We often receive questions about the subject of electromagnetic fields (EMFs), so we thought we’d share some important information with our readers.
EMF, usually in relation to mobile phones, has been a fairly hot topic in the media for a while now. And, from time to time, we get a question about whether our infrared saunas (or infrared saunas in general) produce high EMF levels. The short answer is no but the EMF question is certainly worth talking about here.
Infrared saunas heat your body directly (as opposed to the air around you) by emitting infrared radiant heat. The waves, similar to those produced by the sun, penetrate and heat your body. The infrared waves are safe and are used even to warm newborn babies at the hospital.
But what about EMFs? Despite extensive research over the past 20 years, the health risk caused by EMF exposure generally remains an open question. Two national research organizations (the National Research Council and the National Institute of Health) have looked at the studies and have concluded that there is not any strong evidence that EMF exposures pose a health risk. However, other studies suggest otherwise.
Although the current scientific evidence provides no definitive answers regarding EMFs, there is enough uncertainty that some people want to reduce their exposure to EMFs.
EMFs are everywhere in our homes and offices. The electrical appliances we use (even an electric can opener at close range emits substantial EMFs), computers, monitors, keyboards and mice, wireless modems, cordless phones, clock radios, hair dryers, mobile phones, microwave ovens and more – all produce EMFs. Those who live near high-voltage power lines have an even higher potential exposure.
The EMF levels of all of our saunas are well below the levels generally believed to be unsafe, and in fact, our infrared saunas produce fewer EMFs than a standard hair dryer. The EMF attributable to a hair dryer at 6″ away is about 300 mG. Our saunas have been measured between 0 and 10 mG. (EMFs are measured in units called milligauss (mG).)
If you are concerned at all about EMFs, the EMF-cancelling technology found in our mPulse saunas reduces EMFs to our lowest level yet. Our Select models have also tested at extremely safe levels due to steel conduit electrical shielding.
See the links below for additional information about EMFs: