infrared sauna

Is an Infrared Sauna Better Than a Traditional Sauna? What is an infrared sauna?Is an Infrared Sauna Better Than a Traditional Sauna? Medically reviewed by Debra Rose Wilson, Ph.D., MSN, R.N., IBCLC, AHN-BC, CHT Sara Lindberg There’s nothing quite like a 20-minute sweat session in a sauna. You feel more relaxed and rested after you’re done, and the heat helps relieve sore muscles and improves your overall health and well-being. But if the high temperatures of a traditional sauna are just too much for you to handle, an infrared sauna may offer the benefits of a sauna without the extreme heat.