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Infrared Sauna

Who Benefits from Infrared Sauna Sessions?

Infrared saunas benefit people of all ages (over 12 years old) and are great for overall wellness, the cardiovascular system, reducing inflammation and for detoxification. Infrared saunas have been beneficial for those with the following conditions:

 

Chronic Pain
Chronic Fatigue
Cardiovascular Risk
Type II Diabetes
(symptoms related to)
Nerve Damage
Stress 
Wrinkles
Immune System
Cancer 

High Blood Pressure
Impaired Heart Function
Arthritis
Rheumatism
Weight Loss
Slow Metabolism
Low Blood Circulation
Fibromyalgia
Need Detox 
Joint Pain
Raynaud's Disease

Did you know?

• Near Infrared is the shortest wavelength but penetrates the deepest.

• Mid infrared temporarily increases circulation, blood flow and temporarily elevates heart rate and overall metabolism.

• Far infrared is the closest of the wavelengths to the infrared heat given off by our own body. It temporarily enhances and strengthens our energy levels.

Our Saunas Include all 3!

Why we use Infrared Saunas Vs Traditional and Steam Saunas

The main difference is how they use heat. Traditional saunas use a single heater that is heating the air which then heats the user.

Infrared saunas use advanced therapy to promote heat generation in the body with only a small percentage of the heat heating the air. This results in a deeper sweat and at a lower ambient air temperature. Infrared saunas usually operate between 115° – 135°F, while traditional saunas can get up to 195°F.

Infrared saunas provide all the relaxation benefits along with the increased health benefits at a much more comfortable temperature. Infrared saunas are also dry saunas and many users find this makes for a more comfortable sauna session.

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What is Chromotherapy?

Bathing in color elevates your mood, stimulates, cell regeneration, produces a soothing mindset, and aids in healing. It is safe for the eyes and cannot be overused.

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What is Red Light Therapy?

Red light therapy is the most popular variety for health and wellness applications. It stimulates the production of collagen, which rejuvenates skin and improves all skin conditions. 
Our red light towers are combined with near infrared light to give you the best therapy available on the market today.
Our towers are the only therapies using Variable Optics. This allows the light to travel better into our cells giving you the max benefit in each session.
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How Will Red Light Therapy Help Me?

Using the Infrared Saunas:

Infrared saunas are safe to use, but like any wellness treatment, users should abide by a few precautions:

  • Do not use alcohol prior to or during an infrared sauna session. Alcohol increases the risk of dehydration in an environment that already causes significant perspiration. Alcohol also increases the risk of hypotension and arrhythmia.
  • Build up a heat tolerance during your initial sauna sessions. As you get used to the heat, slowly increase your time.
  • Be sure to drink plenty of water – you must replace the fluids you sweat out so it’s important to drink water before, during, and after your session.
Infrared Sauna
1What is an infrared sauna?
Traditional saunas, used for centuries, run around 180-220 degrees. In our infrared saunas, deep far infrared light penetrates the body, heating from the core outward. This type of heat generation enables more sustainable temperatures for longer periods of time. The warming effect stimulates bodily functions including the cardiovascular system, immune system, and the lymphatic system. Detoxifying the body through increased perspiration, infrared saunas also support cardiovascular health and alleviate symptoms related to pain, arthritis, and fatigue, among many other ailments.
2How do infrared saunas work?
Rather than sitting in a very hot room filled with steam to elevate body temperature externally, infrared saunas leverage far infrared light to penetrate deep within the body, heating from the core outward. Only 20 percent of the heat generated by far infrared technology heats the air within the sauna - the other 80 percent heats the body directly. Far infrared heat raises the core body temperature, triggering specific bodily functions including the cardiovascular system, the lymphatic system, and the immune system.
3Why do infrared saunas work?
While saunas generally help people relax, they also affect your heart and blood vessels in the same way as moderate exercise. Saunas increase heart rate, drop blood pressure, and decrease artery stiffness. According to Tanjaniina Laukkanen of the University of Eastern Finland (birthplace of the sauna) sauna-induced sweating is “… like a natural diuretic effect -- lowering blood pressure and decreasing the work load of the heart.” Far infrared waves also penetrate the body and activate sweat glands, allowing users to sweat without physical exertion. As far infrared waves penetrate water molecules in the body they begin to vibrate. This induced vibration weakens ion bonds and breaks down water molecules, allowing them to envelop gasses and other toxic materials, enabling them to be released in sweat.
4Are infrared saunas safe?
All objects in nature expel infrared heat, making infrared heat very safe in controlled environments. In fact, infrared heat is so safe, hospitals utilize the same technology in the heaters they use to warm newborn babies.
5Can everyone use infrared saunas?
Infrared saunas are safe to use, but like any wellness treatment, users should abide by a few precautions: Do not use alcohol prior to or during an infrared sauna session. Alcohol increases the risk of dehydration in an environment that already causes significant perspiration. Alcohol also increases the risk of hypotension and arrhythmia. Build up a heat tolerance during your initial sauna sessions by setting the sauna at a lower temperature. As your heat tolerance increases so can the temperature in the sauna. Be sure to drink plenty of water – you must replace the fluids you sweat out so it’s important to drink water before, during, and after your session. While infrared sauna is a relatively gentle treatment, people with severe conditions such as the following should consult with their doctor prior to adding infrared sauna to their existing medical treatment: Stroke Severe aortic stenosis Recent myocardial infraction Lupus erythematosus, if you are on steroids (interferes with blood circulation) Brain tumors
6Who benefits from infrared sauna sessions?
Infrared sauna benefits people of all ages (over eight years old) and is great for overall wellness, the cardiovascular system, and for detoxification. Infrared saunas have been beneficial for those with the following conditions: Chronic pain Chronic fatigue Cardiovascular risk Type II Diabetes (symptoms related to) Nerve damage High blood pressure Impaired heart function Arthritis Rheumatism
7What do I wear in the infrared sauna?
Our infrared sauna rooms are completely private, so you can feel free to wear what you like. Some guests prefer to wear the robes we provide or bathing suits or loosely-fitting athletic gear, and some choose to wear nothing at all. We provide freshly laundered towels for our sauna benches and additional towels and toiletries for freshening up. You will sweat, so wear whatever feels most comfortable for you.

Testimonials

  • Marv H
    "I haven't felt this way since I visited the Dead Sea."
    Marv H
  • Rachel G
    "Wow! Breathe is an amazing place! You get relaxation and you get infused with healthy salt air while you relax in a stunning room with salt on the floors and zero gravity chairs. I am so excited and grateful that Johnson Creek has a wonderful place called "Breathe". If you want true relaxation, go to Breathe. I love how private the saunas are. A very nice selection of salt products for purchase. All of the rooms are beautifully appointed."
    Rachel G
  • "I am so excited for Breath S&S to be here in Johnson Creek. I am passionate about health and wellness and always looking for natural ways to improve my life and the lives of those I love. I'm hoping this is just the beginning for JC to have healthy options and more diversity in the area… I'm looking forward to visiting often and watching your growth and success! Thank you for this experience!"
  • Julia K
    "I felt I could relax and not be judged. Quiet resting place to recover after a long day, hard workout, whatever the reason. I encourage it!"
    Julia K
  • Nikki F
    "I loved the experience of the salt room, breathing in the salts was detoxifying and relaxing!"
    Nikki F
  • "Salt room enhanced my meditation experience. I could see value in using it as an inspirational tool in enhancing breath and inviting creative inspiration and expansion... It became an emotionally cleansing experience for me."