Infra red radiation is electromagnetic wave between the visible light and micro-
wave wavelengths. This radiation is similar to sun rays heating our skin by direct
IR radiation even in cold days. 95 % of the carbon fi bre energy is transformed to
long-wave IR waves with wavelength between 5 and 17 microns. The sun generates
long-wave infra red waves with the wavelength of 9.4 microns.
IFRA RED RADIATION IS SAFE
Infra red radiation is vital for nearly all forms of life
on our planet. In addition to heating our bodies they can also improve health condi-
tion of the body on the cellular level. This technology is safe enough to be used for
years in delivery rooms of maternity hospitals where it helps the newborns reach
the desired body temperature.
THIS IS NOT THERMAL CHAMBER
When people hear the word “sauna” they usually
imagine a steam sauna where high temperature and humidity try to force human
body to sweat. Steam sauna is similar to conventional stove which boils meals by
heating them to extreme temperatures. On the other hand, the infra red sauna
rather reminds of a microwave oven generating energy to heat the meal and excite
water molecules inside the meal to initiate its cooling. Infra red sauna generates
energy heating your body and causing the desired reactions without the need for
extreme (and uncomfortable) temperatures inside the cabin. Thanks to the action
of infra red rays on the human body sweating inside the infra red sauna starts at
much lower temperatures than in the steam sauna.
WHAT HAPPENS INSIDE
You will feel the heat generated by the infra red radiators
immediately.
The wavelength of this heat lets the rays penetrate your skin and heat your body
under its surface. That causes excitation of water molecules in the subcutaneous
fat layers causing sweating. Most people tend to start sweating after ca 20 minutes.
This time may shorten with more frequent sauna use.
The sweat cause detoxication of the body for the toxic substances excreted by your
body from the bloodstream and stored in the fat tissue can get to the skin surface
with the sweat. Direct heat also causes widening of your blood vessels (with in-
creased circulation) and acceleration of your breathing and heart frequency. Your
body will also burn calories by producing sweat. It is recommended to drink water
before, during and after sauna use to prevent body dehydration. Pay attention to
what you take with you to your infra red sauna. Some metals absorb infra red radi-
ation and may reach extreme temperature during your stay in the sauna.
WHAT IS INFRA RED RADIATION (IR)
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Wave (
μ
m)
0.2
0.4
0.75
1000
Gamma ray
X-ray
Ultraviolet
Visible
Infra red
Microwave
Short-wave
infra red
Medium-wave
infra red
Long-wave
infra red
Microwave
0.75
1.5
5.5
1000
You can best use the potential of the infra red therapy when setting the
temperature to the top value.
Thus your body will use the full potential of the infra red radiation during your
stay in the sauna cabin. If you set the temperature to a lower value the heaters
will switch off and on to keep the set temperature. As direct action of the infra
red rays is much more eff ective than the high temperature itself in some cases
you may deprive yourself of part of the therapeutic eff ect of your sauna for some
periods of your stay in the cabin. Instead reduction of the set temperature you
can regulate the heat inside the sauna by the movable roof ventilation or by let-
ting the door ajar.
Take a shower and dry your body profoundly before entering the sauna
cabin.
Do not use the sauna immediately after intensive physical exercise. Wait
for at least 15 minutes to permit your body cool down properly.
Use at least 2-3 towels. Sit on one of the towels folded several times to
make a good bottom padding. Place another towel on the fl oor for sweat
absorption and place the third towel on your knees to wipe the sweat. Thus you
will support more sweating.
Take a face cloth with you to wipe your face when you start sweating. A
rough face cloth will remove dead face complexion cells and your com-
plexion will be rejuvenated and smoothed. You can do the same on the other
parts of your body with a towel, a brush or peeling salt.
Morning after bedtime is the best time for sauna if you can get up
30 minutes earlier. When you get up, take a few stretching exercises,
sweat out in your infra sauna, take a shower and drink a couple of glasses
of fresh water. You cannot fi nd a better source of energy for the day. If you
have problems with falling asleep use your sauna in the evening. The peace
and relaxation inside your sauna will help you fall asleep.
The best position in the sauna is seating, not lying.
The heaters are placed to provide maximum benefi t to a seated person
with straight back and feet on the bench level.
The temperature inside the infra sauna on your entry is irrelevant. You
will start sweating after 15 minutes anyway. For that reason you need
not wait for the sauna to be fully heated up. The best way is to enter when
the sauna starts heating and heat your body together with the sauna cabin.
It is not recommended to take a shower immediately after exiting the
sauna cabin. As your body heated in the cabin you will continue sweat-
ing for some time after switching off the haters, even after leaving the sauna.
Sit down in the sauna with the cabin door open and let your body sweat to
cool. When you feel pleasant take a lukewarm (not cold) shower to wash the
sweat off your body. It is not recommended to use soap after sauna for your
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