Infrared Sauna in Mandeville
Transform Your Health with the Healing Power of Infrared Sauna
What is a Infrared Sauna?
Traditional saunas use steam or flame-stoked heat to create an atmosphere that will raise your core body temperature. This will cause you to sweat and your heart rate will increase to pump more blood to your skin. This is your body’s way of cooling down. The thought is that this process mimics the effects of exercise and provides similar health benefits.
While traditional saunas use heating elements to raise the temperature of the air inside, infrared saunas use infrared light to heat your body from the inside. The result is that your core temperature rises without having to sit in a room where the ambient temperature is close to 200 degrees Fahrenheit. The process allows infrared saunas to operate at a lower temperature while still providing therapeutic benefits. Some people find this lower-temperature option more comfortable than traditional saunas.
What are the Benefits?
IMPROVED HEART HEALTH
Within minutes of sitting in an infrared sauna, your body’s natural cooling response begins. Beads of sweat appear on your skin. Your blood vessels widen and increase blood flow. Your heart rate increases.
Studies show that infrared saunas can help boost heart health and reduce blood pressure. Researchers equated the physical response of an infrared sauna session to walking at a moderate pace.
SOOTHING SORE MUSCLES
An infrared sauna session may help improve blood circulation, thus speeding up muscle recovery following physical activity. Athletes may find that regular use can improve performance.
PAIN RELIEF
Researchers found that infrared sauna therapy “may be a promising method for treatment of chronic pain.” * The determination followed a two-year study where people showed improved outcomes with the treatment.
RELAXATION
Setting aside relaxing sauna time may help decrease depression, anxiety and stress. Some consider it to be a meditation session in warmer temperatures.
BETTER SLEEP
A bonus benefit to being more relaxed? Better sleep, which has also been linked to sauna use.
FIGHTING OFF ILLNESS
Saunas may also reduce oxidative stress, which is associated with cardiovascular disease, cancer and degenerative diseases like dementia.
WEIGHT LOSS
Increased heart rate and calorie burning may contribute to weight loss.
WHEN USING INFRARED SAUNAS*
START AT LOW TEMP AND GO SLOWLY. Dial down the temperature and keep your sessions short when you begin using an infrared sauna.
15-30 MIN SESSIONS. Even if you’re an experienced sauna user, keep sessions below 30 minutes to avoid putting too much stress on your body.
STAY HYDRATED. As you sweat, your body’s fluid levels are reduced, so it is a good idea to bring water with you to rehydrate.
ARE THERE ANY RISKS?*
Sauna use is generally viewed as a safe activity; after all, saunas have been around for thousands of years. There is, however, some potential for dehydration. If you suddenly feel dizzy or nauseated, get out of the sauna immediately.
You will want to avoid using infrared saunas in certain situations:
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS. Those with Multiple Sclerosis may be heat intolerant and generally should not use saunas.
PREGNANCY. Sauna use, especially early in pregnancy, can be harmful to your fetus and may cause birth defects, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
WHEN TRYING TO CONCEIVE. Heat is not good for sperm health.
IF YOU HAVE ANY PRE-EXISTING MEDICAL CONDITIONS, CHECK WITH YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER BEFORE STARTING AN INFRARED SAUNA ROUTINE.