Infrared Sauna Dome - Sauna Health Benefits

Saunas have been around for a long time. However, the present day saunas are modified versions of Finnish saunas, in which the temperature of the air inside the sauna room was raised, by heating a pile of rocks in a fireplace. Water was thrown over these rocks that evaporated releasing hot steam, that heated up the air inside the sauna. From generating heat by burning wood to using electric heaters, the most latest saunas use infrared red radiations to warm up the body. The heat generated, activate the sweat glands that excrete toxins from the body, through sweat. Sweat glands are present all throughout our skin and since the skin is the organ with the largest surface area, losing toxins through sauna treatment is the most effective way of rejuvenating the body.

Infrared Sauna Dome

Infrared sauna domes make use of far infrared waves, that penetrate deep into our bodies. Hence, as compared to traditional saunas, these work effectively under low temperatures as well. Because of their efficiency even at low temperatures, longer and greater number of sauna sessions can be done using the infrared sauna domes. These sauna domes accommodate one person at a time. They are made of rigid plastic that does not fold. The plastic stands in the form of a dome that gives the sauna its name. However, the infrared sauna domes are portable and easy to store. They are the perfect choice for home saunas and offer the privacy that traditional saunas do not. They often come with a control panel which the user can use to program the time and temperature of each sauna sessions. Some models have zippered openings that allow the user to take his hands out of the sauna and use them to read a book while relaxing inside the sauna dome.

Sauna Health Benefits

The various health benefits of sauna are:

• A 10 - 20 minutes long sauna session increases the heart beat to the same levels, as during a brisk walk. This results in increased blood flow to all the organs and ensures that they are maintained in a healthy condition.
• Despite the increased cardiac output, the blood pressure is maintained at normal levels, as the heat of the sauna also dilates the blood vessels.
• Like steam bath saunas open up the pores in the skin and activate the sweat glands. During an average sauna session, almost 30% of the body's toxic substances are lost in the form of sweat.
• The heat of the sauna expands the blood vessels. It also makes them more flexible, that ensures that there is proper blood circulation to the extremities. During a sauna, blood flow to the skin is increased by 5 to 7 times than that during normal times. This ensures that all nutrients reach the skin properly and hence a sauna session gives the skin a healthy glow.
• Sauna heat increases the internal body temperature and creates an artificial fever state. Fever is body's way of fighting infection. During this condition there is an increased production of white blood cells and the killer T cells that strengthen our immune system.
• Sauna treatment also helps to treat arthritis and respiratory problems.
• As the body gets rid of the toxins, it brings about a relaxing effect. It is useful in alleviating anxiety and stress.

Infrared saunas have been found to be the most effective way of getting rid of toxins, that accumulate in our bodies. This fact is evident from the high demand for infrared sauna domes and the improved varieties, that manufacturers continue to produce.