- What is an infrared sauna?
- 14 health benefits of IR sauna
- Boost the immune system with an IR sauna
- Create a deeper detox with dry brushing
- Therasage’s infrared sauna
- Get started with IR sauna
- Care and cleaning
What is an infrared sauna (IR sauna)?
Infrared sauna, often abbreviated IR sauna. It does not use an oven or heater like a regular sauna, but the IR sauna is equipped with infrared panels or infrared radiators along the walls that emit infrared radiation.
Infrared heat (radiation) is completely harmless and has been shown to have many health benefits.
What are infrared rays?
IR radiation is experienced as heat when spending time in the sun. Being exposed to infrared heat for extended periods is completely harmless and can never cause skin damage like Ultraviolet radiation (UV) can.
All humans emit and receive long-wave infrared rays, and we live in an environment filled with long-wave infrared rays.
The most beneficial range for humans lies between 7-14 microns and is called the “vital rays.” They have been shown to provide a range of positive effects on the human body.
Most of the sun’s energy comes from the infrared frequency range. Infrared is a form of radiant heat that warms objects directly without heating the surrounding air.
More heat and sweat
The panels in an infrared sauna emit infrared radiation that provides deeper heat in the body’s tissues and does not heat the air in the same way as a regular sauna, which mostly heats the surface of the body.
Long-wave infrared light penetrates the body to a depth of 4.5 cm and causes sweating up to 2-3 times more than in a traditional sauna despite the much lower temperature.
The temperature in an infrared sauna is often 40–60 °C compared to 70–100 °C in a steam sauna and often over 100 °C in a dry sauna.
Energy-efficient
An infrared sauna is highly efficient and energy-saving with a quick heating time of just a few minutes, unlike the regular sauna’s half hour.
Less than 20% of the energy is used to heat the air in an infrared sauna, where over 80% is converted to heat inside the body – a crucial difference between a traditional sauna and an infrared sauna.
Convenient
A portable IR sauna can be placed anywhere in the home or outdoors. A regular sauna can also be supplemented with infrared panels.
14 health benefits of IR sauna
The IR sauna has long been used to relieve pain and stiffness in muscles and joints in rehabilitation and medicine.
It improves blood circulation and has a cleansing effect on foreign substances in the body. Regular sauna bathing can both lower blood pressure and prevent common colds.
Additionally, the IR sauna can:
- Enhance cell energy and mitochondrial function.
- Reduce inflammation and pain.
- Improve oxygen supply in the blood.
- Support the body's detoxification.
- Strengthen the immune system.
- Burn calories and reduce cellulite.
- Provide better sleep and concentration.
- Help the body’s recovery
- Block the body’s own pain receptors, which is beneficial for rheumatism and fibromyalgia.
- Reduce stiffness in the joints.
- Improve skin quality. Pores open and toxins are released.
- Affect collagen production and increase skin elasticity.
- Help reduce cellulite and counteract water retention in the body.
- Provide a wonderful feeling of well-being and relaxation, which often contributes to better sleep.
However, you can expect greater fluid loss, as you sweat up to three times more from the infrared heat, so it’s important to drink plenty of water.
If you feel dizzy or have a headache, it’s time to end the sauna session for now.
Boost the immune system with an IR sauna
The most effective way to start a natural immune response is to raise the body’s core temperature (hyperthermia or fever).
This is the body’s primary defense against invading foreign viruses and bacteria. In fact, bacteria and viruses begin to die at higher temperatures than normal.
But at higher temperatures, the brain actually starts to be negatively affected, so it’s good to use an IR sauna where your head is not affected by the heat.
Create a deeper detox with dry brushing
Dry brushing affects the skin and lymphatic system. A gentle brushing before the sauna bath acts as a light exfoliation by opening and clearing clogged pores, removing dead skin cells, and stimulating cell renewal.
This also increases blood flow and encourages the detoxification process by activating the lymphatic system. Doing deep breathing exercises while sitting in the IR sauna also helps the lymphatic system.
Here you can read more about the lymphatic system and here are 15 tips on how to activate lymph flow.
If you stay in the sauna too long for too short a time, you may experience detox symptoms. You might then feel tired, nauseous, and get headaches. Reduce usage and drink water.
Therasage’s infrared sauna
Therasage Thera360 Full Spectrum Sauna is an advanced infrared portable sauna with a full spectrum of infrared heat.
The sauna provides heat from all three frequencies: near, mid, and far. Thera360 has an oversized, soft, and foldable cabin with a foldable bamboo chair and an infrared bamboo foot cushion.
It is easy to set up anywhere at home and simple to fold away. It is also lightweight, energy-efficient, and can be stored in a closet or under a bed.
It emits no harmful electromagnetic frequencies, which is fantastic, and is offered at an affordable price so everyone can experience this beneficial heat at home.
Thera360 has a soft and foldable cabin with a foldable bamboo chair and an infrared bamboo foot cushion.
It is easy to set up anywhere at home and simple to fold away. It is lightweight, energy-efficient, and can be stored in a closet or under a bed.
Another very important aspect is that it does not emit harmful electromagnetic frequencies, unlike other IR saunas on the market.
The sauna is offered at an affordable price so that everyone in the world can experience this beneficial heat right in their home.
Therasage 360 is available in both black and white.
Delivers better results with full spectrum heat
Full spectrum infrared energy includes all three light frequencies: near (NIR), mid (MIR), and far (FAR). Therasage's Thera360 uses heat from all three frequencies.
FAR is important for improving circulation and metabolic function. It aids in deep tissue detoxification (especially for heavy metal detox) and improves oxygen delivery to the blood and body tissues.
MIR can penetrate soft tissue to a greater extent. They can help with inflammation, pain, and reduce overall healing time.
NIR is absorbed just below the skin surface and promotes the skin. It supports skin renewal, cell health, wound healing, and tissue growth.
In Thera360 Plus, "Tri-Lite" panels are also introduced that enhance the near infrared frequencies and add red light frequencies.
Red light is visible to the eye and is most effective for use on the skin's surface. Red light occupies the end of the visible spectrum with wavelengths of 630 nm – 700 nm.
Infrared light is invisible, and as the wavelength increases, from red to infrared, the frequencies also penetrate deeper into the body.
The full spectrum (invisible to the eye) comes from three composite panels around the perimeter inside the sauna itself. The Tri-lite panel at the front has a red light (visible to the eye) and two NIR frequencies.
Additionally, the sauna has tourmaline stones that generate an abundance of negative ions and bathe your body from every angle in gentle full spectrum infrared frequencies.
Does not emit electromagnetic frequencies
Therasage Thera360 Full Spectrum Sauna is free from electromagnetic frequencies (EMF).
To accomplish this, Therasage uses three different methods – shielding, blocking, and harmonizing.
Shielding and blocking are done with special silver-coated wire insulation in the sauna and through embedded paramagnetic piezo-earth materials.
Harmonization is achieved by embedding more than 200 frequencies into a chip that generates a biofield expanding 3 meters in radius and supports the body's biofield.
15 benefits of Thera360 PLUS
- Infrared Full Spectrum refers to all three types of infrared, all three frequencies: near (NIR), mid (MIR), and far (FAR). Each of them has its own unique benefits. The body needs all the spectra.
- Infrared penetrates directly into the body and warms it from the inside, making the heat easier to tolerate.
- Natural tourmaline stones provide maximum heat transfer and release negative ions.
- “Tri Lite” red light panels with 3 frequencies in each dial. The red light panels glow red and are placed in the front inner part of the sauna.
- No exposure to electromagnetic frequencies (EMF), extremely low frequencies (ELF), or radio frequencies (RF).
- Advanced grounding technology for polarity balancing and grounding.
- Temperature controlled: 35-75 degrees Celsius, easy-to-use LED control, timer up to 90 minutes.
- Electronic control with remote.
- Openable pockets for easy adjustment of time and heat.
- Made from non-toxic, natural bamboo material.
- Foldable bamboo chair.
- Infrared bamboo foot cushion.
- Oversized, soft, foldable cabin.
- Comfortable carrying bag.
- Quick and easy installation and takedown.
Get started with IR sauna
- Always drink about 3 dl of water before and after use.
- Place a towel over the footrest and the chair to absorb sweat and toxins and make it more comfortable, plus it’s easy to wash the towel.
- Start with 50 degrees Celsius for 20-30 minutes a day if you are in good health.
- If you have experienced similar treatments before, start with a temperature no higher than 70 degrees Celsius. If you feel dizzy or faint, stop the treatment immediately, leave the sauna, and drink water.
- The brain is more sensitive to heat than the rest of the body. You can put your head inside for a short time (5-10 minutes) but not continuously.
- Older children can try the sauna for shorter periods: 10 minutes at 40-43 degrees Celsius.
If you are ill: If you have diabetes, a pacemaker, heart disease, blood disorders, or very high or low blood pressure, consult your doctor first.
Do not use the sauna if you have a fever. The sauna is also not intended for pregnant women or small children.
Care and cleaning
It’s easy to set up and take down your sauna. You can use it in any room in your home.
However, do not place it near heat sources like a stove, radiator, or open fireplace since the outer shell is made of fabric.
It’s easy to take care of your sauna. The infrared frequencies kill all bacteria, and the towels you use absorb your sweat.
If needed, you can use a damp cloth with a mild natural soap or essential oil to wipe your sauna – both inside and out.
The sauna comes with two soft collars with zippers. You can simply swap the collars while one is in the wash with the towels.
Always unplug the sauna from the power outlet when not in use. You can also get a surge protector, but it’s not mandatory.
Have you tried an IR sauna? Please share your experiences and your best tips in a comment!
