I first started to looking into purchasing a far infrared
sauna about six months ago, when both myself and my
boyfriend were fed up with our constantly aching necks and
backs from sitting at our desks at our respective office
jobs all of the time. Not only that, I wanted a place that
was an oasis from the hectic days during the work week, and
somewhere that I could unwind and enjoy an enveloping
warmth.
Dry heat has always been relaxing and soothing to me,
especially since I suffer from asthma. There's just
something about a penetrating heat, like the kind you get
from sitting in the sun, and not surprisingly, the kind
that an infrared sauna gives off, that makes you feel
deeply relaxed and tranquil.
This is precisely what we wanted out of a sauna, and so I
began my search for the perfect infrared sauna. We ended
up getting a four person unit installed in our basement
about 4 weeks ago, and ever since it's been there, we've
been in it every single night without fail. I can't even
begin to describe the changes in my health and mental
clarity that have resulted since then.
First of all, the benefits the heat offers to anyone who
has problems with knotted, sore muscles frequently are
almost priceless, since it offers immediate relief, and
even extended relief into your next day. Radiant heat, the
type that is used in this type of sauna bath, is different
from the kind of heat the is emanated from a traditional
sauna, in that it actually heats the body directly rather
than just heating the air around the body.
Because it heats the body directly, it can penetrate up to
one to two inches into the tissue, just like the heat of
the natural sun, and it warms the muscles and tissues below
the surface, creating more circulation and soothing sore
muscles, also reducing lactic acid build up.
I noticed from the first evening I used ours that my
muscles were almost instantly soothed, and my body almost
went limp as soon as I hit the dry heat. I also happen to
not have the best circulation, so for me it feels wonderful
to heat my extremities like my toes and fingers and get the
blood flowing and pumping just as though I'd worked out.
I don't think that a sauna should be used as a replacement
for exercise, but I can see why it may be used in place of
physical activity for people who can't move around very
easily due to physical limitations. Not only is it
excellent in it's physical benefits, but it also helps
immensely with stress and anxiety.
I swear, just by hopping in for a half hour to forty
minutes makes me feel happy, almost like a new woman.
There is some research suggesting that the radiant heat may
help the body produce endorphins, and while I can't confirm
how true that is, I can certainly say it applies in my
situation.
So, now that I've obviously sung the praises of what our
new addition has done for my muscle soreness, let me tell
you what else I've noticed since I've been using it. I've
noticed that my skin looks pristine.
I've had issues with acne in the past, and still do
struggle with the occasional blemish from time to time even
being in my thirties today, and since I've been using this
sauna, my skin has looked clear and toned, and I've even
received several complements that it looks smoother and
more radiant.
That is a benefit that I was only half expecting, but
believe me, when you're dealing with skin problems your
whole life, from acne to wrinkles, it's exhilarating to see
your skin look so good.
Some of the health benefits of the infrared sauna that I've
read extensively about but have not had enough time to
fully gauge yet due to only using it for a few weeks is
that you rarely will get sick when using this since it
produces a sort of "artificial fever" that kills harmful
germs and viruses before they can make you sick many times.
I haven't been sick at all yet since we've owned it, but
like I said, time will tell with that one.
The heat produced that penetrates the tissues is also
supposed to be excellent for toxic drainage, and that
includes helping to get rid of cellulite. So, since I've
always had cellulite to varying degrees on my thighs and
buttocks, I've decided to start using a pronged massager
after I've been in the sauna for twenty minutes or so, when
my skin has heated, and massaging it really well to help
smooth out those areas.
It really seems to be helping so far, and I'm hoping that
with more time I will see a nice, dramatic reduction in
cellulite. I also use a cellulite cream in conjunction
with this regimen, and am hoping that will also boost the
effectiveness of cellulite reduction.
All in all, our infrared sauna has been one of the smartest
investments we've ever made in our health. We wouldn't
trade it for the world, and hope to get many years of
enjoyment out of the spa-like environment and
stress-busting quiet heat.
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Danna Schneider has reviewed countless beauty, fitness and
health products, and reviews some of the best makes and
model of infrared saunas here at
http://www.fitnessnewsmagazine.com/far-infrared-sauna-review
s-and-ratings/ She also founded
http://www.dietingmagazine.com , an online help, review and
advice site dedicated heling people lose weight, control
their appetites and maintain a healthy, slim body.
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