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If you have ever been a sauna user, you might not know that there's a new type of sauna out there called an infrared sauna. While conventional saunas use wood or electrical stoves to heat the air itself, infrared saunas use infrared heaters as the heat source.

If you have ever been a sauna user, you might not know that there's a new type of sauna out there called an infrared sauna. While conventional saunas use wood or electrical stoves to heat the air itself, infrared saunas use infrared heaters as the heat source.

Instead of heating the air itself, infrared saunas heat the objects and people in their proximity. However, the ambient air stays about the same temperature. This means that infrared saunas consume much less energy and are more efficient than conventional saunas are.

When you realize that the infrared sauna heats its occupants rather than the air you can then understand that it is possible to use this type of sauna anywhere, even outside, yet it will still be as effective.

With that said infrared saunas still use enclosures. The reason for this is simple, people like the feel of a traditional sauna, and due to habit - when it comes to saunas we feel the need to get into one rather than sit outside. However you do not have to have an enclosure if you chose not to.

The infrared heaters use a light frequency which one cannot see. This technology is also called infrared radiation and is abbreviated as IR. This radiation is not the same as atomic radiation or ultraviolet radiation which is responsible for causing sunburn when out in the hot sun.

You may be surprised to know that you are pretty familiar with infrared radiation, infrared radiation heats our planet and the radiation in this case comes from the sun. In actual fact your body also exudes infrared radiation. Infrared sauna enthusiasts suggest that the infrared sauna provides even more benefits to that of a traditional sauna.

Both the infrared sauna and the traditional sauna are similar in that they cause you to sweat which helps to release toxins and impurities form your body. They can additionally help with other physical ailments such as arthritis. Infrared radiation is also said to have exceptional healing properties.

Those who support infrared radiation state that this technology can penetrate deeper into the body all the way to the muscles tissues and internal organs. By doing so it further enables toxins to be released which strengthens the immune system. As a result of which you burn more, lose weight and improve your complexion at the same time.

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