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HealthLight Far Infrared Sauna Health Benefits
What is Far Infrared
Far infrared is part of the spectrum of light emanating from the sun. Far infrared is not visible to the eye, but you feel it as heat penetrating into your skin. Far infrared rays (FIR) are completely safe and beneficial to the human body. They are so safe that doctors use them in hospitals to warm newborn babies. FIR are naturally occurring and are the beneficial portion of sunlight that we can receive. The Far Infrared heaters in a HealthLight Sauna operate the same way as natural sunlight but without the harmful side effects of solar radiation.
Far infrared and its therapeutic properties have been studied for over 30 years and its amazing therapeutic health benefits are now widely recognized. Far infrared is very helpful for healing the skin, improving blood circulation, rejuvenating skin cells, detoxification and pain relief.
Six Benefits of a HealthLight Sauna
Detoxification
A HealthLight Sauna helps to eliminate toxins such as heavy metals and acidic compounds. Far-infrared allows the body to sweat 7 to 10 times more than a traditional steam sauna for a deeper detoxification at a more comfortable temperature...
One U.S. study has indicated that people using a conventional sauna were eliminating 95-97% water in their sweat. While those using a HealthLight Sauna, however, were found to be eliminating only 80-85% water, while the remaining 15-20% was mostly composed of undesirable elements such as sodium, fat soluble toxins, sulfuric acid, uric acid, toxic heavy metals, ammonia, and cholesterol.
Toxic Nation Report
A cocktail of harmful toxic chemicals was detected in every person tested in a cross-Canada study of pollution in people conducted by Environment Defense.
"The groundbreaking report, Toxic Nation: A Report on Pollution in Canadians, reveals that toxic chemicals, such as DDT, PCBs, pesticides, stain repellants, flame retardants, mercury and lead, are contaminating Canadians. Many of the chemicals discovered in the bodies of Canadians are associated with cancer, hormone disruption, reproductive disorders, respiratory illnesses and harming the development of children.
The report is the first in Canada to test for a broad range of chemicals in average Canadians from across the country, and it demonstrates that toxic chemicals contaminate people no matter where they live, how old they are or what they do for a living.
Test Results:
60 of 88 chemicals tested for were detected, including 18 heavy metals, five PBDEs, 14 PCBs, one perfluorinated chemical, 10 organochlorine pesticides, five organophosphate metabolites, and seven VOCs.
Of the 60 chemicals detected:
- 41 are suspected cancer-causing substances
- 53 are chemicals that can cause reproductive disorders and harm the development of children
- 27 are chemicals that can disrupt the hormone system
- 21 are chemicals associated with respiratory illnesses
Read more about the Toxic Nation Report
Pain Relief
Far infrared is used to promote rebuilding of injured tissue and to help with pain management. HealthLight Sauna's are beneficial to people with sports injuries, back pain, fibromyalgia, arthritis, and other chronic pain conditions...
A HealthLight Sauna works by penetrating joints, muscles and tissues, increasing circulation and increasing oxygen flow. Get natural pain relief and feel great!
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Relaxation & Health Maintenance
Far infrared heat provides all the healthy benefits of natural sunlight. HealthLight Sauna's heat penetrates into the skin about an inch and a half providing deep relaxation and health benefits...
Periodic use enhances circulation, nourishes the glands, cleanses the skin and offers many of the benefits of exercise. Far infrared enhances the immune system for fewer colds and flus and better long term health.
Read the article by Dr. Raymond Francis, M.Sc, reprinted from "Never Be Sick Again"
Weight Loss & Cellulite
A HealthLight Sauna can be a great benefit to people trying to lose weight. A 20 to 30 minute session can burn as many calories as a six mile run, about 600 calories. In a far infrared sauna, a moderately fit person can sweat one pound of sweat in 30 minute session...
While it is true that the weight of the water expelled in the sauna may be regained by re-hydrating with water – the calories lost will not, resulting in weight loss.
Reduce Cellulite!
Far Infrared heat can assist in breaking down cellulite. Cellulite is a gel-like substance made up of fat, water and wastes which are trapped in pockets below the skin. Profuse sweating helps clear this form of unwanted debris from the body. Because the heat penetration of infrared saunas is over twice that of conventional saunas and up to ten times the level of heat in these tissues a HealthLight Sauna can be significantly more effective than a conventional sauna.
Feel great and look great with your own HealthLight Sauna!
Lower Blood Pressure
HealthLight Sauna therapy has helped people with cardiovascular conditions by enhancing endothelial nitric oxide, lowering blood pressure and improving cardiovascular function.
Infrared saunas make it possible for people who cannot or do not exercise enough to achieve the effects of cardiovascular training. It also allows for more variety in any ongoing training program. Most important to understand is that just like any other type of exercise, infrared therapy for decreasing blood pressure is most effective with frequent use.
Read the article:
Sweat your way to a Healthier Heart by Jonathan V. Wright, M.D.
Skin Purification & Beautiful Skin
Improve skin clarity and certain skin conditions such as Eczema and Psoriasis. Infrared energy causes increased blood circulation, rids skin of organic toxins and improves skin clarity.
HealthLight's light of life heat induces perspiration which purges clogged pores of impurities and dead skin cells resulting in radiant glowing skin. Heat therapy will increase blood circulation which helps to relieve acne, eczema, psoriasis, and burns. It will also induce the healing of lesions and minor cuts.
Read more – Skin Article