temperature: Traditional saunas typically operate between 180-220 degrees Fahrenheit. Far infrared saunas typically operate between 110-140 degrees Fahrenheit.
Treatment duration: Due to the high temperatures and risks of heat stroke, session durations are typically between 5-10 minutes and rarely exceed 15 minutes in traditional saunas. On the contrary, as temperatures are much lower in a far infrared sauna it in not uncommon for sauna sessions to exceed 30 minutes.
Deeper penetration: As eluded to in the introduction of this article, far infrared saunas are based on our greater understanding of the far infrared frequency. First and foremost, all heat is infrared. However, it comes in a wide spectrum, and on one end of the spectrum is far infrared. This end of the spectrum is also the end of the spectrum in which body heat would fall into. Waves follow a few simple principles, one of which is that similar waves will cross each other's paths and dissimilar waves tend to cancel each other out. Far infrared saunas produce a heat wave that is similar to that of the heat wave from the human body; allowing the body to accept the heat deeper and quicker.
Plug and play: Traditional Saunas often require special plumbing and other considerations prior to the construction/installation begins. Far infrared saunas generally come in convenient pre-manufactured kits that can plug into standard electrical outlets; no plumbing required. Within as little as a half an hour, a far infrared sauna can be up and running.
Sweat Composition: Sweat analysis of traditional saunas was tested to be 95-97% water. On the contrary, sweat from a far infrared sauna was tested to be 80-85% water. It is theorized that the optimally tuned heat wave has the ability to break the polar bonds between water molecules and toxins trapped within the tissues. Once the bond is broken, molecules can move with less resistance and be eliminated from the body via the sweat. NOTE: With greater elimination and the ability to undergo longer sessions, far infrared saunas are believed to be the superior choice for promoting detoxification and elimination.
In conclusion, it appears that the next generation of saunas has arrived. In addition to boasting new technology; these saunas are easy to setup, require little maintenance, and are regarded as much safer than traditional saunas. So, whether you are looking to just relax and unwind or to undergo an aggressive detoxification and elimination program... a far infrared sauna is a nice addition to your home health and wellness program.
Greg Harris is the founder of numerous health and wellness companies. He has incorporated the use of saunas to improve health and healing since 1998. Learn more at http://www.infraredoptions.com
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