Infrared Sauna Blog

Expert guides on infrared sauna therapy, health benefits, and wellness from founder Christopher Kiggins

Written by Christopher Kiggins — Founder & Lead Designer, SaunaCloud®

Infrared Sauna for Lyme Disease: Heat Therapy, Herx Management, and PTLDS Recovery

Lyme disease is one of the fastest-growing infectious diseases in the United States — an estimated 476,000 new cases annually according to the CDC's revised…

December 22, 2020 20 min read

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How to Naturally Boost Testosterone: The Evidence-Based Stack Including Infrared Sauna

Average testosterone levels have declined approximately 1% per year since the 1980s. A 25-year-old man today has roughly 20% lower testosterone than a…

December 22, 2020 20 min

Health

Infrared Sauna for Wound Healing: How Far Infrared and Red Light Accelerate Recovery

This article covers active wound healing — how infrared and red light therapy accelerate the closure, tissue regeneration, and recovery of cuts, surgical…

December 22, 2020 16 min

Technology

Is Campfire Heat Infrared Radiation or Hot Air? The Science That Explains Your Sauna

Sit in front of a campfire on a cool evening. Your face feels warm. Your back is cold. Now here's the question most people never think to ask: why is the warmth…

December 22, 2020 12 min

Technology

Why We Feel Infrared as Warmth But Can't Feel UV — And Why That Matters for Your Sauna

Stand outside on a sunny day. You feel warmth on your skin — that's infrared radiation from the sun being absorbed by your body. But you can't feel the UV…

December 22, 2020 12 min

Guides

Hot Yoga in an Infrared Sauna: Poses, Benefits, and a 30-Minute Session Guide

This isn't about doing a full 90-minute Bikram class inside a wooden box. It's about incorporating gentle stretches, yoga poses, and breathwork into your…

December 22, 2020 12 min

Health

Infrared Sauna for Neuropathy: How Restoring Blood Flow Helps Damaged Nerves

If you have peripheral neuropathy, you don't need anyone to describe it. You already know the burning in your feet that keeps you awake. The numbness that makes…

November 23, 2020 16 min

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13 Proven Benefits of Infrared Sauna Therapy — With the Research Behind Each One

Every sauna company publishes a benefits list. Most are vague — "improves wellness," "supports detoxification," "may help with pain." No citations. No studies…

November 21, 2020 22 min

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The Complete Guide to Outdoor Infrared Saunas: Installation, Electrical, and Climate Engineering

"Can I put an infrared sauna outside?" Yes — but not just any sauna. An indoor sauna placed on your deck without modification will fail within 2-5 years…

November 21, 2020 18 min

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Why Isn't My Infrared Sauna Reaching 150°F? (And Why It Shouldn't Need To)

If you're reading this, you're probably frustrated. You bought an infrared sauna, the thermometer reads 120-130°F, and compared to the 180-200°F traditional…

November 21, 2020 12 min

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Why Premium Materials Matter in Infrared Saunas: The Italian Ingredient Philosophy

An Italian grandmother's rule: "Buy the best ingredients. Don't use too many. Let each one speak."

November 21, 2020 14 min

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10 Tips for Infrared Sauna Success: A Beginner's Guide After 3,000+ Builds

I've been using an infrared sauna every day for over twelve years. In that time, I've also designed and built more than 3,000 custom infrared saunas for clients…

November 19, 2020 14 min

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It Isn't Magic, It's Medical: What Peer-Reviewed Research Actually Shows About Infrared Saunas

I get it. The wellness industry is full of scams. Crystals that "align your energy." Detox teas that are just laxatives. Magnetic bracelets. Alkaline water…

November 9, 2020 22 min

Technology

Near vs Far Infrared Saunas: The Physics That Settles the Debate

If you've spent any time researching infrared saunas, you've encountered a wall of contradictory claims. "Near infrared penetrates deeper." "Far infrared is the…

November 9, 2020 22 min

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Infrared Sauna Hydration: How Much Water You Really Need (And Why Plain Water Isn't Enough)

People obsess over the right temperature. The right session length. The right heater technology. The right wood. But the single most important factor in getting…

November 9, 2020 16 min

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How to Meditate in an Infrared Sauna: 5 Techniques That Work

Most people who've tried meditation have the same story: they sat down, closed their eyes, tried to focus on their breathing, and within 90 seconds their mind…

October 9, 2020 14 min

Technology

Is Infrared Sauna Radiation Safe? What the Physics Actually Shows

Let's start with the thing nobody wants to say out loud: when you hear "infrared radiation," your brain goes to a bad place. Nuclear disasters. X-ray warning…

April 19, 2020 14 min

Health

How Infrared Sauna Therapy May Help Restore Your Sense of Smell

Before COVID, most people never thought about their sense of smell. Now millions understand how devastating its loss is. Not being able to smell your morning…

April 19, 2020 14 min

Health

Infrared Sauna for Arthritis: Deep Joint Relief for OA, RA, Psoriatic Arthritis, and AS

Arthritis affects 58.5 million Americans — nearly one in four adults. It's the leading cause of work disability in the United States, with an annual economic…

March 10, 2020 18 min

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