While most people can safely experience the whole-body health benefits of an infrared sauna, there are some medical conditions and contraindications that should be seriously taken into consideration. If you have any of the below-mentioned conditions or symptoms or take any of the following medications, please report it to the professional during your initial consultation:

– Cardiovascular issues and diseases. For example, hypo- or hypertension (uncontrolled low or high blood pressure), impaired coronary circulation, changes in the heart rate, and all other heart diseases.
– Chronic conditions that reduce the ability to sweat. Some examples include diabetes with neuropathy and multiple sclerosis.
– Fever. Regardless of what caused it, individuals with high body temperature should not use saunas.
– Intake of beta-blockers, diuretics, or barbiturates. These and other prescription drugs might make the body more prone to heat strokes.
– Pregnancy. In most cases, infrared therapy during pregnancy is safe as long as it is regulated. However, individual medical consultations are always required to determine if sauna usage is safe during this period.

The length, duration, and number of treatment sessions depend on each individual’s particular set of needs, wellness goals, and medical history. Generally, daily sessions are not a problem as long as there’s nothing in your medical history stating otherwise. Sauna treatments can be beneficial in restoring health and treating pain. If daily sauna treatment seems like the right fit for your needs, you can consult with a doctor for more information.

The first thing about saunas is keeping your body hydrated before and especially after the sauna session is over. Don’t think that you can swap water for alcohol. With alcohol dehydrating the body, using the sauna while intoxicated might prove more dangerous than one would anticipate. Drink plenty of water before and after using the sauna.

Showering before getting in the sauna helps prepare the body for light therapy treatments. Follow the recommendations you’ve received during your consultation, and don’t stay too long in the sauna. It’s okay to start slowly and let the body gradually adjust to the heat to avoid experiencing overheating or dehydration during your first sauna experience. Consult the professionals if there’s something that concerns you or if you would like more information on infrared saunas. Enjoy your time!

Unlike traditional saunas that allow sessions to last only up to 15 minutes, infrared saunas grant you twice as much time. Because of the lower temperature and way of operation of the infrared sauna, people can spend more time sweating troubles, muscle soreness, and pain away.

For people who have adjusted their bodies to the temperatures, 20 to 30 minutes is the recommended exposure time for the full sauna experience. For novices and first-timers in the sauna, we recommend starting with 10 to a maximum of 15 minutes. If your body can tolerate the heat, add a couple of additional minutes with every new sauna session.

We recommend avoiding any tight pieces of clothing. Loose, comfortable clothing made of natural fibers is a good fit, so that your body can easily sweat. You can also wear a swimsuit or bring a towel to sit on in the sauna.