What Is EMF, and Why Does Low-EMF Design Matters in an Infrared Sauna
If you’ve spent any time researching infrared saunas, you’ve probably come across the term “EMF” and wondered whether you should care about it. Maybe you saw a number on a spec sheet and thought, “Is that good? Bad? Should I be worried?” Fair question. And…
Mitochondrial Health: Fueling Your Cells with Infrared Light
You probably think about energy in terms of what you eat — calories in, energy out. Maybe you reach for caffeine when the afternoon slump hits. But at the deepest biological level, energy isn’t about your lunch or your latte. It’s a molecule called Adenosine…
Calorimetry and Infrared Sauna Therapy: Why Measurable Heat Matters
If you’ve spent any time in an infrared sauna, you already know what it feels like. The warmth settles in gradually. Your heart rate picks up a little. You start to sweat. And by the time you step out, something has shifted. You feel looser,…
Toxin Binders for Sauna Detox: A Complete Guide
I’ve been studying holistic health since 1997 and working at High Tech Health for over thirteen years. One topic keeps coming up in conversations with our customers that I think deserves a real breakdown: sauna binders. If you own an infrared sauna or you’re looking…
Can Sauna Use Support Dementia Prevention? What the Finnish Research Actually Shows
If you’ve been paying any attention to wellness research over the past few years, you’ve probably come across some pretty bold headlines about saunas and brain health. And I get it. When you see a study claiming a 66% reduction in dementia risk, your first…
Heat Shock Proteins: The Hidden Science Behind Sauna Benefits
Every time you sit in an infrared sauna, your body launches a microscopic rescue mission. Billions of tiny proteins spring into action. They protect your cells from damage, repair the ones that are already struggling, and basically tell your entire system, “We’ve got this.” They’re…
We’ve Been Carbon Negative Since 2010. Nobody Copied That.
I’ve been at High Tech Health for over a decade now. In that time, I’ve watched competitors copy just about everything we do. Our low EMF approach. Our product claims. Our talking points. Sometimes word for word. Here’s the thing though. They only copy what’s…
What Is a Smart Sauna and Why You Should Care
By Dr. Tiffany Dubec I get asked about infrared saunas all the time. Patients want to know if they actually work, which one to buy, how long to sit in one. Those are great questions. But lately there’s a new one popping up more and…
What to Wear in an Infrared Sauna (and What to Skip)
Most people ask this question the day before their first session. It seems trivial. It’s not. What to wear in an infrared sauna is a practical question with a science-based answer. What you wear, or don’t, directly affects how much far infrared energy your body…
How to Increase Core Body Temperature in a Traditional and Infrared Sauna
The main underlying goal of sauna therapy is to raise core body temperature 1.5+ °F degrees, and both traditional and infrared saunas are clinically proven to do this. This rise initiates expression of heat shock proteins (HSPs) throughout the body that have been proven to…
Using Your Infrared Sauna During Illness: When It Helps and When to Wait
By Dr. Tiffany Dubec, DC | High Tech Health Clinical Team You woke up with that scratchy throat. Maybe a stuffy nose. Your body feels heavy. And you keep staring at your infrared sauna wondering: should I get in there, or is that a terrible…
How to Increase Air Comfortability in your Home Sauna
A home sauna can be the perfect place for total relaxation, deep detoxification, and a quiet escape from the world. However, the reality for some sauna owners is a bit different: a feeling of stuffiness, altered breathing patterns, light headedness, and even claustrophobia that makes…
What Are VOCs? The Complete Guide to Understanding Volatile Organic Compounds in Your Sauna
If you’ve been researching saunas, you’ve probably come across the term “VOC” more than a few times. Companies throw it around. Marketing materials mention it. But what does it actually mean? And why should you care when choosing a sauna? Let me explain this in…
Feeling Worse Before You Feel Better: Understanding the Herxheimer Reaction After Infrared Sauna Use
You finish your sauna session feeling great. Relaxed. Accomplished. Then a few hours later, something weird happens. Headache. Fatigue. Maybe your joints ache a little. Did something go wrong? Probably not. What you’re feeling has a name: the Herxheimer reaction. It’s uncomfortable, sure. But it…
Sauna Therapy for Lyme Disease Recovery: A Complementary Approach
If you’ve ever had Lyme disease, you know how frustrating recovery can be. Maybe the antibiotics worked at first. Maybe they didn’t work as well as you hoped. Maybe you’re one of the many people who finished treatment but still don’t feel right. Brain fog….
Small Space Solutions: Finding Room for a Home Sauna
For many people the idea of owning a home sauna can seem like a luxury reserved for those with large estates or dedicated home gyms. We often imagine bulky wooden cabins requiring complex plumbing, high-voltage electrical rewiring, and large amounts of square footage (which is…
Infrared Saunas and Blood Pressure: What You Need to Know
Nearly half of American adults have high blood pressure. That number is staggering when you stop and think about it. And most people don’t feel a thing until something goes wrong. High blood pressure, or hypertension, is often called the “silent killer” for good reason….
Mindfulness and Meditation in Your Home Sauna
In our fast paced world finding a calm sanctuary to do a self check in is a difficult task. Luckily, a home sauna is the perfect space to silence the noise, both external and internal. At High Tech Health, we believe the ultimate wellness routine…
A Quick Note on Materials, Glue, and Off-Gassing
When you’re investing in a sauna for your health and your family, materials matter. So does honesty. Lately there’s been some noise in the market about sauna construction claims. Companies saying “no glue used” and then customers finding… glue. We’re not going to name names…
Our 2026 Resolution: We’re Still Here, and We’re Still Stubborn
Let’s be honest. We are glad to see the back of 2025. It was a tough year. Tariffs hit hard. The economy got weird. Wallets snapped shut. And if you looked around online, it felt like a hundred new sauna brands popped up overnight. It…
Sunlight vs. Far Infrared: What Your Body Actually Needs
We all know sunlight is good for us. Step outside on a warm day and you feel it immediately. Your mood lifts. Your body relaxes. Something just feels right. That’s not in your head. Humans evolved outdoors. Our biology expects light. But here’s the catch….
My Infrared Sauna Won’t Get Hot Enough! (Is It Broken?)
You built the sauna. You plugged it in. You cranked the temperature to the max and waited 45 minutes. You open the door expecting that blast of scorching heat you remember from the gym, but the display reads 125°F. You panic. Is it broken? Did…
The Last Honest Sauna Company
We’re not good at this. The marketing thing, I mean. We don’t have a social media team. We don’t pay influencers to pose in our saunas with their morning smoothies. We don’t have slick commercials or million-dollar ad campaigns. What we have is 28+ years…
How to Choose the Best Spot for Your Home Infrared Sauna
Bringing an infrared sauna into your home is more than just buying another health device, it’s about creating a wellness sanctuary that inspires you to use it. Choosing the right spot for your sauna is a key decision that will affect how often you’ll enjoy…
Digital Detox in Your Smart Sauna: Finding Balance
It sounds like a contradiction. A smart sauna for digital detox? Isn’t that like using your phone to cure phone addiction? Not quite. And here’s why. The Problem Isn’t Technology. It’s How We Use It. We spend our days drowning in notifications. Emails that demand…
Should I Use My Sauna Before or After Workouts?
You’re pushing through your last set and thinking about that infrared sauna session ahead. But is it better before your workout, after, or should you skip it on training days? The answer depends on your goals and the evidence, so let’s break down what the…
Sauna Therapy for Better Sleep During Time Changes
Twice a year in the US, our bodies need to adjust our internal clocks when daylight saving time begins or ends. Losing or gaining an hour might sound minor, but it temporarily and significantly disrupts our circadian rhythm, which is our body’s natural 24-hour cycle…
Staying Balanced Through Fall and the Holidays with Infrared Sauna Therapy
As the days grow shorter and our schedules fill up, fall and the holiday season can bring joy and celebration, but also stress and hectic schedules. Our routines change, days get shorter, and we often find ourselves juggling travel, gatherings, and less time for rest,…
Sauna Use for Different Age Groups
Saunas have been used for thousands of years across cultures all over the world among kids, adults, and the elderly. Modern research continues to show the powerful health benefits of regular sauna use for all age groups but it is important to understand the nuances…
Infrared Sauna Maintenance: How to Keep Your Investment Looking and Performing Like New
Infrared saunas come in many varieties and levels of quality. One of the best things about owning a High Tech Health infrared sauna is how little ongoing maintenance is required. Unlike cheaper and less well designed models that need frequent part replacements, our saunas are…
Does Your Infrared Sauna Have a CO2 Problem? Here’s How to Tell
You wouldn’t lock yourself in a closet and expect to feel amazing afterward. So why do most people ignore what happens to the air inside their sauna? When you step into an infrared sauna, you’re there to detox. To heal. To support your cardiovascular health….
Sauna Therapy as a Complementary Approach for Chronic Pain Management
Living with chronic pain changes everything. You adjust your life around it. You skip activities you used to love. You try medications that help some but never quite enough and others can lead to habits and an even worse quality of life. What if there…
What Size Sauna Is Right For You?
Picking a sauna size feels overwhelming at first. You want the health benefits but you’re worried about space, cost, and whether you’ll actually use it. Here’s the truth: the right size depends on your space, who’s using it, and how you plan to use it….
Is Infrared Sauna Use Good for Hangover Relief?
You wake up. Your head pounds. Your mouth feels like sandpaper. Every noise seems too loud. Sound familiar? We’ve all been there after a long night out. The internet is full of hangover cures. Cold showers. Greasy food. Hair of the dog. But what about…
Far Infrared Saunas & Detoxification: What Actually Leaves Your Body
You hear it everywhere. Detox this. Cleanse that. To be honest, a lot of it is nonsense. But sweating? That’s different. Your body actually does eliminate certain toxic substances through sweat. Research shows it. The question is what comes out, how much, and whether far…
Not Sweating Yet? 13 Evidence‑Based Fixes to Jump‑Start Your Sweat Response
You’ve invested in a far infrared sauna. You’ve read about all the benefits. But you’re sitting there, warm and comfortable, wondering where all that sweat is supposed to be. You’re not broken. Your sauna isn’t broken either. Some people walk into a sauna and immediately…
Understanding Infrared Sauna Temperature Settings
Infrared saunas have become increasingly popular as a more tolerable, yet just as effective, alternative to high air temperature traditional saunas. But there’s still uncertainty around what temperature settings are optimal for safety, comfort, and benefit. In this article, I’ll explain a general recommended temperature…
Sauna Use Tips During the Fall Season
As the summer heat fades and the air turns cooler and crisper, Fall presents a great opportunity to reengage with your infrared sauna routine and find ways to add it in more regularly. Below, I’ll walk you through how to transition into consistent use, why…
Infrared Sauna Therapy for Chronic Fatigue and Mitochondrial Health
What does chronic fatigue look like? You drag yourself out of bed. Already tired. By afternoon, even thinking feels hard. You wonder if this is just life now. It doesn’t have to be. Chronic fatigue often starts at the cellular level, in structures called mitochondria….
Get Glowing with Infrared Therapy! Achieving Clearer, Younger-Looking Skin
Your skin tells a story. Every line, spot, and texture change reflects years of sun exposure, stress, and time passing. But what if you could rewrite parts of that story? One of the many benefits of infrared sauna therapy is the effect it has on…
Sauna Myth Busters! Debunking 5 Common Misconceptions About Infrared Saunas
You’ve heard the buzz about infrared saunas. Maybe you’re curious. Maybe you’re skeptical. Maybe you’re looking to buy one and are frustrated with all the conflicting reports and claims. Either way, there’s a lot of confusing information floating around out there. Time to set the…
What’s the True Cost of an Infrared Sauna? Unpacking Price, Energy Use, and Longevity
You’re thinking about buying an infrared sauna. Smart move. But your brain’s doing the math, wondering if this investment makes sense beyond the price tag on the box. Here’s what nobody tells you upfront. The sticker price? That’s just the beginning. The real story unfolds…
How Different Cultures Use Saunas: A Trip Around the World’s Heat Traditions
People have been sweating on purpose for thousands of years. Every culture that discovered heat therapy put their own spin on it. Some build wooden rooms filled with dry heat. Others prefer steamy marble chambers. A few even turned it into a spiritual ceremony. The…
Why Infrared Saunas are Great for Seniors
A 72-year-old customer recently told us something wonderful. After three weeks of regular infrared sauna use, she could bend down and tie her shoes without pain for the first time in years. Her morning stiffness had decreased by about half. We’re so excited to hear…
Can You Really Burn Calories in a Sauna? The Science Behind Infrared and Weight
You’ve heard the claims. Sit in a sauna and burn calories without moving a muscle. Sounds too good to be true, right? Here’s what actually happens. Your Body Works Harder Than You Think When you sit in an infrared sauna, your core temperature rises. Your…
Heat Things Up: How Couples Can Use an Infrared Sauna for Wellness and Connection
Remember when you first started dating? Those hours that felt like minutes. The conversations that flowed without effort. The way everything else faded into the background when you were together. Life has a way of burying those moments under mortgage payments, work deadlines, and whose…
Start Your Day Strong: The Surprising Benefits of a Morning Sauna Session
You know that feeling when your alarm goes off and your body feels like it’s made of concrete? Yeah, we’ve all been there. But what if I told you there’s a way to wake up that actually makes you excited to get out of bed?…
Expert Q&A: Common Sauna Questions Answered
Infrared saunas have grown in popularity as an effective alternative to traditional saunas. To help you get the most out of your experience, we’ve gathered the most frequently asked questions and provided expert answers based on High Tech Health’s over 27 years of experience. 1. What is…
Clear Your Mind, Sharpen Your Focus: How Infrared Saunas Fight Brain Fog
Ever walk into a room and forget why you went there? Or stare at your computer screen while your brain feels wrapped in cotton? You’re not alone. Brain fog hits most of us these days. It’s that annoying mental cloudiness where focusing feels impossible and…
The Importance of Non-Toxic Materials in Sauna Construction
When purchasing a sauna, whether for home use or wellness centers, the materials used directly influence the amount of benefits gained from each session. Here at High Tech Health we take pride in using materials that support user well‑being, air quality, and environmental sustainability. Why…