Next to the heaters, wood is the second most important factor when considering which infrared sauna model to buy. Not only do different woods look different, but they have different properties that make them better or worse for use on in-home saunas. When looking at sauna woods, important factors to consider include: Longevity Durability Water…
Congratulations! You’ve invested in your health with an infrared sauna. This is a purchase that can last you over a decade when you shop with Health Mate, especially if you make the effort to keep it in good condition. Here are our tips for keeping your in-home, wooden infrared sauna in great working order: Shower…
There is an increasingly higher level of importance of staying healthy and having a strong immune system in the current health climate. This is true especially during the COVID-19 era we’re experiencing and one that we’ll continue to go through for the foreseeable future. But this isn’t limited to just COVID-19. We as human…
Saunas have been shown to help detoxify your body from harmful toxins and improve your cardiovascular and immune systems, as well as helping heal muscles and chronic pain. But is a sauna good for weight loss? According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, regular use of a sauna compares to the…
The health practice of heat treatments for the body date back to the ancient greeks. Saunas are said to have been invented in Finland thousands of years ago. Their therapeutic influence slowly spread throughout the world. In 1965, the first infrared sauna was invented by a Japanese doctor and became available to the public…
Saunas have been popular for years now. At home, in gyms, and all over media. Perhaps you’ve personally experienced the healing sensation of the heat after a workout, or as a way to relax after a stressful day. When you think of saunas, you may think of steam, humidity, and high, sometimes stifling temperatures. However,…
Convenience. That’s what so many of us are looking for in so many different facets of our lives. Our phones and mobile devices allow us to connect to the people in our lives as well as the internet in ways that were science fiction just a few short years ago. You can listen to more…
As of this writing, the New Year is just about here. Moving from 2019 to 2020, this is the time of the year when many of us make resolutions on how we can improve our health. For many, that means going to the gym, or perhaps changing their diet. One great way to feel better…
If you are one of those people that spend far more time and effort taking care of others instead of yourself, you should know that there is nothing wrong with treating yourself once in a while. A quality treat goes far beyond buying that book or ice cream cone that you may want. The benefits…
You and your partner have been thinking about getting a sauna for a long time. You enjoy using one at the local spa or gym, but you would love to have the capability to just go to the sauna in your home when you feel like it to relax and enjoy in privacy. You know…
Infrared saunas are changing the ways in which we take care of ourselves. In addition to the more common types of saunas, such as steam ones, these are providing an alternative that can accommodate those who have trouble with the heat and humidity commonly present in saunas. This new heating technology, which takes into account…
Off the top of your head, a personal sauna might seem like an unlikely investment. However, there are plenty of ways to seek out a more economic option for you that allows you to treat yourself to such a “luxury” within reason. If you are looking out for the best way to get an infrared…
