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Discover the Benefits of Near, Mid, and Far Infrared Saunas

Posted on December 5, 2024

Enhance Your Well-Being with Full Spectrum Infrared Therapy for Relaxation, Detoxification, and Skin Rejuvenation

Sunlight is a captivating blend of visible and invisible light. While visible light encompasses the seven colors of the rainbow, invisible elements are made up of ultraviolet and infrared rays. Modern infrared saunas harness the power of near, mid, and far infrared light to provide incredible health benefits.

Why Choose Infrared Saunas Over Traditional Saunas?

Saunas are mainly classified by the method they use to raise the body’s temperature. The most common types include:

  • Steam Sauna: Also known as a Turkish spa, it operates at lower temperatures with intense steam.
  • Electric Sauna: It uses electricity instead of traditional stones or wood, and can function as infrared or steam.
  • Finnish Sauna: Typically involves wood-burning or hot stones, resulting in high humidity levels.
  • Infrared Sauna: Utilizes light to generate heat, warming the body from within.

Infrared saunas stand out as superior because they heat the body directly at the cellular level rather than warming the surrounding air. This approach allows for a thorough sweat at lower temperatures. By incorporating the full infrared spectrum — near, mid, and far — they deliver a comprehensive array of benefits.

Understanding the Spectrum of Infrared Light

Each type of infrared light interacts uniquely with the body’s subcutaneous fat layer, offering diverse healing properties:

  • Near Infrared With its shorter wavelength, near-infrared primarily penetrates the skin’s epidermis. Benefits include:
    • Enhanced tissue growth
    • Skin rejuvenation
    • Improved cellular health
    • Accelerated wound healing

It’s best to experience near-infrared as part of a combination, as relying solely on it might cause excessive warmth during a session.

  • Mid Infrared Penetrating deeper than near-infrared, mid-infrared light excels in enhancing blood circulation. Regular use can reduce joint and muscle pain, speeding up the recovery of injured or inflamed tissues.
  • Far Infrared Far infrared rays offer the deepest penetration, crucial for activating sweat glands. This leads to detoxification and cellular rejuvenation, which underpin numerous sauna health benefits:
    • Faster recovery
    • Better sleep quality
    • Enhanced circulation

Full Spectrum Infrared Saunas

By experiencing all three wavelengths simultaneously, one can maximize the health advantages of sauna usage. Although many companies claim to offer a full spectrum, few truly meet the necessary standards.

Introducing the Full Spectrum Collection

Meet the unparalleled Full Spectrum Zen Wave from SpiritualQuest – the only genuine full spectrum sauna available. It combines cutting-edge LED lights producing near-infrared with mid and far infrared heaters to deliver comprehensive benefits.

Contact our Specialists today 877-535-2267

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