| Saunas are relatively new in the United States. Infrared | | | | infrared sauna is easier to assemble than the traditional |
| saunas are not much different from traditional saunas. | | | | sauna. |
| The Finns have enjoyed the sauna since at least the | | | | Infrared Saunas are increasing in popularity throughout |
| ice ages in one form or other. One significant | | | | the United States and are considered to be the new |
| difference is the way they are powered. The infrared | | | | best kept secret in personal care. Wood Fired Saunas |
| sauna uses infrared emitters. The traditional sauna | | | | on the other hand are an Old-Fashioned Pleasure. |
| uses heated rocks which people pour water on to | | | | Steam saunas are what most people think of when |
| heat the air. The infrared sauna just heats the | | | | saunas are mentioned. With America's perpetual |
| occupants and not the air. This to me is the biggest | | | | obsession with weight loss and health, saunas are |
| benefit as often times when I am in a regular sauna I | | | | more popular than ever in recreation and fitness |
| feel like I cannot breathe and end up running out the | | | | facilities. |
| door after five minutes. | | | | In conclusion the infrared sauna uses less heat which |
| Conventional saunas are heated with either wood, | | | | means less electricity. The infrared sauna heats up far |
| electric or gas heaters. The infrared sauna uses | | | | quicker than its conventional counter part. The infrared |
| infrared emitters. Both traditional saunas and infrared | | | | sauna is more portable. Because they are more |
| saunas can be wooden structures. Most traditional | | | | portable they are easier to assemble. With an Infrared |
| saunas can be placed outdoors, but most infrared | | | | sauna you can enjoy all the benefits of conventional |
| saunas are built and warranted for inside use only. The | | | | sauna conveniently at home for a fraction of the cost. |