Increased blood circulation carries off metabolic waste products and delivers oxygen-rich blood to oxygen-depleted muscle, so they recover faster.

Muscles relax best when tissues are warm, for greater flexibility and range of motion. Far Infrared heat relieves muscle tension and the deep heat of far infrared saunas help peripheral blood vessels dilate, bringing relief and healing to muscle and soft tissue injuries, quickly and effortlessly.

Infrared heat also reduces soreness and muscle spasms as muscles, tendons, joints and fibers are warmed, heated and relax.

Infra-red Sauna Therapy is sometimes called ‘Passive Cardio’ because it raises your heart rate in a way similar to exercise. An article found in the Harvard Medical School’s Harvard Health Publication stated that, ‘the raised temperatures can drive heart rates to levels often achieved by moderate-intensity exercise’

According to an article in the Journal of the AMA, a 30 minute session is a Infra-red sauna burns approximately 600 calories.

One of the greatest health benefits of using the infrared sauna is its ability to increase your blood circulation and stimulate a gentle perspiration, mobilising and releasing built-up toxins that are stored in the body and released through the skin.

The Infrared sauna aids gentle sweating and can help detoxify your body as it rids itself of accumulated and stored toxic substances like alcohol, nicotine, sulphuric acid, lead, mercury, and unhealthy chemicals and organic & inorganic compounds.

The deep penetrating heat from the Infra-red Sauna can raise your core body temperature very slightly, which encourages your immune system to kick into action. How does this benefit the body? The slightly raised temperature is the body’s natural mechanism to fire up the immune system, strengthening and accelerating the immune response. Just like when you have a fever or infection – your immune system comes into action.

With improved flow throughout the body, the lymphatic system (a major component of your immune system) is cleansed and congestion is relieved.

This enhanced and encouraged immune system response , combined with improved elimination of toxins and wastes, increases your  bodies overall health and wellbeing.

Time spent in the infrared sauna benefits patients suffering from many forms of joint injury and arthritis. Radiant heat has also been effective in the treatment of sprains, neuralgia, bursitis, muscle spasms, joint stiffness and many other muscular-skeletal ailments.

Many of our older patients find that much of the stiffness, aches and soreness that comes with aging is reduced and relieved.

Just a few minutes in the gentle warmth of an infrared sauna will help you feel relaxed, rejuvenated and renewed in no time.

Many of our patients comment on how much they look forward to their Infrared Sauna session, as it’s a great time for them to stop, slow down, get away from the day and relax, releasing any built-up tension and stress. Allowing the body to have time out to rejuvenate and heal.

The sweating achieved after just a few minutes in the Infra Red Sauna carries off deeply embedded impurities and dead skin cells, leaving the skin glowing and immaculately clean. Increased circulation draws your skin’s own natural nutrients to the surface.

You’ll see improved tone, elasticity, texture and fresh colour. Increased blood circulation has also been shown to relieve acne, eczema, psoriasis, burns, lesions and cuts. In addition, open wounds heal more quickly, reducing scarring.