How Infrared Saunas Can Improve Your Health

 Infrared saunas use light waves (far, mid, or near infrared) that penetrate the skin to directly heat the body from the inside out, allowing for effective therapy at lower, more comfortable temperatures. In contrast, traditional saunas heat the air around you, which then warms your body from the outside in, requiring much higher and more intense temperatures to achieve similar effects.

Infrared saunas support heart health by improving circulation, lowering blood pressure, reducing inflammation, and mimicking the effects of moderate exercise. Regular use (3–5x/week) has been linked to a significantly lower risk of heart disease and cardiac events.

Infrared saunas lower cortisol(stress Hormone) by calming the nervous system, reducing stress, improving sleep, and promoting relaxation — all of which naturally decrease stress hormone levels.

Infrared rays penetrate the skin up to 1.5 inches, warming tissues, muscles, and joints; Promoting increased blood flow throughout the body which helps with aid in inflammation and pain reduction.

Infrared saunas boost weight loss by increasing heart rate, metabolism, and calorie burn—similar to moderate cardio. 

A 30–45 minute infrared sauna session can burn 200–600 calories, depending on intensity and your body weight.

(Comparable to a brisk walk or light jog)

Infrared saunas raise core body temperature, mimicking a mild fever that activates the immune system and helps kill viruses and bacteria. They also increase white blood cell activity, improve circulation for faster immune response, and reduce chronic inflammation by lowering markers like CRP—keeping the immune system strong and balanced.