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Far infrared saunas operate
at temperatures of 100 degrees F to 130 degrees F.
Conventional saunas operate at temperatures of 180
degrees F to 220 degrees F, temperatures are not as well
tolerated.
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Far infrared is
claimed to heat tissue three times as much as
conventional saunas.
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Far infrared's resonant
absorption causes more toxins expelled through the
kidney, liver, and hair.
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Far infrared saunas are safer
as there are no hot surfaces or high temperatures.
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Far infrared saunas are
portable and easy to assemble.
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Far infrared saunas' lower
temperatures do not dry out the mucous membranes like
conventional saunas.
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Infrared
energy requires 90% less electrical energy (thus a lower
electrical bill).
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Less
than 20% of the infrared energy heats the air, leaving
80% available to be directly converted to heat within
the body.
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Warms the user to a much
greater depth (up to three inches) and more efficiently
than the conventional sauna.
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Induces
2-3 times the sweat volume as conventional saunas,
increasing many of the health benefits, including
detoxification, cardiovascular conditioning, and calorie
burning.
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The lower heat ranges may be
safer for those with cardiovascular risks.
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The air is more pleasant and
easier to breathe, making the sauna more comfortable to
use. Many models pump in fresh air.
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Warm up only takes 5-10
minutes compared to 30-90 minutes for conventional
saunas.
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Uses no water, thus no
plumbing costs, bacterial growth, or cleanup.
