NASA Technology Drives Home Sauna Growth
Technology originally developed by NASA for use by astronauts is transforming the home sauna market. Far infrared saunas have experienced a steady growth in popularity over the last few years, offering the benefits of traditional saunas in a package much more suited to home use than steam saunas.
Alexandria, VA (PRWEB) September 26, 2006
Technology originally developed by NASA for use by astronauts in space is transforming the home sauna market. Far infrared saunas have become very popular amongst home sauna users in recent years, offering a more practical alternative to traditional steam saunas.
Infrared saunas generate heat through the use of ceramic infrared heaters, which are based on technology developed by NASA in the mid-1960s, and subsequently used in the space program. Following this success, this technology was further researched and developed by Japanese scientists in the 1970s, who foresaw the potential benefits of this technology over that of traditional saunas for the leisure and alternative therapy markets.
Infrared saunas achieve the same effects as steam saunas at lower temperatures, and are typically easier to install and cheaper to operate than steam saunas, offering a far more practical alternative for most homeowners. Infrared saunas also offer superior heat penetration and despite operating at lower temperatures induce equivalent or greater levels of sweating and associated therapeutic benefits than steam saunas.
The use of infrared saunas has become increasingly widespread in health spas and sports clubs, and they are generally seen as offering the same or greater therapeutic benefits as steam saunas, but in a more user-friendly and safe environment.
According to N. T. Mills, owner of online infrared sauna retailer SaunaDream. com, the market for infrared home saunas has grown steadily over the last few years, mainly driven by the greater practicality and affordability they offer in comparison to traditional steam saunas.
"We have seen continued steady growth in this market, as prices have become more accessible and the benefits of infrared saunas have become more widely appreciated", said Mills, adding that "it is now generally accepted that the therapeutic value of infrared saunas is virtually identical to that of steam saunas."
Mills went on to comment that many home users prefer the somewhat gentler environment of infrared saunas to the fairly harsh and damp atmosphere of a traditional sauna. "Infrared saunas allow users to enjoy the benefits of saunas while relaxing with a magazine or some music" – something not possible in a steam sauna.
The American home sauna market has remained healthy in the last few years, with infrared saunas taking a growing slice of that market as more and more Americans become interested in home-based health and fitness activities and appreciate the benefits and convenience offered by these saunas.
Research and development of far infrared heating technology is ongoing, and 21st century-style improvements in energy efficiency and therapeutic effect are continually becoming being made, making this space-age infrared sauna technology increasingly affordable and accessible to all consumers.
About Saunadream. com:
Saunadream. com is an online retailer specializing in high-quality infrared wood saunas and luxury spa products such as Orange Hibiscus Soap, sauna music like Vivaldi for Relaxation, and a library of holistic health articles. For additional information on Saunadream. com please contact N. T. Mills or visit www. saunadream. com.
Saunadream. com is part of the Brantley Distribution Inc. group of companies. Brantley Distribution Inc. cares about making the world a better place. A portion of all company profits will be donated to the Children’s Legal Defense Fund.
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