Influence on the human body

"Regular use of infra-system saunas is just as effective as regular exercise in burning calories - as stated in the magazine of the American Medical Association," says Dr. Marek.

The infra-sauna system ensures that rays penetrate the skin to a depth of about 5 mm, thus creating a warming effect during which heat penetrates deep into muscle tissues and into internal organs. At the same time, the body reacts by raising the pulse. The amount of sweat secreted may be far higher than during traditional exercising. During one cycle in this type of sauna, the same amount of calories are burnt off as in a 10 to 15-km run, claim expert foreign doctors.

The infrared heating system can also contribute to skin care by limbering it up. It helps in the treatment of acne, burns and cellulitis. For sportspersons it is ideal for quickly making up for a lack of oxygen in muscles after physical exercise. "It speeds up the healing of dislocated joints, strains and minor injuries," explains Dr. Marek.

It is worth to note that infra-saunas are tolerated by people who dislike the high temperatures found in traditional saunas. Beneficial effects occur at cabin temperatures of only 30°C! Naturally, also at temperatures over 60°C!

Over the last 25 years, Japanese and Chinese scientists and doctors have intensely researched the use of infrared radiation and have gained a great deal of experience at the same time. In Japan, doctors and therapists have established the Association of Infrared Radiation, and American and German doctors have for 25 years used a highly developed form of therapy using infrared radiation," states Dr. Jiri Marek, who owns the Naprapathy surgery and rehabilitation centre. Japanese acupuncturists experimenting with infrared rays have also discovered that infrared radiation hitting the human body thoroughly rids it of all toxic substances. As fat is excreted via sweating, it takes with it heavy metals that cannot be expelled by the kidneys or lungs (or even during normal exercise or taking traditional saunas). These heavy metals are poisonous to us and so it is important that saunas using infrared rays help to liquidate them.