Infrared Saunas offer a wide range of health benefits, however, some conditions necessitate consultation with a physician prior to use and may not be advisable.
Do not use if pregnant, have serious inflammation, a fever, a communicable disease, acute bleeding, or intoxicated.
Individuals who are using prescription drugs should seek the advice of their personal physician prior to use. Diuretics, barbiturates, and beta-blockers may impair the body’s natural heat loss mechanisms. Anticholinergics such as amitryptiline may inhibit sweating and can predispose individuals to heat rash or to a lesser extent, heatstroke. Some over-the-counter drugs, such as antihistamines, may also cause the body to be more prone to heatstroke.
Individuals with cardiovascular conditions or problems (hypertension/hypotension), congestive heart failure, impaired coronary circulation, or those who are taking medications that might affect blood pressure should exercise caution when exposed to prolonged heat.
Individuals with diseases that affect the ability to sweat including: Anhidrosis, Multiple Sclerosis, Central Nervous System Tumors, and Diabetes with Neuropathy.
Individuals predisposed to bleeding
Anyone with a fever
Anyone with insensitivity to heat
Individuals with an acute (recent) joint injury should not heat the area for the first 48 hours or until swelling subsides. Individuals with chronically hot or swollen joints may respond poorly.
Individuals with pacemakers/defibrillators, metal pins, rods, artificial joints or any other surgical implants should consult a physician.