Vanessa Palmer of White Oak, 46, enjoys staying busy, but every once in awhile she likes to unwind after a long day. She visited a local salon to try out their infrared sauna. Here's what Vanessa has to say:
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Vanessa Palmer
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Darlene Chapman |
Vanessa Palmer read a book and listened to some tunes while she tried out an infrared sauna.
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"The idea of an infrared sauna appealed to me. Traditional saunas heat the air with steam at extremely high temperatures. It's hard to feel relaxed when it's too hot — sometimes it's just exhausting.
I'd heard that infrared saunas operate at cooler temperatures; instead of steam they use UV rays, like the sun, that heat the body directly for a deeper, more therapeutic feeling. Another thing that sparked my interest was that a person can burn up to 600 calories in just 30 minutes! I had to see for myself.
My first visit to the salon was during my lunch hour at work. As soon as I arrived, the salon offered me a terry cloth wrap, which is the only thing you're supposed to have on during the treatment. I'm a modest girl, and so I brought my own towel from home to wrap around me. After I got a bottle of water and some reading material, I stepped inside the sauna.
Within minutes, the sauna's warmth wrapped around me and I felt my pores really start to open. Sweating is a great for detoxification and weight loss, and it was nice to get these benefits without the tiring heat of a traditional sauna.
I sat in the sauna for 30 minutes, but not once did I feel overly exhausted or weak in the 102 degree room. I stepped out after my treatment feeling refreshed and relaxed, and my skin was glowing!
I plan on going back the recommended three days a week for the best results. I can't tell if I'm losing the weight just yet, but I know every time I leave that salon I feel like a new woman. I've been very satisfied with the infrared sauna, and I would urge anyone to find one and make an appointment!"
