Knowing Your Sauna: Near Infrared vs. Far Infrared Heat
Knowing Your Sauna: Near Infrared vs. Far Infrared Heat You’ve made the wise decision to add a sauna to your home or business, and now it’s time to consider the details. What size sauna will best fit you? Where should you place the sauna? What style will fit most elegantly with your existing décor? And,... Read More
What are Toxins and How Can You Get Rid of Them?
What are Toxins and How Can You Get Rid of Them? We often hear a lot about detoxing, but exactly what are toxins? Just the word alone sounds frightening and instantly strikes up worry. According to the dictionary definition, a toxin is a poisonous substance that is the result of metabolic activities. Simply put, a... Read More
Saunas, Sweat & Summer: Sauna Weight Loss Tips for Summer
With summer in full effect, losing weight is definitely on the top of everyone’s to-do lists. For most people, it always seems to be those last few pounds we just can’t shed off. We all know that diet and exercise are the fundamental keys to losing weight and staying healthy but, did you know that... Read More
Infrared Saunas and Allergies
The Autonomic Nervous System (ANS), consisting of the sympathetic and parasympathetic components, operates below consciousness to control these systems. The ANS controls heartbeat, digestive function, respiratory rate, salivation, stress and immune response, dilation of pupils, sexual arousal and adrenaline secretions of excitatory hormones. The sympathetic and parasympathetic systems balance out each other, working together or... Read More
Why Sauna Materials Matter
Why Sauna Materials Matter Far infrared or FIR saunas vary in shape, size, material, and construction. Every element that makes up your sauna will have an effect on the level of health benefits (or risks) it provides. Some saunas contain potentially harmful materials as a cheap alternative to more quality sauna materials. These types of... Read More
Understanding EMF & ELF When Buying an Infrared Sauna
Understanding EMF & ELF When Buying an Infrared Sauna Due to its numerous health benefits, far infrared or FIR saunas continue to rise in popularity. They have been known to help people lose weight, reduce stress, ease chronic pain, and help the body detox. However, not all FIR saunas are created equal when comparing the... Read More
10 Tips for Sauna Selection | Clearlight Infrared® Saunas Blog
10 Tips for Sauna Selection Now that you’ve decided to enhance your overall health and wellness with an infrared sauna, how do you decide which one to purchase? Although the sauna selection process may seem overwhelming, it doesn’t have to be. Here are 10 helpful tips to ensure you make a sound investment when selecting... Read More
Infrared Sauna vs. Steam Room: The Hot Debate Debunked
Infrared Saunas Steam Rooms Health Benefits Considerations Buying Decision It may be difficult to discern the differences of an infrared sauna vs. steam room when deciding which option is best for your specific needs. To help you better understand how infrared saunas and steam rooms compare, it’s important to gain a general understanding of the... Read More
How Do Infrared Saunas Reduce Stress ?
Today, our fast paced lives can be exciting and rewarding, but doctors tell us that the chronic stress that comes with it is literally killing us with increased levels of heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, digestive disorders, premature aging and even death that can arrive years before our time. Regular use in an... Read More
Environmental Toxins, Weight Gain and Infrared Saunas
Clearlight Infrared Saunas have been clinically proven to be a great tool for weight loss. Â A study at Binghamton University in NY using a Clearlight Premier IS-3 found, on average, sauna users lost 4% body fat using an infrared sauna for 30 minutes three times per week. Â Weight gain may not be tied to just... Read More