Far infrared waves penetrate into our body and activate the sweat glands. The sweat glands are one of the tools that the body has at hand to eliminate toxins. The skin is actually the largest organ of the human body and has been called many times; “the third kidney” because of its ability to discharge large amounts of waste material through the sweat glands.

Far infrared has the ability to cause a vibration in human tissue if wavelengths similar to the ones produced by the body are introduced. This vibration reduces the ion bonds of water and the eventual breakdown causes encapsulated gasses and other toxic materials to be released to be eliminated. Far infrared is the longest wavelength which penetrates the fat cells causing vasodilation, where the fat cells vibrate to expel toxins, resulting in the greatest levels of detoxification and stimulate your metabolism to aid in weight-loss.

The temperature inside an infrared sauna is adjustable and averages a comfortable 100°F to 130 °F. These lower temperatures allow you to sweat faster and to tolerate a longer sauna session offering greater therapeutic benefit. A traditional wet sauna, like one you may have at your gym or luxury spa, is a room heated anywhere from 180-220 degrees. Using water poured over hot stones, the hot air-filled room then heats your body. An infrared (IR) sauna uses light energy to heat your body’s core and only about 20% of the heat goes into the air. Heating your core during a sauna session is important in stimulating your lymphatic system, cardiovascular (heart and vessels), and your immune system. Your body’s natural reaction to infrared heat is to sweat profusely, aiding in the detoxification process. Clearlight IR sauna’s detoxify the body 87% better than traditional wet saunas.