Sauna belts use infrared technology to focus infrared heat to a single targeted portion of your body. Infrared radiation makes up more than half of the rays given off by the sun and is readily absorbed by matter that is then warmed by the rays,...
Infrared light consists of electromagnetic rays just outside the visible spectrum of colors, near microwave energy. Infrared is a key feature in devices such television remotes, but among its uses, infrared can also be an effective heating agent.
Reflexology and acupuncture treatments can offer profound relaxation and pain relief. They can also be expensive and intimidating --- just finding a reliable practitioner is a job in itself. In the first decade of the 21st century, manufacturers...
Sauna enthusiasts credit their routine use with promoting good health in many ways, including boosting the immune system, relieving pain and muscle aches, reducing inflammation, improving blood circulation and relieving stress. Although there...
Found in many health clubs, spas and hotels, infrared saunas use ceramic or metallic elements that produce radiant heat. During a sauna session, this heat penetrates the layers of the skin, raising the body's temperature. With regular use,...
Infrared saunas are saunas that use infrared heat to heal and detoxify the body. According to the Holistic Naturopathic Center, infrared heat is light produced by the sun and the warmth felt as it penetrates the skin. The body also gives off...
Saunas have been a popular form of heat therapy since the Roman Empire, although the concept has remained the same for centuries, technological advancements over the years have brought about improvements in the methods of heat generation used. Far...
Whether you choose a steam, Finnish, infrared or outdoor model, home saunas can offer relaxation and improve feelings of well-being, says Dr. Harvey Simon, editor-in-chief of "Harvard Men's Health Watch." Choosing the model that is right for you...
Infrared saunas utilize infrared light to provide the same heating (and sweating) benefits associated with steam saunas. Many proponents claim that infrared light can also help to lower blood pressure and ease chronic pain. All infrared saunas are...
