Sunlighten Full Spectrum Infrared Sauna
An infrared sauna uses infrared heaters to emit infrared radiant heat which is absorbed directly into the human body, unlike traditional saunas which heat the body indirectly via air or steam.
The infrared spectrum consists of near (NIR), mid (MIR), and far (FIR) waves, each with distinct characteristics and frequency ranges.
Near infrared (NIR) is the shortest infrared wavelength and penetrates the skin’s surface more effectively than the other two. Scientific research shows that when delivered at the vital wavelength of 880nm without extreme heat or light, NIR promotes skin renewal, cell health, wound healing, and tissue growth.
Mid infrared (MIR) is a longer wavelength that can penetrate deeper into the body’s soft tissue where inflammation occurs. MIR helps expand blood vessels and increases circulation, so more oxygen can reach injured areas of the body. This reduces pain and speeds the healing process.
The longest wavelength, far infrared (FIR), reaches deepest into the body, where toxins are stored. By raising your core body temperature, FIR stimulates the sweat glands, resulting in a deep, detoxifying sweat that leaves you feeling revitalized. Plus, since sweating increases heart rate, cardiac output, and metabolic rate, you’re also burning calories.
Solocarbon Heater
Our sauna uses a solocarbon heater which is the most proven effective infrared heater around and is recommended by more doctors than any other heater. Conventional and other infrared sauna heaters operate at a surface temperature between 200°F and 1000°F. Our solocarbon heaters operate at a low 100° — 200°F. More of the vital infrared light energy is emitted at a lower surface temperature. This leads to pain relief, better circulation, and more effective detoxification.
Choose from the following programs:
Detoxification: 37 minute program
Relaxation: 40 minute program
Anti-Aging: 30 minute program
Cardiovascular: 45 minute program
Weight Loss: 30 minute program
Pain Relief: 30 minute program
Immune Support: 60 minute program
Willow Tree Wellness Center Beginners Session: 20 minute program
Benefits:
- Boosts the body’s metabolism
- Recharges the cell’s mitochondria
- Stimulates white blood cell production
- Reduces body fat
- Promotes cell regeneration
- Reduces inflammation within the body
- Improves circulation
- Increases wound healing
- Rejuvenates the skin
- Eases muscle and joint pain
- Improves flexibility
- Provides anti-aging benefits
- Improves heart health and longevity
- Aids in detoxification of chemicals and heavy metals
- Assists in athletic recovery
- Strengthens the immune system
- Improves sleep
- Increases stress resilience
Infrared saunas work by penetrating joints, muscles, and tissues, increasing circulation and improving oxygen flow. By calming the nerve endings, infrared reduces muscle spasms and helps the body heal itself, naturally.
Infrared saunas heat your core to help expel toxins rather than simply heating the ambient air to draw them out. Regular use will provide a deep, productive sweat where toxins reside, at the cellular level. Ridding the body of these toxins may help relieve symptoms, prevent future illness, and increase overall health and vitality.
Infrared light has the ability to penetrate human tissue which in turn produces a host of anti-aging health benefits, making infrared saunas one of the most effective therapies for overall healthier living.
Heat your muscles with infrared rays and produce an increase in blood flow similar to regular exercise. The elevation in body temperature produces an increase in blood flow that mirrors a cardiovascular workout. Regular infrared sauna use has been shown to significantly stimulate blood flow; even after your sauna session is completed. Another benefit of improved circulation is quick muscle recovery. The increased circulation from infrared heat reduces inflammation, decreases pain, and speeds healing.
Stimulating the circulatory system causes the heart to beat more vigorously and blood vessels to dilate, which help cleanse the circulatory system and more fully oxygenate the body’s cells. Better blood circulation means more toxins flow from the cellular level to the skins surface to improve cell health, aid in muscle recovery and strengthen the immune system.
Infrared saunas use shows a reduction in systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Both are key factors in maintaining a healthy heart.
Before and After
Before the session:
Take care not to overheat during your first few sessions. Remember, if you feel uncomfortable, simply end your session early. As the body continues to adjust, sweating can increase dramatically and body temperature regulation becomes more effective.
After the session:
After the session is over most people find themselves relaxed and invigorated at the same time. When the sauna shuts off your body doesn’t know that your session is over and will continue to burn calories as it cools itself down and regulates temperature. You should not shower immediately after a sauna session as you will want to finish your sweat and let the body cool down naturally. Now is the time to replenish your system by drinking lots of natural spring water or non-caffeinated herbal teas. You will want to avoid alcohol and caffeine immediately after a sauna session because they will further dehydrate your body.