You might have used a sauna at your gym. If so, you probably already know a little about the therapeutic benefits that come from time spent in that relaxing heat. But home sauna use is the way of the future, particularly when it comes to the far infrared variety of saunas. These are saunas that are suitable for use by one person or multiple people. They’re affordable, take up very little space, and they consume very little energy. Let’s look deeper at some of the ways that a home sauna can change your life for the better.

The Toxin Flush

Toxins are a part of our lives, whether we realize it or not. They exist in the air, in the water, virtually everywhere, and there is no way to avoid them entirely, especially living in urban environments. Most people don’t sweat every day, especially the deep sweat that comes from sauna use. Some of us don’t even like to do so. But it’s healthy for us, and more of us should be doing it. In an infrared sauna, your core temperature rises. The blood vessels dilate, which causes the blood flow to increase. Heat from the blood rises to the surface of the skin, triggering the nervous system. Signals are then sent to the sweat glands, millions of them which cover the body. The stimulated glands produce sweat. The purpose of sweat is to cool the body, and 99 percent of sweat is water.

Deep sweating in a sauna, however, can get all kinds of nasty chemicals out of our bodies. We’re getting rid of zinc, nickel, lead, and mercury, among others. They’ve gotten into us just from being out in the world, but a deep cleansing sweat flushes them out. You will walk away from this detoxification feeling lighter than air.

Clearer Skin

The other great benefit that bears mentioning is how infrared sauna use cleanses the skin. This happens because when you sweat, the chemicals that might have been causing blockages are brought to the surface, and then you can wipe them off with a towel and shower afterward to get rid of any residuals. Your skin will appear flushed and youthful-looking. Bacteria will be gone, and your pores will be clear. Capillary circulation will be improved so that the skin will look softer.

Instead of paying for powders and creams, and going around feeling sick from toxin accumulation, get an infrared sauna for your home and look and feel a hundred percent better. Don’t miss out on this chance to pamper yourself. Self-care is something that is neglected too often.