Home SaunaZone SAUNA- Probably one of my best investments
Probably one of the best investments I’ve ever made is purchasing a portable infrared sauna. Not only does it provide me with great stress relief after a long day of work, it is also a good means for healthy skin and detoxification. In many cultures around the world, the sauna has been considered a vital part to one’s daily life for physical, mental and spiritual rejuvenation.
Throughout history the sauna has gone under many stages of evolution, mainly due to cultural influence and emerging technology. There are wet and dry versions of the sauna.
Some of the oldest recorded saunas were pits dug into the earth where rocks were heated to high temperatures. A basic covering was used over the heated rocks to capture the heat and induce sweating. Water could even be thrown on the hot stones to produce steam.
Here is a brief list of the progression of sauna types:
- The Smoke Sauna is one of the original saunas and is basically described in the preceding paragraph. This type of sauna has also been fitted with a chimney fixture to eliminate the irritating effects of collecting smoke.
- A continuous fire stove is a more recent version of the above and requires continued manual support to fuel the fire. The latest of this type are the similar electrically heated saunas which are often found in gyms or homes. One of the negative part of the traditional saunas is that the air temperatures can average around 80 degrees celcius, which can make extended sessions uncomfortable or a session difficult to maintain for the recommended time.
- Infrared saunas use a technology that
has been around since the 1950s where a special bulb produces rays similar to those of the sun without the UV radiation. The bulb heaters don’t increase the temperature of the air to extreme temperatures but penetrate the skin to promote perspiration. I generally break into a good continuous sweat when the temperature reaches about 60 degrees celcius, almost half that of the conventional saunas. Infrared technology saunas have been researched and purport to provide the same health benefits of traditional saunas along with the safety. Infrared sauna heaters also can have a life to 10,000 hours.
Here are just a few of the proposed benefits of regular infrared sauna use:
- Pain Relief for muscles and joints
- Increased Detoxification
- Aids in Weight Loss
- Supports Cardiovascular Health
- Promotes Healthy Skin Elasticity and Tone
- Tissue and Muscle Flexibility
- Supports Immune Function and Proposed Aid in Cancer Therapy
- Does not dry up mucous membranes as the conventional counterparts do
There are a few differences between traditional saunas and the infrared sauna.
The biggest reasons I prefer portable and infrared is for the overall health reasons, lightweight portability and affordability. Visit Saunazone South Africa now http://www.saunazone.co.za or call 0860448367 or 0845557227
