Archive for December, 2010

Infrared Saunas: Lower Ambient Temps, More Effective

Dec 31st

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We often have customers wonder how infrared saunas – at lower temperatures than traditional saunas – can be so effective. The answer has everything to do with the fact that infrared light heats the body and NOT the ambient air.

Infrared light (experienced as heat) is the invisible part of the sun’s spectrum with the ability to penetrate human tissue. Infrared sauna therapy uses this penetrating characteristic to heat the body directly at the core rather than simply warming the air or skin’s surface.

The Sunlighten infrared sauna experience is very similar to lying in the sun on a warm day (without More >

The Healing Powers of Infrared Saunas

Dec 28th

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We receive thank you notes and testimonials from many different customers each month, each with their own success story. For some, their Sunlighten infrared sauna is part of their workout regimen – a great way to relax muscles that have been worked to the max. For others, the sauna is a terrific means to relieving daily stress. For many, though, the infrared sauna is purchased and used for very specific healing reasons. And, in that regard, few things compare to an infrared sauna.

Effortless Detoxification

Just like light from the sun, infrared waves in a Sunlighten sauna penetrate up to 1-1/2 inches More >

Sunlighten on Let’s Make a Deal!

Dec 21st

Posted by Sunlighten in In the Media

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Do you remember the old game show with Monty Hall called “Let’s Make a Deal”? It was a crazy show from the ’60s and ’70s with a wacky studio audience that dressed up in bizarre costumes in an attempt to be chosen as participants. Let’s Make a Deal was resurrected in 2009 with comedian Wayne Brady as host.

And the show has featured a Sunlighten infrared sauna TWICE in the last month! It’s so fun to see our products on the air – especially as part of some terrific prize packages (the November 24th show – as seen in the video clip More >

Detoxifying Your Home

Dec 14th

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Here at Sunlighten, we talk a lot about detoxifying your body (with the help of our infrared saunas) but it’s also important to think about detoxifying your home The chemicals in many household products, pet care products, lawn care products and even beauty products may have a consistently negative effect on your family’s health.

Obviously, each home and family is different. Everyone’s tolerance of household chemicals (many of which you’re probably unaware of) varies according to genetics, history, nutrition and other health issues. But, in general, indoor air is much more polluted that what we breathe outdoors. Insulation, weatherproofing and carpet trap More >

Sunlighten’s Holiday Gift Guide 2010: Part 2!

Dec 4th

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We posted part 1 of our 2010 Holiday Gift Guide last week – but we realized that we had to cut out quite a few things that we really, really like! So…we’re back with part 2 of the Sunlighten Holiday Gift Guide! What do think about these choices?

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