Infrared Sauna

All saunas are beneficial as sweating is one of the best ways to detoxify the body. The most comfortable and safest sauna is the far-infrared sauna. The heat from an infrared sauna penetrates 1.5-3 inches deep into the body to increase circulation, nourish damaged tissue and pull chemicals from fat storage directly into our sweat.

Infrared sauna treatments are safe for people of all ages.

The infrared wavelength frequencies stimulate our cells to vibrate which makes them permeable or leaky and promotes the purging of toxins out of our cells, into circulation and out in our sweat. With the infrared sauna, a sweat volume 2-3 times higher than that of a regular sauna is achieved at a lower temperature.

Benefits of an infrared sauna:
Infrared sauna can aid in weight loss

A session in the infrared sauna can burn between 500 and 900 calories. Similar to exercise, being in the infrared sauna increases your heart rate and metabolism and uses a large amount of energy, while you just relax! The infrared sauna helps to decrease heavy metals, chemicals and pesticides in the body thereby helping to correct metabolic imbalances that may be contributing to poor digestion and weight gain. The improved blood flow to the organs and endocrine glands speeds metabolic processes and increases caloric burn.

Infrared sauna relieves pain

By expanding blood vessels and increasing circulation, more oxygen reaches injured areas of the body reducing pain and speeding up the healing process in chronic or sub-acute conditions. Infrared sauna treatments help to remove lactic acid build-up, often felt after exercise or exertion, leaving the muscles feeling renewed. Infrared sauna is a successful additional treatment for arthritis, muscle pain and spasms and can help reduce scar tissue and adhesions.

Infrared sauna eliminates toxins

Toxins such as alcohol, nicotine, environmental pollutants, pesticides and heavy metals accumulate in the body on a daily basis. The body can eliminate toxins through sweating and research has shown that the body burden of chemicals, heavy metals, carcinogens and other pollutants can be significantly diminished through the use of an infrared sauna.

Infrared sauna improves immunity

Fever is a natural part of the immune response.  When we are sick, the body creates a fever in order to kill of bacteria. Infrared sauna induces an “artificial fever” which activates immunity.  Studies have shown that the duration of colds and flu like illnesses are reduced if treated with infrared sauna.

Infrared sauna benefits the skin

Infrared sauna improves circulation, expels toxins and chemicals, reduces the appearance of cellulite and moves dead cells from the surface of the skin. It clears debris, oils, and make-up residue from the pores of your skin leading to a softer, clearer and firmer complexion.  It is also an effective treatment for psoriasis, acne and even rosacea.

Infrared sauna reduces stress

Infrared sauna relaxes and loosens muscles prior to a massage or chiropractic treatment, making treatments more effective. However, the calm environment and soothing heat are also relaxing and therapeutic all by themselves.

For more information or to book an appointment please contact our clinic at (403) 516-1141 and take your first step to optimal health.