Are you considering the purchase of an infrared sauna? If you live in an urban environment then most likely you do not have access to a traditional sauna with its wood fired heat source and cold water lake. The suns radiant heat that is stored within the wood gives the body a deep cleansing and relaxes muscles. This is especially true for a Finnish continuous heat source sauna where the wood stove that is covered with rocks is the heat source.
New infrared sauna technology can provide some of the same benefits of a traditional sauna. The Infrared sauna heater has been developed to provide a good dry sauna that can be installed in just about any location. Far infrared radiant heat mimics the same heat your feel when you step outdoors into the sun without any of the harmful ultraviolet rays that comes from natural sunlight.
Far is the electromagnet frequency that is most beneficial to the human body. It has the ability to penetrate cells and help them get rid of toxins that pollute the body. Studies have shown repeatedly that an infrared sauna is very good for you. A hot infrared sauna will not only remove toxins but increase cardiac function, reduces stress and helps reduce the pain of arthritis.
Purchasing an infrared sauna is very easy. There are many manufactures that make sauna kits that require very little skill to construct. Build time in many cases takes only an hour or two. Infrared sauna heat sources come in two forms carbon fiber and ceramic. The ceramic heat source is the most common. Ceramic heat panels are more durable but are fragile if struck. Ceramic infrared sauna heaters take longer to heat the sauna and require a higher surface temperature to achieve proper sauna temperatures.
Carbon infrared sauna heat sources have thinner panels that heat faster, are more durable and have lower surface temperatures. Carbon infrared sauna heaters reportedly produce electromagnetic frequency that penetrates deeper into the human body. Apparently since the carbon in the heat source produces a carbon frequency and since we are made of carbon this accounts for a deeper body cleansing. No matter what type of infrared sauna heater you select both will heat your sauna to the 140F degree temperature that you need for a good sweat.
Pricing for a good infrared sauna ranges from $1000 to $3000 and in most cases prices include shipping costs. Most have digital controls and a high end infrared sauna will have dual inside and outside controls. Most infrared saunas only require normal 115 volt household plug in to power the heat panels. Weights range from 150 to 600 pounds so you should consider any weight restrictions that you may have in your home or apartment. Many people simply place their infrared sauna in the basement on a concrete based floor.
An infrared sauna is a good investment in your health and in the value of your home. Even if you cannot have a traditional sauna in the backyard you can still enjoy most of the benefits of a traditional sauna.