Fans in the sauna or sauna can not always afford this pleasure for health reasons. But in this case there is a way! Infrared sauna, the benefits and harms of which are different from the traditional ways to warm the bones, is perfect for those who do not want to visit the classical steam room.
The benefits of IR saunas and harm are incommensurable
Despite the fact that the infrared sauna has certain contraindications, in general it is much safer. Due to the fact that the room temperature is much lower than in the traditional steam room - 40-50 degrees Celsius against 80-100 degrees - to move the procedure physically much easier. Infrared rays are completely harmless to our body, they gradually warm up the body to a fairly significant depth - 3-4 centimeters. As a result, we sweat more intensely and more abundantly than in the classical bath, which allows us to accelerate metabolism significantly. This is the main advantage, the main benefit of an infrared sauna - the body in a short time gets rid of toxins.
For comparison, the composition of human sweat in vivo 98% water and 2% solids. In the IR sauna - 80% water and 20% solids. These are the same toxins, chemicals and excess salts that accumulate in the tissues of human organs and cause the formation of stones in the kidney and gallbladder, cholesterol plaques on the walls of blood vessels, calcareous deposits.
The benefits of the sauna are enormous, but if you make a mistake, the harm can be enormous. It is about compliance with the rules and the most appropriate procedure in each case.
Indications and contraindications for infrared sauna
In order for the infra-red sauna to benefit fully, the procedure should be carried out regularly throughout the month. Better - two or three times a week. This course of treatment is enough to then feel good all year round, have good immunity to viruses and practically do not get sick. The sauna will help to solve the following problems:
- obesity , delayed metabolism;
- loss of elasticity of the walls of blood vessels;
- heart ailments;
- diseases of the genitourinary system;
- stretching of muscles and ligaments;
- a bad complexion , cellulite;
- low immunity and resistance to infections.
At the same time, we must not forget that the therapy with the help of IR saunas is preventive in nature, the procedure can not be carried out if the disease is acute, during complications. Contraindications include:
- colds, flu, viral infections;
- increased body temperature;
- pregnancy, menstruation;
- malignant and benign neoplasms;
- exacerbation of any chronic diseases;
- trauma of bones, inflammatory processes in cartilaginous tissues and joints;
- hypertension.
Due to the fact that during exposure to infrared rays the body temperature rises to 38 degrees, an infrared sauna can cause harm if contraindications are neglected. In any other period, when you feel well, you can fearlessly resort to its healing power - it's a guarantee that health problems in the near future will not bother you! There are several rules, the following of which will protect you from possible risks:
- Before you visit the IR sauna, do a small discharge of the digestive system: give up alcohol, salt, spicy and fatty foods. It is not superfluous to reduce the amount of sugar.
- Take a small amount of clean water with you, drink it as soon as you feel thirsty.
- After the procedure, refuse water procedures at a low temperature, do not dive into the pool, do not dive into the hole. Even the contrast shower is undesirable, wash off sweat with warm water.
- Having enjoyed the warmth, do not rush to plunge into the whirlpool of events, rest, sleep, take time to hobby. The positive effect of the infrared sauna on the nervous system is very large, allow yourself to completely relax.