Research

Weight Loss

Heart Health

All

A study of 19 adult volunteers found that a sauna session was similar to exercise for the heart.

A Study of Changes in Flexibility with Full Spectrum Infrared Sauna Therapy

Auburn University

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2018

Muscle Recovery

FIR

All

A third-party study found that mPulse full spectrum infrared saunas increase flexibility up to 3x, using a blend of mid and far infrared.

Whole-Body Hyperthermia for the Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder

PUBMED

|

2016

Relaxation

All

This small, double-blind clinical trial conducted by The University of Wisconsin-Madison found that raising the core body temperature of depressed volunteers to The equivalent of a mild fever improved symptoms of major depression.

The Effect of Repetitive Mild Hyperthermia on Body Temperature, the Autonomic Nervous System, and Innate and Adaptive Immunity

PUBMED

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2015

Immunity

All

A small investigation into the effects of repetitive, mild hyperthermia found support to the body's immune system.

Fever and the Thermal Regulation of Immunity: The Immune System Feels the Heat

PUBMED

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2015

Immunity

All

This article explains how heating the body from inside can improve the immune system just like a fever can, reducing the incidences of cold and flu.

Effects of Far Infrared Sauna Bathing on Recovery From Strength and Endurance Training Sessions in Men

PUBMED

|

2015

Muscle Recovery

FIR

All

This clinical study concludes FIR therapy improves muscle recovery after intense training as compared to passive recovery methods.

Effect of a Single Finnish Sauna Session on White Blood Cell Profile and Cortisol Levels

PUBMED

|

2013

Immunity

All

This small clinical trial found that traditional sauna bathing significantly increased white blood cell count in athletes.

Clinical review: fever in intensive care unit patients

PUBMED

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2013

Immunity

All

Clinical review explains how fever helps fight infections as it stimulates heat shock proteins that deter viruses and reduce cytokine proteins.

Arsenic, Cadmium, Lead, and Mercury in Sweat

PUBMED

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2012

Detoxofication

FIR

All

A systematic review of scientific literature on the topic of toxins found in sweat that concludes there is validity in the claim that sweating assists with removal of toxic elements from the body.

Far Infrared Radiation (FIR): Its Biological Effects and Medical Applications

PUBMED

|

2012

Muscle Recovery

Sleep

FIR

All

This clinical study concludes FIR therapy improves muscle recovery after intense training as compared to passive recovery methods.

The Effect of Physical Exercise on Endothelial Function

PUBMED

|

2012

Weight Loss

Heart Health

All

This article explains that endothelial function improves with heart rate increase via several mechanisms offered by exercising. We connect the benefits of increased heart rate to a passive cardio workout produced in an infrared sauna.

Blood, Urine, and Sweat Study: Monitoring and Elimination of Bioaccumulated Toxic Elements

PUBMED

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2011

Detoxofication

Weight Loss

FIR

All

A small study assessed the concentration of 120 toxic compounds in three body fluids, and found many toxic elements appeared to be preferentially excreted through sweat.

Near, Mid and Far Infrared SoloCarbon Emissivity Testing

Bruker Analytical Services

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2011

Detoxofication

Immunity

Anti-Aging

Muscle Recovery

Weight Loss

Tests conducted by one of the world's leading manufacturers of high-performance scientific instruments for molecular and materials research determined Sunlighten's heating technologies have 99% emissivity. That means our IR heaters deliver almost 100% of the valuable therapeutic wavelengths, retaining nearly perfect wave quality.

Radiant Near Infrared LED Exposure as Skin Preparation Enhances Acne Treatment Outcome

PUBMED

|

2010

Anti-Aging

All

Randomized, controlled, and rater-blinded trial revealed a significant difference in median reduction of inflammatory acne lesions.

Far Infrared Sauna Use Temporarily Lowers Blood Pressure and Aids in Decreasing Waist Circumference

Canadian Journal of Diabetes

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2010

Weight Loss

Heart Health

FIR

All

A clinical study over three months found cardiovascular benefits and reduced waist circumference in people with type 2 diabetes with regular infrared sauna use.

Hyperthermia in Humans Enhances Interferon-γ Synthesis

PUBMED

|

2009

Immunity

All

Scientific evidence for the immune effect of core body temperature increase to replicate what a fever does for the body's immune system.

A Comprehensive Review of Heavy Metal Detoxification

Semantic Scholar

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2007

Detoxofication

All

Foundational paper by the renowned authority on heavy metal detoxification and founder of the Klinghardt Academy.

Effects of Infrared Radiation on Skin Photo-Aging and Pigmentation

PUBMED

|

2006

Anti-Aging

FIR

All

This study concludes that far infrared increases collagen and elastin in skin and helps improve skin texture.

A Study to Determine the Efficacy of Combination LED Light Therapy in Facial Skin Rejuvenation

PUBMED

|

2005

Anti-Aging

All

A study of one type of red and near infrared LED delivery therapy found it effective in rejuvenating facial skin.

A Study of the Health Benefits of Far Infrared Sauna Therapy (Blood Pressure Study)

UMKC

|

2005

Heart Health

FIR

All

This clinical study found that far infrared heat temporarily lowers both systolic and diastolic blood pressure.

SoloCarbon Infrared Heat Therapy & Human Body Absorption

FIR Association

|

2004

Detoxofication

Immunity

Anti-Aging

Muscle Recovery

Weight Loss

Third-party test demonstrates that Sunlighten's SoloCarbon heating technology produces high quality infrared, designed to be nearly perfectly received by the human body.

Effect of NASA Light-Emitting Diode (LED) Irradiation on Wound Healing

PUBMED

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2001

Anti-Aging

All

Based on the original NASA plant growth experiments in space, this study concludes that LED irradiation greatly enhances the natural wound healing process.

Repeated Thermal Therapy Improves Impaired Vascular Endothelial Function in Patients with Coronary Risk Factors

PUBMED

|

2001

Weight Loss

Heart Health

FIR

All

Clinical study concludes the benefits of thermal vasodilation therapy through repeated sauna treatment improves endothelial function, especially for those with risk factors for atherosclerosis.

Regular Sauna Bathing and the Incidence of Common Colds

PUBMED

|

1990

Immunity

All

This clinical trial found that regular sauna use likely reduces the incidence of common colds.

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BP and HR Comparison: Sauna and Dynamic Exercise

A Study of Changes in Flexibility with Full Spectrum Infrared Sauna Therapy

Whole-Body Hyperthermia for the Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder

The Effect of Repetitive Mild Hyperthermia on Body Temperature, the Autonomic Nervous System, and Innate and Adaptive Immunity

Fever and the Thermal Regulation of Immunity: The Immune System Feels the Heat

Effects of Far Infrared Sauna Bathing on Recovery From Strength and Endurance Training Sessions in Men

Effect of a Single Finnish Sauna Session on White Blood Cell Profile and Cortisol Levels

Clinical review: fever in intensive care unit patients

Arsenic, Cadmium, Lead, and Mercury in Sweat

Far Infrared Radiation (FIR): Its Biological Effects and Medical Applications

The Effect of Physical Exercise on Endothelial Function

Blood, Urine, and Sweat Study: Monitoring and Elimination of Bioaccumulated Toxic Elements

Near, Mid and Far Infrared SoloCarbon Emissivity Testing

Radiant Near Infrared LED Exposure as Skin Preparation Enhances Acne Treatment Outcome

Far Infrared Sauna Use Temporarily Lowers Blood Pressure and Aids in Decreasing Waist Circumference

Hyperthermia in Humans Enhances Interferon-γ Synthesis

A Comprehensive Review of Heavy Metal Detoxification

Effects of Infrared Radiation on Skin Photo-Aging and Pigmentation

A Study to Determine the Efficacy of Combination LED Light Therapy in Facial Skin Rejuvenation

A Study of the Health Benefits of Far Infrared Sauna Therapy (Blood Pressure Study)

SoloCarbon Infrared Heat Therapy & Human Body Absorption

Effect of NASA Light-Emitting Diode (LED) Irradiation on Wound Healing

Repeated Thermal Therapy Improves Impaired Vascular Endothelial Function in Patients with Coronary Risk Factors

Regular Sauna Bathing and the Incidence of Common Colds

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