There Are Important Differences Between Traditional Saunas And Far Infrared Saunas
Mike Hirn is a longtime sauna enthusiast. His website supplies a wealth of information about the construction, use and health benefits of Far Infrared Saunas and steam showers.
http://www.the-home-sauna-center.com
With so many people using and buying the new Far Infrared Saunas, Oprah Winfrey decided to feature the item in an anti-aging special with Dr. Oz. According to the doctor, Far Infrared saunas (a. K. A. FIR saunas) can help you burn as much as 700 calories in just a single session. It is even said that using a FIR sauna can help to reduce high blood pressure.
Traditional saunas operate by heating the air which in turn heats the body. The highly effective detoxifying effects of FIR saunas are a result of radiant heat (much like the sun’s heat, less UV rays) penetrating directly into the body’s tissues. The latter method causes the body to start sweating much faster.
The main advantage of a deeply penetrating heat like that used in FIR saunas is the body sweats at much lower temperatures of approximately 120 – 150 degrees F (compared to a typical 185-195 degrees), making it easier to have longer sessions which inevitably will provide better results.
There are absolutely no rocks, water, or steam to be found in a Far Infrared sauna. Instead, it operates using an electrical panel where you program the time and temperature and simply wait for the Infrared heat to fill the room; this can take anywhere from 10 to 25 minutes depending on the type of FIR sauna.
Far Infrared saunas are usually also sold in pre-assembled parts which are relatively simple to put together. This makes it easy to set up a FIR sauna indoors and they commonly are found inside. Also, many FIR saunas only require the standard electrical outlet found in any household to operate rather than an entire breaker.
It’s clear that FIR saunas not only offer health benefits, there are other benefits such as the easy setup and potential energy savings. Due to all of these benefits plus more, Far Infrared saunas are rapidly increasing in popularity among all kinds of households.
On the other hand, it’s beneficial to know off hand that FIR saunas and traditional saunas do not offer similar feeling experiences because of the difference in the temperature used between the two heating methods. How you feel about the different characteristics of either kind of sauna should have some influence on deciding which of the two is better for you.
It is also essential to consult your doctor before your first session to ensure that you are able to safely use far infrared saunas.
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