Infrared sauna

Infrared Sauna is a type of sauna that uses light to make heat. This type of sauna is sometimes called a far-infrared sauna. “Far” describes where the infrared waves falls on the light spectrum. In comparison, a regular sauna uses heat to warm the air, which in turn warms your body. 

At Renew U we offer MPULSE SMART SAUNA

CONNECTED & CUSTOMIZABLE RED/NEAR, MID & FAR IR. 

Unlike any other sauna, mPulse makes optimizing your health, and lifestyle easier and smarter. The technology manages the sauna, your schedule and your self-care. Select specific health programs or customize your own, and connect the sauna to your routine, biometrics and community.

Enhance your sauna experience and transform your mental well-being with Chromotherapy, or color therapy, the science of using colors to adjust body vibrations to frequencies that result in health and harmony. Chromotherapy works on various energy points to help balance your body via the full spectrum of visible light. Each color possesses frequencies of a specific vibration, and each vibration is related to different physical symptoms.  

This lighting feature paints your sauna with colors from the sun's visible light spectrum, creating an artful atmosphere with a balance-bringing effect. Choose the color that matches your wellness needs and feel even better.

Benefits of Infrared Sauna includes boosting immune system, relieve sore muscles, detoxify, clear skin, relieve joint pain, enhance circulation, weight loss/increase metabolism, improve appearance of cellulite, reduce fatigue, better sleep, and improve injury recovery. 

Chromotherapy sauna benefits include physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual healing. This feature is unlike any other on the market. Instead of seven single-color lights, Sunlighten provides combinations of the seven-color spectrum to include 16 colors, four color-changing modes, and four brightness/intensity settings. 

Red Light:

• Stimulates collagen
• Reduces wrinkles
• Improves skin tone and firmness
• Increases circulation

• Temperature Differences - While traditional saunas sizzle at temperatures between 150°F and 210°F, infrared saunas play it cool with a more manageable 110°F to 140°F. This lower temperature makes infrared saunas more tolerable for folks who aren't fans of extreme heat.  
• Heating Mechanisms - The heat source is another key difference. Traditional saunas heat the air in the room using hot rocks, while infrared saunas use infrared heaters to send waves of infrared heat directly into your body. 

1. Start low and slow. Dial down the temperature and keep your sessions short when you begin using an infrared sauna. “Start at something like 110 degrees for five to 10 minutes,” says Dr. Young. “See how you feel, then build from there.”
2. Max time. Even if you’re an experienced sauna user, keep sessions below 45 minutes to avoid putting too much stress on your body. It’s best to limit visits to three to four times a week, too.
3. Stay hydrated. The sweat that pours out during a sauna session can leave your body’s fluid levels low. “Bring water in with you,” advises Dr. Young. Sports drinks with electrolytes may also be a good option. (Side note: Avoid mixing alcohol with sauna use.)
4. Rinse off afterward. A shower after your sauna will wash off any toxins you sweated out before they can be reabsorbed through your skin. - We offer a fresh water squirt bottle as a quick option OR better yet we highly recommend floating after your sauna session. You will shower before floating and while your pores are still open you will maximize magnesium absorption through your skin more readily for even further benefits!

Medical Conditions 
If any of the below apply to you, consult your physician prior to sauna use: 

• Cardiovascular Issues, Obesity or Diabetes – Individuals suffering from obesity or with a medical history of heart disease, low or high blood pressure, circulatory problems, or diabetes should consult a physician prior to use. Heat stress increases cardiac output and blood flow in an effort to transfer internal body heat to the outside environment via the skin (perspiration) and respiratory system. This takes place primarily due to major changes in the heart rate, which has the potential to increase by thirty (30) beats per minute for each degree increase in core body temperature. 
• Medications – Individuals who are using prescription drugs should seek the advice of their personal physician since some medications may induce drowsiness, while others may affect heart rate, blood pressure and circulation. Diuretics, barbiturates, and beta-blockers may impair the body’s natural heat loss mechanisms. Anticholinergics, such as amitriptyline, may inhibit sweating and can predispose individuals to heat rash or to a lesser extent, heat stroke. Some over-the-counter drugs, such as antihistamines, may also cause the body to be more prone to heat stroke. 
• Alcohol & Drug Abuse – Contrary to popular belief, it is not advisable to attempt to “sweat out” a hangover. Alcohol intoxication decreases a person’s judgment; therefore, he/she may not realize when the body has a negative reaction to high heat. Alcohol also increases the heart rate, which may be further increased by heat stress. The use of alcohol, drugs, or medications prior to a sauna session may lead to unconsciousness. 
• Elderly – The ability to maintain core body temperature decreases with age. This is primarily due to circulatory conditions and decreased sweat gland function. The body must be able to activate its natural cooling processes in order to maintain core body temperature. If elderly, operate at a lower temperature and for no more than 15 minutes at a time. 
• Children – The core body temperature of children rises much faster than adults. This occurs due to a higher metabolic rate per body mass, limited circulatory adaptation to increased cardiac demands, and the inability to regulate body temperature by sweating. When using with a child, operate at a lower temperature and for no more than 15 minutes at a time. 
• Chronic Conditions / Diseases Associated with Reduced Ability to Sweat or Perspire – Multiple Sclerosis, Central Nervous System Tumors, and Diabetes with Neuropathy are conditions that are associated with impaired sweating. Consult a physician. 
• Hemophiliacs / Individuals Prone to Bleeding – The use of infrared saunas should be avoided by anyone who is predisposed to bleeding. 
• Fever & Insensitivity to Heat – Individuals with insensitivity to heat or who have a fever should not use the sauna until the fever subsides. 
• Pregnancy – Pregnant women should consult a physician before using an infrared sauna. 
• Menstruation – Heating of the low back area of women during the menstrual period may temporarily increase menstrual flow. This should not preclude sauna use. 
• Joint Injury – Recent (acute) joint injury should not be heated for the first 48 hours or until the swollen symptoms subside. Joints that are chronically hot and swollen may respond poorly to vigorous heating of any kind. 
• Implants – Metal pins, rods, artificial joints, or any other surgical implants generally reflect infrared waves and thus are not heated by this system. Nevertheless, you should consult your physician prior to using.  
• Pacemakers / Defibrillators – The magnets used to assemble our saunas can interrupt the pacing and inhibit the output of pacemakers. Please discuss with your doctor the possible risks this may cause. 

In the rare event that you experience pain or discomfort, immediately discontinue sauna use.