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  For centuries, saunas have been used to relax and rejuvenate the body and mind as well as provide a wide variety of health benefits. In recent years, the use of saunas have increased significantly with new sauna technologies being  developed such as the infrared sauna which has provided even more health benefits. To understand how the sauna developed, it is helpful to know its origination and evolution.

Historical documentation shows that around 2000 years ago, the Finnish were avid users of the sauna. They were a primitive sauna that consisted of pits in the ground where people sat during the cold winters for warmth. There was a fireplace where stones were placed and then heated until they were red hot. People would sit naked and relax in the heat. They were also used as a type of bathing method. It was not until the 19th century that more advanced saunas were built in Finland. These advance saunas had wooden log walls, a roof, and a door. Originally known as Savusauna (smoke sauna), they produced smoke which escaped through vents and thereby did not harm sauna users. Although difficult to clean and a potential risk of fire, these ground smoke saunas were the foundation for future saunas. These saunas were also used as a place to give birth and care for the sick. Eventually, sauna users began drizzling water over the stones which caused steamed to be produced.

In late 1800’s, another type of sauna was developed. With this type of sauna, a metal top covered the stones and it was affixed to a chimney where the smoke was dispersed outdoors. The temperature of the sauna was controlled by closing and opening a small door. As well, the amount of rocks used and the intensity of the fire helped control the temperature. The benefits of using this type of sauna became widely known with many being installed on the property of homeowners. By late 1920’s, urban areas began building saunas for the community to use. World War II saw an even bigger increase in the construction of saunas.  Continue Reading »

Far Infrared is thought to be 7 times more effective at detoxifying heavy metals such as mercury, aluminum, chemicals and other environmental toxins, as opposed to conventional heat or steam saunas. Far Infrared is a perfect addition to any mercury detoxification protocol. It will lesson the detoxification effect that results in people feeling ill while they are going through the chelation treatments using DMPS, DMSA, EDTA and Chlorella. The above are the most widely used methods of chelating or detoxing mercury.

When someone is going through mercury detoxification it can be very hard on the body. The supplements used above including chlorella mobilize mercury throughout the body. This creates body stiffness, pain, weakness, fatigue and an overall feeling of lethargy. The far infrared is an amazing way to mitigate these side effects while detoxing mercury. The far infrared sauna is a powerful detoxifier. It pushes the mercury out of the skin whereas otherwise it may have to go through all the organs which create strain on the kidneys and liver. Far Infrared will allow someone to have an easier time going through the whole detoxification process. Detoxing mercury can feel painful and people may not want to continue with their treatment for this reason. The far infrared will make you feel so much better because you are getting rid of the mercury that is mobilized in your body through your skin instead of trapping it in your body and internal organs.

The far infrared is safe for all ages and is perfect for children who are going through mercury detoxification. It is also safe for older people as well. The heat from the far infrared sauna does not feel as hot as regular heat. Someone can sit in the far infrared sauna at 120 degrees and feel perfectly comfortable. Scientific studies have shown that the toxins released using far infrared contain 80% chemicals, metals and toxins. Whereas the toxins released using a regular sauna are under 10% toxins and mostly just water. Continue Reading »

Infrared saunas use far infrared waves that don?t heat the air but do heat your body. They provide a unique method of heating the body, producing radiant energy, the same sort of energy we receive when the sunlight heats our skin. The heaters created with this technology are very safe to use and have the interesting ability to heat a particular spot rather than upping the ambient temperature.

What It Is

These saunas consist of a small room or tent-like apparatus that contains several infrared heaters. The heaters produce a lower ambient temperature, meaning the user can stay in longer and enjoy a longer sweat, the main benefit of a sauna, whether traditional or infrared.

You can get either portable or stationary saunas. While the stationary ones are very useful and give you plenty of space, they do take up more room. A portable one is usually made to fold up and you can assemble it quickly and easily anywhere, even in a hotel room. The heaters in these are smaller and they usually only fit the body, with the head outside the unit for maximum heating in a minimal space.

Health Benefits

Many people feel that there are great health benefits to infrared heat and sweating. The toxins that are built up in your tissues can be sweated out, as with a more traditional steam sauna. However, the added benefit of this technology is that the waves reach further into the skin, stimulating the body to release toxins that are more deeply embedded.

Another advantage of this type of therapy is that the deep reaching heat stimulates circulation and promotes overall health. Other health benefits that have been attributed to these saunas include: Continue Reading »