subject: Options for Sauna Lovers and First-Time Sauna Users [print this page] Author: Greg Prather Author: Greg Prather
How would you like it if right now you were enjoying your time in a nice relaxing sauna?You might also be interested in how it can improve your health. You'll find that there is a lot to choose from to fit your needs. There are two types of saunas. They look about the same, but are heated differently. In one type, coals are used to heat the sauna. To get the sauna steam going, the owner just needs to douse the coals with water. You can typically find a bucket and ladle that comes with them. FIR infrared saunas are the other type. They're a more recent development. Saunas like these actually don't require any coal at all. They're nothing like the other type. They are heated with flat, long panels around the perimeter of the room. The panels all emit a type of light known as infrared radiation, which is very similar to the type of heat generated by the sun. For many, the FIR infrared sauna]s tend to be the better choice. First, they are more clean than the other type, second, they are more energy efficient, and third, opening the door doesn't kill the heat. In fact manufacturers are now making them portable due to their popularity. The most popular feature of these saunas is that they fold up and you can put them away. Another benefit is that saunas can improve your health.Because they cause you to sweat, saunas can help clear your body of harmful toxins by sweating them out in the process. It relaxes and soothes aching joints and muscles. One surprising benefit is for arthritis sufferers in soothing joint inflammation. Imagine the possibilities. One thing to remember is that because infrared saunas don't use steam to warm you up, it may not feel like a normal sauna experience, but it doesn't rob your body of water like steam does either.About the Author:
