Sauna Information

The Sunsoka Sauna range has been commended for its ease of construction and variety of models available. Brought to you from BZc, manufacturers of the award winning range of Sunsokawooden pools. the purchase of a Sunsoka Sauna can be made with confidence from a name you can trust.

All models come complete with a built in CD stereo to enhance the enjoyment you get from your sauna. The unit requires minimal space and is perfectly suited for a garage, spare room etc.

Assembled in under 2 hours - then plug into a 13amp socket, pick up your book and relax in the sure knowledge your going to come out feeling terriffic!

Infrared is the healthy part of sunlight.

Sunlight includes ultraviolet and infrared rays. Visible sunlight is in the middle of the spectrum. At a higher frequency, the visible light changes to ultraviolet rays – which can cause sunburn.

At a lower frequency, however, sunlight changes to gentle far-infrared rays (FIR). It is these rays that allow the sun to warm you, even on a cold winter’s day.

Infrared rays at the 6-14 micron frequency range are the most therapeutic to the body. The BZc Sunsoka Sauna infrared elements are designed to operate within this range to maximize the effectiveness of your therapy.

These infrared rays penetrate the body safely and comfortably up to 4.5cms, so even the deep tissues and organs are stimulated. This prompts the body to perspire far more than in a traditional sauna – enabling the more inaccessible impurities to be eliminated from the body at a comfortable temperature.

Cardiovascular work-out

As your body temperature increases, sweat is produced to cool you and your heart works harder to circulate the blood. By widening the blood vessels and enriching your blood with oxygen you feel more energetic and your skin achieves a beautiful, relaxing glow.

”Regular use of a sauna may impact a similar stress on the cardiovascular system as running and its regular use may be as effective (at) burning calories.”
Is infrared really safe?

Absolutely! Infrared light energy is beneficial and not at all damaging to the body. Infrared has been researched and used in medical practices for many years. Many maternity wards in hospitals use infrared lamps to warm newborn babies. Sports medicine has long accepted and used infrared to promote healing of sprains and strains. NASA has also concluded after lengthy trails in the 1980¹s that infrared therapy is the best way for astronauts to maintain cardiovascular fitness on long cramped space flights.

Why do you sweat up to three times more in a BZc Sunsoka infrared sauna when it is less than half the temperature of a traditional saunas or steam room?

Because infrared is a radiant source of heat. This means it warms our body directly, rather than having to warm the air first – similar to the sun warming our body on a cold winter’s day.

This is a major difference between a BZc Sunsoka Infrared sauna and a traditional sauna. There is no need for very hot air that can cause respiratory problems and dizziness. Infrared only expends 20% of its energy on heating the air – 80% directly warms the body to a depth of 4.5cms.

This deep penetration of warming radiant heat produces up to three times more perspiration and therefore stimulates the deeper tissues and organ to release stored fat and toxins. The beneficial resonant absorption and the low temperature allow for easier removal of toxins and fat within the perspiration, leaving the user feeling cleansed and energised.

How do I burn calories and get a cardiovascular workout by sitting in a BZc Sunsoka infrared sauna?

When our body heats up, the heart pumps blood faster around the body and to the extremities of the body. Muscles worked during exercise produce heat, and the body needs to compensate. The best defence the body has to overheating is sweating because sweat evaporates from the skin taking the heat with it.

Our body expends energy to produce sweat – 1g of sweat requires 0.586 kcal. A moderately conditioned person can easily sweat off up to 1000gms or more in a single sauna session ¬ the equivalent in sweat to run 10 -15kms.

So, by sitting in the BZc Sunsoka Sauna your body will start to sweat, raise the heart rate and dilate the capillaries and other parts of the cardiovascular system – offering many of the same cardiovascular benefits as from running or rowing.

Why does the BZc Sunsoka Infrared Sauna removes up to six times more stored fat and toxins from your body?

This is due to the radiant heat stimulating the deep tissues and organs to release stored fat and accumulated toxins.

Scientific studies show that a 30¬ minute session in an infrared sauna can assist in the loss of toxins and stored fats by up to six times the level of a traditional sauna – or that of exercise alone – can achieve.

The BZc Sunsoka Infrared Sauna gives the body an opportunity to release through the skin, the ‘third kidney’ in Chinese medicine.

How often can I use BZc Sunsoka Infrared Sauna?

As with any form of exercise, it is important to build up a tolerance. Use a lower temperature (35°c) for about 15-20 minutes, initially 3 times in a week. Once conditioned, many people enjoy daily sessions of up to 35 to 40 minutes.

Can anyone use a BZc Sunsoka Infrared Sauna?

With just a few exceptions, this is a safe and enjoyable treatment for people of all ages. However, anyone with specific health conditions should consult their doctor before using. This includes those suffering from low blood pressure – although medical research has shown that infrared therapy is beneficial for training the cardiovascular system.

Haemophiliacs and pregnant women – or those who think they may be pregnant – are advised not to use any form of heat treatment, including an infrared saunas.

Is the BZc Sunsoka Sauna really effective for pain relief?

Relief from arthritic joints and lower back pain is a common benefit for many people. Research has also shown infrared therapy to effectively manage all manner of muscular and skeletal aches and pains.

One of the main reasons for this is its ability to dilate the capillaries in areas associated with pains, allowing oxygen-rich blood to bathe the area and flush away metabolic waste that builds up and contributes to the pain, soreness and stiffness. Many people who have had trouble sleeping from pain and stress have found deep restful sleep.

How will using the BZc Sunsoka Sauna benefit my skin?

Infrared heat helps develop the body¹s capillary network. This increases the blood circulation to your skins surface. Together with infrared heat¹s super cleaning effect, you will see a noticeable improvement in your skins texture, complexion and tone.

How does regular use of the BZc Sunsoka Sauna reduce cellulite?

European beauty specialists regularly incorporate sessions in programmes to reduce cellulite. Because the radiant infrared heat penetrates three times as deeply as conventional saunas, it is significantly more effective at breaking down hard to move cellulite and promoting a more youthful, beautiful complexion.