Infrared sauna is a cabin or specialroom with infrared emitters. Usually such a cabin is made of wood. When heated, the tree releases phytoncides. These biologically active substances have antiseptic properties.
The air in the infrared sauna does not heat up, butthe usual temperature in the cabin is 40-45 ° C. Thanks to this, the body warms up, but the heart does not have a strong effect. The removal of toxins from the body is carried out through sweat, which is intensively secreted by the skin of a person.
Infrared sauna cabins are equipped withemitters, whose waves penetrate the human body to a depth of up to four centimeters. The small dimensions of the cabin itself make it possible to install it even at home. One session does not take much time.
Infrared sauna: contraindications.
First of all, you should not visit the IR-cab, if you are oncological or you have benign tumors, and also suspected neoplasm.
People with acute purulent processes also can not visit the infrared sauna.
If there are infections or diseases accompanied by fever, do not go to the procedure, because this can give a new round of the disease.
Infrared sauna, contraindications which include cachexia, an active form of tuberculosis, as well as a labile form of diabetes mellitus in the presence of periodic or persistent acidosis.
With chronic alcoholism and general atherosclerosis, which is accompanied by an organic lesion of somatic organs, doctors do not recommend visiting an infrared sauna.
In addition, if you have within three monthsthere is postthrombophlebitic syndrome, you have a tendency to profuse bleeding, then you should refrain from visiting the sauna until full recovery.
Various contagious diseases and infections, bacilli and parasites in the body also supplement the list of contraindications.
Infrared sauna, the contraindications of which are notinclude heart disease, allows you to enjoy your warmth to people with cardiovascular problems. But the patient must consult with the doctor before visiting the infrared cabin.
In the sauna, the whole body warms up with IR wavesa person is accelerating blood and lymph flow. Due to which metabolism is improved, tissues are better supplied with oxygen. Under the influence of infrared waves in the blood, the level of erythrocytes and hemoglobin, which are responsible for the "breathing" of blood, increases.
As a result, immunity is increased, infectious diseases are prevented. Pores expand, there is a free exit of toxins from the body.
Infrared sauna, contra-indication of whichdescribed above, is very effective in fighting fatigue. Many people use the cabin as a way of relaxation, getting rid of headache and muscle tension. The analgesic effect is not only on the nerve roots, but also nearby tissues.
Endorphins or "Hormones of Happiness" intensivelyare produced under the influence of heat. Therefore, there is an improvement not only in physical condition, but also in psychological condition. Thus, an infrared sauna can serve as a prevention of nervous stress and depression.
If you regularly visit an infrared cabin, it improvesmemory and brain activity, genitourinary, immune and nervous systems normalize their work. In Japan, doctors have proven that the sauna has a beneficial effect on arthritis, muscle spasms, digestive disorders, obesity, ear diseases, scoliosis, menopause syndrome, insomnia, adhesions, rheumatism.
Infrared waves are, in a way, a therapy that charges the human body with energy and gives a good mood. In addition, metabolic processes are stimulated, general tone increases.
