HOW TO USE SAUNA

 

Nothing like a 20-minute sweat session in a sauna. You feel more relaxed and rested once you're done, and the heat helps relieve sore muscles and improves your overall health and well-being. But if the high temperatures of a traditional sauna are just too much to handle, an infrared sauna can offer the benefits of a sauna without the extreme heat. Unlike a traditional sauna, Best infrared sauna do not heat the air around you. Instead, they use infrared lamps (which use electromagnetic radiation) to directly warm your body. “These saunas use infrared panels instead of conventional heat to easily penetrate human tissue, warming your body before heating the air,” says physiotherapist Vivian Eisenstadt, MAPT, CPT, MASP. An infrared sauna can operate at a lower temperature (typically between 120˚F and 140˚F) than a traditional sauna, which is typically between 150˚F and 180˚F.

 

 Manufacturers claim that in an infrared sauna, only about 20% of the heat will heat the air and the remaining 80% will directly heat your body. Proponents of cheap sauna say that heat penetrates deeper than heated air. This allows you to experience more intense sweating at a lower temperature. Eisenstein says this environment is more tolerable, allowing you to stay in the sauna longer while increasing your body. Likewise, there are no reports of negative effects so far beyond the warnings regarding any sauna experience. These include the possibilities of overheating, dehydration, and interference with medications, as well as potential dangers to pregnant women, heart disease or under the influence of drugs or alcohol, among others. The good news: Even if your sweat session isn't doing everything it claims to do, at least you feel great. Plus, it contributes to your overall health and well-being by helping you relax, loosening stiff or tense muscles, reducing joint pain, and giving you some time to yourself. temperature of two to three degrees. Many people will do infrared sauna treatments at a health club, spa, or doctor's office, while others will buy and build one at home. If you do decide to try an infrared sauna, it is important to know that they do not come with universal instructions. There are guidelines you can follow, but ultimately how you choose to use an infrared sauna is up to you. Here are some tips to get you started. Make sure you are hydrated before entering an infrared sauna. Drink a glass of water before your session.

 You can also bring water into the sauna, especially if you are sensitive to higher heat. The average temperature of an infrared sauna ranges from 100˚F to 150˚F, with beginners starting at the bottom and more experienced users at the top. . If this is your first time, start with 100, F. You may want to stay at this temperature for a few sessions. You can always increase the temperature with each session until you reach 150˚F. For new users, start with 10 to 15 minutes. You can add time to each session until you reach the suggested time of 20-30 minutes. One person sauna come with a timer, so be sure to set it. You don't want to stay there too long and risk becoming dehydrated. The way you dress is your choice. Some people will wear swimsuits, while others prefer to go nude. Relax, read, meditate, listen to music or visit friends. Don't fall asleep. When your session is over, it is suggested to take your time and allow your body to cool down. Once cooled, do not hesitate to take a shower or a bath. Just make sure you drink plenty of water. Most facilities that offer infrared sauna treatments recommend using the sauna three to four days a week. If you are in good health and tolerate the four days, you can use the sauna daily. More about this source text Source text required for additional translation information Send feedback Side panels