What is Infrared?
Infrared (IR) light is a type of electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths longer than those of visible light but shorter than radio waves. Even though it's radiant energy is invisible to human eyes but we can feel as heat. Unlike ultraviolet light, which can damage the skin, infrared light is safe, natural, non-invasive, and painless. The key characteristic of infrared light is its ability to penetrate even the deep layers of the skin, providing better pain relief and enhance cell regeneration
Infrared Saunas
Unlike traditional saunas, an infrared sauna uses dry heat. Temperatures in infrared saunas typically range between 110°F and 135°F, while traditional saunas usually fall between 150°F and 195°F. Infrared therapy uses infrared light to penetrate the skin, offering numerous therapeutic benefits. Infrared saunas use infrared lamps to warm your body directly, with about 80% of the heat targeting your body and only 20% heating the air. This radiant heat penetrates the skin more deeply and efficiently at lower temperatures, making it more comfortable for longer sessions.
Benefits of Infrared Therapy
Cardiovascular Health
Infrared light increases the production of nitric oxide, a vital signaling molecule that is important for the health of blood vessels. Nitric oxide is essential in improving blood circulation.
Pain and Inflammation
Since infrared therapy enhances and improves circulation in the body, it can bring oxygen and nutrients to injured tissues, promoting healing. It helps ease pain, relieve inflammation, and protect against oxidative stress.
Muscular Injuries
Infrared therapy improves the action of the mitochondria within cells, thus triggering the growth and repair of new muscles cells and tissues.
Detoxification
The infrared heat also causes the body to sweat, which can help detoxify the body by expelling toxins through the skin.