Infrared Saunas are a popular new technology for saunas. An infrared sauna uses infrared heaters to emit infrared radiant heat, which is absorbed directly into the human body. This is unlike traditional saunas, which heat the body indirectly via air or steam. These infrared saunas have become all the rage and are easier to tolerate for those that are sensitive to heat.
The two main types of infrared saunas are bio ceramic tube infrared saunas and carbon fiber infrared saunas. There are several differences between the two types. The ceramic tube sauna has been around the longest and the carbon fiber is a new style and technology in infrared heaters.
Carbon Fiber Infrared Saunas are slightly more expensive than bio ceramic tube infrared saunas. The heat in carbon infrared saunas is evenly distributed all throughout the sauna and has a very large surface area. In contrast, ceramic versions result in heat that is concentrated closer to the heaters themselves. Quick, smooth and evenly distributed heat fills the sauna in carbon fiber saunas, where ceramic saunas quickly heat up but heat is more intense closer to the heaters.
Ceramic tube heaters are long, skinny tubes that emit infrared ray waves in all directions, thus reflectors are used to reflect the IR waves from the backside of the tubes into the sauna. The limitation is that they can create areas of concentrated heat waves where it is really hot and some areas that are cooler with less concentrated heat.
Infrared rays are thermal heat, like the sun’s rays, and heat up what they bump into. If you stand in the sun, you feel hot until you step into the shade, where it feels cooler even though the temperature did not change. Infrared waves work similarly.
The key purpose of the carbon fiber panel heaters is to create an even overall pattern of infrared waves inside the sauna. The entire panel can cover a large area of the walls, backs of benches and even floor panels and will emit an evenly distributed pattern of infrared rays. The goal is to heat the sauna user evenly to get a full body sweat going.
Carbon Fiber Infrared saunas are the most durable with flexible and less fragile than ceramic heater rods. Carbon fiber saunas are also the most efficient with the lowest cost of operation. Most of our customers that have had the opportunity to try both options prefer the carbon fiber infrared sauna option. Check out our amazing selection of carbon fiber infrared heaters for your next sauna purchase!!
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Friday, August 31, 2012
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Adding a Sauna to Your Meditation Routine
Current fads and trends in the athletic training world never seem to last very long. That is part of the reason we love the sauna. It has been around for more than 1,000 years as a way to recuperate from a hard workout. With the Olympics all the hype right now and athletes floating across your television screen, recovering from these hard workouts might be something to note, should you try to channel your inner Olympian.
One of the recent trends that have caught my attention (it has also been around for many, many years) is meditation. Allowing your mind to fully relax and drain all thoughts to a state of complete calmness has been touted by many for years as one of the most important things you can do for yourself. It is so incredibly hard to find a place to experience this full mind relaxation without other distractions and interruptions. The sauna came to the top of my mind as an amazing place to do daily meditation.
Saunas, especially those within the comfort of your own home, give you a place to allow both your body and mind to relax simultaneously. The twenty to forty minutes you take daily in the sauna allow you to slip into a meditative near-sleep state while you eliminate toxins from your body. Your mind can clear fully and all of your concerns can melt away.
Some of the major benefits of meditation include healthy cardiovascular health by slowing the heart rate and pace of breathing, lowering stress levels, strengthening the immune system and improved self-esteem and a more positive outlook on life.
Having the comfort of your own home sauna gives you the perfect place to practice daily meditation, to relax both your mind and body. Head to SaunasAndStuff.com to find your new mediation sanctuary!
One of the recent trends that have caught my attention (it has also been around for many, many years) is meditation. Allowing your mind to fully relax and drain all thoughts to a state of complete calmness has been touted by many for years as one of the most important things you can do for yourself. It is so incredibly hard to find a place to experience this full mind relaxation without other distractions and interruptions. The sauna came to the top of my mind as an amazing place to do daily meditation.
Saunas, especially those within the comfort of your own home, give you a place to allow both your body and mind to relax simultaneously. The twenty to forty minutes you take daily in the sauna allow you to slip into a meditative near-sleep state while you eliminate toxins from your body. Your mind can clear fully and all of your concerns can melt away.
Some of the major benefits of meditation include healthy cardiovascular health by slowing the heart rate and pace of breathing, lowering stress levels, strengthening the immune system and improved self-esteem and a more positive outlook on life.
Having the comfort of your own home sauna gives you the perfect place to practice daily meditation, to relax both your mind and body. Head to SaunasAndStuff.com to find your new mediation sanctuary!
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Towel Warmers Give You Toasty Towels
Do you hate the feeling of getting out of your nice, warm shower filled with steam to find an icy situation waiting for you once you step out? Do you love that feeling of pulling a fresh towel out of the dryer and using it while it is still warm? Then you must look into the many options for towel warmers to warm up your towel and help keep you toasty. These are perfect for after using the sauna to stay warm instead of entering an icy room after a nice warm sauna session. They also help dry out your towel after using it, which can be very helpful in more humid climates.
Towel warmers continue to gain popularity in the United States. They have been used in many homes and hotels in Europe for many years. Towel warmers were used to heat towels, as well as help them dry after use. They can also serve as a radiator in the bathroom or any room in your house, including the one with your sauna, heating the air while warming up your towel.
Towel warmers can be hard wired or plugged in, depending on the style and where you want to use it. You can also mount them on your wall outside of the sauna, shower, bath, or steam shower to make it easy to grab that toasty towel without fear of your kids pulling it over.
There are also many different designs to choose from. Towels warmers will typically be made from metal such as brass or stainless steel. SaunasAndStuff.com has many amazing designs to fit your style and budget. Most have automatic shut offs after two hours so you don’t have to worry about turning them off all the time and can allow you to put your used towel on the rack to dry.
These towel warmers help to keep towels fresher longer, as well as allow you to wash them less often. The freestanding towel warmers allow you to use the towel warmer in many different rooms and for a multitude of things, making it the most multipurpose option of all! We use our towel warmer in the winter to help dry off our coats when we come in from the snow.
If a warm towel after the shower or sauna sounds amazing to you, check out our great selection of home towel warmers and designs to fit your needs.
Towel warmers continue to gain popularity in the United States. They have been used in many homes and hotels in Europe for many years. Towel warmers were used to heat towels, as well as help them dry after use. They can also serve as a radiator in the bathroom or any room in your house, including the one with your sauna, heating the air while warming up your towel.
Towel warmers can be hard wired or plugged in, depending on the style and where you want to use it. You can also mount them on your wall outside of the sauna, shower, bath, or steam shower to make it easy to grab that toasty towel without fear of your kids pulling it over.
There are also many different designs to choose from. Towels warmers will typically be made from metal such as brass or stainless steel. SaunasAndStuff.com has many amazing designs to fit your style and budget. Most have automatic shut offs after two hours so you don’t have to worry about turning them off all the time and can allow you to put your used towel on the rack to dry.
These towel warmers help to keep towels fresher longer, as well as allow you to wash them less often. The freestanding towel warmers allow you to use the towel warmer in many different rooms and for a multitude of things, making it the most multipurpose option of all! We use our towel warmer in the winter to help dry off our coats when we come in from the snow.
If a warm towel after the shower or sauna sounds amazing to you, check out our great selection of home towel warmers and designs to fit your needs.
Monday, May 14, 2012
The Steam Bath and Steam Shower Trend
There is a growing trend of steam bath and steam showers across the nation. They offer both the benefits of a steam room and the functionality of a shower or bath. It is a fun, relaxing way to get clean and relax at the same time.
Steam showers are a type of bathing where a humidifying steam generator produces water vapor that is dispersed around a person’s body. It can be explained as a steam room that offers the same features of a bathroom shower, or a regular shower with an added steam feature that is powered by a home steam generator. Some steam showers also use solar thermal technology and heat the water with the sun, reducing the electricity bill.
A major difference between steam showers and saunas are the humidity levels. Steam baths tend to be more humid, but you can adjust the temperature and steam in both. Steam showers are usually in an enclosure that prevents the water vapor and steam from escaping.
Steam showers are available in a variety of materials, including but not limited to acrylic, fiberglass, stone and wood. Modern steam showers also provide additional features that may include foot massagers, rain faucet showers, stereo and television features, chromotherapy (light therapy) and aromatherapy.
Steam baths provide the same concept as steam showers. Heaters are used to maintain warm temperatures in the baths.
Steam showers and baths offer a lot of the same benefits of the sauna. The steam will soothe sinus irritation and chest congestion. Sweating helps clear your pores and purge toxins. The elevated temperatures increase your circulation for healthier skin and more energy. It will also help relax sore and stiff muscles.
SaunasAndStuff.com offers many options for steam baths and showers. We have a great selection of steam generators to help create your relaxing oasis. Contact us to receive advice on how to select the perfect generator to create your steam bath or shower, or you can select from one of our steam bath or shower options. We also offer a full range of beautiful electric towel warmers for you bathroom. The come in a variety of designer finishes such as chrome, white and oil-rubbed bronze. A wonderful warm towel is the perfect finishing touch to your steam shower experience.
Steam showers are a type of bathing where a humidifying steam generator produces water vapor that is dispersed around a person’s body. It can be explained as a steam room that offers the same features of a bathroom shower, or a regular shower with an added steam feature that is powered by a home steam generator. Some steam showers also use solar thermal technology and heat the water with the sun, reducing the electricity bill.
A major difference between steam showers and saunas are the humidity levels. Steam baths tend to be more humid, but you can adjust the temperature and steam in both. Steam showers are usually in an enclosure that prevents the water vapor and steam from escaping.
Steam showers are available in a variety of materials, including but not limited to acrylic, fiberglass, stone and wood. Modern steam showers also provide additional features that may include foot massagers, rain faucet showers, stereo and television features, chromotherapy (light therapy) and aromatherapy.
Steam baths provide the same concept as steam showers. Heaters are used to maintain warm temperatures in the baths.
Steam showers and baths offer a lot of the same benefits of the sauna. The steam will soothe sinus irritation and chest congestion. Sweating helps clear your pores and purge toxins. The elevated temperatures increase your circulation for healthier skin and more energy. It will also help relax sore and stiff muscles.
SaunasAndStuff.com offers many options for steam baths and showers. We have a great selection of steam generators to help create your relaxing oasis. Contact us to receive advice on how to select the perfect generator to create your steam bath or shower, or you can select from one of our steam bath or shower options. We also offer a full range of beautiful electric towel warmers for you bathroom. The come in a variety of designer finishes such as chrome, white and oil-rubbed bronze. A wonderful warm towel is the perfect finishing touch to your steam shower experience.
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Saunas at the Spas - A Must
When I head to the spa for a full day of relaxation, one of the things I look forward to besides the relaxing massage is sitting in the sauna. I always enjoy detoxing in the heat of the sauna after a relaxing massage. There is something exciting about the cleansing and renewing of your body.
I always get sad when I notice a spa location or hotel spa does not include a sauna. There are so many easy sauna options to sit in the smallest places or set up exactly how you would like, so adding a sauna can be easy and an exciting addition.
With all of the amazing health benefits of the sauna, it is the perfect thing to add to allow your clients to experience the most relaxing and fulfilling experience at your spa. I always try to use the sauna for approximately 10 minutes at a time, depending on how I feel and my temperature. I also always advise take a shower upon exiting the sauna to rinse away the toxins off my skin, since the sauna helps expel toxins in your body out through your pores.
There are so many great sauna options in all different shapes, sizes and kinds to fit your needs and what will best benefit your customers. The two main types of saunas are dry and wet. Wet saunas, otherwise known as steam rooms, are kept at lower temperatures to prevent superheated water from scalding the skin on contact. Dry saunas are kept at much higher temperatures by keeping the moisture levels down to close to zero. These extreme temperatures cause relaxation and promote sweating to help cleanse the system and provide health benefits. These dry saunas are the types I would suggest for the majority of spas. Larger spas can have both options.
Infrared saunas are the most popular as the infrared technology produces heat through electromagnetic radiation heaters. One of the reasons infrared saunas are gaining popularity is because of the lower air temperature which is easier to tolerate. Especially in the case of first time users, infrared provides the same sauna benefits of a traditional version, without the intense and sometimes unbearable heat and thick air.
If you own a spa or health club and are looking to add the business benefits of saunas, please contact http://SaunasAndStuff.com for the best options and a ton of different products to meet your needs. We also ship to the 48 states for free, as well as offer some of the lowest prices around. Now that’s a reason to add a sauna!
I always get sad when I notice a spa location or hotel spa does not include a sauna. There are so many easy sauna options to sit in the smallest places or set up exactly how you would like, so adding a sauna can be easy and an exciting addition.
With all of the amazing health benefits of the sauna, it is the perfect thing to add to allow your clients to experience the most relaxing and fulfilling experience at your spa. I always try to use the sauna for approximately 10 minutes at a time, depending on how I feel and my temperature. I also always advise take a shower upon exiting the sauna to rinse away the toxins off my skin, since the sauna helps expel toxins in your body out through your pores.
There are so many great sauna options in all different shapes, sizes and kinds to fit your needs and what will best benefit your customers. The two main types of saunas are dry and wet. Wet saunas, otherwise known as steam rooms, are kept at lower temperatures to prevent superheated water from scalding the skin on contact. Dry saunas are kept at much higher temperatures by keeping the moisture levels down to close to zero. These extreme temperatures cause relaxation and promote sweating to help cleanse the system and provide health benefits. These dry saunas are the types I would suggest for the majority of spas. Larger spas can have both options.
Infrared saunas are the most popular as the infrared technology produces heat through electromagnetic radiation heaters. One of the reasons infrared saunas are gaining popularity is because of the lower air temperature which is easier to tolerate. Especially in the case of first time users, infrared provides the same sauna benefits of a traditional version, without the intense and sometimes unbearable heat and thick air.
If you own a spa or health club and are looking to add the business benefits of saunas, please contact http://SaunasAndStuff.com for the best options and a ton of different products to meet your needs. We also ship to the 48 states for free, as well as offer some of the lowest prices around. Now that’s a reason to add a sauna!
Friday, March 23, 2012
The Sauna: A Refuge in Your Own Home
Is your home no longer a place of rest for you? Have kids, cleaning, work, or house repairs prevented you from finding time or a place to relax within your own home? With the increasing stresses of life burdening us more and more these days, there is an ever expanding need for some “me” time.
Sure, a trip to the day spa may be in order now and then, but who has the time to drive there? Day spa visits can also add up to a great deal of money in no time at all. Perhaps your own home sauna is a better option, being both convenient and cost effective.
Saunas, for all their physical health benefits we have discussed here on this site, are also a boon to mental health and relaxation. Imagine having your own personal oasis in the home – always quiet, away from the stress, where your mind and body have a chance to heal. Just 20 to 40 minutes in a sauna and you emerge rejuvenated and refreshed. Imagine having this refuge inside your own home, at your disposal 24/7!
With a wide variety of styles, options, and sizes, there is a “personal in-home refuge” (the sauna) available to fit every budget. If you’ve been considering buying a vacation home to get away from it all but are worried about the costs, bring a mini vacation into your home with a sauna from Saunas & Stuff!
Sure, a trip to the day spa may be in order now and then, but who has the time to drive there? Day spa visits can also add up to a great deal of money in no time at all. Perhaps your own home sauna is a better option, being both convenient and cost effective.
Saunas, for all their physical health benefits we have discussed here on this site, are also a boon to mental health and relaxation. Imagine having your own personal oasis in the home – always quiet, away from the stress, where your mind and body have a chance to heal. Just 20 to 40 minutes in a sauna and you emerge rejuvenated and refreshed. Imagine having this refuge inside your own home, at your disposal 24/7!
With a wide variety of styles, options, and sizes, there is a “personal in-home refuge” (the sauna) available to fit every budget. If you’ve been considering buying a vacation home to get away from it all but are worried about the costs, bring a mini vacation into your home with a sauna from Saunas & Stuff!
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Sauna Ideas for Valentine’s Day
News alert to all of the men out there. Valentine’s Day is approaching mighty quickly, and we have a great last minute romantic option for you! This Valentine’s Day, think bubbles and bubbly. We can set the stage for a great option that will blow her socks off and allow her to relax. You don’t need expensive restaurant reservations. Just a sauna from SaunasAndStuff.com and some creativity.
Here are several creative options for this Valentine’s Day to incorporate the relaxing benefits of a sauna:
If you need to buy a sauna, head to SaunasAndStuff.com for a large selection of saunas for sale. You are sure to find the perfect option. You will get a years of use from a sauna and you can have these romantic nights whenever you want throughout the year.
Here are several creative options for this Valentine’s Day to incorporate the relaxing benefits of a sauna:
- Start by purchasing a couple of steaks, potatoes and vegetables to cook out on the grill. Make the perfect, romantic dinner at home to relax and enjoy each other’s company.
- Leave an invitation to a warm rendezvous in the sauna somewhere where she will find it.
- Start the sauna right after dinner to get it ready for your romantic time in the sauna to detox, relax and be able to talk and catch up.
- Set up a comfy sofa or blankets and pillows to enjoy after the sauna. Upon exiting, you can take a warm shower together and continue relaxing in the comfy blanket and pillow bed with a glass of wine and some chocolates.
If you need to buy a sauna, head to SaunasAndStuff.com for a large selection of saunas for sale. You are sure to find the perfect option. You will get a years of use from a sauna and you can have these romantic nights whenever you want throughout the year.
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