A Far Infrared Sauna Has Secrets?

The sauna has a long history, going back thousands of years in some cultures. Today, we see saunas as both dry and wet rooms next to pools in gyms and public recreation areas. Inside the sauna, people sit, wrapped in towels or clothed in swimsuits, letting the warmth and heat permeate their skin. Most of us have an idea of what a sauna looks like, but are not aware that there are differences between the old style sauna and the newer far infrared sauna.

Old style saunas often have a small heater, or grill, filled with material that can be heated. Different materials are used, from rock to coals, and woodchips are often added for special scents. As the heater (sometimes called the furnace) heats the materials, the air is warmed in the sauna as hot as people can stand. It's convection heating at its best. Warm air circulates in the sauna room and causes the people to sweat themselves clean. Traditional old style saunas had their share of problems, wood smoke or even heating rocks or coals can offer heat, but not clean air.

Newer technology gives us the far infrared sauna, which uses infrared radiation to heat the air. Infrared is the same type of radiation produced by the sun. The sun's heat can warm, and when cloud cover obscures its nourishing rays, you feel cold -- not because of a drop in air temperature, but because you've been deprived of infrared radiation. Infrared saunas are a very good investment. They are energy-efficient, so can save the homeowner a lot of money in the long run.

Also, while the traditional style sauna warms at skin-deep level, infrared radiation penetrates the skin to produce better, more healthful results. An objection that might be raised to the purchase of an infrared sauna might take this form: Is it safe? After all, infrared radiation sounds intimidating, and a bit dangerous to the uneducated consumer. You can assure them, however, that it is very safe. Infrared radiation is like being warmed by the sun, and we are exposed to that every day without much consequence.

Unlike the sun, far infrared saunas don't use ultraviolet rays at all!

Ultraviolet is what causes us to run for the sunscreen, and everyone knows ultraviolet will damage the skin if it is not protected. Infrared and ultraviolet are two different forms of radiation. A major health benefit of any sauna is that it assists in cleaning the body of toxins through perspiration. It improves the flow of lymph, which goes a long way towards rejuvenating the body so that normal homeostasis is restored.

An far infrared sauna is a must-have for the truly health-oriented homeowner. Compare the differences between the conventional sauna and the infrared sauna. Once you do, you'll see that it is a far cleaner, more energy-efficient purchase. So why not check it out? The positive health benefits of an far infrared sauna are yours for the asking