| As infrared saunas gain popularity in our modern | | | | manner, studies have proven that there are no |
| culture, many questions arise about the technology | | | | dangers, illness-inducing side effects, or any general |
| behind them. How do they work? Are they | | | | unwanted results. |
| expensive? And most importantly, are infrared saunas | | | | In fact, the infrared sauna is generally regarded as a |
| dangerous? | | | | much safer alternative to a traditional sauna. Infrared |
| This question comes up more often than not when | | | | heat is a direct type of heat that warms the body, and |
| discussing the issue of infrared sauna technology. | | | | not the air around it. This allows an infrared sauna to |
| However, one must understand how an infrared sauna | | | | effectively operate at a much lower temperature than |
| works before understanding the potential dangers that | | | | traditional saunas. Many people that are put off by the |
| it may have. | | | | high heat of a traditional sauna will welcome this |
| The heaters that are installed in an infrared sauna are | | | | benefit. |
| special heaters that use a unique type of light called | | | | Infrared saunas also have many health inducing |
| FIR to heat the body. FIR, or infrared light, uses the | | | | benefits, such as detoxifying the skin and internal |
| infrared part of the light spectrum. A lot of people are | | | | organs, beautifying the skin, and general mood uplifting. |
| initially put off by the sound of infrared light heating their | | | | They are also used to strengthen the heart by |
| body. However, this spectrum of light is completely | | | | increasing circulation and blood flow. |
| safe to the user. | | | | There are many other benefits that an infrared sauna |
| There are many different types, shapes, and sizes of | | | | provides to user that are beyond the scope of the |
| infrared saunas, however the concept of how the | | | | article. So if you're still wondering whether Infrared |
| sauna heats the user is always the same: an infrared | | | | Saunas are safe for you, the answer is a resounding |
| heater installed into a container large enough to fit the | | | | YES. |
| user or users. If one uses the sauna in the intended | | | | |