Are you suffering from sore muscles, joint pain, and overall fatigue? A few minutes in an infrared sauna can set you on a path to a healthier, happier you.

This type of sauna uses infrared light that penetrates your skin to heat your body without heating the surrounding air. The therapy has been used for decades by chiropractors, physical therapists, and doctors. Today, you can even find an infrared sauna at your neighborhood day spa Fredericksburg. 

1. Reduces Toxins in the Body

When you sweat in an infrared sauna, your body is detoxifying itself. This “sweat” treatment releases toxins such as nicotine, alcohol, and heavy metals such as mercury and lead. 

2. Relieves Inflammation 

The warmth of the infrared sauna gets your blood flowing. This increased circulation helps relax tense, stiff muscles and relieves inflammation. People with arthritis or autoimmune diseases often find relief through the use of an infrared sauna. 

3. Improves Skin

The increase in circulation during infrared sauna therapy can help improve your skin and treat skin conditions such as eczema, acne, and psoriasis. Sweating also gets rid of impurities in your skin, leaving you with a cleaner, glowing complexion.

4. Aids in Weight Loss

Want to lose weight? Spending just 30 minutes in an infrared sauna can burn almost as many calories as you would riding a bike or running. Regular use can boost your heart rate, similar to that when you are exercising. This “passive aerobic workout” increases your metabolism and burns more calories. 

Getting rid of the toxins in your body can reduce cellulite because toxin buildup in the body is one of the leading causes. Infrared sauna therapy enables lymphatic drainage, reducing the appearance of cellulite. 

It only takes a few minutes in an infrared sauna to leave you feeling relaxed, renewed, and maybe even a little thinner.