Regular use of an infrared sauna is a healthy way to shed extra weight. They use heat and light to relax and detoxify the body. The difference between these types of saunas and typical steam or dry saunas is that light directly penetrates the skin, but does not warm the air. Body temperature goes up quickly, causing encouraging perspiration to release toxins that are mostly stored in fat cells, which may effect the body’s ability to lose weight. Recent studies indicate that regular sauna use has a significant effect on body mass loss and can contribute to the healthy shedding of weight.

            Infrared sauna use may also improve overall health and well-being, and alleviate a variety of different health conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, congestive heart failure, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic fatigue, poor digestion, depression and chronic muscle and joint pain. Additional health benefits may include detoxification, stress relief, a strengthened immune system, pain relief, improved circulation, lower blood pressure, muscle recovery and healthier skin.

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