Infrared saunas offer many health benefits, both physical and mental. This article will tell you a little bit about these benefits and give you an idea of what to expect if you decide to try out this revolutionary new type of sauna. Before I go any further - two words of caution. Don't forget to drink plenty of water before getting in the sauna; otherwise, you could easily become dehydrated. Also, never get in a sauna after drinking heavily, as this increases the odds of dehydration.



Infrared rays penetrate your body, causing a sweating from deep inside rather than from the surface as in a traditional sauna. While any sauna will produce sweat, an infrared one will generate more sweating without using heat - so you can spend more time in the sauna.

It can be hard to breathe in a traditional sauna; but not in an infrared sauna. In fact, I typically spend about forty minutes in mine, bringing something to read to pass the time.

The sweating fostered by an infrared sauna helps your body rid itself of toxins. A sauna also promotes circulation and eases muscular aches and pains. Along with all of this, it's a great way to unwind.

Being that it makes you sweat it helps to cleanse your skin, it also helps with blood circulation and to ease aches and pains. Bottom line it is a healthy way to relax.

There are varieties of portable saunas, some are almost like a fold up box and you can take them anywhere. Other's look like a traditional sauna but are easy to install and take apart if you're on the move.

Then there is the truly portable sauna that is like a package. This you get in and your arms and head protrude out of it, kind of looks weird to be honest but yet it is effective. In this case you could watch TV in your room or read a magazine while taking a sauna at the same time. The rest of your body is within the sauna but your hands and head are not.

Personally, I like the more traditional style enclosure. It makes you feel like you're in a sauna, but for many people space is at a premium, making the box style a good choice.

In summary, infrared saunas are a really effective tool to improve your health. When in them it may take a while to start to sweat and because it is not so hot inside, you almost feel like you are wasting your time, but then out of nowhere beads of sweat start to pour from your body and trust me you will feel really refreshed afterwards, especially after a nice shower. .