A comprehensive guide to the infrared sauna
Written for infrared sauna beginners to devotees. Covers the basics, benefits, use, differences, and how-to of far-infrared saunas.
This is the clear, complete infrared sauna site we could never find back when we needed one!
When we got interested in buying a sauna eight years ago for the health effects, it wasn’t possible to find all this information in one place.
So we bought an fir sauna and got started.
Did you know…that amongst the organizations world-wide that have researched and/or endorsed the effects of IR saunas are:
- The World Health Organization (WHO)
- The NASA Space Program
- Mayo Clinic Researchers
- Environmental and Allergy Medicine Specialists
- Olympic Teams
- Professional Sports Teams
You’ll learn why here. And you’ll learn exactly how to take advantage of this technology.
Since then, through in-depth research and heavy usage, we’ve learned a lot. We’ve learned what works and what doesn’t. What’s hype and what’s fact. What the real differences are between the various components and materials that are used to build a sauna.
Throughout this site we will share with you everything we’ve learned—the medical research, users’ stories and testimonials, technical information, tips and our own experiences.
Our home sauna has become part of our lifestyle. We rely on it to keep healthy and get away from it all. (You can read about our incredible experiences detoxifying in the sauna in our sauna detoxification section.) If you never have time to read anymore, you will in your sauna!
An infra-red sauna may seem like a luxury item. Like us, though, as you understand its powerful effects to cleanse your body and relax your mind of the stressors that surround us daily, you may come to see it as more of a necessity.
Sauna Benefit: Top Benefits of Sauna Use, including Dry Heat Sauna & Steam Rooms Start here to learn about the sauna benefit in general—a great overview of health benefits, athletic benefits, sauna and weight, and sauna beauty. Benefits dry saunas and steam rooms share.
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Benefits of the Infrared Sauna; The Unique Infrared Sauna Benefits The benefits of the infrared sauna are greater than for any other sauna type. Learn exactly what the infrared sauna benefits are and how they surpass traditional dry saunas and steam rooms.
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Sauna vs Steam Room: Difference Between Sauna and Steam Explained Sauna vs steam room? A very common question! Here you’ll learn what the difference between sauna and steam really is and what’s unique about the use of a steam sauna.
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Infrared Sauna Installation: What to Expect When Your In Home Sauna Arrives Sauna installation is quite simple. To make everything go smoothly from delivery to your first use of your home infrared sauna, here are a few things to know…
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Infrared Sauna Equipment: Sauna Parts and Infrared Sauna Heaters Described Each component of Infrared sauna equipment explained. Before you buy, learn about the sauna cabinet, sauna heaters and the control panel. A short overview.
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How to take a sauna: Simple steps on how to use a sauna Here we explain how to take a sauna comfortably and safely. Also, read here what to expect while in your dry heat sauna and how to use a sauna for maximum benefit. Its simple really, but there’s a fir
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Introduction to the Sauna: Sauna Defined, Types of Saunas, History of sauna Need an introduction to the sauna? Learn the basic definition of a sauna, sauna types and cool sauna history.
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FIR Sauna: The Far Infrared Sauna, What It Is, How It Works An FIR Sauna (Far Infrared Sauna) is a modular sauna room you can put anywhere you’d like. Using far infrared heaters instead of hot rocks, they are the most comfortable, beneficial saunas yet. Here’s
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Dangers of Infrared Saunas: Important things to know about safe fir sauna use The Dangers of Infrared Saunas are few if you use common sense. Included are overheating and dehydration. But there are some you may not think of, including the effect of certain medications, and medi
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Infrared Sauna Heaters: the key component of fir saunas explained Infrared Sauna Heaters described and explained in detail. Operation, heater types, material types, parts, and quality issues explored.
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The 2 Person Sauna: Most popular fir sauna size There are highly practical reasons why the 2 person sauna is the most popular (and best for even solo users). Do you know why? Here’s the info you need on footprint size, weight, air circulation, affo
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The Sauna and Kids: Sauna Safety, Infrared Sauna Safe use of a sauna by kids is different than for adults. Infrared saunas don’t carry the risk of burns that other saunas do. Thinking of a family sauna? Here are some things to know.
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Portable Saunas: Is a portable sauna what you need? There are only a couple of choices for truly portable saunas – read about their advantages and disadvantages here. Most wooden portable infrared saunas can be easily moved, but…
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The Cedar Sauna: advantages of the cedar far infrared saunas and sauna kits The cedar sauna is popular for good reason: it is durable, smells great, and resists rotting. Cedar also repels insects making it good for outdoor saunas. It’s not right for everyone, though…
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The 4 Person Sauna: Is this the right sauna for you? A 4 person sauna is great for social sauna bathers and families. These saunas come in a standard rectangular or diamond-shaped corner model. Before buying one, check what power your room is wired with
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Infrared sauna detoxification: how exactly is it done? Infrared sauna detoxification: the only safe way to rid your body of many of the toxins trapped inside. Learn how sauna detox is done, why it works so incredibly well, what protocols to follow...
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The Poplar Infrared Sauna: what the experts use as their nontoxic sauna The poplar infrared sauna constructed without synthetics—this is the only truly nontoxic infrared sauna. Experts in sauna detox uniformly recommend poplar wood as the wood of choice for patients.
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Infrared Sauna Kits: An Introduction Infrared sauna kits – what types are available? What to look out for when buying a sauna kit or sauna plans. How much money will you save? When does it make sense to buy an infrared sauna kit?
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The Hemlock Infrared Sauna: an affordable home sauna A hemlock infrared sauna is an appropriate choice for an affordable, indoor, recreational home sauna. Hemlock, though, is not the best choice for the chemically sensitive or for intensive sauna detox.
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The Finnish sauna: basics, uses, customs explained The Finnish sauna is the traditional, dry sauna you see in health clubs. But the way Finns use their home saunas is fascinating and unique. Did you know there are as many saunas in Finland as cars?...
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The Sauna Suit: an athlete's quick weight loss tool A sauna suit of one type or another has been around 50 years or more. What can or can’t it do for you? Well, it’s definitely true that you can lose pounds in an hour through sweating. But it’s also tr
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Infrared Sauna Accessories: Here's what's available... Wondering what infrared sauna accessories might be helpful? On this page you’ll find a run-down on sauna accessories available and help deciding what to get...or not.
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