The benefits of a Physiotherm Far Infrared Sauna compared to a sauna.

The decision between an infrared cabin and a traditional sauna is not easy for many. Both produce warmth and cause perspiration: this much they have in common. There are, however, substantial differences, also in respect of the objective.

The recommended maximum time in a  traditional sauna is 10 -15 minutes, alternated with cooling and resting phases.
In a traditional sauna, the whole skin is heated suddenly, but the interior of the body is hardly affected at first because of physiological mechanisms (reduced AV shunt) regulating the temperature. Because of the high ambient temperature, the body is unable to radiate any warmth, even the cooling effect of perspiration is insufficient. After a certain period (up to 10 minutes) the core body temperature then climbs very quickly, which is a strain in itself.
A sensible way to use a sauna is to plan on up to three cycles, which amounts to around two hours.

Direct deep heat from within.

In an infrared cabin, the infrared deep warmth is directed into the body from the immediate proximity. Since the body at 35 °C is capable of transferring  excess body heat to the ambient air, thermal regulation follows a different path. The infrared warmth is transported into the interior of the body via the blood and lymphatic system (AV-Shunt) and the result is a more even mild increase of the core body temperature (from within to outside", as well as a swift and healthy perspiration reaction.

Gentle to the heart and circulation.

The high sauna temperatures of 80-100° Celsius are extremely stressful for heart and circulation. By comparison, Physiotherm low temperature infrared technology permits the onset of perspiration at 35° Celsius which is gentle for the heart and circulation.

Pleasantly fit instead of exhausted.

After several sauna cycles, the high heat penetration and high humidity make one feel very much in need of rest. Since the body is exposed pleasantly to only warm ambient air inside a Physiotherm infrared cabin and perspires more naturally and intensely because of the targeted infrared deep warmth, a feeling of well-being follows and one feels fit in a relaxed way.

More effective perspiration.

During each session in a Physiotherm infrared cabin, the body flushes out more heavy metals, toxins and waste products by perspiring than it does in a substantially warmer sauna.

Controllable intensity.

In a Physiotherm infrared cabin you can regulate the intensity of the infrared deep warmth from inside at any time. In traditional saunas this takes some time and is generally only possible from outside – if at all.

Low energy costs.

Because of the need to heat the ambient air to 100° Celsius in a traditional sauna, the operating costs are many times higher than in the case of targeted radiation with infrared deep warmth in a Physiotherm infrared cabin. Over a period of 10 years, you could count on saving energy costs by several thousands of Euros by using a Physiotherm infrared cabin.

Short preheating time.

Unlike  traditional saunas (and many conventional infrared cabins) Physiotherm infrared cabins are immediately ready for operation. This does not just save electric power, but also provides you with the benefit of deciding to have a spontaneous infrared session.

No space problems.

With its small dimensions, a Physiotherm infrared cabin is substantially more space-saving than a traditional sauna.

No humidity.

In comparison to a traditional sauna, Physiotherm infrared cabins produce no humidity. They can be erected anywhere, e.g. even in bedrooms and all that is required is a normal power socket.