![]() ![]() ![]() In the traditional sauna heater, the heating elements heat the air and a mass of stones. If you've ever sat or stood in front of a space heater in a chilly room you'll understand what I mean. Infrared saunas also heat in a one sided fashion just like a space heater. In all reality, you could get the same therapeutic benefits an infrared sauna offers by sitting in your closet in front of a $20 space heater. These heaters are basically glorified space heaters, and cheap ones at that. The atmosphere in an infrared sauna is nothing like a true Nordic style sauna. If you're looking for a real sauna experience, you'll be squarely disappointed by an infrared sauna. Let there be no confusion between a genuine Nordic style sauna, such as those that we have sold for over 40 years, and the so-called "infrared" faux saunas being sold now all over the internet. Thank you for so thoroughly illustrating my original point with a clear and concise example. So yes, the link doesn’t use the term “IR”, and it only mentions “Infrared Sauna” a meager 41 times! How could that possibly compare to the medical heft and rigor of “Trumpkin’s Notes On IR Booths”?! You’re ignoring or downplaying the science because you don’t like that people misuse (in your opinion) the word sauna. There is no mention of IR.” The link: “The following systematic review was undertaken to explore recent research on the clinical effects of repeated dry sauna bathing (Finnish-style, infrared, or other dry sauna forms) to document the full range of medical conditions saunas have been used for, as well as any associated health benefits and/or adverse effects observed.” And, “Eleven studies investigated the use of Finnish saunas and 25 studies utilised infrared sauna interventions.” ![]() You said “The report you linked is purely about sauna, not IR, and supports exactly what I said. You are purposely being misleading here, perhaps hoping other readers simply won’t click the link. (in actuality I have never met anyone who's experienced both who preferred IR). Most people who've tried both prefer sauna.IR is not as researched nor documented from a health benefits standpoint as sauna.IR is different than sauna and not necessarily any better nor any worse.I have simply stated, numerous times, that: I have never said that IR is quackery nor have I ever even disparaged IR. You’re purposefully giving people bad medical advice based on blog sites when there’s clear consensus from the medical community that IR saunas are beneficial-all bc you prioritize löyly over facts. I fully understand why people don’t like calling them a “sauna” due to the lower temps and disconnect with traditional sauna culture, but the non-stop reference to infrared sauna as quackery on this sub is simply wrong and should stop. Perhaps you intended to link to a different report? The report you linked is purely about sauna, not IR, and supports exactly what I said. Health benefits are researched, documented and proven for both types of saunas, and NIH has tons of legitimate, peer reviewed, published studies on both types. ![]()
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