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