What is an infrared sauna?
There is a reason why you can find infrared sauna use as an important part of recovery for athletes, treatment for chronic pain and so much more. They are featured in hospitals, gyms, recovery centers and spiritual ashrams around the world. An infrared sauna takes benefits of a regular, heat sauna to a new level using infrared light to affect the body on a cellular level. Warmth and heat induces the parasympathetic nervous system, which is the opposite of our stress, state of survival sympathetic nervous system. So, it takes us out of survival mode where our bodies constrict, slow blood flow and harm our body's recovery ability. Instead, the infrared sauna experience induces relaxation and dilates our blood vessels, allowing for ample blood flow and lymphatic circulation.
Infrared light is a type of radiant energy found in the sun's rays and the heat of fire. A sauna gives the same radiant warmth and sensation of sun bathing, using only the infrared rays, which are safe and extraordinarily beneficial to our health.
Infrared sauna is different than your standard steam sauna because it doesn't need to be at extremely hot temperatures to gain the same benefits. Infrared energy is invisible to the naked eye and produces a natural, penetrating form of heat without the unbearable temperatures.
Maintaining a steady schedule of infrared therapy is a self care routine that can adjust the way you feel in your body and mind to serve your wellness goals! The sauna at Grow Wellness is top of the line, emitting the full spectrum of infrared rays. It is made of chemical free, 100% hemlock wood and has an oxygen ionizer to provide clean, free flowing air. This sauna offers far, near, and mid infrared rays and a chromotherapy option! Scroll down to learn more!
Infrared light is a type of radiant energy found in the sun's rays and the heat of fire. A sauna gives the same radiant warmth and sensation of sun bathing, using only the infrared rays, which are safe and extraordinarily beneficial to our health.
Infrared sauna is different than your standard steam sauna because it doesn't need to be at extremely hot temperatures to gain the same benefits. Infrared energy is invisible to the naked eye and produces a natural, penetrating form of heat without the unbearable temperatures.
Maintaining a steady schedule of infrared therapy is a self care routine that can adjust the way you feel in your body and mind to serve your wellness goals! The sauna at Grow Wellness is top of the line, emitting the full spectrum of infrared rays. It is made of chemical free, 100% hemlock wood and has an oxygen ionizer to provide clean, free flowing air. This sauna offers far, near, and mid infrared rays and a chromotherapy option! Scroll down to learn more!
Benefits of an infrared sauna
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***Check out research articles and sources at the bottom of this page!!***
Why a full-spectrum infrared sauna
FAR INFRAREDFar infrared heat penetrates the deepest, reaching muscles and soft tissue to concentrate its therapeutic heating power to produce the following benefits:
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MID INFRAREDMid infrared penetrates deep enough to reach soft tissues where it can work in conjunction with far infrared to increase the effectiveness of the following benefits:
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NEAR infraredNear infrared reaches just below the skin where it may promote the following health benefits:
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Research Articles from Medical Journals about Effectiveness of Infrared sauna use
Far-infrared therapy for cardiovascular, autoimmune, and other chronic health problems: A systematic review
Shui S, Wang X, Chiang JY, Zheng L. (2015). "Far-infrared therapy for cardiovascular, autoimmune, and other chronic health problems: A systematic review." Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov, National Center for Biotechnological Information, October 2015, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25716016
Biological effects and medical applications of infrared radiation
Tsai SR, Hamblin MR. (2017). "Biological effects and medical applications of infrared radiation." Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov, National Center for Biotechnological Information, May 2017, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28441605.
Far infrared radiation (FIR): its biological effects and medical applications.
Vatansever Fatma, Hamblin Michael. (2012), "Far infrared radiation (FIR): its biological effects and medical applications." Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov, National Center for Biotechnological Information, 1 November 2012, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3699878/.
Sauna-Induced Body Mass Loss in Young Sedentary Women and Men
Podstawski, Robert, et al. (2014). “Sauna-Induced Body Mass Loss in Young Sedentary Women and Men.” ncbi.nlm.nih.gov, National Center for Biotechnology Information, December 2014, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4295591/.
Effects of far-infrared sauna bathing on recovery from strength and endurance training sessions in men
Mero, Antti, et al. (2015). “Effects of far-infrared sauna bathing on recovery from strength and endurance training sessions in men.” ncbi.nlm.nih.gov, National Center for Biotechnology Information, July 2015, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4493260/
Far-infrared saunas for treatment of cardiovascular risk factors
Beever Richard. (2009). “Far-infrared saunas for treatment of cardiovascular risk factors.” ncbi.nlm.nih.gov, National Center for Biotechnology Information, July 2009, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2718593/
Infrared therapy for chronic low back pain: A randomized, controlled trial
Gale, George D, et al. (2006). “Infrared therapy for chronic low back pain: A randomized, controlled trial.” ncbi.nlm.nih.gov, National Center for Biotechnology Information, 2006, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2539004/
Effect of a Single Finnish Sauna Session on White Blood Cell Profile and Cortisol Levels in Athletes and Non-Athletes
Pilch, Wanda, et al. (2013). “Effect of a Single Finnish Sauna Session on White Blood Cell Profile and Cortisol Levels in Athletes and Non-Athletes.” ncbi.nlm.nih.gov, National Center for Biotechnology Information, December 2013, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3916915/-
Arsenic, Cadmium, Lead, and Mercury in Sweat: A Systematic Review.
Sears, Margaret E, et al. (2012). “Arsenic, Cadmium, Lead, and Mercury in Sweat: A Systematic Review.” ncbi.nlm.nih.gov, National Center for Biotechnology Information, February 2012, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3312275/
Infrared radiation has potential antidepressant and anxiolytic effects in animal model of depression and anxiety
Tanaka Y, Akiyoshi J, Kawahara Y, Ishitobi Y, Hatano K, Hoaki N, Mori A, Goto S, Tsuru J, Matsushita H, Hanada H, Kodama K, Isogawa K, Kitamura H, Fujikura Y. (2011). "Infrared radiation has potential antidepressant and anxiolytic effects in animal model of depression and anxiety." Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov, National Center for Biotechnological Information, April 2011, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21511206
Psychological effects 2 and 4 weeks after a single treatment with near infrared light to the forehead: a pilot study of 10 patients with major depression and anxiety
Schiffer Fredric, Johnston Andrea, Ravichandran Caitlin, Polcari Ann, Teicher Martin, Webb Robert, Hamblin Michael. (2009). "Psychological effects 2 and 4 weeks after a single treatment with near infrared light to the forehead: a pilot study of 10 patients with major depression and anxiety." Biomedcentral.com, Bio Med Dentral, December 8, 2009, https://behavioralandbrainfunctions.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1744-9081-5-46
Infrared sauna in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. A pilot study showing good tolerance, short-term improvement of pain and stiffness, and a trend toward long-term beneficial effects
Oosterveld FG, Rasker JJ, Floors M, Landkroon R, van Rennes B, Zwijnenberg J, van de Laar MA, Koel GJ. (2009) "Infrared sauna in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. A pilot study showing good tolerance, short-term improvement of pain and stiffness, and a trend toward long-term beneficial effects." Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov, National Center for Biotechnology Information, January 2009, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18685882
Clinical Effects of Regular Dry Sauna Bathing: A Systematic Review
ussain J., & Cohen M. (2018). “Clinical Effects of Regular Dry Sauna Bathing: A Systematic Review.” ncbi.nlm.nih.gov, Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine, 24 February 2020,https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5941775/
Shui S, Wang X, Chiang JY, Zheng L. (2015). "Far-infrared therapy for cardiovascular, autoimmune, and other chronic health problems: A systematic review." Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov, National Center for Biotechnological Information, October 2015, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25716016
Biological effects and medical applications of infrared radiation
Tsai SR, Hamblin MR. (2017). "Biological effects and medical applications of infrared radiation." Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov, National Center for Biotechnological Information, May 2017, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28441605.
Far infrared radiation (FIR): its biological effects and medical applications.
Vatansever Fatma, Hamblin Michael. (2012), "Far infrared radiation (FIR): its biological effects and medical applications." Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov, National Center for Biotechnological Information, 1 November 2012, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3699878/.
Sauna-Induced Body Mass Loss in Young Sedentary Women and Men
Podstawski, Robert, et al. (2014). “Sauna-Induced Body Mass Loss in Young Sedentary Women and Men.” ncbi.nlm.nih.gov, National Center for Biotechnology Information, December 2014, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4295591/.
Effects of far-infrared sauna bathing on recovery from strength and endurance training sessions in men
Mero, Antti, et al. (2015). “Effects of far-infrared sauna bathing on recovery from strength and endurance training sessions in men.” ncbi.nlm.nih.gov, National Center for Biotechnology Information, July 2015, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4493260/
Far-infrared saunas for treatment of cardiovascular risk factors
Beever Richard. (2009). “Far-infrared saunas for treatment of cardiovascular risk factors.” ncbi.nlm.nih.gov, National Center for Biotechnology Information, July 2009, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2718593/
Infrared therapy for chronic low back pain: A randomized, controlled trial
Gale, George D, et al. (2006). “Infrared therapy for chronic low back pain: A randomized, controlled trial.” ncbi.nlm.nih.gov, National Center for Biotechnology Information, 2006, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2539004/
Effect of a Single Finnish Sauna Session on White Blood Cell Profile and Cortisol Levels in Athletes and Non-Athletes
Pilch, Wanda, et al. (2013). “Effect of a Single Finnish Sauna Session on White Blood Cell Profile and Cortisol Levels in Athletes and Non-Athletes.” ncbi.nlm.nih.gov, National Center for Biotechnology Information, December 2013, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3916915/-
Arsenic, Cadmium, Lead, and Mercury in Sweat: A Systematic Review.
Sears, Margaret E, et al. (2012). “Arsenic, Cadmium, Lead, and Mercury in Sweat: A Systematic Review.” ncbi.nlm.nih.gov, National Center for Biotechnology Information, February 2012, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3312275/
Infrared radiation has potential antidepressant and anxiolytic effects in animal model of depression and anxiety
Tanaka Y, Akiyoshi J, Kawahara Y, Ishitobi Y, Hatano K, Hoaki N, Mori A, Goto S, Tsuru J, Matsushita H, Hanada H, Kodama K, Isogawa K, Kitamura H, Fujikura Y. (2011). "Infrared radiation has potential antidepressant and anxiolytic effects in animal model of depression and anxiety." Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov, National Center for Biotechnological Information, April 2011, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21511206
Psychological effects 2 and 4 weeks after a single treatment with near infrared light to the forehead: a pilot study of 10 patients with major depression and anxiety
Schiffer Fredric, Johnston Andrea, Ravichandran Caitlin, Polcari Ann, Teicher Martin, Webb Robert, Hamblin Michael. (2009). "Psychological effects 2 and 4 weeks after a single treatment with near infrared light to the forehead: a pilot study of 10 patients with major depression and anxiety." Biomedcentral.com, Bio Med Dentral, December 8, 2009, https://behavioralandbrainfunctions.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1744-9081-5-46
Infrared sauna in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. A pilot study showing good tolerance, short-term improvement of pain and stiffness, and a trend toward long-term beneficial effects
Oosterveld FG, Rasker JJ, Floors M, Landkroon R, van Rennes B, Zwijnenberg J, van de Laar MA, Koel GJ. (2009) "Infrared sauna in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. A pilot study showing good tolerance, short-term improvement of pain and stiffness, and a trend toward long-term beneficial effects." Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov, National Center for Biotechnology Information, January 2009, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18685882
Clinical Effects of Regular Dry Sauna Bathing: A Systematic Review
ussain J., & Cohen M. (2018). “Clinical Effects of Regular Dry Sauna Bathing: A Systematic Review.” ncbi.nlm.nih.gov, Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine, 24 February 2020,https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5941775/