Infrared cabins

Heat for more health and well-being - Infrared cabins
Do you feel tired and exhausted and want to do something good for your body? An infrared cabin is the perfect way to relax and do something for your health. More and more people enjoy an infrared cabin in their home or garden and benefit from the beneficial effects for body and mind.

Infrared cabins are also suitable for children, the elderly and people with circulatory problems because the temperatures are not too high. They emit uniform deep heat, through which the muscles are loosened and relaxed.

Heat simply does you good and also contributes a lot to mental well-being. It has long been known that heat can promote health and alleviate various ailments. Heat applications loosen the tissue, relieve pain, cleanse the body and provide deep relaxation. Regular applications also strengthen the immune system, improve metabolism and relieve back pain.

Health benefits of an infrared cabin
Infrared cabins can bring great health benefits if some things are taken into account. Undisputed are the positive effects on the immune system, on diseases such as rheumatism or various inflammatory skin diseases, but also on the regulation of body weight. Staying at an ambient temperature of up to 50 degrees Celsius gets the metabolism going. The cells expand. Larger proportions of nutrients can be absorbed. This in turn fires up the work of the immune system.

Positive effect and health benefits
Infrared rays have a similar effect on the human body as the sun's rays. Infrared radiation is about half a natural component of the sun's natural rays. Well dosed, sun rays support the formation of vitamin D, which promotes bone health. It also has a positive effect on the skin. Inflammatory skin can benefit from a regular visit to the heat booth. It regenerates and healing can begin more quickly. The same is true for rheumatism. Inflammations can subside due to the effect of well-dosed sun rays. In medicine, infrared rays are used specifically for therapy, for example in skin diseases or in the treatment of mood swings and depression.

A visit to the infrared cabin can be very well incorporated into the daily routine. When buying an infrared cabin for 2 people, you can regularly benefit from the advantages and positive effects together with your partner. A heat cabin in your own area definitely brings great benefits.

Infrared cabin or sauna
Which is better and what are the differences? Which variant is the right decision?
Sauna and infrared cabins differ in two main ways. These are firstly the temperature and secondly the humidity. If you decide to buy an infrared cabin, you should be aware that you can reach a maximum temperature of about 50 degrees Celsius. It does not matter whether it is an infrared cabin for 2 people or for a single person. The system is designed to keep the temperature constant permanently.
In a sauna, depending on the power of the heater, you can reach temperatures of 100 degrees Celsius or more. In addition, there is a difference in humidity. This is significantly higher in the sauna. The reason for this is the higher temperature and the infusion, which contributes to the humidity. As a result, you sweat more in the sauna.

Preparation of a sauna session is more time-consuming
An infrared cabin can be used more flexibly and quickly than a sauna. A visit to the sauna at home requires some time of preparation. If you want to take a classic sauna, you need to prepare the infusion and bring the heater to the desired temperature. Infrared cabins work with electricity. They usually require only a power outlet and some waiting time for the interior to heat up to the desired temperature. In this respect, it has the advantage that you can use infrared cabins much faster and more flexible.

Infrared cabins more beneficial to health
There are some diseases, such as high blood pressure and a past stroke, for which a visit to the sauna is not recommended. This does not apply to a visit to an infrared cabin, as the temperatures and humidity are lower. Thus, heat cabins can be visited, even despite disease of the cardiovascular system. This is not the case with a sauna without hesitation.

Infrared cabin - equipment and effect on health
You want to buy an infrared cabin and want more information about the construction, the equipment and the effect on health. The health benefits are now undisputed. However, the prerequisite is that you use the heat to your advantage. For home use, an infrared cabin for 2 people is suitable. These models are compact and can be well integrated into a larger bathroom, but also in the basement or in a room of the outbuilding. Inform yourself about the benefits of the warming radiation and about the possible uses before you buy an infrared cabin. In any case, purchase and construction should be well planned.

Types of wood for the construction of an infrared cabin
When buying an infrared cabin, the choice of the appropriate type of wood is very important. Not every wood is suitable for the installation of infrared cabins. It is important to choose a type of wood that can withstand large temperature fluctuations, as well as high temperatures, without the fibers warping or swelling. Cedar is the right choice in this regard. This type of wood does not produce resin and has very strong fibers. These make the wood very resistant. It cannot swell, it does not warp and it is shrinkage free.

An alternative to cedar is hemlock wood. This type of wood is also resin-free, which is very important. In its other properties, it is similar to spruce wood, which, like cedar wood, is very suitable for sauna construction.

Types of emitters and their effect
Different types of radiators are used in the infrared cabin. Ceramic radiators produce a very soft heat. This can be used by people with sensitive skin or children. An alternative are carbon radiators, which work in a similar way. These are long-wave radiators that produce IR-B radiation.
Red light emitters, already known from the smaller red light lamp, work similarly in heat cabins. However, they produce a deeper radiation than the ceramic radiators. The heating effect is higher. However, it is recommended not to use the cabins on a daily basis.

All variants are used in the infrared cabin for 2 people, but also in the smaller and larger models.

Equipment of an infrared cabin
Infrared cabins differ in terms of their equipment. This mainly concerns the size. The classic size is an infrared cabin for 2 people. These models are very suitable for installation in the home. They can be integrated into a larger bathroom or a basement room. Alternatively, there are models for one person.

If the infrared cabin is to be used by several people at the same time, there are models for three, four or more people. For this, you usually need a separate room. Since in many households an infrared cabin is used only by 2 people, an infrared cabin for 2 people is the variant that is most in demand.

Elements of equipment in the infrared cabin
The equipment of the infrared cabin for 2 persons, but also of cabins with other dimensions, includes various elements. A central unit is the control element. Care should always be taken to ensure that the infrared cabin is easy to operate.
The diffused red light creates a pleasant atmosphere in the heat cabin and can be supplemented by other lamps.
The ionizer ensures that the air in the closed cabin is purified. When buying an infrared cabin for 2 people or larger models should definitely pay attention to a high-quality air purifier.
Also, the possibility of easy assembly and disassembly can be essential, so that they can be easily dismantled and taken with you when you move.

FAQs: More details & answers to the most frequently asked questions

Do infrared cabins influence the immune system?
A regular visit to the infrared cabin can have a very positive effect on the immune system. The temperature of the skin increases after some time in the infrared cabin. The cells can work better, which in turn activates the immune system. As a result, the body can better cope with colds and viral infections. You get through the cold season well and make an important contribution to your health. If the immune system is weakened by an illness or by taking medication, a regular visit to the infrared cabin could have a positive influence.

How long should one stay in an infrared cabin?
The length of stay is very important for the positive effect of the infrared cabin. A period of 25 to 30 minutes is optimal. A shorter or longer period is individually possible. At the beginning you could make the stay a little shorter and gradually extend and increase it over time.  Everything that does good and feels good is possible. Always pay attention to your body. If the skin starts to tighten or burn, this is the right time to leave the infrared cabin.

Which radiators are the best for infrared cabins?
There is a distinction between surface radiators/ceramic radiators and full spectrum radiators. Panel radiators and ceramic radiators produce a mild, very even heat that is extremely well tolerated. These radiators are a very good choice for sensitive skin types. They are also suitable for children.
Full spectrum radiators represent a further development. They can imitate all forms of infrared radiation -IR-A, IR-B, IR-C. The depth effect is very high. However, care should be taken not to stress the skin too much, because the full-spectrum radiators work very intensively.

How often should one go to an infrared cabin?
This depends on the personal condition, but also on the type of heat cabin. If it is a model with surface or ceramic radiators, the cabin can be used daily - if time permits. In case of a model with full spectrum radiators, some caution is better. This heat cabin should not be visited more than three times a week.

What is the difference between an infrared cabin and a sauna?
The main difference between a heat cabin and sauna is the temperature. The interior of an infrared cabin heats up to a maximum of 40 to 50 degrees Celsius. Depending on the strength of the heater and the size of the sauna, temperatures of up to 110 degrees Celsius can be reached. The average sauna temperature is 80 to 90 degrees Celsius. The heater also ensures that the humidity in the sauna is quite different from that in the heat cabin. After visiting an infrared cabin, you are usually fitter and less exhausted, because the body was not so highly stressed.

Infrared cabin or sauna, which is better?
Infrared cabins provide pleasant warmth and put much less strain on the body than a sauna. Thus, they are also suitable for people with high blood pressure and for all those for whom the temperature in a sauna is simply too high. So you can relax under the infrared radiation in a pleasant way, without having to endure the great heat. The strong sweating and the associated regeneration of the body is not achieved in heat cabins due to the lower temperature and humidity. For this you need to go to a sauna.

What kind of wood is suitable for infrared cabins?
For the construction of infrared heat cabins, as well as for saunas, a wood is needed that can withstand high temperatures without changing its texture. With soft woods, for example pine, this is only conditionally given. For this reason, the woods are not suitable for the construction of heat cabins. Experts rely on cedar wood both for the construction of heat cabins and for sauna construction. The narrow fibers can not absorb moisture as quickly as is the case with other woods. In addition, the wood is extremely dimensionally stable. The wood type is free of resin, it is shrinkage-free and the natural material does not warp. Thus, if possible, in the construction of infrared cabins should choose cedar.