FAQ

Infrared saunas use a combination of heat and light to increase core body temperature. The infrared light waves create heat within the body, producing sweat and a higher body temperature without heating the air around you.

When your core body temperature rises, it stimulates your lymphatic system, immune system and your cardiovascular system. Your body’s response to that is to sweat profusely.

In addition to the infrared heat triggering a pronounced sweat, the water in your body resonates with the infrared heat which also helps with the detoxification process.

In contrast to steam saunas that reach unbearable temperatures, infrared saunas provide a gentle, soothing heat that you can enjoy comfortably.

Infrared saunas are virtually maintenance free, whereas a steam sauna can be a breeding ground for mold and mildew if you are not vigilant about maintaining it.

Traditional saunas are being made predominately from close grain Cedar wood for many reasons:

Cedar wood is a soft wood that resists the cracking and splitting caused by the heating up and cooling down the sauna. No sauna wood lasts longer than quality cedar wood.

Cedar wood contains aromatic oils that are known for healing and cleansing aids detoxification during the sauna session.

Cedar wood is naturally antifungal and anti-bacterial because of the unique components of the cedar oil. This is especially important so that the sauna stays mold and bacteria free.

 Cedar wood is one of the most alluring and beautiful woods available today, ranging from light honey tones to deeply pronounced walnut shades.

Cedar wood smells pleasant and gives your senses an enjoyable experience. Non-aromatic cedar is used in our sauna construction and the cedar scent is very subtle and satisfying to the senses.

Cedar wood can be easily sanded inside the sauna to remove any stains caused by perspiration and to bring back the fresh cedar smell.

Please note that an extremely small percentage of the population cannot tolerate the smell of cedar wood. These people have multiple chemical sensitivities (MCS). These people cannot as a rule tolerate any aromatic oils, perfumes, shampoos or herbs. We recommend our North American Basswood Saunas for these people.

North American Basswood is a white wood with a yellowish color. Basswood is strong wood and is sweat resistant. Like the Cedar Wood, it is also resistant to cracking and splitting.

Basswood is also considered hypo-allergenic. It has almost no odor and is the recommended wood for people with Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (MCS).

Infrared heat is completely safe as all objects give off and receive infrared heat. In fact, hospitals use similar heaters to warm newborn babies. Infrared heat is a part of nature and essential for life.

The human body gives off and receives infrared in the far infrared band. When a mother rubs a baby’s stomach to relieve pain, it is the infrared heat from her hand that is causing the healing effect. Our Saunas are tuned to give off far infrared in this same range for maximum absorption by your body and for maximum therapeutic benefits.