Last week, Tazmin and I tried out the infrared sauna at Tao Healing Arts Center. For $20 you get a 45 minute session in the sauna and 15 minutes to use the shower. You can also purchase package deals for a cheaper session. The sauna’s were in an area that was technically outside so you got a breeze, but were still under a roof. The facilities were clean, and the place was much more minimally decorated than an upscale spa, which I liked. It’s located in Santa Monica and parking is metered which is a downside, but the meters took credit cards so you don’t have to scramble for change.  Plus, we weren’t rushed out when we decided to stay in ten minutes longer and skip our shower – we showered when we got home.

I went into the sauna in a lot of pain, and when I came out I definitely felt better. By the time the session ended, I was dripping sweat. The infrared sauna isn’t as hot as a traditional sauna, and the heat is able to penetrate deeper. I’ve been to a regular sauna and I could barely stand to sit in it, so I was really surprised at how comfortable this was.

This is also another great way to detox, which can only help me in the long run. Plus, if I’m experiencing detox symptoms again I might come back and see if it deceases them. Overall, I think this is a repeat experience. I was looking for a way to bring this to my apartment, and I found a Infrared Heat Lamp on amazon, that seemed promising. My acupuncturist used a heat lamp on me, and it really helped me feel better as well.

Furthermore, I’ve recently read the book Pain Free in Six Weeks by Sherry A. Rogers, M.D. and detoxing away pain from chemicals and heavy metals is something she goes into depth on, and her preferred method of detoxification is the infrared sauna.