Detoxification

How Our Infrared Saunas Detoxify the Body

Detoxification with infrared saunas is more effective than with traditional saunas. During traditional sauna therapy, 80-85% of sweat produced is water, while the remaining 15-20% is mostly toxic substances. During infrared sauna use, up to 30% of sweat is comprised of toxins. If detoxification is your primary reason for purchasing a sauna, you’ll find much better results with an infrared sauna.

Researchers for the children’s hospital at the Eastern Ontario Research Institute found that arsenic, lead, mercury, and cadmium were more present in sweat than in blood, which is where these toxins are usually measured. They determined that sweating is an important way to detoxify the body. Using an infrared sauna is the perfect way to increase the amount you sweat and increase the efficiency of toxin removal.

In a Wall Street Journal article, Dr. Haythe said “I always advise patients with medical problems such as heart disease and heart failure to discuss sauna bathing with their physician before beginning the practice.” Any health treatment you’re considering should be discussed with a doctor. Infrared sauna therapy is perfectly safe for the vast majority of people. However, any preexisting health conditions may cause complications or require special precautions.