Not your everyday sauna.
The use of saunas date back to ancient times where different cultures around the world used it for detoxification purposes. As an inclusive part of your BodyHoliday, we offer you twenty-minute sessions of Far Infrared Detox therapy. If you are asking yourself what makes this treatment so beneficial, apart from being the only wellness resort in the Caribbean to have this facility, let me give you some background about this treatment.
The Far Infrared Detox Therapy operates by emitting infrared waves to a depth of about one and a half inches or 5 centimeters. When you go to a sauna the warm air heats up your body, but in the infrared sauna the light creates heat which heats the body directly and from the inside. Once the waves penetrate, it offers significant benefits to the body which include healing, soothing, stimulation, and detoxing the body. The waves warm the muscles, as well as other tissues, and organs such as kidneys, liver and lymph.
As the infrared light penetrates the skin and warms the body directly, this leads to a more intense sweat at lower temperatures, making it accessible to people who may struggle with the heat of conventional saunas.
Detoxification
One key benefit of infrared sauna therapy is its ability to promote deep detoxification. Sweating is the body’s natural way of eliminating toxins, and infrared saunas enhance this process by promoting sweat that contains higher concentrations of heavy metals, chemicals, and other impurities.
Improved Circulation & Heart Health
Infrared heat improves circulation by dilating blood vessels, increasing oxygenation, and enhancing blood flow. This cardiovascular stimulation mimics the effects of moderate exercise, reducing blood pressure and promoting overall heart health.
Pain Relief & Muscle Recovery
Athletes and individuals with chronic pain conditions benefit significantly from infrared sauna therapy. The deep heat penetrates muscles and joints, reducing inflammation and alleviating pain. It can also help speed up recovery after exercise by increasing blood flow and reducing muscle stiffness.
Weight Loss & Metabolism Boost
Infrared saunas can contribute to weight loss by increasing heart rate and calorie burn. A single session can burn up to 600 calories, as the body works to cool itself down, similar to the effects of a light workout.
Stress Reduction & Improved Sleep
Infrared heat promotes relaxation by reducing cortisol levels (the stress hormone) and increasing serotonin and melatonin production. This makes it an effective tool for reducing stress and improving sleep quality.
Overall, infrared sauna therapy is a natural, non-invasive way to support detoxification, cardiovascular health, pain relief, and relaxation, making it a valuable addition to a wellness routine.
We have had many successful stories from guests and team members that had muscle pain, and saw a significant reduction in pain after using the Far Infrared Detox Therapy. The warming of the muscles helps with back pain due to muscular contraction.
Therefore, if you are feeling sore after all your activities at BodyHoliday you can use this facility as when the muscle fibers are warmed it helps reducing soreness, swelling, inflammation, and pain.
Apart from all the above, it also helps to strengthen the immune system by stimulating the production of white blood cells in bone marrow and T-cells by the thymus gland. Some contraindications are to avoid it if you are pregnant, or attend these sessions during lactation, if you have any superficial metallic implants, pace makers and or recent surgery.
The Far Infrared Detox Facility is part of our Wellness clinic which is designed to lead our guests to optimal high-level health through a series of non-invasive tests that establish your nutritional requirements, fitness of your heart, and circulatory system.
Use of this facility is included and you can use it as many times as you wish during your stay.