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Infrared Sauna Pros & Cons

Infrared saunas are considered by many to be the next generation of health technology. Infrared saunas use technology that is designed not to heat the air inside the sauna, but the human bodies directly. High-quality infrared saunas use dense ceramic plates to help generate and focus their infrared energy, while less-expensive models use metal coils.

  1. Technology

    • Infrared saunas do not heat the air inside the sauna. Instead, the infrared light contacts the human body, heating it directly.

    Pros

    • Infrared saunas have the distinct advantage of being more energy-efficient than their counterparts, which use heating elements to heat the entirety of the air inside the sauna.

    Cons

    • There have been no definitive studies regarding the health benefits of infrared saunas. Both the number of calories burned and whether any detoxification actually occurs is complete speculation.

    Benefits

    • Infrared saunas use radiant heat to heat the bodies inside the sauna. Much like sunlight, the infrared light waves and increased temperature both act to increase circulation within the body. Ailments that are primarily circulation-related have shown distinct short-term improvement with infrared sauna use.

    Production

    • Most infrared saunas are produced in China, where quality-control standards are often lower than the rest of the industrialized world. For that reason, it's important to have any infrared sauna that comes from China inspected by a professional before and after installation.

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