Question:
Can anyone provide me with some basic facts about the health
advantages of saunas and infrared saunas in particular?
Answer:
Far-infrared radiant (FIR) heat is a form of naturally occurring
energy that heats objects by direct light conversion (DLC). DLC warms
only the object and does not raise the temperature of the surrounding
free air.
All life requires FIR heat from the sun. FIR heat is not ultraviolet
radiation but a narrow band of energy within the 5.6 to 15 micron
level. This type of energy travels 2-3" deep into the body to
increase circulation and nourish damaged tissue.
The sun is the primary source of radiant energy, but not all of this
energy is beneficial. Although life needs energy from the sun, too
much sunlight damages the skin. FIR heat provides all the healthy
benefits of natural sunlight without any of the dangerous effects of
solar radiation.
For years, the healthcare industry recommended infrared heat lamps as
a source of FIR heat but the lamps were cumbersome, extremely hot and
difficult to maintain at a constant temperature. The recent
development of ceramic infrared heaters in the U.S. created a new and
convenient source of FIR heat therapy. Today, many healthcare
professionals use ceramic infrared heaters to treat a variety of
diseases throughout the world.
You can find more information about Infrared Saunas at Wasauna -
http://www.wasauna.com
