Having a personal infrared sauna at home is convenient for establishing a consistent routine of sauna therapy. After regular visits to your sauna, you\u2019ll start to notice improvements in multiple areas of your health, especially if you have any chronic issues.<\/p>\n
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Here are some of the most popular reasons people use infrared:<\/p>\n
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- Detoxification<\/a><\/li>\n
- Improved immune system<\/a><\/li>\n
- Relieved joint pain and muscle stiffness<\/a><\/li>\n
- Increased circulation<\/a><\/li>\n
- Sounder sleep<\/a><\/li>\n
- Better complexion<\/a><\/li>\n
- Reduced stress and anxiety<\/a><\/li>\n
- Injury and wound healing<\/a><\/li>\n
- Weight loss<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
How We Know Saunas Work<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Infrared sauna owners share many positive outcomes about their health and well-being after use. We\u2019ve heard back from people who experience results after just a couple of weeks. These genuine customer testimonials<\/a> are helpful as you research saunas.<\/p>\n
In addition, below is a sample of some of the most impactful scientific findings to date:<\/p>\n
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- Cardio health<\/strong>-A single study highlights the use of far infrared light to treat cardiovascular risk factors. Evidence supports that infrared can\u00a0normalize blood pressure and treat congestive heart failure<\/a>.<\/li>\n
- Immune strength\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 High heat induces fever or fever-like response, as produced by infrared. This scientific study shared, \u201cOne benefit widely attributed to fever is the\u00a0enhancement of immune-protective mechanisms <\/a>during infection\u2026promoting both innate and adaptive immunity.\u201d<\/li>\n
- Detoxification<\/strong>\u2013 Sweating helps excrete trace metals. A study goes on to report that \u201csweat appears to be an important excretory pathway for zinc and copper<\/a>.\u201d Additional studies have shown infrared helps eliminate other harmful, toxic metals.
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<\/li>\n- Antioxidant Protection<\/strong>-One study showcased that \u201cThe effect of high temperatures promotes the\u00a0formation of adaptive reactions in the form of activation and antioxidant protection<\/a>, and antioxidants are key to avoiding disease.<\/li>\n
- Safety<\/strong>-A 2017 study titled explains that \u201cLLLT (low-level light therapy) has a wide range of benefits on various patient populations,\u00a0without any serious risk of adverse effects<\/a>.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
We hope this is useful information in helping you make an informed decision as you invest in an infrared sauna. More studies are developing all the time to reinforce what many of us already know\u2014a personal infrared sauna offers many health benefits!<\/p>\n
Although infrared sauna use is deemed safe, it\u2019s important to have a good understanding of your body, be aware of any medications that may cause adverse reactions while you\u2019re in the sauna, and use the treatment in moderation. As always, consult a medical professional before use if you have any preexisting health conditions.<\/p>\n
Get The Most From Your Sauna <\/strong><\/h2>\n
Now that you\u2019ve learned the key health benefits, it\u2019s important that you experience maximum enjoyment from your sauna session. We\u2019ve included a great set of prep steps here<\/a>.
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<\/p>\nTake our Sauna Quiz<\/a> to find a good sauna model match for your budget or lifestyle. Or, we encourage you to contact our\u00a0sauna specialists<\/a> who can get you answers on price, warranty, and more. Finally, don\u2019t forget to check out Health Mate\u2019s many sauna-enhancing\u00a0accessories<\/a>,\u00a0like the aromatherapy cup, backrest, and more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Infrared saunas have been around for nearly 60 years, first introduced in Japan in 1965. Not long after, Health Mate began selling them in the U.S. Since then, saunas have been part of well-being practices for decades. Some benefits we only recently uncovered. Yet still more have yet to be discovered! One of the first […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":117,"featured_media":16203,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[243,257,244,247,252,32,245,254,246,256,253],"tags":[120,22,284,282],"class_list":["post-20769","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-chronic-pain","category-complexion","category-detoxification","category-high-blood-pressure","category-immune-system","category-infrared-sauna","category-insomnia","category-muscle-aches","category-stress-and-anxiety","category-weight-loss","category-wounds-and-scars","tag-infrared-benefits","tag-sauna-benefits","tag-sauna-health-benefits","tag-sauna-performance"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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- Improved immune system<\/a><\/li>\n