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Turn up the heat on wellness
We’re turning up the wellness game at Katalyst Wellness with our latest addition: the infrared sauna!
(And guess what?)
Purchase a 30-minute session for $36.00 (Typically $45 / session.) or a package of 4 for $130.00. (Typically $165 / session.)
Why Infrared Sauna?
The Difference
While both infrared and conventional saunas are used for detoxication and relaxation, they operate quite differently.
A study exploring the sweat composition of individuals using these saunas highlighted some interesting differences
Infrared
Saunas
VS
Conventional
Saunas
Infrared Saunas
Sweat = 80% – 85% water + More toxins.
Use infrared heaters to warm the body directly, resulting in sweat that is 80-85% water, with the remainder consisting of toxins and other substances. Sweat from infrared sauna users contains.
- Cholesterol
- Fat-soluble toxins
- Heavy metals (mercury, cadmium)
- Sulfuric acid
- Ammonia
- Sodium
- Uric acid
Conventional Saunas
Sweat = 95% – 97% water + FEWER toxins.
Typically involve steam or heated rocks, producing sweat that is 95-97% just water.
Benefits of Infrared Sauna
Imagine a treatment that not only aids in weight loss and boosts your metabolism but also offers a plethora of other health benefits.
Well, imagine no more.
Fat Burning
– 3x a week for 30 minutes per session
“Patients dropped an average of 4 percent body fat over a four-month period.”
Pain Reduction
– 1x a week for 30 minutes per session for 7 weeks
“Progressive decline in pain levels of approximately 50% after 7 weeks”
Increased Athletic Recovery
– 5x a week for 40 minutes, during an intensive training period
“Improves recovery of neuromuscular performance and shows positive effects on testosterone/cortisol ratio.”
Detoxification
– 2-5x a week for 20-40 minutes, based on personal tolerance
“Sweating via Infrared heat, induces a higher % rate of toxin elimination than any other method of sweating.”
Infrared Sauna – FAQs
What is an infrared sauna?
An infrared sauna is a type of sauna that uses infrared heaters to emit infrared light experienced as radiant heat, which is absorbed by the surface of the skin. Traditional saunas heat the air around you, while infrared saunas heat your body directly.