Relaxation

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Disclaimer

Be aware of infrared sauna companies who claim to cure stress and anxiety. There is no universally accepted medical proof to support those claims. Consult with your physician or other qualified healthcare providers before making any changes to your healthcare routine. Never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you read on the internet.

Infrared Saunas Boost Relaxation

Infrared saunas have many health benefits with one of the most known being their ability to make you feel relaxed, refreshed and rejuvenated. GHS’ infrared saunas affect the autonomic nervous system by shifting your body from a sympathetic state to a parasympathetic state. This allows your body to heal and restore itself, making you feel more controlled and relaxed. Stress is a common mental illness people around the globe experience. Taking the time to relax is important. Using an infrared sauna may help you take a break and focus on relieving stress symptoms.

The heat technology from our saunas:

  • Relaxes muscles
  • Improves circulation
  • Stimulates endorphin (“feel good” hormone) release
  • Cleanses the skin
  • Improves sleep

Science Backs Infrared Sauna Use for Stress Relief

The American Institute of Stress reported an estimate of 75 to 90% of visits to primary care physicians are for stress-related issues. A simple way to reduce stress is by reducing cortisol levels. Scientific evidence has shown healthy levels of cortisol can be maintained from infrared sauna therapy. While cortisol levels will increase during sauna bathing from extreme heat, they should decrease significantly after therapy. 

Australian researchers found, after surveying 472 people around the world, the biggest motivation for sauna use was relaxation and stress reduction. Using a sauna 5 to 15 times per month has been associated with higher mental well-being scores. Sauna use may also be used as an intervention for chronic diseases where psychological stress is strongly associated with the disease including depression, heart disease and arthritis. Testing out a sauna for stress relief could reduce other chronic health symptoms you may have. 

Many benefits of infrared sauna technology target psychological factors including mood, sleep and pain tolerance. According to the North American Sauna Society, sauna exposure causes a significant release of Dopamine. The release of this hormone causes improved mood, energy and a sense of calm. You may experience 3 times the normal amount of endorphin release from sauna bathing. Sleep is also affected by sauna use, which can also affect your mood and ability to handle stress. 

Each infrared sauna from Good Health Saunas comes with multiple heaters and chromotherapy lighting options to provide therapeutic stress relief. Our infrared saunas are an all-in-one package for near, mid and far-infrared therapy. Light therapy penetrates safely beneath the skin to detoxify, improve blood circulation, heal inflamed tissue and increase ATP production for cellular health.

How Infrared Saunas Help with Relaxation

A study published in Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice observed 45 subjects who visited a sauna just one time. Researchers found mood-related factors including confusion, fatigue, vigor, anxiety, dejection, depression, hostility and anger significantly improved after sauna bathing. Using sauna technology regularly can be used as an effective method to improve mood and decrease anxiety.

Charles Raison, a professor at the University of Wisconsin conducted a study to see if intense heat had an effect on major depression. The research team found whole-body heating activates brain neurons that synthesize serotonin. The medial orbitofrontal cortex, which is involved in mood regulation, was also activated by heating the skin. Reduced depression symptoms were still present six weeks after treatment. This shows infrared sauna usage can help with a variety of mood disorders by activating important areas of the brain. 

A New York psychotherapist, Paul Hokemeyer said “For anyone that suffers from mood disorders such as anxiety and depression, [sauna bathing is] a wonderful way to self-soothe and change the emotional and cognitive state in a relatively short period of time.” Sauna bathing should be discussed with your doctor before you consider using it to treat your own mood disorders. While infrared technology is safe for many people, there may be complications or precautions for people with preexisting conditions.

Relax with Good Health Saunas

Based on scientific evidence, surveys and doctor recommendations, infrared saunas are incredibly effective for improving mood disorders, relaxation and stress relief. Good Health Saunas provides top-of-the-line infrared technology so you have a safe, relaxing way to better your health. Relaxation may be a well-known benefit to sauna usage, but our saunas do much more. Give us a call, or check out more of the health benefits of infrared sauna therapy

2 Person
Infrared Sauna

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  • SIZE: 48″ x 48″ x 75″
  • CAPACITY: FITS 2 ADULTS
  • ELECTRICAL: 110V 20 AMP
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3 Person
Infrared Sauna

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  • SIZE: 60″ x 48″ x 75″
  • CAPACITY: FITS 3 ADULTS
  • ELECTRICAL: 110V 20 AMP
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Infrared Sauna

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  • SIZE: 59″ x 59″ x 75″
  • CAPACITY: FITS 3 ADULTS
  • ELECTRICAL: 110V 20 AMP
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Infrared Sauna

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  • SIZE: 36″ x 36″ x 75″
  • CAPACITY: FITS 1 ADULT
  • ELECTRICAL: 110V 15 AMP
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2 Person (15 Amp)
Infrared Sauna

signature series
  • SIZE: 48″ x 48″ x 75″
  • CAPACITY: FITS 2 ADULTS
  • ELECTRICAL: 110V 15 AMP
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2 person infrared sauna (20 amp)

2 Person (20 Amp)
Infrared Sauna

signature series
  • SIZE: 48″ x 48″ x 75″
  • CAPACITY: FITS 2 ADULTS
  • ELECTRICAL: 110V 20 AMP
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3 person infrared sauna (Good Health Saunas)

3 Person
Infrared Sauna

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  • SIZE: 60″ x 49″ x 75″
  • CAPACITY: FITS 3 ADULTS
  • ELECTRICAL: 110V 20 AMP
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3 Person Corner
Infrared Sauna

signature series
  • SIZE: 59″ x 59″ x 75″
  • CAPACITY: FITS 3 ADULTS
  • ELECTRICAL: 110V 20 AMP
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4 Person
Infrared Sauna

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  • SIZE: 69″ x 53″ x 75″
  • CAPACITY: FITS 4 ADULTS
  • ELECTRICAL: 110V 20 AMP
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