How do Infrared Saunas Work?
Infrared saunas work using infrared heaters to convert light directly to heat. This heat has the effect of warming nearby objects without raising the air temperature; in others words, a bather in an infrared sauna absorbs heat but the surrounding air does not. Far-infrared radiant (FIR) heat is often confused with ultraviolet (UV) radiation because both types of energy are present in the suns rays. However, FIR does not damage the skin the way UV does while still providing many of the benefits of natural sunlight. What are the Health Benefits of an Infrared Sauna? In infrared saunas, heat penetrates deep into body tissues in a way that a traditional sauna cannot. This deep tissue warmth is great for sore muscles, stiffness, and joint pain, especially the kind of chronic pain that comes from arthritis. The infrared sauna heater warms up and is ready for use much more quickly than a traditional saunas heater (usually in 10 to 20 minutes, compared to at least an hour) and it uses much les
