Lowered Blood Pressure
Can Infrared Sauna Lower Blood Pressure?
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is when blood flows throughout the body and blood vessels at a greater force than normal. This adds stress to the heart and can cause damage to the arteries if not resolved.
Nearly 50% of adults living in the United States have high blood pressure. Experts define it as “A systolic blood pressure ≥ 130 mm Hg or a diastolic blood pressure ≥ 80 mm Hg.”
In some cases, people with high blood pressure don’t feel any symptoms at all. That’s why it is considered the “silent killer”. Those who do report symptoms notice one or more of the following:
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Irritability
- Balance Problems
- Headaches
- Nose bleeds
Good news! Incorporating an infrared sauna into your health regimen is a viable way to combat high blood pressure. As with any medical alternative, you should check with your doctor to see if infrared sauna therapy is right for you.
How Health Mate Infrared Saunas Can Help With Blood Pressure
Saunas have been around for thousands of years! However, we’ve only truly studied the health benefits and influence on certain medical conditions in the last century.
One 2009 study from the University of British Columbia states that although limited, there is “moderate evidence supporting far-infrared sauna (FIRS) efficacy in normalizing blood pressure and treating congestive heart failure”.
Additionally, another 2018 review in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings finds evidence that infrared sauna use is linked to positive results and health benefits including reduction of high blood pressure.
Health Mate infrared saunas are in a league of their own when it comes to aiding in health benefits, including lowering blood pressure.
Our ultra low EMF sauna heaters provide a safe and effective way to heat up the body from the inside out. When the body warms up, it activates the natural cooling system and starts to sweat. Sweating helps increase heart rate, which then increases blood circulation.
In particular, our full-spectrum saunas provide a host of benefits from each type of wavelength—near-, mid-, and far-infrared. See our entire line here.
