Collaborative post¦ Many people consider saunas to have health benefits – and some of these have been backed up by medical research. Did you know, infrared saunas could be more beneficial than traditional ones? Rather than heating the air, they use light to heat the body directly. This means the body can start sweating from a lower temperature, allowing you to stay in the sauna and enjoy the benefits of it for longer. They’re not just at the spa either – an infrared Home Sauna could be a worthwhile investment for your health.
Let’s take a look at the potential benefits:
1. Relaxation
The warmth of an infrared sauna is perfect for helping you to relax. It could help to reduce your risk of stress, anxiety and depression! An additional bonus is that being more relaxed can lead to you having better sleep!
2. Better health
There are all kinds of purported health benefits to using an infrared sauna, including:
- Improved blood circulation and heart health
- Lower risk of pneumonia
- Improved asthma symptoms
- Boosted immune system – less susceptible to colds
3. Pain relief/soothing muscles
Some studies suggest that regularly using a sauna can ease lower back pain and other pain related to conditions such as fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
It seems sauna use can also soothe sore muscles and make their recovery after exercise faster!
4. Better skin
People report that their skin is better after regularly using an infrared sauna. It seems as though it helps to help unclog pores, reduce inflammation and stimulate collagen production.
5. Detoxification
The jury’s definitely out on this one, as not enough research has been done. However, some people believe that saunas can detox the body via toxins and impurities being sweated out.
Potential risks
Saunas are generally considered safe. However, they aren’t good for everyone. If you’re trying to conceive, are pregnant, are unwell, have a health condition such as multiple sclerosis, heart conditions or problems with heat, then you should avoid them. This isn’t an extensive list, and while some sources say you should avoid them if you have blood pressure problems, others say it can help. Therefore, speak to your doctor if you have health conditions or concerns.
Make sure you keep hydrated before and after using a sauna and carefully leave it if you feel sick or dizzy, get a headache or feel very thirsty. Don’t drink alcohol before or during using a sauna.