Just recently my chiropractor talked to me about trying an Infrared Sauna. I had heard of them before but really never looked into them.
My body struggles to detox because of the MTHFR gene I have, and after my recent exposure to mold, I thought this would be something worth trying. So, I made an appointment to try it out. My biggest fear was being claustrophobic because I had not yet seen the sauna.
Well, I did not feel claustrophobic at all! The door was made of glass and there was a ventilation hole at the top, which made me feel at ease and able to relax. As a person who doesn’t like to sit still, the thought of sitting there for was also something that I didn’t think I would be able to do. I started out reading a magazine, but after about 5 minutes, I started to feel relaxed and just wanted to close my eyes, which I did.
The time went fast and I wished I would have gone longer. And after just that one session, I decided to invest in one for my Fit Chick Express studio. 😊 And yes it looks just the one in the picture.
I am seriously so excited about having this option available to my clients!
Read below to find out more about what exactly an Infrared Sauna is AND all the many benefits of using one!
WHAT IS INFRARED & WHY DOES IT WORK?
Infrared is the light naturally produces by the sun. The very warmth that you experience when you are outside in the sun – healthy, natural, and safe heat. An infrared sauna is a solution to soothing, smooth and simple treatment for a variety of conditions. The far infrared rays penetrate the skin and cause the body to sweat. Your body absorbs the heat and you begin to perspire allowing toxins to be eliminated through the skin.
An infrared sauna serves a variety of detoxification functions, targeting release through the largest organ of the human body–your skin. The JNL Sauna has a unique delivery system will help you achieve sweating at a more comfortable temperature than conventional dry or steam saunas. This infrared sauna promotes a hyperthermic state that can increase heart rate and circulation, relieve sinus pressure and congestion, enhance metabolism and strengthen immune function. The FAR infrared sauna has also been shown to accelerate the removal of heavy metals, petrochemicals and drug residue from the body.
WHAT ARE SOME OF THE BENEFITS OF USING AN INFRARED SAUNA?
CLEANSES AND FLUSHES TOXINS
Many of us do not actively sweat every day. There are multiple health benefits of deep sweating. Regular infrared sauna bathing provides the benefits that are derived from a deep sweat. The core body temperature begins to rise in the heat of the sauna. The blood vessels dilate, increasing blood flow. The body’s nervous system sends signals to the millions of sweat glands covering the body, as heat from the blood flow moves its way towards the skins surface and temperatures rise. The production of sweat is for cooling the body and is composed of 99% water. But, deep sweating in an infrared sauna can help reduce levels of copper, zinc, lead, mercury, and nickel. All of these toxins are commonly picked up from our environment. Cleansing the skin through sweat rinses the bacteria out of the epidermal layer and sweat ducts improving circulation, bringing about a soft and beautiful complexion. When the skin is cleansed dead skin cells are replaced keeping your skin in optimum condition.
RELAXES/SOOTHES ACHES AND PAINS IN JOINTS AND MUSCLES
Infrared sauna helps the body release endorphins. This is the body’s naturally producing pain relieving chemical. Endorphins can have an enjoyable tranquilizing and mild effect as well as the ability to extinguish pain from muscle soreness, physical workouts, and arthritis. When body temperature rises it causes circulation to increase and blood vessels to dilate. This increase in blood flow accelerates the body’s natural healing process for things like cuts, bruises and soothes aches and pains. For after your workouts, use the infrared sauna for muscle relaxation, muscle tension and to eliminate lactic acid and other toxins OR warm up those sore muscles before a workout!
RELIEVES STRESS
Clearly, medical research shows that stress in our daily lives affects our health. It is a fact that the majority of the disease is stress related. The infrared sauna provides stress relief in numerous ways: The “after sauna glow” is brought on by the heat of the sauna by improving circulation and the release of endorphins. A quiet, warm place free of distractions.
RELIEVES CONGESTION-FIGHTS ILLNESS
Infrared sauna use helps the body produce white blood cells more rapidly than normal which helps to fight illness.
BURNS CALORIES
Sweating is the best process by which calories are burned. When the heart activity increases, demanding more oxygen, the body begins to convert calories into energy.
CARDIOVASCULAR IMPROVEMENT
Comparable to moderate exercise, regular infrared sauna usage allows the circulatory system to experience increased circulation and oxygenation while lowering blood pressure.
***You must not rely on this information as an alternative to medical advice from your doctor or another professional healthcare provider. If you have any specific questions about any medical matter you should consult your doctor or other professional healthcare provider.***
