What is the Best Wood to Use for a Sauna?

Which Wood is Most Often Used in a Sauna?

Cedar, hemlock, basswood and poplar are the most often used woods for saunas. Eucalyptus and sometimes pine can be used. Cedar has a rich aroma and is most often associated with a sauna. Poplar is a clean wood and is best for chemically sensitive people.

You have options when you purchase a sauna. An infrared sauna is designed for wellness and could last you decades, if not a lifetime. The components used will contribute to it longevity. The choice of components often appears like a complex decision but we will try to make it simple.  Let's examine your choices of which timber is best to be used.

What is Best Wood for Sauna?

Cedar is the best choice for richness, aroma and the look of elegance. Poplar is best for those individuals who are highly sensitive to even natural smells and chemicals. Basswood and Eucalyptus are also excellent choices. Hemlock is a cheap and acceptable option. Pine should not be used.

The best infrared sauna brands will typically use Red Cedar and the brand that is the purest uses Poplar.

 

Why is Cedar Used in Sauna?

Cedar is used most often as it is a soft wood that will flex and resist cracking during thousands of heating and cooling cycles. Its naturals oils are also anti-bacterial and anti-fungal and provide that cedar smell most individuals enjoy. It is also very expensive to use for a sauna.

The environment inside a cabin is heat and moisture combined with microbes and toxins being expelled from the body. In this environment cedar resists microbe growth. It also remains a little cooler than other options due to it being softer. This is the typical choice for a traditional steam room using wood burning or electric heaters.  It has lower maintenance and is good for outdoor types of saunas.

It is very durable with rich tones ranging from dark cherry to light red. Those are the primary reasons Western Redwood Cedar is the most often used in the industry.

Some individuals who are hypersensitive may have problems with cedar as explained in this article:

The key difference between hemlock, pine, redwood, basswood and cedar saunas versus a poplar sauna is that the poplar infrared sauna is the only one that doesn’t contain and emit phenols. These phenols can enter your system through skin contact or by inhalation. They are responsible for the aromatic scent of many softwoods, a scent some people really like—it reminds them of a forest!

If what was being outgassed from wood into the air was harmless — say, like the smell of vanilla from a baking cake — this wouldn’t be a problem. But in the case of cedar and hemlock and other softwoods, the chemicals that produce the scent they give off can be—to some people—annoying or intolerable, even dangerous. The Poplar Infrared Sauna: what the experts use as their nontoxic sauna

Hemlock

Hemlock is cheaper and is therefore used in some products to reduce costs. It is acceptable to use and is a relatively clean wood. It does tend to crack a bit more than some other woods due to its hardness and the prevalence of knots in the grain. It will also become hotter to the touch due to its hardness.

 

Poplar is Recommended and the Cleanest Choice

Poplar is the only commonly used wood that does not contain and therefore emit phenols. It is the wood of choice for an ultra pure product. Heavenly Heat Saunas are the purest choice for the chemically sensitive as their infrared saunas are made exclusively of this wood.

 

Basswood

Basswood is a good choice for a person that is sensitive to cedar or other resins. It is called hypoallergenic and does not emit any fragrance or toxins and is usually safe for those with allergies.

It has a light, beautiful look and is usually of a very consistent color and contains few knots. It is a durable hardwood and is less likely to crack or warp with many heating cycles. A few brands including Clearlight have switched to basswood instead of Hemlock. One of the reasons companies have begun to use this is provided in this article from saunacloud:

Basswood: One of the major benefits of basswood is that it is free of harmful toxins and allergens that could bother users; when treated properly it is considered hypoallergenic. Basswood also boasts an excellent strength to weight ratio, and a density that is about 25 pounds per cubic foot. Red Cedar, Spruce, or Poplar? What Is the Best Type of Wood for an Infrared Sauna?

 

Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus is not often used but is now found as an option with companies such as Sunlighten. It is a fast growing product and cheaper than many other options. Many like this choice as it is very consistent in color and is easy to stain to match many different decors. We prefer options that are not stained or that use minimal, non-toxic treatments.

Eucalyptus used in this industry usually does not have the strong aroma usually associated with Eucalyptus.

 

Pine

Pine is sometimes used in framing due to its low cost. Hemlock, pine and spruce are cheap options for this purpose. In our opinion, pine should not be used in framing construction as it tends to not last as long as others woods and does emit some resins. It also tends to bend and warp more than other choices and reflects a low quality design.

Pine framing is not desirable at all in a product intended to detox.  We suggest asking if the brand you are considering uses pine in its framing.

 

Summary

In summary, Cedar is an expensive, top of the line choice and is great for 95% of the population.  When considering the health benefits, poplar is the best to use for a pure, clean experience and total detox.  Basswood and Eucalyptus are also good choices.  All of these woods handle hot temperatures and temperature changes well and will not dry out or crack easily.

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Infrared Sauna Heater Placement – Are They Needed in the Front?

Do Saunas Need Front Heaters?

One of the critical elements in choosing an infrared sauna is the locations of the heaters.  The emissivity and power of the heating elements is critical, but their location is an area that many brands struggle to utilize.

A key to deep detoxification and sweating is raising your core body temperature to a high enough degree.  You want to have heaters on all sides of your body when seated.  This includes behind and beside your legs and importantly on the front wall of the unit.

Unless your front side is heated, you will not effectively detox your body.  One of the problems with carbon heaters is that, while the heat they produce can be a higher quality, they produce less of the needed wavelengths.  To accommodate for this, many companies add carbon all the way up over your head and nearly up to the ceiling.  This essentially heats the air but does not add benefit to the intended beneficial detoxification.  You need heaters pointing directly at you as light moves in a straight line.

Comparison Chart

We have a comparison chart that details the best infrared saunas on the market.  The top brands all provide an exceptional amount of heat with heating elements in all the required locations.

 

Infrared Sauna Brands with Front Heaters

 

One exceptional brand which is unrivaled in its purity and medical grade heaters is Heavenly Heat.  Heavenly Heat took an excellent approach in its one person unit which is pictured above.  Bob Morgan, the owner, noticed that two other brands simply reduced the size of their 2 person units and removed heaters in the process.

So instead he designed their 1 person unit with a door on the side. This allowed for the entire front wall to contain 2 heaters as well as retain them on both side and back.

Heavenly Heat is perhaps the only brand fully built and manufactured in the USA.  That is the main reason it could have this type of radical design as it has the freedom to do everything exactly as it should be done.

This is the best designed 1 person unit and it is provides the most powerful ceramic heat on the market.

 

Another brand that is every efficient in its designs to maximize the square inches of wall space available in a cabin is Vital Health.  Vital Health units are owned and designed by a former engineer which explains the efficient use of cabin space.  Pictured above is a front corner of the brand's smaller units showing how efficiently the space is utilized.

To receive the full benefit of infrared, your body need to be surrounded by the heaters.  The majority of saunas produced even just 5 years ago did not have front heaters.  Many also omitted them on the side walls and importantly, behind the legs.  Having infrared behind the legs is important for a full body exposure to the  healing light waves.  But having them behind the legs also helps keep the entire body close to an even temperature.

The Fitness Zone states this very clearly and directly:

The key to infrared therapy is heating your body directly so you want heat on the front of your body and on the back of your body.

There are heaters on the front wall, back wall, side walls, underneath the bench and at your calves. The mistake most companies make using carbon heater saunas is they don’t have heaters on the front walls. Without heating the front of your body you will not raise your core body temperature as effectively and you will not sweat and detox as effectively. FitnessZone: Clearlight IS-5 5 Person Infrared Premier Saunas

 

The following article, in discussing why having light waves surrounding the body agrees with the previous article:

The low EMF heaters are strategically located to give you the best coverage possible. The heat is directed at your body, so no heat is wasted above you where it isn't needed. You are surrounded by the full spectrum heat you really want. You can even set the controller to high and receive 100% contract heat with no shutoff for your entire session.

The key to this kind of therapy is in directly heating your body, front and back. These sauna surround you with heat. Heaters are located on the back, front and side walls, underneath the bench, next to the calves and in the floor. Many companies don't have front wall heaters, which will not raise your temperature as well, leading to less sweat.  Clearlight Sanctuary Far Infrared Saunas - Three Sizes

 

High Emissivity is Needed

While both of these articles mention that most companies do not include front heating, more brands are beginning to add them.  As a result, a higher percentage of brands now included these compared to 5 years ago.  However, additional units for the sake of filling walls does not directly correlate to an improvement in the benefits of that company's products.

Having the right type of high-emissivity panels is what is most important. As an example, although one popular yet cheap brand appears to use weaker generic carbon panels, it has posted on its site an excited announcement that they now include them also in the front.  It is announced with all capital letters and an exclamation point!

While we like to see the additional heaters as mentioned by that  company's website, it is only one part of providing you with the most healing benefits.

Clearlight saunas, a top rated brand for 5 years on our Best Infrared Saunas Comparison chart, shares very clearly where they place their highest emmisivity heaters:

 

 

 

Our far infrared heaters have been specifically developed to produce optimal wavelengths between 6-12 microns that match that of the human body.

Our saunas have heaters on the front wall, back wall, side walls and underneath the bench, heating your body from every direction. This surrounds your body and targets your core, rather than heating the sauna cabin air. Reasons To Choose Clearlight | Clearlight Saunas

 

 

It is clear that heating elements on the front wall is a desirable placement to send these healing wavelengths to all sides of your body.  It is important to remember that infrared travels in a straight line.  Without heating elements in front of you, that portion of your body will not receive the light waves or the healing properties they carry.

These light waves also do not penetrate wood.  So it is confusing and disappointing to see a few brands place dozens of wooden slats in front of the heat elements.  There are 4 brands which look identical and all have several dozen of these slats.  While they promote this as a more comfortable way to lean back into the back wall of the cabin, they are also blocking nearly 60% of all of the infrared.

It should be noted that the reason all 4 brands look identical is because they are.  They are all produced in the same assembly line in China and are the identical products.  Only the brand name is different and all are actually dealers of the same brand.

When choosing your brand, ensure that there are adequate heat elements all around your body.  A second critical component is to ensure that the carbon panels or ceramic elements are actually high emissivity elements.

Please consult our brand comparison chart, read the reviews of the top 4 rated brands.  When you choose based on those recommendations, you will have a sauna that will last for decades.  And you will have all of the heating elements you need for deep detoxification and the other benefits this therapy is known to provide.

Full Article Can be Found Here: Infrared Sauna Heater Placement – Are They Needed in the Front?

Healing Heat Therapy Network Expansion Targets Infrared Sauna Niche Visitors

Healing Heat Therapy has announced the launch of its new online network expansion, which went live in early October 2018. For those interested in Infrared Saunas, this new development will be worth paying attention to, as it is intended to make researching saunas on the go easier.

Currently in the industry most companies ignore small yet popular niche social sites in favor of the large known sites such as Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest.

The Owner at Healing Heat Therapy, Cody Martin, makes a point of saying, "Things are going to change for our readers when our online network expansion service launches. We have had some requests to expand into the smaller sites such as lookuppage and some that others have enjoyed for several years. A portion of our followers are part of the older generation and have had their favorite media sites for years. We have found that these readers do not really want to learn or join other media platforms. So we are expanding to reach a wider audience."

Recent publications have reported that major company website visitors originating from social media has now reached 50%. That percentage is predicted to increase substantially over the next 5 years. For this reason, companies wanting to maintain their current reach and add more people to their audience are adapting. Healing Heat Therapy is one of those firms that is choosing to adapt.

Cody Martin continues..."Where you'll always see our competitors doing the same old thing, we will provide detailed research reports that are easy to find and read anywhere. Even on mobile devices and on the platforms we have been asked to provide. One we added is itsmyurls as a hub for our online properties. We do this because we believe we discovered a significant percentage of our readers found us through these platforms. Ultimately this is going to be a huge benefit to our customers because it will reach more mobile users that enjoy less well known social media channels."

Healing Heat Therapy was established in 2012. It has been researching the industry for 6 years and it has always aimed to reach potential purchasers of infrared saunas.

Currently, the closest way to gain the same information that Healing Heat Therapy's blog network will provide is contacting the infrared sauna owners themselves. But for consumers this can be a time consuming process and it is riddled with frustration and misinformation.

Healing Heat Therapy has removed this need as it has been contacting those company owners on a monthly basis to stay current on changing infrared trends and additions to product lines. It then shares the updated information is learns in its own regular updates on places such as thenounproject. This alone is predicted to make Healing Heat Therapy's network expansion service more popular with customers in the Infrared Saunas space.

The online network expansion service has launched already in early October 2018. To find out more, contact information is provided.

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Halotherapy – Salt Therapy in Infrared Saunas

What is Salt Halotherapy?

"Halotherapy, a Greek word meaning salt, is a form of alternative medicine practiced for centuries, which uses diffused airborne salt to cleanse respiratory conditions. This can be in salt caves or by use of a Halogenerator to reproduce the natural climate by diffusing the fine mineral dust in a confined space.

Man-made caves typically use Himalayan salt or minerals from the Dead Sea.

 

What is a Halogenerator?

"A Halogenerator is an instrument which diffuses the salt, consisting of negative chloride ion and positive sodium ion, into a confined space. Through breathing, the molecules will enter the lungs and release the negative ions into the moist airways. This attracts excess mucous and fights bacterial infections.

Most of us have grown up believing that adding salt to food is dangerous and bad for our blood pressure. So it may surprise us to learn that breathing it in may be beneficial for us due to its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial characteristics.

Jacuzzi® Clearlight infrared saunas has added a very high quality Halogenerator to its product line up.  It can be hung on the inside wall of a sauna or used in any other small confined space - even your vehicle.  It is expensive, yet much less than the cost of many others.

If you contact Clearlight to ask about this, I suggest first reading our complete in depth Jacuzzi sauna review to become more familiar with their products and what to ask when you call them.  Jacuzzi Clearlight sauna is a top rated brand for many reasons and it is the brand of sauna we have in our home.

Despite being far from universally accepted as a scientifically proven fact, this is becoming a popular therapy. Studies have shown improvement in respiratory symptoms while some medical health experts have called Halotherapy an unproven treatment and attribute many of the improvements to the placebo effect.

 

Does Halotherapy Really Help?

"Salt Therapy does appear to be beneficial.  Respiratory sufferers do experience some degree of relief from symptoms.   Salt particles are inhaled and settle on the airways drawing in water. This action thins the mucous making it easier to expel and can relive some allergy suffering as well.

One advisor to the American Lung Association recently had this to add:

Dr. Norman Edelman, Senior Scientific Advisor to the American Lung Association, suggests that potentially, it could be more than just a placebo effect. Most people with obstructive lung disease such as asthma or COPD cough sputum (a thick mixture of saliva and mucus), and trying to bring it up can be distressing. (Think about the last time you had bronchitis, for instance.) Dr. Edelman suggests that it's possible that salt therapy offers relief to these symptoms.

"When fine salt particles are inhaled, they will fall on the airway linings and draw water into the airway, thinning the mucous and making it easier to raise, thus making people feel better," said Dr. Edelman. "Also, these environments are allergen-free and thus good for people with allergies affecting their lungs." Promising or Placebo? Halo Salt Therapy: Resurgence of a Salt Cave Spa Treatment | American Lung Association

 

What Are the Benefits of a Salt Room?

The inhaled dry salt particles attract excess mucous in the lungs, reducing inflammation. Respiratory conditions including allergies, asthma, bronchitis and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) have been shown to improve.

 

Can Salt Therapy be Harmful?

Salt Therapy appears to be safe for adults and children. No harmful effects have surfaced in normal use or Halotherapy studies. In natural salt cave environments, miners and others have been found to have improvements in respiratory conditions. Man made caves often have separate adult caves and child caves.

Just how popular has it become? The cave in Williamsburg Virginia, one of the first in the US, was started by Agnieszka Drygala .  He imported 15 tons of the mineral to create the mineral rich environment as expalined in the following article:

 

There are close to 200 salt rooms or beds in the U.S. Some facilities offer massage and other treatments in the rooms so you can literally “recharge” from two treatments in one.

Spa packages include unlimited monthly visits and children’s rooms. Testimonials from clients support the health claims and many say they have less need for inhalers and decongestants.

Similar to a meditation session, you breath deeply while listening to calming music and focusing on the natural beauty of the salt crystals. The pure environment is precisely balanced with 40 to 50 percent humidity and 70 to 75 degrees F temperatures. The average service costs $25 to $45 and lasts 45 minutes. Benefits of Salt Therapy | Organic Spa Magazine

 

The Organic Spa Magazine goes on to share information of another cave and spa in Asheville, NC that surrounds you with over 20 tons of mineral crystals.

 

What is a Salt Room Session?

A salt room session is a scheduled time in a natural or man-made salt cave utilizing Halotherapy a natural, drug free therapy that improves respiratory and skin conditions, sleep and overall wellness. A session can also be at home utilizing a Halogenerator in a confined space.

 

Is Salt Therapy Good for COPD?

Modern spas have begun offering halotherapy, called salt therapy.  This involves breathable salt particles intended to improve respiratory conditions including lung conditions like COPD and asthma. In 1843, Feliks Boczkowski noted the benefits while treating miners in the Wieleczka Salt Mines and is considered the father of our modern Halotherapy.

While the therapy dates back to ancient Greece, Feliks Boczkowski was credited with first documenting the effects on patients.  Feliks was a Polish medical doctor who noticed his patients from the Wieleczka Mines did not suffer from the same lung problems that workers in other mines experienced.

It appears to be effective in treating more than the respiratory system, flu and sinus problems.  As the air borne molecules contact the skin they appear to treat ailments including eczema, psoriasis and acne.

 

How Much Does Salt Therapy Cost?

A salt session will range from $20 to $60, depending on the size of the cave or sauna. A typical Halogenerator can cost $6500, and is considered an expensive investment. One top rated infrared sauna company has added a top quality halogenerator for much less at $2500.

 

Are Salt Caves Safe During Pregnancy?

Salt therapy would normally be safe at any stage of a pregnancy.  One session of 45 minutes is equivalent to 3 days at a salt water beach.  This is as safe as breathing in air at the beach and safer than medication for respiratory illnesses.  However, we recommend discussing this with your physician.

An article from popular healthline website had this to say as it reflected on the apparent rise in attention to this therapy:

The origins of halotherapy date back to the medieval era. But researchers only recently started studying its potential benefits.

The salt particles are said to have a similar effect on your skin by absorbing bacteria and other impurities responsible for many skin conditions.

Salt is also said to produce negative ions. This theoretically causes your body to release more serotonin, one of the chemicals behind feelings of happiness. Many people use Himalayan salt lamps to get the benefits of negative ions at home. However, there’s no evidence that these lamps have any benefit other than adding ambience.

Science hasn’t caught up with the halotherapy hype yet. There are few studies on the topic. Some studies have shown promise, but most research is inconclusive or conflicting. Halotherapy: Uses, Benefits, and Risks

 

We agree with healthline that the mineral lamps may simply be for ambiance.  And there is now a lot of hype surrounding this idea which is not new but is certainly gaining in popularity.

While we at Healing Heat Therapy have not personally tried this form of therapy, it has enough support to show promise in helping sinusitis and related sinus infections.  Clearlight, a company that for over two decades has provided the best of infrared therapy to its sauna customers, has recently added a Halogenerator.  The company has shown such dedication to innovation and the highest quality standards that we think it does warrant a consideration.

 

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www.lung.org

www.organicspamagazine.com

www.healthline.com

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Did Jacuzzi Buy Clearlight? The Infrared Sauna Partnership Explained

Jacuzzi Clearlight Licensing Agreement Details

Jacuzzi did not purchase Clearlight saunas. Jacuzzi wanted to expand its product offerings to include infrared saunas and in May 2017, Jacuzzi agreed to form a partnership with Clearlight. Jacuzzi selected Clearlight after conducting over 2 years of due diligence.  We explain the decisions and details behind the partnership to help you select a great infrared sauna.

What Does this Jacuzzi Clearlight Partnership mean for Us?

Their decision to select Clearlight should give you a great deal of confidence in choosing this brand for your own home.  We have a full Jacuzzi® Clearlight infrared sauna review based on research from the past 6 years.  We have rated this brand as a top choice for 6 years and are encouraged to see a company with the standards of Jacuzzi to choose them as a partner.

Who makes the Jacuzzi® Infrared Saunas?

Sauna Works, the company that has made Clearlight Premier and Sanctuary infrared saunas for 22 years continues to be the manufacturer.  For 22 years, Sauna Works, under the guidance of its founding owner, Dr. Raleigh Duncan, has manufactured what are perhaps the top infrared saunas available.  Certainly the top carbon panel based models. Their True Wave II heaters have ceramic fibers woven into the carbon panels producing the most penetrating wavelengths of infrared heat of any carbon panels.

It was this reputation for extreme quality that prompted Jacuzzi to consider Clearlight, which was the first to pioneer the blending of ceramic and carbon heater.  This resulted in a heater able to deliver a more penetrating wavelength and a deeper healing, detoxification and warmth.  All of this was available to the user at the lowest EMFs, or electromagnetic fields, available at the time.  It continues to lead with near zero EMF heaters.

Jacuzzi pioneered the hydrotherapy industry and is still the leader in hot tubs.  It also manufactures walk in showers, pool equipment and everything needed to create your own bathtub and in home spa retreat. Its hot tubs use what they refer to as hydromassage for competitive athletes and the everyday weekend warrior athlete.  Warm water has long been known to help the body and mind to relax and promote internal health and healing.  It can relieve stress, lower back pain, muscle cramps and sleeplessness.

Its due diligence, investigating and considering major brands in its decision of choosing a business partner spanned nearly 2 1/2 years.  In the end it appears as though this partnership and licensing agreement is a perfect fit as stated by Dr. Raleigh Duncan:

 

Clearlight Infrared and Jacuzzi Inc. today announced an exclusive licensing partnership for infrared saunas. Clearlight Infrared will manufacture and market a premium line of infrared saunas under the Jacuzzi ® brand. This will include the Clearlight Sanctuary™ Full Spectrum Infrared Sauna models and the Clearlight Premier™ Far Infrared Sauna models.

“We are pleased to be working with such a great company,” said Dr. Raleigh Duncan, founder of Clearlight Infrared. “Infrared therapy is a natural fit to help people live more vibrant, productive and balanced lives.”

The Importance of Greater Health and Wellness

Infrared saunas are effective at improving one’s overall health and wellness by helping to boost the immune system, aiding with detoxification, improving sleep, reducing stress, increasing metabolism, and improving heart health among other health and wellness benefits.

Design, Quality, and Effectiveness. From trend-setting design, exceptional furniture grade sauna cabins and state-of-the-art infrared heater technology, Jacuzzi® saunas deliver the ultimate infrared therapy experience. Clearlight infrared and Jacuzzi Inc. Partnership

 

As the above article clarified, there was no purchase.  It was a licensing agreement reached after months of discussions.  The same quality that has been the backbone of this top rated brand’s Premier and Sanctuary models is the same that is still being designed into them today. The effectiveness of the True Wave II heaters and the long standing commitment to the highest quality was behind the decision as shared here:

“The partnership with Clearlight Infrared fits well with our company’s focus on well-being, and commitment to improving the lives of our customers,” states Jacuzzi Group Worldwide CEO Bob Rowan.

Jacuzzi Brands LLC, d/b/a/ Jacuzzi Group Worldwide, through its subsidiaries is a global manufacturer and distributor of high quality and innovative branded bath, plumbing and backyard products for the residential, commercial and institutional markets.

Jacuzzi® product offerings include outdoor hot tubs, bathtubs, showers, sanitary ware, fixtures, aftermarket products and accessories.

Each Clearlight Infrared Sauna™ model is manufactured with the finest Grade-A Clear Western Red Canadian Cedar or hypo-allergenic Basswood. Moreover, they are the only infrared sauna in the world to offer a full lifetime warranty for home use.  Clearlight Infrared and Jacuzzi Inc. Form a Licensing Partnership for Jacuzzi® Infrared Saunas

 

Both of these companies individually have received numerous awards over the years.  As CEO Bob Rowan has expressed, their company has as its focus the well-being and improvement of their customers' lives.  Their brand is known for the highest level of quality.  One such example is their winning of the following spa of the year award:

As part of the Equip'Hotel show that will take place in Paris from 16th to 20th November , the Equip’Innov awards – which aim to reward the most innovative products amont the suppliers of hotels and restaurants – have just  been unveiled.

At a ceremony held in Paris on Thursday 30th October, a jury of 16 professionals has selected the best products among 8 categories involved in the competition. Out of 68 shortlisted products (more than 200 products considered) Jacuzzi® won the “spa” award with its professional spa Enjoy, a 6-seater hot tub dedicated to professional use. Jacuzzi® awarded by the hotel industry!

 

 

At Healing Heat Therapy, we are fortunate enough to be able to talk with the owners of several industry leaders on a regular basis.  This access keeps us informed as to the details of agreements such as this, as well as model changes and improvements.  We have seen this brand add some great additions to its lines as well as adding new features.

One very interesting addition has been the 5 person outdoor Sanctuary 5 model that can be controlled from indoors via a smart phone or tablet app.  We anticipate even more additions during the rest of 2018 and into 2019.

 

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infraredsauna.com

jacuzzi.com

 

Full Article Can be Found Here: Did Jacuzzi Buy Clearlight? The Infrared Sauna Partnership Explained

Best Infrared Sauna Temperature Guidelines Provided by Healing Heat Therapy

The burgeoning infrared sauna market has increased by 50% over the past 4 years, leaving many potential buyers wondering about the best ways to use a sauna most effectively. Healing Heat Therapy, well reputed in the industry, has recently updated their guidelines regarding what is one of the main points of confusion for users. That point of confusion is how to choose the ideal temperature for infrared sauna use. These updated guidelines, which are now published on Healing Heat Therapy’s website dedicated to infrared sauna healing benefits, look to clarify this important question.
“One of the most misunderstood aspects of infrared sauna use is that of temperature settings,” says Healing Heat Therapy owner Cody Martin. “Many users believe the ideal infrared sauna temperature is simply the higher the better. As a result, many users often set the temperature much too high and wait until this high temperature has been reached before entering the sauna. This often results in the heaters cycling on and off which actually reduces the amount of infrared the user receives. We really wanted to help educate the typical user on the subject of what is an average ideal sauna temperature.”

The 2018–2022 edition of a global spa and sauna annual report was recently published in August with an outlook for the worldwide industry. The report, which was titled The Global Spa and Sauna Component Market, provided readers with a global analysis of the history and outlook for the industry. Its focus included the factors that have fueled the global growth and the trends that will continue to do so into the next 4 years. With this increasing market demand, more is needed in the area of product education.
“The lack of consumer help on proper usage is disappointing. We believe understanding proper temperature settings will allow many more people to receive the health improvements that they are seeking when using infrared therapy,” Cody further added. “A very high temperature will result in much more profuse sweating. However, this is accompanied by a high level of electrolyte loss and a corresponding reduction in the amount of toxins removed from the body. For many it may seem a little counter intuitive, but a longer session at a lower temperature will produce much more of what is ultimately the desired benefits.”
Industry leading companies have been increasing their product offerings and have been experiencing a subsequent increase in sales. However, along with these excellent offerings, other smaller and less beneficial start ups have emerged. This trend has further diluted the available education and information on how to best use the products.
Following the August 2018 release of the industry outlook, contacts to Healing Heat Therapy containing questions on usage tips have noticeably increased. Due to the report’s attention to the forecasted growth, many of these questions center on how hot to set an infrared sauna. Most information found online related to average sauna temperature guidelines simply states to set the unit to a comfortable level. Specific help is usually missing from even large industry websites and user manuals. This was part of the impetus for Healing Heat Therapy’s attention to updating its published guidelines for use.
The benefit of these devices as well as their increasing popularity was recently supported further by a paper published by the Mayo Clinic. The Mayo Clinic is world-renown for its focus on healing lung diseases, cancer, heart valve diseases and other serious health issues. The Clinic has just published its findings in its August 2018 proceedings paper. Saunas were found to have numerous health benefits. However, the proper sweating needs to take place for a large percentage of these benefits to occur.
As Cody Martin again shared, “To get a bit more technical, the Eccrine glands, which handle most of the body’s daily sweating processes, are certainly activated in very high temp saunas. However, the desired goal is to also activate the Apocrine glands. These secrete sweat which contains significantly higher levels of organic compounds and fats. A lower temperature sweat will accomplish this.”
It appears the overall market is poised to increase over 50% during the next 4 years. In this current environment of increasing attention to the benefits of infrared saunas, Healing Heat Therapy believes the information they have provided can positively impact a significant amount of consumers.
In response to all of the increased attention to these products, the company’s belief is that their newly published updates are in fact vital to all sauna users. As a result, the company has released the updated guidelines information to its entire Blogger network and to its other numerous social media outlets. Additional tips for gaining the most from a session are found at www.healingheattherapy.com/infrared/benefits/best-results-tips, as well as a section on the website dedicated to overall benefits.
Healing Heat Therapy is an infrared sauna informational resource whose owner regularly meets with sauna company owners and industry representatives. It was formed in 2012 after the owner experienced dramatic health benefits resulting from his use of infrared therapy. For more information, company contact information is provided below.
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Infrared Saunas and Spas Trending for 2019 at Luxury Resorts

Saunas and Steam Spas Increase at Traditional Hotels

An interesting trend is that of luxury hotels and resorts have been adding infrared saunas as well as the traditional Finnish style.  This is a trend that we welcome.  And it includes traditional and established resorts usually steeped in the tradition of Finnish only.  Pools, spas, hot tubs, infrared and steam are joined together to offer guests a myriad of choices as they seek to relax.

The future looks very bright for all forms of infrared and steam therapies.  Our direct connections with numerous company owners has allowed us to see ever increasing sales during the past 18 months.  As we look at 2019 and beyond, we see the upcoming years as a time of tremendous growth for this market.  We will continue to research and publish findings as to the best far infrared saunas on the market.

 

Infrared Saunas Added into Traditional Steam Settings

The tradition rich, Austria-based Ebner’s Waldhof has added infrared saunas to its amenities.  Prices for a stay at the Ebner's Waldhof range from $250 to upwards of $650.  Guests at this exclusive hotel resort, which is located in Austria in the mountains of Sound of Music fame, have their choice of steam rooms, spas and infrared:

 

As a Waldhof guest you have a choice of different and exclusive saunas: the traditional Finnish sauna (90°C), the sanarium (60°C) and the infrared cabin sauna (70°C). In addition you can also try out the saline steam bath (60°C) and the saline inhalation grotto with its pleasant and exceptionally good air quality.

The Well Garden is a very special wellness oasis...with panorama windows. In the Waldhof Sauna World the tranquillity and relaxation will envelop you like a soft, warm, comforting blanket scented with fir trees and lavender. Sauna facilities at Hotel Waldhof in Salzburg

 

 

Another excellent example is the Radisson Royal Hotel in Moscow which now offers infrared therapy to its guests.  The Royal Hotel was established in 1957 and is surrounded by the traditions of Moscow. Yet even in this environment of Russian heritage, with its Russian steam baths and bathhouses, the modern healing treatments are available.  Guests also have access to a large pool.

But this is no ordinary pool.  It holds its place in Russia’s Book of Records as the record-breaking longest hotel indoor swimming pool. And now next to a the lane swimming pool and alongside a Russian bath (banya) is the infrared cabin:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Royal Wellness Club, a territory of health, beauty and relaxation, is located at the first floor and the semi-basement of the hotel. You can quickly recover your strength here, finding harmony and calm, you will feel the care of the specialists and enjoy the process of receiving care for your body (that is, you will show affection towards yourself).

Relaxation and spa services at the Royal Wellness Club

Record-breaking swimming pool*: 50 m long, 6 lanes, 2 jacuzzis (hotel guests can use this facility free of charge)
Thermal care: Russian bath (banya), Finnish sauna, Turkish hammam (hotel guests can use this facility free of charge) Royal Wellness Club - Ukraina Hotel

 

Some have resisted the inclusion of modern cabins in a part of the world that has long held the traditional view of hot steam rooms and baths being the only true spa experience.

However, the use of public saunas in hotels has reached enough popularity that Olympic Hot Tub has published its rules for proper etiquette in these environments.  Their rules include simple common rules such as using what they call your indoor voices and showering prior to using a spa or steam room as well as the following:

Everything you need to know about sharing a sauna you learned in kindergarten. You just need to apply the rules to taking a sauna in a public place.

Health clubs and spas often have public saunas shared by strangers. They might be men only, women only, or mixed. The people who come to these rooms with hot rocks and wooden benches, maybe wearing no more than a towel, could be looking for detoxification or muscle relief as well as rest. If you’re going to relax in a place like that, everybody has to mind their manners.

COVER UP. Check the rules – you have to wear at least a towel, and some rooms require a swimsuit.

BE CLEAN.  Shower before sauna so nobody has to smell your b.o. or the chlorine from the pool. It also keeps the furniture sanitary. Take an extra towel to sit on.

SHUT THE DOOR.We want to keep the heat inside, so never hold the door open to talk to someone. Get in or get them out. Public Sauna Etiquette-How to Sauna in a Hotel, Gym or Resort - Olympic Hot Tub

 

That last guideline may seem like common knowledge.  However, what is all too common is the breaking of that rule.  A door held open for even a minute allows the beneficial hot air to escape and breaks the relaxation environment by allowing outside noises to invade the occupants' setting.

 

Industry Report and Outlook

A recent industry report form September 27, 2018 forecasts a bright future for the industry.  The market overall has grown by 50% during the past 5 years and is predicted to continue this trend says this report:

 

The new research report on Steam Rooms Market offered by ‘market.biz’ provides Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2018-2025. Steam Rooms global market study answers several questions (like current market status, future market opportunities, global and regional distribution of Steam Rooms industry) for stakeholders, primarily which market segments they should focus upon, during the next seven years to prioritize their efforts and investments.

Steam Rooms Global Market research Report check out the growth rate and the Market value based on Market dynamics, growth-inducing factors. The complete knowledge Steam Rooms Market is based on the latest industry news, opportunities and trends. Steam Rooms Global Market research report offers a clear insight about the influential factors that are expected to transform the global market in the near future. Steam Rooms Market Outlook | Global Industry Research Report 2018

 

While the report delves deeply into a dizzying amount of details, facts and figures, the overall message is clear.  This market has been increasing and will continue to increase significantly during the next half a decade.  The same report goes on show how industry players are expanding their offerings due to this foretasted demand increase:

 

A number of leading manufacturers mention in the Steam Rooms global market research report are focusing on expanding operations in regions, as they exhibit potential business opportunities. The leading manufacturers dominate the operations in the industry attributable to their strong geographical reach and huge production facilities. Steam Rooms Market Outlook | Global Industry Research Report 2018

 

We are very glad to see this great tool for health and healing gaining more attention and we are looking forward to what the new year brings to the market.  We already know of an enrichment one company will be adding to their current offerings.  And another company is finishing the testing of another size of one of their units.

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