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Explore infrared sauna design, technology, and daily use with guidance from SaunaCloud founder Christopher Kiggins.
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Infrared Sauna Benefits
Infrared Sauna Medical Studies: The Complete Research Library (Updated March 2026)
I started compiling this research library because I got tired of two things: sauna companies citing studies they've never read, and customers being unable to…
Infrared Sauna Benefits
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…
Sauna Design & 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…
Sauna Design & 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…
Sauna Design & Technology
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…
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Tips & Routines
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 175-195°F traditional…
Sauna Design & Technology
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."
Tips & Routines
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…
Sauna Design & 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…
Safety & Best Practices
Infrared Sauna Hydration: How Much Water You Lose and How Much to Drink
Hydration is the single most important safety behavior for sauna users — and the most commonly neglected. Most bad sauna experiences trace back to one cause…
Tips & Routines
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…
Sauna Design & 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…
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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…
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