I have been studying various forms of detoxification for nearly 10 years – one that is common to all the best clinics in Europe is the Far Infra Red Sauna
Most people have tried a normal sauna at some point in their lives – for me, it was always too hot – I could never stay in there for more than 10 minutes so I consider myself very lucky to have use of a Health Mate Infrared Sauna and my clients love the benefits too
What is so different about an Infrared Sauna?
In a traditional sauna, the air temperature gets raised to somewhere between 80 and 100 degrees Celsius. To keep the heat bearable, water is evaporated to make the air moist. In these temperatures, your body will heat up and you start to sweat to reduce the heat. Together with the sweat, toxins get removed from your body. This is the purpose of a traditional sauna.
The big difference with a Health Mate infrared sauna is the fact that in these saunas, it is not the surrounding air that heats up but the infrared radiation heats up your body directly without having to heat up the air around you. This will cause your body to sweat even more at temperatures as low as 55 degrees Celsius. Even when you decide to open the door to let some fresh air in, the infrared will keep on having its beneficial effects on your body.
A Health Mate infrared sauna uses only about as much electricity as a hair dryer.
Compared to a regular sauna it is easier to perspire and get rid of toxins in an infrared sauna. Studies have shown that you sweat more and lose more toxins during an infrared session. Even at a temperature of 55°C you will perspire more than in a regular sauna where you will normally experience temperatures of 80°C or more.
Your body will have rid itself from toxins and your immune system will have received a boost. That is the reason why you feel so good after a 30 minute infrared session.
An infrared session can be beneficial in a number of different ways
Improves overall fitness
Eases muscular and joint pain
Relieves neck and back pain
Reduces headaches and alleviates stress
Helps to detoxify your body
Relieves respiratory illnesses
Burns calories and reduces cellulite
Improves blood circulation
Reduces skin problems
Increases immunity
If nothing else, a session in your Health Mate infrared sauna is simply relaxing and beneficial. Take some time to care for yourself and clear your mind, with a little music and/or a good book. The heat relaxes your muscles, making them more flexible and easing the tension in your neck and shoulders. This relaxation relieves muscle and joint pains. Even your skin feels fresh and revived after just half an hour.
When your body warms up, it sets your natural cooling system into action: you start to sweat. This increases your heart rate, which increases your blood circulation. This simple process exercises your heart while your body is sweating out toxins. This whole process requires energy, so you are, by simply sitting and relaxing, also burning calories.
A session in a Health Mate infrared sauna works your body as much as exercise does for 15-30 minutes. Studies show the physiological responses were equal in both cases. For those who are unable to exercise due to physical constraints, this is a perfect way to stay in shape.
Even older people or people with respiratory problems benefit from a Health Mate infrared sauna.
Depending on the length of your sessions and your preferred temperature, you can burn up to 1500 Calories or more per week, assuming regular usage (at least 5 sessions per week).
That provides good weight maintenance without strenuous physical effort.
What is Infrared Light?
Isaac Newton discovered that sunlight is composed of a rainbow of colours. We can see some of these colours, but others the human eye cannot distinguish, such as infrared and ultraviolet rays. Both are just outside the visible spectrum. We experience them as light or heat.
Not all infrared light is the same. NASA discovered that infrared rays with a wavelength between 4-16 microns had the same rhythm as the water in our cells.
How Does it Work?
The warmth of the infrared light in a Health Mate infrared sauna cabin penetrates into the cells of your body. During this process, the infrared rays radiate energy which sets molecules in motion and creates warmth.
With this process, the infrared rays are capable of warming up our body without having to heat up the air around us. This is one of the key success factors of infrared sauna technology.
No energy is lost, the surrounding air remains at a bearable temperature yet the body warms up enough to make you sweat and detoxify. Your body absorbs the infrared rays and enjoys the heat that it generates. This will also allow your muscles to relax and releases tension. Even painful necks, backs or shoulders can experience relief.
Health Mate infrared sauna therapy is good for your immune system and is capable of helping with the treatment of muscular pains.
What does Infrared Light do?
Infrared rays penetrate into your body and increase your body temperature. Due to the warmth and the energy that your body absorbs, your immune system will be stimulated. This explains why people who regularly use their sauna seem to have colds less frequently.
The infrared warmth penetrates the body, the blood flow and heart rate will get stimulated which has a positive effect on a multitude of ailments.
The deep warmth is good news for your muscles and the general effect and benefits can be compared to those of a 30 minute work out but without all of the effort.
Scientifically Proven
There has been extensive research over the last 40 years on the effects of infrared therapy on the body. The amazing benefits include relief from pain and joint stiffness, detoxification, stress reduction, weight maintenance, improved immune system and blood circulation, and enhanced skin tone.
According to Dr. Sherry Rogers, member of the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, our bodies are constantly accumulating toxic substances. She advocates detoxification in an infrared sauna as the only proven method of removing harmful waste from the body.
Patients undergoing infrared sauna treatment have found improvement in their rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, back pain, gastrointestinal issues, hypertension, whiplash, insomnia, and menstrual pain
A session in the Health Mate infrared sauna is also great for the skin! Your skin looks younger and fresher.
For people with cellulitis or skin problems such as psoriasis, eczema or acne, Health Mate infrared therapy brings healing relief
Dr. Rogers admonishes, “Detoxify or Die” in her book of the same name. The most important thing for your health, she says, is detoxification and the only way to maximize your body’s removal of toxins is by the deep sweat you get from a Health Mate infrared sauna.
Detoxification is the Key
Our bodies are exposed every day to the most harmful substances and what’s worse is that we are not able to escape them. The culprits are everywhere — in our diet, in the air we breathe, in our homes, and in the water that we drink.
Consider the phthalates (plasticizers in PVC) from the plastic packaging that stores our food and beverages. Even if we do not include these carcinogens, the rest of our environment is pretty unhealthy too. From air pollution caused by factories and cars to water pollution caused by waste dumping, we ingest or absorb thousands of toxins every day, according to Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy, medical director at the Centre for New Medicine in Irvine, CA.
We have more breathing problems, allergy symptoms, fertility problems, learning difficulties, and psychological disorders than we did a decade ago.
Granted, we can’t avoid all the harmful elements in our daily lives, but we should do our best to remove them or they will remain in our bodies.
A healthy body has the mechanism for toxic disposal. The body naturally dissipates harmful substances when it sweats. You can go jogging, play sports, or work in the garden, but the easier and more measurable way to sweat is with a session in the Health Mate infrared sauna.
It is not surprising that a lot of professional athletes like to use it.
You are welcome to come along and try for yourself as a stand alone treatment or to soften and soothe tired muscles prior to a sports massage
For more information go to http://health-mate.co.uk or phone the clinic in Milford to come and see for yourself – you are very welcome to try
Wrap up and stay warm folks
