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What is an infrared sauna?

The sun emits a wide range of light, most of which we can’t actually see. Infrared is the invisible light just outside the prism next to red light, thus the name “infra (below)" + “red.” Sunlight is 52-55% infrared. Infrared is a safe, gentle form of light that brings many good, healthy things to Earth and human beings. The energy it delivers is just right to nudge cells to stimulate warmth, growth and release. Infrared’s healing rays are felt on our skin as warmth and are absorbed by our bodies to help provide a variety of benefits. The proof of this activity in our body is evidenced in the increase in core body temperature that happens during a 30-minute infrared sauna session. Sunlighten’s saunas are clinically proven to raise core body temperature 3 degrees, which unleashes the most benefits to our health.   

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What are the benefits of a infrared sauna?

• Detoxification.
• Improves circulation and cardiovascular health.
• Improve muscle recovery.
• Relieves pain.
• Increase collagen production and improve skin appearance.
• Improve immunity.
• Promotes relaxation.
• Improves sleep.
• Stimulates a sluggish metabolism to aid in weight loss.

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How often should I use infrared sauna?

One session will leave you feeling rejuvenated, but the more you do it, the better the results. Recommended use is 3-4 times per week for 30-minute sessions.

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Are there any people who should avoid sauna use?

Contraindications to sauna use include active fever, pregnancy, unstable angina pectoris, recent myocardial infarction, and severe aortic stenosis. Sauna use is safe, however, for most people with controlled coronary heart disease with stable angina pectoris or old myocardial infarction. Nevertheless, you should consult your physician prior to using.  The magnets used to assemble our saunas can interrupt the pacing and inhibit the output of pacemakers. For this reason, those with pacemakers and/or defibrillators should avoid sauna use. Multiple Sclerosis, Central Nervous System Tumors and Diabetes with Neuropathy are conditions that are associated with impaired sweating. Individuals with these conditions should avoid sauna use. Certain medications may affect your response to heat. Those taking meds that cause drowsiness, changes in blood pressure, heart rate, or circulation should consult their physician prior to use. Other meds including diuretics, barbiturates, beta blockers, anticholinergics, and antihistamines can affect the way your body responds to heat as well and should use caution. If you have had a recent joint injury, then heat should be avoided for 48 hours or until swelling subsides. Metal pins, rods, artificial joints, or any other surgical implants generally reflect infra-red waves and thus are not heated by this system, however, caution should be exercised when using a sauna.  Alcohol consumption during sauna bathing increases the risk of hypotension, arrhythmia, and sudden death, and should be avoided. Elderly and children may use the sauna at a lower temperature and shorter duration. In the rare event that you experience pain or discomfort, immediately discontinue sauna use.

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What do I wear in the sauna?

We recommend wearing as little as
possible to enable infrared to penetrate tissues as deep as possible. We do require our clients to wear at a minimum a cotton towel, gym shorts or swimsuit.

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What is the cleaning process of the sauna?

The bench is wiped down with a cleaning solution in between each client use. You may also choose to sit on a provided towel to protect the wood from sweat. At the end of each day, the entire inner surface and door is cleaned.