infrared sauna

• Infrared waves are very safe. They are part of nature and life, and our bodies generate and receive far infrared very commonly as a way to transfer heat.

• The settings recommended for appropriate results are within the range of 45-60 degrees, with 50-55 degrees an adequate average to obtain the desired benefits.

• Infrared saunas can help you obtain the following results: deep relaxation, stress reduction, pain relief, improved circulation, metabolic boost, better sleep, enhanced mood and mental clarity.

• The effects of the therapy are often noticed in one or two sessions, but a routine frequency will provide more consistent and durable results.

• The combined therapy of infrared sauna with cold plunges or ice baths is highly recommended for faster and more efficient results (hormetic or contrast therapy). The sequence is IF sauna followed by a cold plunge.

• Contraindications for infrared sauna include cardiovascular conditions, pregnancy, hypersensitivity or allergies to high body temperatures.

*Hormetic therapy refers to the benefits of generating adaptive responses to bodily stresses that trigger beneficial effects. Heat and cold are an example of a way to induce beneficial hormesis in our bodies.