Far Infrared Sauna

Benefits summary of far infrared sauna

• Increase in blood circulation including microcirculation to all tissues and organs
• Accelerates healing
• Increased secretion of endorphins and other 'happy hormones'
• Stimulates release of toxins
• Increases metabolism
• Burning of calories for weight loss
• Cardiovascular toning and conditioning
• Discharge waste products via perspiration
• Boost immune function by stimulating production of white blood & killer T cells
• Release 'heat shock proteins', intensely stimulating to the immune system
• Shed old skin cells & improve elasticity, texture, tone, and colour of the skin
• Increase flexibility before exercise or yoga & reduce lactic acid build up afterwards
• Decreases the size of water clusters, thereby increasing mobility and penetration in and out of cells, stimulating the expulsion of previously stuck toxins
• Anti-microbial
• Reduces swelling
• Improves lymphatic flow and blood circulation
• Attracts calcium to cell membranes for healing
• Penetrates tissues and detoxifies cells by vibrating ionic bonds

Contra-indications & Cautions

• Metal prosthesis, pins, plates, screws or other implants (generally these devices reflect infra-red rays & are not heated but caution should be exercised)
• Within 48 hrs of an acute injury (allow time for the inflammatory process to subside)
• Not advisable during pregnancy
• Patients with haemorrhagic, clotting or bleeding disorders
• Hypertension or high blood pressure (with caution)
• Women in the midst of menstruation may experience an increased menstrual flow temporarily whilst using the far infrared sauna.