Health Benefits
We have few methods of eliminating toxins in our body. We are limited to the feces, the urine, perspiration and respiration. When the liver, kidneys and lungs have been damaged by chronic exposure to environmental toxins our ability to rid our bodies of toxins becomes severely limited. Through various methods we can cleanse the liver and kidneys, which will help address future toxins, but we are still left with the fat-stored (lipophilic) toxins and heavy metals stored in connective tissue and the brain.
Today, studies show that most of us have between 400 and 800 chemical residues stored in the fat cells of our bodies. These chemicals and heavy metals make up the "total toxic burden." When our bodies exceed the limit that we can excrete, we begin to store these toxins. This seriously compromises our physiological and psychological health which leads to chronic disease. Perspiration is recognized by health practitioners worldwide as perhaps the most effective method of removing both difficult chemical and heavy metal toxins from the body. The combination of "resonant absorption" and low heat makes this the detox method of choice for chronically ill patients as well as those that are well and wish to stay that way by reducing these toxins.
Far Infrared Sauna Benefits
A 30 minute sauna creates approximately the same amount of perspiration as a 10 kilometer run. As your body increases sweat production to cool itself, your heart works harder to boost circulation, thus improving your cardiovascular system. Your immune system is also strengthened because when your body temperature is raised, your systems fight this "artificial fever". Sweating helps detoxify your body, by removing the accumulation of potentially carcinogenic heavy metals as well as alcohol, nicotine, sodium and cholesterol. Profuse perspiration also deeply cleanses the skin, creating beautiful and improved tone, texture, and color. A single 30 minute sauna session can burn as many 600 calories. Weight loss occurs because body fat becomes water-soluble and the body can sweat it out.
The skin is sometimes called the third kidney, therefore, it is estimated that as much as 30% of bodily wastes are eliminated by way of perspiration.
Detoxifying the body helps in weight loss. People who have tried unsuccessfully on many diets to lose weight, often find success with far infrared saunas. This makes weight loss much easier because they are able to eliminate chemicals stored in the fat cells.
Far Infrared Saunas assists in weight loss in three significant ways:
1. It effectively reduces heavy metals which have been directly related to metabolic imbalances in the body causing poor digestion and weight gain.
2. It decreases fat stored (lipophilic) toxins. Often weight loss cannot be accomplished unless these toxins are first removed.
3. Although weight loss due to perspiration (water loss) is quickly regained, sending more blood to the capillaries and converting fats and carbohydrates results in as much as 600 calories burned during one short sauna session.
Sauna technology is the only proven and most effective way of getting rid of stored heavy metals and chemicals. The far infrared sauna is something everyone should do to stay healthy or to restore their health.
The sauna is not a substitute for exercise to lose weight permanently, instead invest a few more minutes in aerobic activity. This is likely to result in the actual accumulation of muscle, and burning of fat and more calories.
This is one thing that should be a concern with all sauna users. If you do plan to use a sauna, you should be concerned about fluid replacement. Water tends not to be the best choice. Juice, or specially formulated sports drinks are usually the optimum choice for replacing fluids and electrolytes lost while using a sauna. Lack of fluid replacement, and using the sauna for an extended period of time could result in dehydration.
There is usually no harm in using a sauna for most people. People with low blood pressure or pregnant women should not use a sauna.(If you are not sure if you should use a Far Infrared Sauna, please consult your health care provider.) For most, using a sauna after a workout can be a nice way to sooth aching muscles and feel refreshed.