3 Reasons To Wake Up With Infrared

woman with her back to us turning on her health mate infrared sauna

Like clockwork every morning you roll out of bed, shower, and grab coffee—not necessarily in that order. Maybe you skip the coffee and instead, grab a smoothie or lemon water. And maybe you don’t shower because you did that the night before. Whatever the case, it’s important to start the day feeling refreshed. Some people … Read more

Embrace Summer Heat Using Infrared

Woman detoxing in towel in Inspire 3 sauna

As summer temperatures climb and the allure of water beckons, it’s time to relish the outdoors, basking in the beauty of beaches, lakes, rivers, and pools. While many sauna enthusiasts might abandon their infrared sessions for cooler activities during this season, think again! A good way to embrace summer heat is—using infrared! Better Heat Tolerance … Read more

Cardio Workout vs Infrared Session: Which Is Better?

Check any number of resources and you’ll find the number one health concern in the U.S., if not globally is…not cancer. It’s heart disease and stroke. Shockingly, one person dies every 34 seconds from cardiovascular disease, per recent CDC reports. While there are many contributing factors, there are small and simple things we can do to … Read more

What Are The Benefits of Infrared Saunas?

A young woman wearing a robe and relaxing in an infrared sauna while holding up a body brush to her face.

Infrared saunas have been around for nearly 60 years, first introduced in Japan in 1965. Not long after, Health Mate began selling them in the U.S. Since then, saunas have been part of well-being practices for decades. Some benefits we only recently uncovered. Yet still more have yet to be discovered! One of the first … Read more

Emissivity and Sauna Performance

Two women laughing and relaxing in a health mate infrared sauna

If you’ve been researching leading infrared sauna manufacturers, you’ve probably come across the term “Emissivity” and how it relates to carbon infrared heaters. In addition, you may be concerned about the actual quality of the heaters and could be seeing conflicting evidence or details. To clear up any confusion, let’s dive into what is emissivity … Read more

Does Infrared Ease Autoimmune Disease?

Have you ever owned a treadmill or exercise bike only to have it turn into a clothes rack months later? For fitness equipment to be effective, it takes personal commitment, motivation, and energy. Owning personal exercise equipment adds extra convenience when the goal is to prevent illness and build strength or endurance. But what if … Read more

Contrast Bathing: Can Infrared Help?

What’s old is new again! More than ever, we are seeing tried-and-true health and fitness practices, often reserved for professional athletes, become part of mainstream treatment for those seeking better overall health. And the latest resurgence is with contrast bathing. It’s a 2,000-year-old practice that uses both cold and heat treatments, alternating repeatedly. Often this … Read more

3 Ways Infrared Will Help Lower Health Risks

Personal infrared saunas are becoming more and more commonplace.  What used to be considered a luxury item or something you experience in a spa is more accessible than ever. But would you consider them a recreational splurge or a health tool? In fact, infrared saunas are gaining more traction as a preventive health resource. Ben … Read more

3 Ways Infrared Can Help Tackle The Blahs

Candice woke up after a poor night’s sleep yet again. She was clearly in a never-ending cycle of wake-caffeinate-work like crazy, and collapsed at the end of the day onto her couch. Her downfall was staying up binge-watching TV and falling asleep too late. Eventually, fed up with feeling physically and emotionally worn out, she … Read more