NO ,THEY ARE NOT SAME AS STEAM SAUNAS AS THEY USE INFRARED RADIANT HEAT TO HEAT ITS OCCUPANTS.AN INFRARED SAUNAS ARE SMALL WOODEN BOX OR WOODEN ROOMS CONTAINING SEVERAL INFRARED HEATERS.THESE RAYS HEAT BODY DIRECTLY INSTEAD OF AIR.INFRARED SAUNAS IS THE ONLY WAY OF REMOVING MAN MADE TOXINS FROM THE BODY CONTRIBUTING BETTER HEALTH AND VITALITY BUT SOME PEOPLE THINK THAT STEAM SAUNAS PROVIDES BENEFITS THAT CANT BE MATCHED BY INFRARED SAUNAS.LIKE THE STEAM PRODUCED IS ESSENTIAL FOR HEALING PROCESS IN REGARD TO RESPIRATORY HEALTH.

Answered by sanya , an ibibo Master, at 6:26 PM on December 16, 2007

FIR has the ability to penetrate, radiate and reflect. The body is able to absorb FIR because of its deep penetrating power. Far Infrared rays penetrate up to 2-inches deep into the subcutaneous tissues of the skin, transforming light energy into heat energy. This thermal effect causes blood vessels and capillaries to dilate; increasing blood circulation, boosting metabolism and immune response, detoxification, cardiovascular conditioning and weight control. Plus, the heat that is produced helps to rid the body of toxins and metabolic wastes by sweating them out. The difference is Steam. The is none with Far-infaraed saunas.

Answered by Romi , an ibibo Master, at 5:46 PM on December 16, 2007

Far-infrared saunas are safer than steam saunas because they produce their effects at much lower (therefore safer) temperatures. The far-infrared spectrum also penetrates deeper into the fat layer beneath the skin, thus improving detoxification effects compared to steam saunas. These saunas produce plenty of sweat - a 45 minute sauna requires a large bath towel to soak it all up.

Answered by satya , an ibibo Master, at 5:45 PM on December 16, 2007