Infrared
Sauna
Even the weather is very cold,
you will feel warm on your skin under the sun.
This is an effect that the sun ray penetrates into your skin. Infrared sauna works very much like this. Infrared is an invisible band of light that
naturally warms body muscles directly without warming the air between the
source and the object.
The infrared sauna
uses in Natural Path is recognized by many health professionals around the
world. It is safe and very effective in
removing chemical and heavy metal toxins from the body, thus promoting
health. The heat from infrared sauna is
the same as many doctors, physiotherapists and professional athletes use to
treat muscle injuries and strains, as well as hospitals to warm newborn 
babies.
Benefits and its Applications
DETOXIFICATION It
helps to get rid of toxins from the body (e.g. heavy metals and environmental
chemicals).
SLIMMING It
increases metabolic rate and induces the conversion of fats and carbohydrates
to calories. It can burn up to 900
calories in just one 30-minute session.
(whereas
calories burn up in a 30-minute exercise, swimming: 300, jogging: 300, cycling: 225, tennis: 265, golfing: 150, bowling: 120, walking: 150)
STRESS It
relieves chronic fatigue and sleeping problems.
SKIN It
firms and improves skin tone and elasticity.
It increases blood circulation to the skin so to deep cleanse the
impurities. And, it improves the
condition of acne, eczema, psoriasis, burns, and any skin lesions and cuts.
PAIN AND INJURIES It is effective for arthritis, back pain, muscle
tensions, joint stiffness, muscle spasms, sport injuries, and disorder of
muscles, bursas and tendons.
HORMONES It
relieves hormonal disorders and PMS symptoms.
CIRCULATION It
relieves conditions due to poor circulation such as hemorrhoids, varicose
veins, rheumatism, menstrual cramps and sweating disorders.
RESPIRATION It
alleviates sore throats, tinnitus, and the congestions of nasal, sinus and
chest.
CARDIOVASCULAR It
brings about the same metabolic results as physical exercise, which increases
heart rate, cardiac output and metabolic rate.
It is good to improve conditions such as coronary artery disease,
arteriosclerosis and hypertension.
IMMUNITY It
increases and accelerates the body’s own healing activity and restorative
capacity. It is effective for lymphatic
draining, and can reduce symptoms of the first sign of cold or flu.
MIND It
gives physically rejuvenate and a lucid mind.
Infrared (Dry) Sauna vs. Conventional High Heat
(Steam) Sauna
Ÿ Infrared warms the body muscles directly, not
warms the air as the high heat sauna does.
It only warms the air
to a comfortable level, allowing for fresh air ventilation.
Ÿ Infrared sauna can operate and adjust from
body temperature to 55 °C, which makes you feel like you are in a warm dry
room. But the high heat sauna usually
sets the temperature between 70~85 °C with humidity over 95%. This will make you feel humidly hot or even
suffocation.
Ÿ The high heat sauna can make worsen for some
conditions, like eczema and rheumatoid arthritis. However, infrared sauna can actually improve
these conditions.
Ÿ Infrared sauna causes profuse sweating, which
leads to increase caloric consumption.
However, high heat type of sauna does not readily accept sweat release.
What
temperature, and for how long should I stay in the sauna? How often should I
use the sauna?
It is best to start slowly to build your heat acclimatization
and to not stress your system as toxins mobilize.
Begin using the sauna at temperature setting (45 °C) with the door open and for
5 minutes. (You may enter the sauna as soon as the temperature is comfortable
for your mode of dress). Although the
temperature will not reach 37 °C when the door is open, you will still be
enjoying the benefit of the far infrared rays.
Start the second stage or in second session with the door closed at 45 °C.
During future sessions, increase your time 3-5 minutes and temperature in
increments of 1-3 degrees, as tolerated.
We recommend working up to using the sauna at 50~55 °C for 30 minutes twice a
week, but it is best to consult any health professional if you are under any
other medical treatment. And like cardiovascular
training, you can lose your heat acclimatization if you stop using the sauna
for 2-3 weeks.
We suggest never using the sauna over 55 °C.
IR
Sauna for Everybody
Infrared sauna is widely recognized by many health
professionals for its therapeutic benefits.
As well, it promotes relaxation, giving you a feeling of psychological
peace and physical rejuvenation. For
most healthy people, as well as for many patients in hospitals use for
treatments, infrared sauna is well tolerated, effective and safe. According to Dr. Ward Dean, M.D., army flight
surgeon who has done research on physiological effects
about saunas, infrared sauna does have positive effects on physiological and
hormonal diseases and conditions. It
does not lower fertility in men or women with uncomplicated pregnancies, and
regulate our body in a natural way.
Healthy children who are accustomed to infrared sauna tolerate it
well. (Journal of the American Medical Association, August 7th, 1981.)
For enquiries, please
call: 3110 1018