You can add far infrared to the latest list of beauty and health buzz words.
Unlike traditional saunas that use steam, far infrared saunas warm the air using ceramic heaters that emit healthful infrared radiation. Users sit in a 130- to 140-degree room, usually made of wood, for 30 to 60 minutes, and sweat. Experts say there are great health benefits.
This type of detoxification can benefit everyone. He says people are exposed to toxins in everyday life, and they should be sweated out. "Things like pesticides, pollution, and industrial waste can affect everything from your joints and your mood to your heart and thyroid health," Gerber says.
The trend is gaining ground locally as more spas, doctor's offices, and fitness centers offer far infrared saunas as part of their services. Costco even have started to sell them. Fees at local offices, fitness centers, and spas start at $15 for one-time use, and packages and monthly memberships begin at $100.
At the Siena Hotel Spa Casino, spa employees say having a far infrared sauna is an added bonus for customers. They offer clients a list of 15 reasons why using a far infrared sauna helps their health. They include burning calories, helping to reduce cellulite, improving the immune system, and strengthening the cardiovascular system.
According to Diane Zulim of the Reverse Aging Zenergy Wellness Center, far infrared saunas can help people with a range of health issues. "It's really a way for people who aren't in shape to start building up their cardiovascular systems," she says, "so they can gradually get to the level of exercising again."
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