What is a portable infrared sauna?
Portable infrared sauna is a sauna of one person that can be easily moved to different places. It uses radiant heat to produce infrared radiation - heat transferred without direct contact. Portable saunas can be made of a wide range of materials and styles and generally use an electric heater as a heat source, although some use tourmaline stones. Another style is shaped as a cocoon suspended above the mat and is designed to use saunas while lying. Portable saunas close the body except the head area and usually have side slots to place hands out, for example to read a magazine.
Portable infrared sauna is commonly used as a means to achieve some benefits of health spa while at home or traveling. It can be part of an alternative health program, such as a program offered by a spa focused on holistic recovery or therapy. The infrared sauna is assumed to have health benefits similar to those that can be obtained from traditional saunas, ktEré uses hot coal to produce steam heat, but the infrared sauna is called a "dry sauna" because it produces heat and sweating without the use of water.
In addition, while the conventional sauna usually produces temperatures between 158–212 ° F (70–100 ° C), the infrared sauna tends to operate 60-80 ° F (15.5–27 ° C), usually with a maximum temperature setting of 130 ° C). A typical portable infrared sauna will warm up to its optimum temperature in a relatively short time. It also differs from a conventional sauna in that its infrared radiation can penetrate up to 2 inches (5 cm) into the skin, while the heat is close to the surface of the skin.
Portable infrared sauna can be one of three types: almost infrared, medium infrared or far infrared. It is generally assumed that far infrared radiation brings the highest health benefits to the body because more positive ions are changingto negative ions inside the body. Deeper penetration into bones and muscles by far infrared radiation is also felt to eliminate toxins.
Among many other health benefits it can provide, a portable infrared sauna helps to alleviate arthritic pain and stiffness of the joints. It can also help relieve stress and increase circulation by warming and expanding the arteries and veins. However, cautious use is recommended. It was recommended not to exceed the session for more than half an hour at a time.
While all saunas produce sweating, conventional saunas and infrared saunas do it differently. The conventional sauna warms the air, while the infrared sauna heats up the razor, such as the body in an enclosed space. Infrared radiation can produce up to three times greater sweating than a conventional sauna. Ionization of so many water molecules can also cause fainting, especially in those who use blood pressure drugs and older people.
Infrared sauna may also cause burns or eye damage without the right PReventive measures. Excessive or long -term exposure to infrared heat can burn the skin surface. Staying in the recommended half -hour time limit can help this complication. However, more serious consequences are possible to damage the eyes with remote infrared radiation. Eye protection such as wearing an ultraviolet mask can help prevent corneal burns. In addition, it may be useful to drink additional water to prevent dehydration.