An infrared sauna is available in many beauty salons and fitness clubs. The basics of the effect of infrared rays on the body are very simple; they penetrate deeply into muscles, tissues, and the body. As a result, the body temperature rises, the heartbeat accelerates and harmful substances are removed from the body.
Slimming with an infrared sauna
Based on a simple principle, the infrared sauna effectively helps in the process of losing weight. Wave radiation actively affects soft tissues, warms them up and accelerates the movement of molecules. In this case, the vessels expand, blood circulation improves. Metabolic processes occur faster, in just thirty minutes being in an infrared sauna, a large number of calories.
Excess lactic acid begins to be excreted from the muscles, so an infrared sauna is a valuable find for athletes.
Increased body temperature
During one twenty-minute session, the skin temperature can rise up to 40 degrees, and the internal body temperature - up to 38 degrees. This is due to artificial heat, hyperthermia. The increased body temperature perfectly stimulates the human immune system, leukocytes are actively produced, which resist diseases, as well as interferon and antibodies. The heat activates the sweat glands, which protect the body and rid it of toxins. Sweat cleanses the skin and lowers the core temperature, keeping the body from overheating.
Before using the infrared sauna, you should consult your doctor.
Beneficial effect
There are many diagnoses for which an infrared sauna is effective:
- diseases of the bladder and kidneys;
- disorders of the heart;
- diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
- diseases of ENT organs (ear, nose, throat);
- problems of excess weight, cellulite;
- diseases of the musculoskeletal system;
- detoxification of the human body;
- restoration and strengthening of immunity;
- psychological disorders.
The benefits of an infrared sauna have been clinically proven. This is an excellent vascular gymnastics, heating helps prevent the early formation of atherosclerotic plaques. It is easy to be in an infrared sauna, you get a normal flow of oxygen, the heating of tissues occurs due to the intensification of metabolic processes under the influence of rays. A visit to this procedure is a kind of cardio training. Heartbeats increase, the heart is strengthened.
Contraindications
You should refrain from visiting the infrared sauna in the following cases:
- psoriasis, neurodermatitis or skin diseases;
- malignant tumors;
- endometriosis, prostate adenoma, uterine fibroids;
- hypertension, hypotension;
- arthrosis, arthritis;
- cystitis and nephritis in the acute stage;
- ischemic heart disease, tachycardia, heart failure;
- thyrotoxicosis.
