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Infrared therapy health benefits
Detoxification
Sweat out the toxins. Sweating is one of the body’s safest and most natural ways to heal and maintain good health by helping to eliminate toxic heavy metals, drug residues, and hormone disruptors. With the deepest penetration, Sunlighten saunas’ infrared helps increase blood flow and perspiration.
Weight Loss
Increase metabolism and burn fat. Increasing core body heat increases calorie burn, similar to exercise. Infrared saunas also help with the elimination of toxins that cause fat storage.
Heart Health
Improve heart health. Infrared therapy can help your heart work better by exercising the heart, temporarily reducing blood pressure, and improving circulation.
Anti-Aging
Purify and rejuvenate your skin. Harness a scientifically-proven “fountain of youth” and revitalize your skin’s appearance. Far infrared waves increase circulation and detoxify the skin, helping regenerate and cleanse cells.
Immunity
Heating the body from inside can improve the function of the immune system just like a fever can. Therefore, regular Sunlighten sauna use can help reduce the incidences of cold and flu, or help you recover faster from illness.
Muscle Recovery
Repair muscles faster. Many professional athletes use Sunlighten saunas to recover from their training and injuries. Infrared helps deliver more oxygen to cells for faster repair and pain relief.
“Infrared sauna therapy is increasingly recognised by health professionals and athletes alike for its wide-ranging benefits. Unlike traditional steam saunas, infrared saunas use gentle radiant heat to penetrate the body more deeply—enhancing detoxification at the cellular level, supporting muscle recovery, improving circulation, lowering inflammation, relieving chronic pain, and promoting better sleep and skin health. Studies also suggest regular sauna use can reduce cardiovascular and all-cause mortality.”
— Adapted from research by Dr. Rhonda Patrick, Dr. Mark Hyman, and published findings in JAMA & Experimental Gerontology
Dr. Hyman advocates for regular infrared sauna use, highlighting its broad-ranging benefits:
Reduces stress + balances the nervous system
Boosts circulation, cardiovascular & brain health
Supports weight loss, blood sugar regulation & detoxification
Activates heat-shock proteins & antioxidant pathways
Enhances sleep, immune function & overall vitality
Encourages longevity (associated 40–42% lower mortality risk with frequent sauna use)
He emphasises frequency—ideally several times per week—and prefers using high-quality full-spectrum saunas like The Recovery Lounge Sunlighten Sauna.
Infrared Sauna endorsements
“When my body goes into a spasm, one thing I find really helps is an infrared sauna.”
She’s credited infrared saunas with providing relief from fibromyalgia-related pain and muscle spasms.”
“I really love an infrared sauna; it just allows for such beautiful, glowing skin and cell rejuvenation and detoxification. It even helps with weight loss and relaxation.”
“The impact it has had on my sleep is insane…often wondered, ‘Is the mortality benefit of sauna largely attributed to the sleep benefits that come from its use?”
“Saunas, a powerful strategy… Those who took saunas four to six times a week reduced their risk of death by 42%… It activates… heat-shock proteins, which help to refold and fix damaged proteins… It also activates antioxidant systems, helps to also activate your innate immune system, improves your cardiovascular fitness, heart rate variability, insulin sensitivity, blood sugar, blood pressure…
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“Infrared saunas are a non-negotiable part of my routine. They help me stay limber, recover faster, and play longer.”
“The increased circulation helps the body go through the natural process of inflammation and recovery… the light penetrates deeper, and you don’t feel dehydrated after.
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“Infrared heat reduces stiffness, accelerates recovery, and allows me to maintain peak performance—even in my 40s.
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“Regular sauna use helps me recover more effectively and stay mentally sharp.
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“Infrared saunas have proven very effective in reducing the stress response and creating balance in the autonomic nervous system. They improve circulation, help with weight loss, balance blood sugar, and improve detoxification—each of which improves your brain function and overall vitality and longevity.
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