Infrared saunas work by using their electromagnetic wavelengths of radiation on the person’s body, reaching a depth of 1.5 inches. The wavelength of infrared saunas is longer than that of visible light but shorter than the wavelength of radio.
The infrared sauna uses direct heat on the body and not the air as in steam saunas. This process is called heat conversion in the body. Infrared saunas usually come in a wooden box or in a room that contains several heaters.
The heat emitted is around 120F to 140F. People can stay inside the temperature controlled box. Infrared saunas are better when it comes to saving energy and cutting costs. Most of the homes use the infrared sauna lamp.
Infrared saunas use infrared heat to produce various results on your body that will help you get better health and one of them is its anti-aging property. Infrared saunas work as an anti-aging agent. It does this in a number of ways. The heat in the infrared lamps or heaters of Saunas is the only agent that will produce the anti-aging effect.
Infrared saunas use infrared rays to heat your body and produce better blood circulation, oxygen supply, strengthen the immune system and cardiovascular system, mental relaxation and detoxification of your body through sweat. The rays of light, the aroma and the sounds will give you a total treatment for mental relaxation that will help you reduce your stress and eventually your age.
We age due to a general metabolic process within our body. A slow metabolism of toxins can lead to illness and disease and thus your youthful appearance. When you use infrared saunas, you will speed up your overall metabolism and the dangerous toxins that have accumulated throughout your life.
Getting rid of these toxins will also help improve your health and youth. You won’t get as much fatigue, skin problems, indigestion, decreased oxygenation, and body toxins. Decreasing all of these problems will eventually give you better overall health, vitality, and slower aging.