The skin is our largest surface organ. Surprisingly, it is also our biggest latent organ for excretion. The skin plays an important role in ejecting the undesired toxins out of our bodies. Some physicians refer to the skin as a third kidney. Infrared technology is capable of penetrating deep and removing the toxins stored in fat cells. With a good-quality far infrared sauna, all of this detoxification becomes a reality. Watch this video on the importance of detoxification.
Infrared heat provides all the healthy benefits of natural sunlight without any of the dangerous effects of solar radiation. FAR infrared heat therapy uses the wavelength of the visible and non-visible light spectrum of sunlight that heats the body normally. Infrared, the healthy part of sunlight, is everywhere, even in the palm of your hand; as infrared heat is produced as a natural by product of energy production within the body.
Infrared -vs- traditional sauna
Health Benefits
The heat penetrates deeper, so the effects reach deeper.
You sweat more heavily and at a safer lower temperature.
The increase sweating, increases the amount of toxins released.
You achieve -- in less time -- more benefits.
For those who can not tolerate moisture and high temperatures could possible tolerate the infrared sauna safely and comfortably.
You burn more calories while your sweating -- and yes, we are talking about burning calories, not just losing water weight.
PRICING: $25 / 30 minute session per person during hours from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday - Friday. $30 / 30 minute session during after hours and Saturdays. You may use our prepay online service or pay by credit card or cash at the time of appointment.
The sessions are private, however, the sauna is large enough for two if requested. By appointment only - Call 720-379-4124 or click
For your convenience and privacy you may fill out the release form before coming to your session.
Please make sure you are well hydrated before, during and after your session.
You may bring your cell phone, iPod, or a CD for your relaxation.
Please bring two towels, wear a bathing suit or underwear, and do not shower for a least one hour after session.
Towels are $2.00 a piece if Health Shots supply them.
The information provided within this website is not intended to diagnose, treat, prevent or prescribe for any disease or health condition.
PAIN RELIEF:
Heat relieves pain by expanding blood vessels and increasing circulation. Better circulation allows more oxygen to reach injured areas of the body and helps reduce pain and speed up the healing process.
WEIGHT CONTROL:
Perspiring is part of the complex thermoregulator process of the body that increases the heart rate, cardiac output, and metabolic rate. The process requires a large amount of energy and reduces excess moisture, salt and subcutaneous fat. Fat becomes water-soluble and the body sweats out fats and toxins. One thirty minute sauna session can burn 300-900 calories. While in the sauna, your body responds as if you are performing an aerobic exercise. Your heart and lungs are working at an accelerated rate and you begin to detoxify your body.
DETOXIFICATION:
Toxins such as sodium, alcohol, nicotine, cholesterol and carcinogenic heavy metals (cadmium, lead, zinc, nickel) accumulate in the body during modern daily life. The body eliminates mosttoxins naturally by sweating. Heat therapy stimulates the sweat glands that cleanse and detoxify the skin. The heat simply speeds up the body's natural process.
DECREASE STRESS:
Heat therapy loosens the muscles and relaxes the body. A sauna session relaxes muscles, circulates the blood, stimulates the heart, and releases endorphins, providing a feeling of invigoration.
BENEFIT TO SKIN:
Heat improves circulation, when your blood circulates it brings nutrients to your cells. At the same time, profuse sweating is assisting in the removal of toxins that accumulate deep with the pores such as make-up, dirt, and lotions. This process speeds up while in the sauna. This results in an improved skin tone, texture and elasticity. Regular users are said to have more youthful skin that "glows"
CARDIAC:
During a 10-20 minute sauna session, your heart rate increases by 50-75%. This provides the same metabolic result as physical exercise. The increased cardiac load is the equivalent to a brisk walk. There is a nominal effect on blood pressure because the heat also causes blood vessels in skin to expand to accommodate increased blood flow.
The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) (August 7, 1981) reported what is common knowledge today: Many people who run do so to place a demand on their cardiovascular system as well as to build muscle. What isn't well known is that it also reported:
"regular use of a sauna may impart a similar stress on the cardiovascular system, and its regular use may be as effective as a means of cardiovascular conditioning and burning of calories as regular exercise.
