For centuries saunas have been a staple in the daily activities of certain cultures. These traditional steam-based saunas can reach upwards of 160-220 degrees! With the infrared technology, your body is being directly heated. Rather than heating the entire room, like traditional saunas, only 20% of the heat is heating the air in an infrared sauna. This allows for lower temperatures, 130 to 160 degrees.
How it works
The Clearlight Premier Far Infrared Sauna features True Wave™ carbon/ceramic low-EMF heating technology, surrounding you with infrared heat. It also has ELF shielding with the lowest ELF levels in the industry.
What is EMF and ELF? EMF stands for electromagnetic fields, which are energy waves with frequencies below 300 hertz or cycles per second. ELF stands for extremely low frequency, which are the electrical fields with frequencies form 3-30 hertz.
Why does this matter? Up to one-third of the population may suffer from electrical hypersensitivity from EMF exposure and 3% of the population may have severe reactions to EMFs. Our sauna has virtually zero EMF output and the ELF level is 5Xs below the threshold of concern (competitor’s saunas tested 20Xs above this threshold!).
What to expect
During your session you are going to SWEAT! The infrared heat raises your body temperature causing an increase in the circulatory (blood), immune, and lymphatic systems. Your body’s reaction is to sweat. Most people prefer wearing workout-type clothing in the sauna that they don’t mind getting sweaty (shorts, tank top, whatever you are most comfortable in).
For your first far infrared sauna session, you will have to fill out a quick intake form. After the first visit you will no longer need to fill out any paperwork unless you have a change in medical history that could impact your body’s reaction to the sauna, please let us know prior to continuing with sessions. Initial session will begin shorter to allow your body to acclimate to the heat and you will work up full time sessions in the sauna.
Small hand towels to wipe off with after your session are provided but you are encouraged to bring your own full-size towel to dry off with as these are often not sufficient for the level of sweat. The sauna is equipped with an AUX cord for you to listen to your own device during your session or bring a book. Most of all it is important to relax and enjoy your session!
Musculoskeletal BenefitsImmune and Adrenal BenefitsBeauty BenefitsContraindications
Muscle pain relief
Eases joint pain and stiffness
Reduced muscle soreness following workouts
Improved healing in muscles and soft tissue injuries
Radiant heat has been effective in the treatment of sprains, neuralgia, and bursitis
Improved muscle recovery
Relieves aging related stiffness, aches, and soreness
Improvement in arthritis aches and pains
Stress reduction
Fatigue reduction
By entering the parasympathetic, or rest and digest, state, you are allowing your body to rest and heal
Deep heating raises the core body temperature, inducing an artificial fever, the body’s natural mechanism to strengthen and accelerate the immune response
Elimination of toxins and wastes via intense sweating, increases overall health and resistance to disease
Increases blood circulation and stimulates the sweat glands, releasing built-up toxins in the body
Can help detoxify the body, ridding itself of highly toxic metals (lead, mercury, nickel, cadmium) as well as alcohol, nicotine, sulfuric acid, and other organic and inorganic compounds
Improves the appearance of cellulite by increasing heart rate and localized blood circulation, decreasing accumulation of liquids in the fat cells to reduce the appearance of cellulite
Profuse sweating carries off deeply embedded impurities and dead skin cells, leaving the skin glowing and immaculately clean
Increased circulation draws your skin’s own natural nutrients to the surface
Improved tone, elasticity, texture, and fresh color
Increased blood circulation has been shown to reduce acne, eczema, psoriasis, burns, lesions, and cuts.
Open wounds heal more quickly, reducing scarring.
According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, regular use of a sauna imparts a similar boost on the cardiovascular system to running.
The body increases sweat production to cool itself, and your heart works harder to pump blood at a greater rate to boost circulation. This increase in your metabolism will burn calories and may lead to losing inches and weight.
The following conditions are not recommended for the use of the Infrared Sauna:
Pregnancy
Nursing mothers
Recent myocardial infarction (heart attack)
Severe Aortic stenosis
Unstable angina pectoris (chest pain, pressure, or squeezing)
Recent alcohol or drug use
Hyperhidrosis
Diuretics
Severe Kidney Disease
If your doctor has instructed you to avoid exercise
Cancer
If you have any of these contraindications and would still like to use the sauna please speak with your treating physician prior to making an appointment.
Far Infrared Sauna
Posted: July 25, 2020 by granitecityfamilychiropractic
For centuries saunas have been a staple in the daily activities of certain cultures. These traditional steam-based saunas can reach upwards of 160-220 degrees! With the infrared technology, your body is being directly heated. Rather than heating the entire room, like traditional saunas, only 20% of the heat is heating the air in an infrared sauna. This allows for lower temperatures, 130 to 160 degrees.
How it works
The Clearlight Premier Far Infrared Sauna features True Wave™ carbon/ceramic low-EMF heating technology, surrounding you with infrared heat. It also has ELF shielding with the lowest ELF levels in the industry.
What is EMF and ELF? EMF stands for electromagnetic fields, which are energy waves with frequencies below 300 hertz or cycles per second. ELF stands for extremely low frequency, which are the electrical fields with frequencies form 3-30 hertz.
Why does this matter? Up to one-third of the population may suffer from electrical hypersensitivity from EMF exposure and 3% of the population may have severe reactions to EMFs. Our sauna has virtually zero EMF output and the ELF level is 5Xs below the threshold of concern (competitor’s saunas tested 20Xs above this threshold!).
What to expect
During your session you are going to SWEAT! The infrared heat raises your body temperature causing an increase in the circulatory (blood), immune, and lymphatic systems. Your body’s reaction is to sweat. Most people prefer wearing workout-type clothing in the sauna that they don’t mind getting sweaty (shorts, tank top, whatever you are most comfortable in).
For your first far infrared sauna session, you will have to fill out a quick intake form. After the first visit you will no longer need to fill out any paperwork unless you have a change in medical history that could impact your body’s reaction to the sauna, please let us know prior to continuing with sessions. Initial session will begin shorter to allow your body to acclimate to the heat and you will work up full time sessions in the sauna.
Small hand towels to wipe off with after your session are provided but you are encouraged to bring your own full-size towel to dry off with as these are often not sufficient for the level of sweat. The sauna is equipped with an AUX cord for you to listen to your own device during your session or bring a book. Most of all it is important to relax and enjoy your session!
Eases joint pain and stiffness
Reduced muscle soreness following workouts
Improved healing in muscles and soft tissue injuries
Radiant heat has been effective in the treatment of sprains, neuralgia, and bursitis
Improved muscle recovery
Relieves aging related stiffness, aches, and soreness
Improvement in arthritis aches and pains
Fatigue reduction
By entering the parasympathetic, or rest and digest, state, you are allowing your body to rest and heal
Deep heating raises the core body temperature, inducing an artificial fever, the body’s natural mechanism to strengthen and accelerate the immune response
Elimination of toxins and wastes via intense sweating, increases overall health and resistance to disease
Increases blood circulation and stimulates the sweat glands, releasing built-up toxins in the body
Can help detoxify the body, ridding itself of highly toxic metals (lead, mercury, nickel, cadmium) as well as alcohol, nicotine, sulfuric acid, and other organic and inorganic compounds
Profuse sweating carries off deeply embedded impurities and dead skin cells, leaving the skin glowing and immaculately clean
Increased circulation draws your skin’s own natural nutrients to the surface
Improved tone, elasticity, texture, and fresh color
Increased blood circulation has been shown to reduce acne, eczema, psoriasis, burns, lesions, and cuts.
Open wounds heal more quickly, reducing scarring.
According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, regular use of a sauna imparts a similar boost on the cardiovascular system to running.
The body increases sweat production to cool itself, and your heart works harder to pump blood at a greater rate to boost circulation. This increase in your metabolism will burn calories and may lead to losing inches and weight.
Pregnancy
Nursing mothers
Recent myocardial infarction (heart attack)
Severe Aortic stenosis
Unstable angina pectoris (chest pain, pressure, or squeezing)
Recent alcohol or drug use
Hyperhidrosis
Diuretics
Severe Kidney Disease
If your doctor has instructed you to avoid exercise
Cancer
If you have any of these contraindications and would still like to use the sauna please speak with your treating physician prior to making an appointment.
Category: Wellness