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Are Infrared Saunas Energy Efficient? Calculate Your Energy Consumption & Costs

February 2, 2025 by Paul Thomas

Hello again, my infrared sauna friends. One thing that concerned me when I first purchased our infrared sauna was how much it would cost me to run it every month.  I was sold on the potential health benefits, but are … Read more

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How Hot Do Infrared Saunas Get? (And Why it Matters)

January 13, 2025 by Paul Thomas
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Hey everyone, Paul here from Sauna Squad again. I’ve written about an adjacent topic in the past (the best temperature for infrared saunas) but we’ve never actually addressed how hot infrared saunas actually get. It’s a common question we get … Read more

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The Ultimate Guide to Installing an Infrared Sauna in Your Basement

January 23, 2025January 6, 2025 by Paul Thomas
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Hello again, sauna friends. I haven’t written in awhile for personal reasons so it feels great to be back in the saddle writing again. Today, we’re going to be taking a look at installing an infrared sauna in your basement, … Read more

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Can You Use an Infrared Sauna Twice a Day? What’s the Verdict?

April 1, 2024 by Paul Thomas
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Hey guys, Paul at Sauna Squad here. Today we’re going to touch on a question we get asked quite a bit and dispel any myths. Can you actually use an infrared sauna twice in a day? Are there any negative … Read more

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Can Infrared Light Actually Kill Parasites? What The Science Says

April 1, 2024March 31, 2024 by Erin Thomas
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Hi there! Thanks for joining Sauna Squad as we explore the strange topic of whether infrared light can actually kill parasites. When we stumbled across this topic, we were intrigued. It raised some questions, obviously. The first one being: Can … Read more

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Red Blotchy Skin After Infrared Sauna: 9 Possible Causes

March 30, 2024 by Paul Thomas
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Many enjoy infrared saunas for improved circulation, detoxification, and relaxation. However, some experience lingering redness or blotchy skin after a session. If this happens to you, don’t worry – there are usually harmless explanations.  Infrared heat warms the body gently … Read more

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Should You Shower After Infrared Sauna? The RIGHT Answer

April 1, 2024March 30, 2024 by Paul Thomas
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If you’ve spent any amount of time in a sauna, you’ll know that you tend to sweat. A lot. And it’s eccrine sweat, which is a different type of sweat than your body produces during vigorous exercise. Eccrine sweat tends … Read more

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10 Reasons to Try Infrared Sauna When Sick (Is It Okay?)

February 7, 2024 by Paul Thomas
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Hey guys, Paul from Sauna Squad here. If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you’ve been feeling under the weather lately. A little worn down by the hustle and bustle of daily life. Maybe it’s a cold, or maybe … Read more

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What to Expect After Infrared Sauna: A Personal Guide

January 29, 2024 by Paul Thomas
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Hi, folks. Welcome to Sauna Squad. Today we’re going to explore what to expect after an infrared sauna session. We’re huge proponents of infrared sauna use around here and we have been for years, but recently it’s grown significantly more … Read more

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17 Critical Benefits of Infrared Sauna Dry Brushing

January 29, 2024January 29, 2024 by Erin Thomas
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Hey guys, welcome to Sauna Squad. Today we’re exploring the practice of dry brushing and the potential benefits when combining it with infrared sauna sessions. If you’re new around these parts, here’s the deal: my husband Paul and I have … Read more

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