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Traditional saunas provide a number of benefits, including alleviation of stiffness and pain from arthritis. They also cleanse the skin and body of toxins by inducing the person in the sauna to sweat heavily. These types of saunas provide steam and therefore can also be used to relieve congestion or other respiratory problems from such things as bronchial infections, colds, et cetera.

Because infrared saunas do not give off any steam, they are not as effective in helping breathing problems as traditional saunas are. However, they are as effective as traditional saunas when used for sweating purposes and to ease the pain of arthritis or other stiffness.

In addition, infrared radiation heat is supposed to have unique healing properties that are not reportedly found in conventional saunas' radiant heat.

Those who are supporters of infrared radiation say that it goes deep into the body's internal organs and muscular tissues so that toxins are released and the immune system is strengthened.

Some Advantages

Infrared saunas do have some advantages over traditional steam saunas. They operate at a lower heat level and therefore, some may find them more comfortable than traditional saunas.

This lower heat level also translates into less energy consumption, so infrared saunas are much cheaper to operate. They also heat up much more quickly than conventional saunas do. This is another reason they are less expensive to operate.

In addition, traditional saunas create hot dry air that can be uncomfortable to breathe. Because infrared saunas don't heat up the air, the air itself remains cool and will stay roughly the same temperature inside the sauna as outside.

Some Disadvantages

Some users of infrared saunas say that they do not provide the same feelings of relaxation and refreshment as a traditional sauna does. Because there is no steam in an infrared sauna, this may be an advantage or disadvantage, depending on what you prefer.

It's true that steam can be useful if you need respiratory relief, but because the normal air in a traditional sauna is drier, this is also uncomfortable for some people to breathe.

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