Our saunas have the same high effectiveness whether used in the home or a professional healthcare facility.
As with all professional equipment, there are certain precautions that must be taken with the use of saunas in your home. It is essential to be knowledgeable about any risks and to take the necessary steps to ensure that your sauna experiences will always be positive ones.
First, whereas all claims made in this Web site and in our other literature are backed by solid scientific research, it should be understood that it is neither stated nor implied that sauna use is a cure for any disease.
When using our saunas, the following considerations should be carefully followed:
- Always drink an electrolyte replacement beverage before, during, and after use of the sauna. It’s important to replace fluids lost during sweating while using the sauna.
- Never sleep inside a sauna.
- Do not use harsh cleaning agents inside the sauna. They can vaporize and be inhaled during sauna sessions.
- Do not use your sauna during an electrical storm. There is a risk of shock.
- Do not tamper with any electrical connections or attempt to repair your sauna on your own. This is not only dangerous but will void your warranty.
Important: Please be sure to consult with your physician if any of the following items apply to you:
Medications
If you are using any prescription medication, it is important to inform your doctor of your intention to begin using an infrared sauna. In some cases, the effectiveness of the medication may be altered by exposure to infrared rays.
Be especially cautious if using diuretics, barbiturates, and beta-blockers, as they may hinder the body’s natural heat loss system. Anticholinergics and antihistamines sometimes hinder sweating, which can lead to overheating and even to heat stroke.
Use of Saunas by Children
Since the core body temperature of children rises much faster than that of adults, sauna use by children should be enjoyed at a lower temperature and for no more than 15 minutes at a time.
Use of Saunas by the Elderly
Due to circulatory concerns in many elderly people, the ability to maintain the core body temperature diminishes with age. For this reason, elderly users should set saunas at a lower temperature and the time for a session should be limited to 15 minutes.
If under the care of a physician, be sure to inform him or her of your intention to begin using an infrared sauna.
Cardiovascular Conditions
You should avoid prolonged exposure to heat if you have cardiovascular conditions such as hypertension or hypotension, congestive heart failure, impaired coronary circulation or if you are taking any medications that may affect your blood pressure.
Alcohol Use
Contrary to what many people have heard, it is not a good idea to try to “sweat out” the results of excessive drinking. Alcohol use impairs your judgment, thereby making it harder to notice when you may be experiencing an adverse effect of heat. Also, alcohol increases heart rate, which could lead to further vulnerability to heat stress. It’s best not to drink excessive amounts of alcohol before or during sauna use.
Other Contraindications
People with insensitivity to heat or who currently have a fever should not use an infrared sauna. Also, it is very important to consult with your physician if any of the following conditions apply:
- Multiple sclerosis
- Diabetes with neuropathy
- Pregnancy
- Currently menstruating
- Joint injury
- Artificial joints or any surgical implant
A Word About Electro-Magnetic Field (EMF) Levels
Both the National Research Council and the National Institute of Health have concluded that there is no strong evidence that EMF exposure poses a risk to our health.
However, to ensure your safety, the EMF-cancelling technology found in our mPulse saunas reduces EMFs to the lowest level yet. Also, the Signature and Select models have tested at extremely safe levels due to steel conduit electrical shielding.
Should you have any questions at all about EMF and our infrared saunas, please contact us. One of our team members would be happy to discuss all of this further with you.