Infrared sauna: benefits, harm and how often you can visit

Every day new events occur in the world, new procedures, devices and much more are invented. One of these innovations is the infrared sauna. It appeared not so long ago, but every month there are more and more visitors to such devices. Most often they are located in beauty salons or gyms. What it is and how to use it, you will learn from this article.

Benefits of an infrared sauna

What represents this unit? Most often this is a cabin for one or up to 5 people, made of wood on the outside. There is seating inside and infrared heaters in the walls and under the benches. During the procedure, the person warms up from the inside, while the air in the cabin does not change its temperature very much. There are several types of saunas - professional ones for sports clubs and salons, home ones for homes, apartments and cottages, and portable ones that can be brought to work.

Opinions about this innovation are divided: some are sure that it is a panacea for all diseases plus a perpetual motion machine of youth, while others are wary of such saunas. How is it really? Due to the low heating temperature, the sauna does not affect human cardiac activity, which is very important. During heating, biologically active substances, phytoncides, are released that suppress and kill fungi and bacteria.

During the procedure, the person in the booth begins to sweat very heavily and profusely - this releases harmful waste and toxins. Bones, muscles, joints, tissues and internal organs warm up. People of all ages can use this sauna; besides, the session does not last long, but the effect is great. What benefits does such a sauna bring:

• the flow of blood and lymph increases, organs are filled with oxygen;
• muscle nutrition increases;
• the immune system improves;
• sleep improves;
• mood improves;
• pores open, skin is cleansed of dust, dirt and dead cells;
• disease prevention occurs;
• relieves headaches and muscle pain;
• heals wounds, damage, injuries;
• cures dandruff, psoriasis, eczema, acne, urticaria;
• memory improves;
• cures arthritis, obesity, scoliosis, rheumatism;
• helps with disorders of genitourinary, nervous and cardiovascular activity;
• increases recovery from bronchitis, colds, runny nose, pneumonia;
• the epidermis is rejuvenated, and sunburn pass due to the regeneration of the skin;
• helps get rid of extra pounds;
• cleans up orange peel from the skin;
• reduces pain during menstruation.

To achieve positive results, you must follow all the rules and precautions.  If you are not sure whether you should visit these booths, it is better to first consult with a specialist. After the procedure, it is best to take a warm rather than a cold shower. A sauna session is only effective if you spend the allotted time without leaving the cabin.

If you want lose weight with the help of such procedures, then in one session it is burned calories, as for 10-kilometer jogging. Moreover, in the first couple of sessions you will lose excess weight due to the fluid that comes out, and by the 3-4th session the body will already begin to get rid of fat, toxins and waste. Of course, all this is only effective together with diet and sports loads.

Harm from an infrared sauna

No matter how it may seem that such saunas will not bring any harm, everything has its drawbacks. For example, procedures should not be abused. You should not stay in the booth for more than 30-40 minutes, and if you feel unwell, it is better to reduce the session time to 5-10 minutes.

Moreover, there are a number of contraindications, with which it is better to avoid using an infrared sauna:

• pregnancy period;
  
• chronic alcoholism;
  
• severe purulent processes;
  
• tumors and suspicion of them, oncology;
  
• severe illness combined with fever;
  
• tuberculosis;
  
• atherosclerosis;
  
• bleeding;
  
• presence in the body parasites or bacilli;
  
• cachexia;
  
• infectious diseases;
  
• diabetes;
  
• fresh injuries that less than a couple of days;
• cystitis;
• gynecological diseases.

There are also contraindications for people with silicone implants. Severe pain will appear, the implant will become deformed, and surgical intervention is possible.

How often to use an infrared sauna

If this is your first time in miracle sauna, then the session time should not exceed 20-25 minutes; during subsequent visits you can increase the time, but no more than 35-40 minutes at a time. It is recommended to visit the sauna a couple of times a week. If you want to lose weight, you can visit 3-4 times a week, best after physical activity.

Your body will tell you perfectly, listen to yourself, your feelings and you yourself will decide how much time you should spend in the sauna and how often. You need to remember that you cannot eat 1.5 hours before and after the procedure, but you can drink green, herbal tea or mineral water to replenish fluid.

Infrared sauna: reviews

Due to the fact that the procedure is relatively new and many have not heard or used it, there are not many reviews. But they are all positive. Many people who have experienced a sauna in a beauty salon have purchased a home version for themselves. People who are trying to lose weight respond positively, because the sauna really helps with this. And in addition to the disappearance of extra pounds, the appearance of the skin improves, wrinkles disappear, and well-being and mood noticeably improve. In addition, the sauna is useful for athletes, especially after hard training, because after visiting the cabin, fatigue becomes much less.