These days, more and more people are discovering the natural health care infrared sauna therapy can deliver. And why not, if both medical researches and claims of people who have tried it are convincing enough? Perhaps you are familiar with traditional saunas, and have tried them yourself. But if you haven't tried this other form of sauna, read on.

First let us tackle the difference between a traditional and infrared sauna. This will pave the way for further understanding the advantages you can get from the latter. Basically, their main difference has something to do with heat source.

Traditional saunas, as you may already know, is a small room that is heated. Many health clubs and gyms offer such service to their patrons. The source of the heat, a heater, sits somewhere in the room. Depending on kind of traditional sauna, it may be powered by electricity, wood or any other source of energy.

Infrared saunas, on the other hand, use lamps. And as its very name suggests, these lamps give off infrared light as the main source of heat. Some may emit near infrared, middle infrared or far infrared - all depending on the technology used. In a way, it's basically like harnessing the same energy source as sunlight.

The very first thing people will notice about infrared saunas is that the rooms are cooler than those of traditional ones. But don't let it fool you: you will still experience profuse sweating. Again, this is because of the heat source used. It doesn't do much to heat the room, but it deeply penetrates your skin. So you are heated from inside out.

It's evident that traditional sau
nas bring many benefits to the body. But because of the way your body is heated up in infrared saunas, all these benefits are magnified. What you will be experiencing from multiple traditional sauna sessions may be obtained with just a few infrared sauna sessions.

Now let us move on to the many benefits this technology brings. The sweating process helps eliminate accumulated toxins in the body. Although the liver and kidneys also eliminate these toxins, the skin as the largest organ of the body also does the same. Infrared saunas also help the skin recover from damage caused by the years of exposure to the sun and harsh substances.

Blood circulation is greatly improved. As a result, oxygen and nutrient rich blood is able to reach more areas of the body. Especially on parts where they are needed the most. Because of this, healing of various health problems is promoted. For instance, minor joint injuries can recover faster as they are now supplied by the blood with all fresh oxygen and nutrients needed.

For those who are trying to lose or maintain weight, this may come very favorable to them. Plus they sweat more without having to expend as much energy as working out. All they need to do is just sit down for a few minutes. Also, some researches indicate that it helps with cellulite problems.

Since it does not involve extreme heat, many people find it more relaxing than traditional saunas. That's why you get the most out of the stress-relieving and rejuvenating effects of saunas. All the natural health care infrared sauna therapy can give you doesn't end there. It helps with skin diseases, regulates blood pressure, improves air way clearance, and many more. That's why more and more people are switching to this alternative form of sauna.