Meditating in Your Infrared Sauna: Unlocking Ultimate Relaxation
Infrared saunas are renowned for their therapeutic benefits, such as improved circulation, detoxification, and enhanced muscle recovery. When you combine these advantages with the mental clarity and stress reduction of meditation, you create a powerful wellness routine that addresses both body and mind. Here’s a…
Why I Built Voice Control Into Our Smart Sauna (It Started with My Dad)
by Erik Johnson, CEO, High Tech Health My father spent nearly a decade working alongside me at High Tech Health before he retired. Those years shaped how I think about product design. In retirement, he developed macular degeneration. Over time, it took most of his…
What to do After Your Sauna Session
The benefits of a sauna session are well-documented, ranging from detoxification and stress relief to improved circulation and skin health. Here’s a professional guide on what to do after your sauna session. 4. Wear Loose-Fitting Clothing Let your skin breathe Given the intensive sweating and…
Are infrared saunas really good for you?
The answer to that question is a resounding yes! There have been over 50 human studies conducted over the last 40 years with infrared saunas proving numerous health benefits among all age ranges such as for: Visit our medical director’s infrared sauna benefits page to…
How long to see the benefits of an infrared sauna?
Infrared saunas provide numerous scientifically proven health benefits. Some are noticed immediately after the first few sessions and others build over time as long term benefits. These benefits are achieved mainly through increasing our core body temperature which then initiates heat shock proteins. Benefits at…
Ways to enjoy your sauna session even more
Infrared saunas are a fantastic way to relax, detoxify, and rejuvenate your body. These sessions typically last anywhere from 20 to 45 minutes, and while sitting quietly and enjoying the heat can be incredibly soothing, there are several activities you can engage in to make…
How do I get ready for an infrared sauna session?
There are a few easy steps you can take to get ready for an infrared sauna session to both maximize your benefits and enhance your experience. The first set of steps are essentials and the last few are optional. Essential Steps: 1. Get Hydrated: Drink…
Why Choose a 1-Person Sauna?
High Tech Health’s 1-person sauna offers a convenient and effective solution for individuals seeking to enhance their health and relaxation in the comfort of their own home. Concerned You Don’t Have Room for a Sauna? Our saunas are designed with space efficiency in mind… Whether…
Simple Stretches to Enhance Your Infrared Sauna Experience
A home sauna is a fantastic way to relax, recover, reduce inflammation, and detoxify. Using the sauna regularly already feels amazing. It is also a great opportunity to incorporate some simple stretches. The gentle heat from an infrared sauna can help loosen your muscles and…
How many calories do we burn in an infrared sauna?
Among the many benefits we attribute to far infrared saunas, one topic that piques interest is that far infrared saunas burn calories. The claim that just one infrared sauna session can burn 300 to 600 calories has been circulating for years, initially based on a…
Preparing Your Home Infrared Sauna Space
In today’s fast-paced world, prioritizing self-care is more important than ever. One of the most effective ways to relax and rejuvenate your body and mind is by incorporating an infrared sauna into your wellness routine. And, when it comes to cutting-edge technology and health benefits,…
Far Infrared and Skin Health
By Jenna Greenfield, MD Skin. It is the largest organ in the body, and of course, the most visible. We know that smooth, glowing, healthy skin screams health and beauty, and many people go to great lengths and expense to achieve this. Healthy skin is…
How to Clean Your Infrared Sauna: Tips, Tricks, and Science
Infrared saunas offer a plethora of health benefits, from detoxification to relaxation. However, to ensure these benefits continue to shine through, it’s crucial to keep your sauna clean and well-maintained. Proper cleaning not only extends the lifespan of your sauna but also ensures a hygienic…
Comparing Infrared and Traditional Saunas: Benefits and Differences
When evaluating traditional vs infrared saunas, it’s essential to understand how each type raises your core body temperature and the specific benefits they offer, which are central to the effectiveness of sauna-based heat therapy. Heating Mechanisms: Traditional vs Infrared Saunas Traditional saunas utilize a single…
How Often Should You Use an Infrared Sauna?
The ideal frequency of using an infrared sauna depends largely on your personal health goals and current health condition. For most individuals, using an infrared sauna three to five times per week is effective and safe.
What exactly is “low ELF”? Do High Tech Health saunas have “low ELF”?
ELF stands for “Extremely Low Frequency”. ELF refers to a range of frequencies that include the electric power grid’s frequency, which is 60 Hertz in the United States. See the wikipedia page for more detail. “ELF” is used to describe magnetic fields (as in “ELF…
Measuring Body Voltage (EMF) from Our TR-3 Sauna
What is “body voltage”? Body voltage is a measurement that many people concerned about EMF (electromagnetic fields) use to judge the electric field exposure that comes from using a product. It is measured by taking an AC volt meter, connecting the black (negative) test lead…