VERY WELL HEALTH: Infrared Sauna Therapy: Comparing the Benefits and Risks
Infrared saunas use dry heat, with light fixtures reflecting heat directly onto your body as a form of therapy. Research supports a variety of potential health benefits that infrared saunas may offer, ranging from improved cardiovascular and lung function to pain reduction and skin rejuvenation. But sauna bathing may not be the safest option for everyone.
This article discusses the potential benefits of an infrared sauna and information on who should not use this type of heat therapy.