Embrace Healing and Wellness: Why An Infrared Sauna Blanket Should Be Included In Your Daily Ritual

Infrared is receiving it’s fair share of buzz these days - due to the ability to promote healing and pain relief by penetrating deep into the body’s tissues, stimulating blood flow and therefore, relaxing muscles.  For years, saunas have been taunted as healers as well:  promoting relaxation, cardiovascular health, and assisting in detoxification through sweating.  Portable blankets are the perfect way to experience both, all, in one simple treatment at home.  Recently, I was gifted one such blanket and I am thrilled with the results!  Read on if you, too, are interested in the benefits of incorporating a relaxing 20-minute spa-type session at home, for a fraction of the cost.


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I am using my blanket on a lower temperature setting for now.  The manufacturer recommends starting with a minimal time, like 10 - 15 minutes and a lower temperature like 113 degrees F.  I am up to 130 degrees F and 20 minute sessions every other day.  This blanket has almost 3000 4 &1/2 star reviews on Amazon.  It promises to detox while calming the mind and the body.  I can say, that’s exactly how I feel.  I leave each session very calm, soothed and refreshed.  My skin is looking great and is very moisturized too. I am 2 weeks in to my treatments of every other day and plan to keep it up.  My family has joined in as well, so we are definitely getting our moneys worth.


To use the blanket you simply set it up in a comfortable spot in a quiet room, on a bed or the floor and place a pillow behind the head, wrap yourself in an optional thermal blanket (which makes cleanup a breeze and heats you even more).  The manufacturer claims you will “sweat out toxins & heavy metals”.  It will “ease tensions and support wellbeing”.  The blanket “Rejuvenates aging skin”.  It “Boosts metabolism and burns calories”.    All of this is made possible by the infrared technology that heats the body from within and the sauna effect is due to zipping yourself into the blanket and wrapping in the thermal blanket.  Sweating is the best medicine sometimes.  Additionally, there is a possibility that this type of treatment can alleviate some pain from muscle aches, arthritis and inflammation.  The sweating alone can reduce water-weight.   The multitude of benefits, coupled with the low cost make this a no-brainer for me.  As someone that cannot invest in weekly spa visits for the use of a sauna, my blanket is the perfect at home, mini-spa alternative!  


I have been using my 20 minutes in the sauna blanket, to not only sweat and detox; but also to do my daily meditation.  I turn down the lights and close my eyes.  It’s even a great time to use a face mask, since the pores are open and more susceptible to the mask treatment. I have tried it in the morning after a workout and at night before bed.  I have found that I am less achy on heavy lifting workout days.  Some research states that using this type of device is most effective in the morning for metabolism boosting benefits.   Other research says it works best at night if the desired results is relaxation and detoxification.  I have found I like it both in the morning and at night, it really just depends on my schedule for that day.  Just make sure that you have time to shower at the end of the treatment to wash away the sweat and toxins.  I should note, since I am still doing a short treatment at a lower temperature, that I am not sweating profusely yet.  I am sure as I amp up the time and temp the sweat and the benefits will be even more.  Another important note, is to hydrate well before and after use.  A bonus of this blanket is that if you do not like tight spaces or tend to feel a bit claustrophobic you can unzip it as much or little as you need.  There are zippered arm holes too, which open inside and out for ease of use.  I left the zippers open for my first use and did not use a thermal blanket.  After noting my comfort level, I decided to zip everything and add the blanket for more heat.  It is a bit more confining, but I like it.  


In fact, I love this addition to my health and wellness routine.  Please, always remember to discuss any activities with your own healthcare provider and make sure to read and follow the manufactures’ recommendations for use of this device.  Everyone has different health and wellness needs, so of course results can vary.  Please let me know if you try this device and your thoughts!  I love this addition to my routine and would love to hear feedback from you!


I’m Sheryl of SheDo50Too, a lifestyle blog about being over 50 and staying fit, healthy and fashionable.  My motto is a healthy, beautiful and vibrant life at any age.  Please Subscribe, like, and follow me if you want all of my inspiration and tips for life over 50.  I am an Amazon Associate and the fitness apparel, equipment, supplements and more, that I use - are available in my Amazon Storefront.   As an Amazon Associate I do earn commissions off of purchases through my links.  This has no effect on the cost to you.   I only share items that I use regularly and truly love.  You may experience different results from me.  I recommend that you speak with your own healthcare provider prior to incorporate my routines into your own.  


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