What is an infrared sauna (IR sauna)?
Infrared sauna, often abbreviated as IR sauna. It doesn't use an oven or heating element like a traditional sauna, but instead 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 numerous health benefits.
What are infrared rays?
IR radiation is experienced as heat when you're in the sun. Being exposed to infrared heat for extended periods is completely harmless and can never cause any damage to the skin 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 is between 7-14 microns, and is called the "vital rays." They have been shown to have 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 a more deep-penetrating heat in the body's tissues and doesn't heat the air in the same way as a traditional sauna, which primarily heats the surface of the body.
Long-wave infrared light penetrates the body to a depth of 4.5 cm and causes you to sweat up to 2-3 times more than in a traditional sauna despite operating at much lower temperatures.
The temperature in an infrared sauna is typically 40–60 °C compared to 70–100 °C in a wet 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 traditional sauna's half hour.
Less than 20% of the energy goes into heating the air in an infrared sauna, while 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 your home or outdoors. A traditional sauna can also be supplemented with infrared panels.
14 health benefits of IR saunas
IR saunas have long been used for relieving pain and stiffness in muscles and joints in rehabilitation and medicine. They improve blood circulation and have a cleansing effect on foreign substances in the body. Regular sauna use can both lower blood pressure and prevent common colds.
Additionally, IR saunas can:
Improve 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 process.
Block the body's own pain receptors, which is beneficial for rheumatism and fibromyalgia.
Reduce joint stiffness.
Improve skin quality. Pores open and toxins are released.
Influence collagen production and increase skin elasticity.
Help reduce cellulite and counteract water retention in the body.
Provide a wonderful feeling of wellbeing and relaxation, which often contributes to better sleep.
However, you can expect greater fluid loss, as you sweat up to three times more from infrared heat, so it's important to drink plenty of water.
If you feel dizzy or develop a headache, it's time to end your sauna session.
Boost your immune system with an IR sauna
The most effective way to trigger 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, which is why it's beneficial to use an IR sauna where your head isn't exposed to the heat.
Create a deeper detox with dry brushing
Dry brushing affects the skin and lymphatic system. A gentle brushing before the sauna session works as a light exfoliation by opening and removing 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.
You can read more about the lymphatic system and here are 15 tips on how to activate lymph flow.
If you sit in the sauna too much in too short a time, you may experience detox symptoms. You might then become tired, nauseated, and get headaches. In that case, 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, medium, and long. Thera360 has an oversized, soft and foldable cabin with a foldable bamboo chair and infrared bamboo foot cushion. It is easy to set up anywhere at home and easy to fold down. 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 that everyone can experience this beneficial heat at home.The Thera360 has a soft and foldable cabin with a foldable bamboo chair and infrared bamboo foot cushion. It is easy to set up anywhere in your home and easy to fold down. 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, which other IR saunas on the market do.
The sauna is offered at an affordable price so that everyone in the world can experience this beneficial heat directly in their home.
Therasage 360 is available in both black and white.
Better results with full-spectrum heat
Full-spectrum infrared energy encompasses all three light frequencies: near (NIR), medium (MIR), and long (FAR). Therasage's Thera360 uses heat from all three frequencies. FAR is important for improving circulation and metabolic function. It helps with deep tissue detoxification (especially when detoxifying heavy metals) and improves oxygen supply to the blood and body tissues. MIR can penetrate soft tissue to a greater extent.They can help with inflammation, pain, and reduce total healing time.
NIR is absorbed just below the skin surface and promotes the skin. It encourages skin renewal, cellular health, wound healing, and tissue growth.
In the Thera360 Plus, "Tri-Lite" panels are also introduced which 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 when you increase the wavelength from red to infrared, you also increase how deeply the frequencies penetrate into the body.
The full spectrum (invisible to the eye) comes from three composite panels in the perimeter of 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 soft 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 harmonization. Shielding and blocking occur through special silver-coated wire insulation in the sauna and through embedded paramagnetic peizio grounding materials. The harmonization happens by embedding more than 200 frequencies in a chip that generates a biofield that expands 3 meters in circumference and supports the body's biofield.
15 benefits of Thera360 PLUS
Infrared Full Spectrum which refers to all three types of infrared, all three frequencies: near (NIR), medium (MIR), and long (FAR). Each has its own unique benefits. The body needs all spectrums.
Infrared goes directly into the body and warms the body from within so you can tolerate the heat better.
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 emit red light and are located in the front inner part of the sauna.
No exposure to electromagnetic frequencies (EMF), extremely low frequencies (ELF), and radio frequencies (RF).
Advanced grounding technology for polarity balancing and grounding.
Temperature controlled: 35-75 degrees easy-to-use LED control timer up to 90 minutes.
Electronic control with hand remote.
Openable pockets so you can easily adjust time and heat.
Made from non-toxic, natural bamboo material.
Foldable bamboo chair.
Infrared bamboo foot cushion.
Oversized, soft, foldable cabin.
Comfortable carrying case.
Quick and easy installation and dismantling.
Getting started with IR sauna
Always drink about 300ml of water before and after use.
Place a towel over the foot rest and over the chair to absorb sweat and toxins and make it more comfortable, plus it's easy to wash the towel.
Start with 50 degrees for 20-30 minutes per day if you are in good health.
If you have experienced similar treatments before, you can start with a temperature of up to 70 degrees. If you feel dizzy or faint, end 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 in for a while (5-10 min) but not the entire time.
Older children can try the sauna for shorter periods: 10 min at 40-43 degrees.
If you have a medical condition: If you have diabetes, a pacemaker, heart disease, blood disease, very high or low blood pressure, you should first consult with your doctor.
Do not use the sauna when you have a fever.
The sauna is also not intended for pregnant women or small children.
Care and cleaning
It is easy to set up your sauna and take it down. You can use it in any room in your home. However, do not set it up near heat sources such as a stove, radiator, or open fireplace as the outer shell is made of textile. It is easy to take care of your sauna. The infrared frequencies kill all bacteria, and the towels you use absorb your sweat. If you feel it's necessary, you can use a damp cloth with a mild natural soap or essential oil to wipe down your sauna – both inside and outside.The sauna comes with two soft zippered neck collars. You can simply swap out the collars while one is being washed with the towels.
Always unplug the sauna from the electrical outlet when not in use. You can also get a surge protector, but it's not a necessity.
Have you tried an IR sauna? Please share your experiences and your best tips in a comment!
