The Science
Muscle Recovery and Performance
Infrared and red light helps muscle recovery and performance. The Journal of Athletic Enhancement published a study of 10 national-level power athletes that found far infrared improves neuromuscular performance during intensive training associated with increased testosterone/cortisol ratio. “Improved recovery can enable harder training and accelerate further athletic development.”
Red light /near infrared helps build muscles, and decrease inflammation
One of the foremost researchers on infrared, Dr. Michael Hamblin, published a study which suggests that red light and near infrared (NIR) can increase muscle mass gained after training, and decrease inflammation and oxidative stress. Red light and NIR are available in our mPulse Smart Sauna.
Sweating is good for you and enhances detoxification
It’s one of the body’s safest and most natural ways to heal and maintain good health. Alternative medicine widely embraces sauna detox for treatment. Researchers have long told us how the body sweats out toxin build-up, including heavy metals. As long as you maintain proper hydration, the more you safely sweat, the more toxicants you’ll expel from your skin and body.
Infrared increases flexibility
Flexibility is also important for performance and injury prevention. A study conducted at Auburn University of Montgomery showed a Sunlighten mPulse 3 in 1 sauna can increase your flexibility up to 3x. Benefits of increased range of motion include joint mobility, less friction in the joints, enabling of joint function to diminish stiffness and joint relaxation.
Sunlighten infrared saunas are clinically shown to benefit blood pressure and circulation
Strengthen your heart health by improving circulation and reducing blood pressure. Sunlighten saunas have been clinically shown to provide one of the best, natural ways to help temporarily lower blood pressure.
Additionally, scientists studying infrared sauna use found a corresponding response of both decreased blood pressure and a reduced waist circumference.
Improved skin
Near infrared technology is proven to increase collagen and elastin, while far infrared waves enhance circulation and cell regeneration.
Studies have shown that using infrared saunas can improve skin tone, softness, smoothness, elasticity, clarity and firmness; plus a reduction in wrinkles.
Infrared increases circulation and delivery of oxygen to injured or damaged areas and helps with cell turnover, which aids the appearance of scars. Studies using NASA LED technology concluded that NIR LED light significantly promotes faster cell regeneration, wound healing, and human tissue growth. Human cell growth increased by 155-171%.
