What Are Far Infrared Saunas And Why Do I Care?

With so many people using and buying the new Far Infrared Saunas, Oprah Winfrey decided to feature the item in an anti-aging special with Dr. Oz. According to the doctor, Far Infrared saunas (a. K. A. FIR saunas) can help you burn as much as 700 calories in just a single session. It is even said that using a FIR sauna can help to reduce high blood pressure.

FIR saunas use radiant heat (also called Infrared heat) as opposed to the heat produced by older steam saunas. Radiant heat is very similar to the heat produced by sunlight, though there are no dangerous UV rays. This kind of heat penetrates much deeper into body tissue and also does so directly (and not through heating the air), making you sweat faster.

The main advantage of a deeply penetrating heat like that used in FIR saunas is the body sweats at much lower temperatures of approximately 120 – 150 degrees F (compared to a typical 185-195 degrees), making it easier to have longer sessions which inevitably will provide better results.

There are absolutely no rocks, water, or steam to be found in a Far Infrared sauna. Instead, it operates using an electrical panel where you program the time and temperature and simply wait for the Infrared heat to fill the room; this can take anywhere from 10 to 25 minutes depending on the type of FIR sauna.

Far Infrared saunas are also much more commonly placed indoors and more often than not come in pre-assembled pieces that are very easy to put together. This means you can also take them apart easily if you move. It’s also common for FIR saunas to only require standard electrical outlets as opposed to the usual dedicated breaker needed for traditional high powered saunas.

Deeper penetrating heat, faster results, convenient set up and the ability to easily take it down: all of these benefits and more have convinced many to invest in a Far Infrared sauna for their home. For those who like to save as much energy as possible, there are FIR sauna manufacturers claiming their saunas use less electricity than tradition kinds.

Before you do purchase a sauna for your household, it is crucial to decide which type suits your personal preferences since FIR saunas are much milder in temperature and have different atmospheres than those using rocks, water, and steam. If you enjoy the sensation of the high heat and humidity, you’re better off going with a traditional sauna.

When it comes to using far infrared saunas, it is above all most important to read the entire user manual as well as check with your doctor to ensure your using one poses no risks to your health.