How to visit an infrared sauna and what it is

Category: Infrared saunas Published 01/01/2019 · Comments: · Reading time: 12 min · Views: 538

Hello!

This article is for reference only.

The question about contraindications for an infrared sauna is a frequently asked question, so...

At the same time, so that this New Year’s post does not look gloomy, I will also write about the testimony.

The difference between an infrared sauna and a regular sauna

This type of sauna has a completely different heating method: the human skin is heated not by air, but by infrared energy emitted by the heaters. This is the fundamental difference, but there are others:

Infrared rays penetrate deeply into the human skin, whereas in a conventional sauna only the upper layers are heated. IR energy of this level is emitted by heaters whose surface temperature ranges from 230 to 280°C.
Humidity: 40% upon entering the cabin and 60% at the end of the session.
Temperature: above 35 degrees, but maximum 50.
In an infrared sauna, it is necessary to sit in a sitting position no further than 12 cm from the heater, due to the need to constantly remove sweat, otherwise heating will not give the required effect.

An infrared sauna helps achieve deeper heating than a regular sauna.

The inside of the cabin is lined with natural untreated wood, which helps to balance the temperatures - both the floor and the ceiling are the same.
The cabin dimensions are only the minimum volume required for comfortable accommodation.
The heaters are dispersed in such a way that they surround the person and completely cover his body with infrared radiation. Typically, 5 emitters are installed in a single-seat cabin.
The conditions in the IR chamber are milder than in a standard sauna, and sweating is higher.
The session takes about 0.5 hours.

Advice. For a person of average height and occupying a sitting position, the optimal external parameters of the cabin are 950x950 mm.

What are the contraindications for taking sessions in an infrared sauna?

The list of prohibitions on visiting (one-time or regularly) the IR cabin includes:

pregnancy and lactation,
increased body temperature,
cardiac hypertension,
active inflammation and rashes on the skin,
viral infection,
postoperative period,
exacerbation of chronic allergies.

Before starting a course of infrared radiation therapy, it is worth obtaining personal recommendations regarding contraindications from your attending physician.

How does an infrared sauna affect the body and who should visit it?

IR rays, heating tissues, joints, muscles to a depth of up to 4 mm, stimulate metabolic metabolism, muscles receive more nutrition, tissues receive more oxygen. Slags and toxins leave the body.

In an infrared sauna, a person relaxes completely. As a result of a decrease in muscle tension, fatigue and headache disappear, and the general condition returns to normal. The blood is enriched with red blood cells and hemoglobin.

The heat from infrared waves reduces pain, increases the production of endorphins, and therefore the psychological state improves significantly. The immunity of a person who regularly uses an infrared sauna increases so much that the body gains the ability to effectively fight viruses.

Dosed visits to the sauna help improve health

An infrared sauna is useful for disorders of the immune, genitourinary, and cardiovascular systems. It normalizes blood pressure, brain activity, and neutralizes the effects of exposure to an unfavorable environmental environment.

The sessions are useful in the presence of all kinds of rheumatism, spasms, arthritis, gastrointestinal disorders, scoliosis, insomnia, colds, as well as during rehabilitation after injuries. Doctors and cosmetologists recommend visiting an infrared sauna to get rid of acne, eczema, hives, scars and even psoriasis.

The most valuable wood species

Canadian hemlock: classic sauna

To produce our infrared saunas, we use only the highest quality, selected and all-natural hemlock heartwood from the forests of Canada's West Coast. This bright, noble type of wood is considered classic for the production of wooden saunas, because... it does not contain resins, is easy to process and has sufficient insulating properties. The thoughtful design of our saunas guarantees a long service life. Due to the absence of resin channels, hemlock wood is practically odorless and creates a pleasant indoor climate.

Canadian cedar: luxury infrared cabin

The premium Canadian cedar used to produce our infrared saunas is rich in essential oils that create a wonderful aroma and have a beneficial effect on our respiratory system (including acting as an expectorant for coughs). Cedar oil serves as a natural protection against bacteria and fungi. The high-quality processing of our infrared cabins guarantees durability in accordance with the highest requirements. The infrared sauna, made of Canadian cedar in noble shades, belongs to the category of premium IR saunas.

Full cycle in an infrared sauna

During the session, a person goes through 4 stages of sweating:

During the first 8 minutes, internal energy accumulates in the body and significant sweating is not observed.
The next stage, lasting about 10 minutes, is characterized by maximum sweat release due to the removal of bound water from under the skin.
The third stage of the cycle is accompanied by a decrease in sweating and an increase in temperature inside the body. It lasts on average 8 minutes.
The fourth stage begins after leaving the cabin. At this time, the body releases the energy received under the influence of infrared rays. At the same time, sweat begins to come out somewhat more intensely for about 9 minutes.

Attention! In the panel cabin, the heating is less deep, so the session may proceed according to a slightly different scenario.

Luxury equipment for your pleasure and safety

Heated floors

Wellness benefits start with your feet. Since heat always tends to rise, we installed infrared heating panels on the floor so that there is no heat gradient. Warming the foot, according to Eastern medicine, allows for a positive effect on the immune system and internal organs of a person.

Control

Strict control of sauna operation is a mandatory standard for its quality. Double control – the quality is twice as high! Unlike many competitors, almost all of our saunas are controlled from inside and outside. Digital control controls and regulates all processes in the infrared cabin electronically. Measured values are shown on an easy-to-read digital display and can be changed by simply navigating the menu. Set the temperature and duration of the session and create a pleasant lighting design using color using the remote control.

Music system

Wellness through sound: Listen to your favorite music through the built-in sound system. Built-in stereo speakers provide the most comfortable acoustic atmosphere.

Oxygen ionizer

Our infrared saunas are equipped with an oxygen ionizer, which generates negative ions to purify the air and makes the cabin air healthier by enriching the oxygen. The same process occurs as in the mountains, after a rainstorm or by the sea. In addition, for example, cigarette smoke, food odors, dust and pollen, which are usually positively charged, are attracted and neutralized by the ionizer. Thus, the sauna becomes useful for people suffering from allergies.

Light and color therapy

It is well known that the color palette around us affects our mood and even our well-being. Some colors promote relaxation, others motivate, others help cope with stress or help you complete difficult tasks. Metaphorically speaking, color is like the icing on the well-being cake. For example:

Red light
has a stimulating and warming effect, helping to increase vitality, emotional intelligence and self-confidence.
Blue light
has a calming and cooling effect, helps relieve stress and anxiety, and fights insomnia.
Yellow light
has an exciting and invigorating effect, helping to cope with depression.
Green light
creates a balancing and relaxing effect, restores strength and promotes internal and external harmony.

The simplest possible installation

We offer an inexpensive infrared sauna installation service using our technical specialists. You will receive an infrared sauna that is perfect in every detail, ready to take care of you right away. Of course, if there are professional enthusiasts in your family who want to personally assemble a sauna, our detailed instructions will help you do this as simply and quickly as possible: two adults can handle it in just 40-60 minutes. All cabins consist of ready-made elements that just need to be connected to each other correctly. All cables are equipped with connectors that are connected in accordance with their markings. Once connected to a standard outlet, the infrared cabin is immediately ready for use.

For whom is infrared sauna contraindicated?

If a person’s rule is to walk for at least an hour every day or engage in rhythmic walking for about 25 minutes. while maintaining good health, then the sauna is not contraindicated for him. Sometimes she even replaces these walks when not everything is in order with the musculoskeletal system. But, despite the enormous benefits of an infrared sauna, it is not for everyone. There is a list of deviations that make this pleasure inaccessible:

Tumors of all kinds and even suspicion that they are present.
Processes accompanied by the release of pus during an exacerbation.
Tuberculosis in the acute stage.
Heat.
Presence of quarantine infections, cachexia.

Consider contraindications for visiting the sauna

Presence of bacillus and parasites in the body.
Symptoms of profuse bleeding.
Some forms of diabetes mellitus.
Persistent hypertension, when the internal organs have already undergone organic changes.
Signs indicating embolism.
Alcoholism.

Even if you do not have all these contraindications, do not forget that each human body is unique. Some people simply cannot tolerate high temperatures. It provokes uncomfortable sensations in them: dizziness, burning in some areas of the skin, etc. In this situation, you shouldn’t test yourself for strength; it’s better to get out of the cabin right away.

Attention! Do not schedule infrared sauna sessions on your own. Consultation with a doctor is mandatory.

A design such as an infrared sauna can be found even in a small apartment. A session does not take much time, but you will definitely feel the benefits of the procedures.