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The benefits of a portable sauna are well known however access to a good sauna is generally limited to areas that have the space to build and run one. Lately the development of the Far infrared emitters has led on to the development of the infrared sauna. Far infrared electromagnetic energy is outside the visible range of the human eye. It can best be described by the sensation one gets when stepping out into the sun’s rays on a cool day. When the rays get into the body they create heat.
Portable infrared saunas are now available that let almost any one to enjoy a sauna no matter where they live. These conveyable units have ceramic or carbon infrared emitters installed in them that supply the heat critical to for a good sauna. Far infrared energy has the power to enter deep into the body’s cells cause them to release poisons from within them. One of the main advantages of a far infrared sauna comes from the indisputable fact that unlike a standard saunas the air isn’t super heated. This makes breathing while in the sauna much more comfortable.
The beauty of a portable sauna comes from the proven fact that it allows a sauna to be installed and taken in just about any location. Special plumbing and electrical work is not important to install or use a portable far infrared sauna. Most conveyable units do require access to a typical household electrical outlet to power the infrared emitters. Infrared saunas are thought to be dry saunas as there the moisture available comes from the user’s body. However some transportable infrared sauna manufactures have designed their saunas to generate steam also.
Many portable infrared sauna units are designed so that the use will sit in the sauna with their head exposed. This permits the user to read or listen to music in the sauna. In addition the user isn’t the subject of the hot moistureless air for the sauna. Other models are engineered to allow the user to take a sauna in the lying down position. In fact many far infrared proponents feel that taking a sauna while lying down is the best way for the body to take in the infrared energy.
In terms of cost you can buy a transportable infrared sauna for as little as $300. However top of the line wood units can cost as much as $3500. It goes without saying that you really need to do your homework prior to purchasing any portable sauna. The best units are constructed of thermo-plastic with chrome steel hardware or with natural woods like cedar. Other units use man made materials that reflect heat energy and do not absorb moisture.
No matter what portable infrared sauna you purchase it would be wise to assure that you have a good guaranty related to it. The purchase of an extended guaranty is preferred. Both Ceramic and carbon infrared emitters can fail leaving you with a sauna that doesn’t generate even heat.
A portable sauna is a sound investment into your private health.It decreases the body’s toxins, reduces muscle and joint discomfort and can even reduce stress. A portable sauna can be sited in almost any home or residence with ease. There really is no explanation for not owning a movable infrared sauna.
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Researchers in Japan have been documenting the effectiveness of far infrared ray (FIR) saunas. Apparently using FIR saunas can raise one’s body temperature in a controlled and healthy way, which induces better tissue function. The benefits of FIR sauna therapy are many. Below is a brief list of some of them.
Asthma: May be cleared up (like moving to Arizona’s dry air). A case study was reported in which a 41 year old male suffered from toxic occupational asthma, headaches, depression and other complaints. Serum analysis revealed an extremely high level of toluene (a toxin) and antibodies to isocyanate, TMA and formaldehyde (toxins). He was placed on a FIR therapy program and his lungs cleared up within 3 days. After 52 days, his health had improved by 85%. Post treatment analysis revealed no detectable levels of any volatile compounds.
Back Pain: Low level heat therapy is more effective than over-the-counter oral medications for relieving low back pain, according to the results of a nationwide study led by a sports medicine researcher at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. In the six-month study involving 371 patients, participants were given the maximum recommended non-prescription dosages of ibuprofen and acetaminophen or low level heat therapy for two days to treat acute low back pain. The results showed that the low level heat therapy provided significantly more pain relief beginning on the first day of treatment than the oral analgesics and that the effects lasted more than 48 hours after the treatment was completed. “Confirming that this treatment is effective is important to patients because it gives them a treatment option that does not have the potential risk to the liver, kidneys, and gastrointestinal tract than can accompany inappropriate analgesic usage,” said Dr. Nadler, an associate of physical medicine and rehabilitation at the medical school.
Cancer: 1. FIR therapy is helpful in the destruction of cancer cells, as they begin to die off when the malignant tissue reaches 104-106F (40-41C). It takes but a small increase in body temperature for the body to increase the production of white blood cells, which are critical to the destruction of tumors. Regular FIR sauna use is an effective approach that compliments any anti-cancer protocol. 2. Researchers from Japan report that FIR therapy can reverse cancer of the tongue. 3. In the later stages of cancer, FIR Sauna Therapy can relieve pain extremely well.
Depression: In a study of 28 mildly depressed patients , 14 were assigned to a treatment group and 14 were assigned to the control group. The treatment group received 140F (60C) far infrared therapy for 15 minutes per day plus bed rest with a blanket for 30 minutes per day. After 20 sessions over a 4 week period, the patients treated with FIR had significantly less somatic complaints, significantly less appetite loss and significantly better relaxation.
Flexibility: A FIR Sauna is perfect as a “heat therapy room” for athletes looking for a pre-workout warm-up to warm up muscles and increase flexibility, helping to prevent injury. It’s also ideal for pre-warm-up for physical therapy and massage therapy, or for a relaxing, wind-down at the end of a stress-filled day.
In a sequential, longitudinal, interrupted time series trial at the Mayo Clinic , 15 hospitalized patients with congestive heart failure underwent daily 15 minute infrared sauna treatment for 4 weeks. These serious end-stage congestive heart failure patients were maximally medicated, unable to walk across the room without shortness of breath and were unable to tolerate warm baths. When they were treated with FIR sauna therapy, symptoms improved in 87% of patients (13 of 15). Left ventricular ejection fraction increased from 30% to 34% on average, meaning that their hearts beat more efficiently and with less effort. Every patients 6 minute walking distance increased. Distance increased from an average of 388 meters to 448 meters (15% faster pace). Average plasma epinephrine (adrenaline) concentration decreased by 48% from 40 pg/mL to 21 pg/mL. Average plasma norepinephrine decreased by 30% from 633 pg/mL to 443 pg/mL. These two are both used to diagnose congestive heart failure. Diastolic blood pressure (the low number) decreased but systolic pressure (the top number) was unchanged. This means that they did not get hypertensive and the work that the hearts had to do decreased. There were no side effects (something that never happens with drugs and surgery). No patients had dyspnea (shortness of breath), angina (chest pain) or arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat), or complained of excess heat. FIR sauna therapy literally saved their lives.
Inflammation: The increased peripheral circulation occurring with FIR sauna therapy provides the transportation needed to help evacuate the edema, which can help stop inflammation, decrease pain and help speed healing. Researchers have observed high success rates when applying FIR therapy to resolve post surgical infection, pelvic infection and frostbite with inflammation.
Joint Stiffness/Collagen Tissue Extensibility/Stretching : 1. In one case of rheumatoid finger joints, there was a 20% decrease in stiffness at 112F (45C) as compared with 92F (33C). Any stiffened joint and thickened connective tissues should respond in a similar fashion. 2. Tissues heated to 112F (45C) and then stretched exhibit a non-elastic residual elongation of about 0.5-0.9% that persists after the stretch is removed. It does not occur in these same tissues when stretched at normal tissue temperatures. Thus 20 stretching sessions can produce a 10-18% increase in length in tissues so heated and stretched.
Menopause: FIR therapy relieves menopause related symptoms: relieved chills, nervousness, depression, dizziness, head & stomach aches.
There seems to be an almost continual flow of new information regarding infrared ray saunas and their benefits to our health. Hopefully you enjoy this short list of the benefits that we already know about.
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