Infrared sauna: benefit and harm, types of radiators, models

Not so long ago appeared on the market saunas infrared heaters are becoming more common. However, in Russia, with its traditional baths, This novelty was perceived ambiguously and immediately acquired many negative rumors. So what effect on the body has an infrared sauna? Benefits and harms, effects on the body, instructions for use, as well as technical features and equipment selection criteria - these and many other topics in today's review.

Infrared sauna: what it is, the principle of action

The infrared sauna heating body is carried out due to waves in the range 7 ÷ 14 microns emitted IR heaters. They sing in the first place, the objects rather than the air. Man IR radiation is perceived as a mild heat. The penetration depth of the infrared wavelengths into the human body of about 3 ÷ 4 cm. It is much stronger than the traditional Russian bath or a Finnish sauna (5 ÷ 7 mm), where it is heated preferably the upper layer of the epidermis due to convection flows of hot air. Such effects on the human body leads to strong perspiration, which in turn provokes intense elimination of toxins and wastes. According to studies in normal or dry steam from the body then leave no more than 5% slag and carcinogens. While in the infrared sauna output up to 20% with the same volume of sweat. The temperature in the cabin does not exceed + 45 ÷ 47 ° C under the natural level humidity.

Scheme infrared sauna apparatus

The optimal distance IR heaters to the human body is 15 ÷ 20 cm. In this case the device should be placed and to send so as to maximize uniform heating from all sides. In the calculations must take into account that the IR heaters are not intended to heat the air in the booth and must maintain the temperature of at least + 37 ° C to amenities. Based on the experience of the manufacturer, the following recommendations were made with respect to the size of infrared saunas:

Parameter	1 local	2 local	3 bed
Width cm	115	135	165
Height, cm	205	205	205
Depth, cm	103	103	105
Number of heaters, NY	5	6	8
Arrangement of the heaters

Useful advice! Do not try to save money by using fewer, more powerful infrared heaters.

More powerful devices emit a concentrated stream of infrared radiation, which can lead to several negative consequences:

• uneven heating may result in burning sensation on the skin, may cause burns;
• spectrum of infrared radiation in the power devices is shifted to shorter wave range, which can lead to skin effect hair removal;
• you must install the heat-insulating layer to prevent overheating and fire wood elements in the booth.

Manufacture infrared sauna with your hands is quite simple. As used lockers shield wall structure consisting of inner frame (wooden beam 50 × 50 mm) and an outer coating of lining, for the front side or plywood (a budget option).

Types of IR emitters

For infrared saunas, you can buy the following types of infrared heaters / radiators:

Keramicheskie- manufactured ceramic panel with rods inside a metal alloy. It presents a variety of models in a wide range of sizes and capacities. It is highly resistant to mechanical damage;

Carbon - are produced in the form of tubes with carbon fibers as the heating element. Characterized by high heating temperatures (up to + 900 ° C) and low power consumption. The main drawback is the rather limited lifespan. Most manufacturers indicate the operating time in the specification failures is not more than 3 years;

quartz lamps Emitters - basic element is a quartz glass tube installed in the reflective body different size. connectivity features allow you to use quartz heaters in conjunction with virtually any control system.

Infrared sauna - the benefits and harms, the advantages and disadvantages

Important! Before visiting, especially if it is permanent procedure, it is necessary to consult a doctor

Videos on the benefits and dangers of infrared saunas:

How useful infrared sauna

In general, infrared sauna on the human body has a beneficial effect. No wonder, IR emitters used and are used in physiotherapeutic rooms. Under the influence of radiation in the human body there are various biochemical reactions:

• It increases the activity of various enzymes and estrogens;
• Increases the potential energy of the cell;
• Increasing the level of immunoglobulin;
• Derived free water with a large amount of slag and salts of heavy metals which tend to accumulate in the human body.

Infrared saunas are widely used in the preparation of athletes. According to the type of use, exposure to infrared saunas can be divided into purely medical and cosmetology.

Therapeutic effects of infrared saunas

Visiting infrared sauna human body is exposed to monitor the effects of hyperthermia. This activates the processes of physical and chemical reactions thermoregulation. The body reacts to the temperature rise in combination with exposure to infrared radiation as follows:

• increases in volume and blood flow is intensified;
• increased intensity of metabolism, the overall speed of the metabolic processes;
• acid-base balance shifts toward acidosis (increase);
• hormonal responses are activated;
• It increases the elasticity of the epidermis, connective tissue and muscles.

Particular attention should be given to stimulating the immune system. Infrared sauna affects the body immune processes as the systematic and with a single visit. Visiting during the incubation period infection percolation integrated thermal effect tends to relief of disease processes. Cases reinforced body reaction with increasing temperature and reduced acute period of the disease.

In allergic diseases such as bronchial, or cutaneous, infrared sauna strongly recommended, as this procedure helps to relieve symptoms and ease the flow of the process disease. Similar effects were observed in asthmatic complications of lung disease.

Cosmetic effects of infrared saunas

Periodic infrared sauna gives a positive cosmetic effect to the skin without any signs of an allergic intolerance. As there is no effect of sensitization, which is possible when carrying out systematic cosmetic procedures using chemically and biologically active substances. Exposure to infrared radiation is exclusively physiological procedure which positively influences strength, ductility and skin turgor, normalizes its moisture, thickness and greasiness of subcutaneous adipose interlayer. Significantly improving trophism and blood flow to the skin.

Heat treatments using infrared radiation act as excellent hygienic means, opening the pores and removing dirt from them. The upper layer of the epidermis necrotic gently removed, helping renewal natural organism.

Slimming Effects

Infrared sauna can not be regarded as an independent and effective tool for weight loss. Indeed, the weight reduction of 800 ÷ 1100 g was observed after each procedure. However, this is due to the loss of body fluids, which will be filled for several days.

"Splitting or fat burning zone", as claimed by some advertising brochures, does not occur. After the core body temperature is increased only by 2 ÷ 2,5 ° C.

Note! Infrared sauna is a great aid to weight control in conjunction with exercise. A gradual decline it is carried by intensifying metabolic process. Thus one session burns no more than 120 kcal.

The negative impact of infrared saunas

IR radiation can have a negative impact and the abuse of the procedure or for the sauna during an illness against the advice of, or without consulting a physician. Increasing the residence time in the booth can lead to an overload of the heart muscle and dehydration, so it is necessary to comply with the water consumption level.

Note! Standard cosmetics and essential oils for the skin, which are used in the bath, can have a negative impact in the infrared sauna. Exposure to infrared radiation makes them more active, which can lead to allergic reactions.

Photos of different models of infrared saunas:

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Infrared cabin - indications and contraindications

The main contraindications to infrared sauna are diseases mainly in the acute stage or severe forms:

• Thyroid disease;
• Dermatitis at acute stage;
• Chronic hypertonic and hypotonic condition severe;
• Inflammation of kidneys or the urogenital system;
• Tachycardia average and more steps and other heart disease;
• Malignant and benign tumors;
• In the presence of various implants visit is allowed only after consulting your doctor.

In all other cases, a visit to the infrared sauna is recommended without strings attached.

Basic safety rules visit infrared saunas

Before the start of a visit IR radiators must be heated for 15 ÷ 20 minutes. The temperature inside the cabin to change slightly. Willingness heaters can only be determined by their automatic shutdown.

Meals should be in the range of 1 ÷ 1,5 hours before the procedure. The sauna on an empty stomach, as well as immediately after a meal is strongly discouraged. 30 min before the session need to drink at least 0.5 liters of water, preferably mineral (juices or soft drinks are not recommended).

Important! It is strictly forbidden to take drugs, they can change their properties under the influence of infrared radiation and heat, alcohol or drugs.

Length 25 ÷ 30 min., the heating body before exercise (training) sufficient 5 ÷ 10 min., before the first sweat.

Video in which Dr. Orloff explains the rules visit infrared saunas:

Nuances visit pregnant

Based on medical research, which took place in Germany in 2000, and involving more than 23,000 women, the following recommendations were made.

visit bathhouses and saunas, including infrared, in the first trimester (first 13 weeks) is not recommended. Since this can lead to abnormal development of the fetus.

Starting from the 4th month, women can use the sauna, provided that they are regularly visited by g before pregnancy. When this time is limited to ten minutes and an air temperature not exceeding + 60 ° C. In this case, the most secure form of infrared emitters are those who have the eye visible red-yellow luminescence band.

Nuances children visit

The influence of infrared radiation on children has not been studied thoroughly. There are certain materials where indicated purely medical use. At the same time, almost unanimously recognized as a great benefit in the treatment or prevention of certain diseases. However, in case of systematic visits to IR radiation to the growing body can have a negative impact. It is therefore recommended to limit the time children spend in the sauna 5 ÷ 10 min., And consult a doctor.

At what price you can buy infrared sauna

Prices of infrared saunas, depending on the manufacturer will start from 50 000 rubles. for a single booth rub.- to 120000 for 5-local. However, you can save significant orders ready packaging and to carry out the assembly and connection of its own. In this case, infrared saunas Price reduced to about half of 26,000 ÷ 28,000 rubles.

There are specialized companies that are engaged in the production of infrared saunas and their realization in the Russian Federation. We will not engage in advertising, they can be easily found on the Internet.

It is advisable to bring a few reviews from actual users of one large authoritative resource:

NataliRodnaya, Russia, Naberezhnye Chelny: Infrared sauna - Good health treatments.

Advantages: Heavy sweating, easy portability.

Disadvantages: There are contraindications.

Infrared sauna, I first tried the sports club ten years ago. I had made the complex: an hour workout with a personal trainer, then forty minutes in the infrared sauna and then anti-cellulite massage. Along the way, I took a sports dietary supplements. Then together we have achieved great results in just two months. Money, of course, it took quite a few, but I was well earned and could afford it ...

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Myts Belarus: Infrared sauna - My result after 10 visits pleasantly surprised! Step by step the story of how it was.

Advantages: Cleansing the body, improve skin condition, improvement of health, the low cost and availability of the procedure, efficiency in the fight against cellulite

Disadvantages: Not found

Not so long ago I quit smoking using electronic cigarettes, and at the stage of giving up an addiction start much worry about what will type weight, as it usually happens... After six treatments weight remained at the same level, then little by little began to decline, but the expression of the effect of weight loss is not It was. Well, me and this was very pleased. I recall that very afraid to get better after quitting ...

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findings

Of course, an infrared sauna, useful, and affordable thing, as long as your health allows you to use it. We hope that our small survey was interesting and informative. Well, if you have any questions or you are the owner of such products, do not hesitate to express their opinion - to all our readers, of course, interested in the practical experience of such use. See you!