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Far infrared sauna is a healthy weight loss option that you can do without exercising. This therapeutic heating method can burn 400 to 600 calories in a 30-minute session.
A 30-minute session of far infrared sauna can make a moderately fit person sweat a pound of sweat, and this is equivalent to running 2 to 3 miles. Although it is true that the amount of water expelled during the sauna can be regained by drinking water, the calories that you lost from the session will not, which result in weight loss. However, weight loss is only one of the numerous benefits of far infrared sauna when used regularly.
How Does Far Infrared Sauna Work in Promoting Weight Loss?
Far infrared saunas have been around since ages, but just recently become popular in Australia. The Japanese already used infrared saunas for hundreds of years and they have enjoyed its wonderful health benefits.
Unlike the usual saunas that only pull out sweat out of the body, far infrared saunas can penetrate the body up to 3 inches. It warms the body deep inside and ‘pushes’ the sweat out, instead of pulling it. This pushing of sweat also forces the harmful toxins present under the skin.
Far infrared sauna temperature ranges from 90 degree up to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. This is far too low from the traditional sauna that often operated up to 220 degree F. Despite the lower temperature, a person will naturally perspire more under an infrared sauna since this type of heat penetrates the body much deeper.
Body fat turns water-soluble at 100 degree F. Then it starts to disperse, move and combines with the blood until finally, eliminated from the body leading to weight loss. Toxins can also be expelled through the skin through much lower temperature for faster detoxification.
What Makes Infrared Heat Different From Other Heat?
Radiant heat such as the infrared heat is more effective than other types of heat since it naturally warms the body, and not the air surrounding you. One good example is the heat of the sun. Sunlight provides warm heat on your skin, the kind of heat you feel from cold sunny day. Far infrared waves are able to penetrate and warm up the body internally because it has the same frequency as we do. We are also emitting far infrared energy. One example is heating our palm, which is believed to have healing properties through far infrared heat.
How Far Infrared Therapy Reduce Cellulite?
Cellulite is made up of fats, waste and water that are trapped in numerous pockets just below the skin. Far infrared can help reduce the appearance of cellulite. One way to reduce this unwanted debris out from your body is through profuse sweating. Since the penetration of heat from FIR is more than twice than the conventional sauna, far infrared sauna can be a great option for reducing cellulite.
Other Benefits of Far Infrared Therapy
There are numerous reasons to use FIR heat. Aside from weight loss, this method has a detoxifying effect, conditions the cardiovascular system to manage/reduce hypertension and even heart failure. You will feel rejuvenated after the session as it relieves you from stress.
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