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Infrared Sauna Couple Sessions: Benefits of Shared Relaxation Time
In today’s fast-paced world, finding meaningful ways to unwind and connect with your partner can be a challenge. Enter the couple’s infrared sauna session—a wellness trend rapidly gaining traction across New Zealand. More than just a way to relax, sharing an infrared sauna offers couples a unique opportunity to bond, recharge, and prioritise their health […]
Maximise Your Sauna and Cold Plunge Routine: Best Practices for Ice Bath Contrast Therapy
Combining an infrared sauna with a cold plunge is rapidly gaining traction among wellness enthusiasts, athletes, and anyone seeking to optimise recovery and mental clarity. This powerful contrast therapy routine—alternating between hot and cold exposure—offers compelling benefits backed by emerging research. Learn more about the science behind sauna cold plunge routines below, and how Sun Stream Infrared Saunas can take your […]
Relieve Occupational Strains With a Home Infrared Sauna
Hustle culture takes a serious toll on your body, from endless hours at your desk to doom-scrolling through digital screens. Poor posture and prolonged screen exposure contribute to common issues like postural strain and eye fatigue, affecting overall well-being. If you’ve had neck stiffness, lower back tightness, or persistent eye strain, you’re not alone. A […]
Can Infrared Sauna Skin Benefits Treat Hypothermia?
One of the infrared sauna skin benefits is that they help people recover from various temperature-related disorders, such as early-stage hypothermia. This condition, which is commonly caused by extended exposure to cold surroundings, can produce shivering, numbness, and a hazardous drop in body temperature. While traditional treatments such as warm blankets and heated drinks provide […]
Infrared Saunas for Injury Recovery: How to Bounce Back Faster from Niggles and Soreness
Effective recovery is crucial for anyone committed to fitness. Whether recovering from minor injuries or managing persistent muscle tension, infrared saunas have become an essential tool among New Zealand athletes, trainers, and wellness enthusiasts. Here’s why you should consider infrared saunas for injury recovery and muscle tension relief, and how to do so effectively. Types […]
How Infrared Saunas Help Combat Fine Lines and Rejuvenate Your Skin
Looking to improve your skin and slow the signs of aging? You’re not alone. Many are turning to natural, non-invasive wellness options, and one standout is infrared sauna therapy. Infrared saunas offer a simple, relaxing practice that supports skin health from the inside out. But should you choose an infrared sauna for skin rejuvenation? Is […]
How Infrared Saunas Aid Muscle Recovery—Beyond Just Post-Workout
Whether you’re a dedicated athlete, weekend warrior, or simply someone trying to stay active, you likely know that muscle recovery can be as impactful as the training itself. Many people are familiar with the soothing relief of an infrared sauna after exercise. However, the benefits of this powerful recovery tool extend far beyond the immediate […]
The Many Benefits of Infrared Saunas for Fatigue Recovery
Does it feel like you’re constantly tired, sore, or run down? You’re not alone. A 2024 survey by TELUS Health reported that nearly half of Kiwis feel mentally or physically exhausted at the end of a work day. General physical fatigue is a common complaint, whether you’re an athlete, busy professional, or simply juggling life’s […]
Do I Have to Sweat in a Home Infrared Sauna?
Contrary to popular belief, heavy sweating is not a necessary prerequisite to experience the therapeutic benefits of a home infrared sauna. Unlike traditional saunas that heat the surrounding air to induce profuse sweating, infrared saunas use radiant heat to penetrate the skin and warm the body from within. While this approach still induces sweating, it […]
Advantages of Infrared Sauna for Weight Management in PCOS
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a complex endocrine disorder affecting up to 10% of people of reproductive age. Weight management is one of the most difficult elements of PCOS treatment since it is linked to hormonal abnormalities, insulin resistance, and inflammation. Infrared (IR) saunas, often a practice engaged for its broad myriad of lifestyle embellishments, […]