What is an infrared sauna?
Infrared sauna is heated by infrared radiation or electromagnetic radiation with wavelength longer than visible light. It differs from a traditional steam sauna because it warms users directly, while the steam of the sauna is indirectly warmed by warming the air. The infrared sauna penetrates into the body tissue and causes deep heating, which is allegedly responsible for related health benefits.
Although it has been sold in the United States since 1981, the infrared sauna technology has been used since the beginning of the 20th century. German doctors first used it as the therapy of the whole body. In Japan, the first infrared heaters were patented at the end of 60 years and used exclusively doctors. Later they were released to the public for personal use. Today, infrared heating gains popularity around the world for its anticipated therapeutic benefits.
demands on the health benefits of infrared use of the sauna are huge, but most of them have not been proven by medical OR scientific breekzy. However, many alternative healthcare workers advocate the use of infrared saunas. The proposed advantages include detoxification, increasing the immune system, reducing stress, weight loss or control, reduction of cellulite, pain relief or control and even skin cleaning.
Some scientific studies were performed in the treatment of infrared saunas and the results were positive. A study that appeared in the magazine Journal of heart failure said that treatment may be an effective auxiliary treatment in patients with congestive heart failure. Another study published in the American College of Cardiology magazine improving the risk of heart disease in some patients undergoing regular sauna treatment.
Other studies such as released in psychosomatic medicine, found that slightly depressed patients with loss of appetiteHe has a significant improvement in the level of mood and appetite after four weeks of treatment. Another study that occurred in psychotherapy and psychosomatics said that patients experiencing chronic pain showed a decrease in pain scores, pain, anger and depression after infrared sauna treatment. However, more research is needed to explore the long -term effects of these treatment procedures.
Although an infrared sauna may be useful for some people, it is not recommended to try to treat any disease or disorder without first talking to a qualified doctor. Persons suffering from adrenal suppression, multiple sclerosis, hyperthyroidism or haemophilia should not enter the infrared sauna. Also, women who are pregnant or nursing, children under the age of five, people with artificial joints or silicone implants, women in their menstrual cycle and anyone on prescription drugs should never undergo infrared therapy.