What are the primary benefits of using infrared sauna blankets?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 00:49

10. Pain relief (especially chronic joint or back pain)
7. Reduced inflammation
4. Muscle recovery and increased muscle growth
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6. Improved skin tone and elasticity
What we found was that there is plenty of research related to the reduction in cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality from sauna use.
Here are the top 10 proven health benefits of regular infrared sauna blanket use:
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In order to maximize the health benefits that you get from sauna use, we would recommend using the sauna 4x a week, as it was found that the health benefits of sauna use do accumulate over time with higher frequency of usage.
Infrared sauna blankets deliver the same physiological benefits as traditional saunas—both raise your core body temperature to induce sweating, increase circulation, and activate heat shock proteins. The main difference is convenience: with a sauna blanket, you can get the same results lying on your couch, without needing to build a sauna room or go to the gym.
In terms of people saying that their sleep quality has increased, there is also plenty of anecdotal evidence backing this up.
Cardiovascular Health: Studies show regular sauna use improves blood vessel function and lowers blood pressure—similar to moderate aerobic exercise.
3. Improved cardiovascular health
While all of these benefits matter, the top 3 reasons most people use sauna blankets are:
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9. Improved brain function, stress relief
8. Boosted metabolism
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Detox: Deep sweating flushes out heavy metals and toxins stored in fat cells.
5. Better sleep quality
2. Stress reduction and lower cortisol
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Stress Relief: The heat helps lower cortisol levels, release endorphins, and relax the nervous system.
1. Detoxification through sweat