By Ron King

A sauna is becoming an increasingly common commodity in the home. Not so surprisingly, many health clubs and gyms have also adopted the use of saunas. However, a sauna does not exist without a sauna heater. The ‘heat’ potential of it is highly reliant upon which sauna heater you choose to have. The sauna has come a long way from its initial days in the snows of Finland!

Many people find that a sauna is the perfect place to relax after a long day. Let’s face it, in the modern world they are ALL ‘long days’! In fact, many successful people who lead extremely busy lives often choose to de-stress in the sauna. This list includes some of the most creative artists, writers, musicians, and movie producers on the planet. Whether it’s famous, infamous, or every day people, everyone is realizing the benefits of a sauna. If that includes you right now, you are probably looking for a sauna heater that will meet your requirements, both in function and in price.

However big and whatever style forms the main characteristic of your sauna, it is the heater that provides the warm and steamy temperatures for the environment. If you want to ensure that you choose the right one, you will need to assess the different types of sauna heaters available.

The most basic type of heaters are those that rely on wood, gas or oil. They function simply: fuel is burned, heating up water to produce steam. Because of their use of an expensive resource, gas and oil heaters are not so popular today. Also, it should be noted, both require more space and special vents to drive out the toxic fumes in comparison to electric heaters. Wood continues to be popular primarily in regions where wood is cheaper.

Electric heaters are the more practical and greener option, when compared to wood, oil, or gas heaters. This is the primary reason why they have become the most popular form of heater for saunas today.

The latest development is the infrared sauna heater using infrared waves to heat the sauna environment. One of the main advantages of these units is that they have significantly reduced energy requirements, while continuing to provide a wide array of health benefits.

What’s the "right kind" of sauna heater for you? It is very much a matter of personal choice. They all, pretty much, achieve the same thing. It mainly comes down to whether you prefer dry heat or steam heat. Cost, availability and energy efficiency are the other main deciding factors. Ultimately, it is simply a matter of whichever factors you value the most.

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Copyright 2009 Ron X King.

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Sunlight Saunas(TM) is proud to celebrate 10 years of industry firsts, and announce the winner of its 10th Anniversary Sunlight Saunas Sweepstakes–Lyn Berton of Phoenix, Arizona.

During its 10 years in operation, Sunlight Saunas was the first to introduce carbon heating technology to the market. Unlike conventional saunas that use hot rock or steam heat, Sunlight Saunas use exclusive Solocarbon(TM) infrared technology, offering the same healing energy released naturally by the sun. Rather than simply heating the air, this proprietary technology heats the body directly. In fact, Solocarbon(TM) is the only clinically tested infrared heater shown to increase core temperature for a deeper, more detoxifying sweat.

Sunlight Saunas is also the first and only sauna company to offer clinically backed health benefits. In a study done at the University of Missouri, Kansas City, Sunlight Saunas were clinically shown to lower blood pressure. The Journal of American College of Cardiology reports that infrared sauna treatments significantly increase circulation, improve heart health and aid in weight loss. As calculated by the amount of increase in heart rate, a 30-minute far infrared sauna session in a Sunlight Sauna can burn upwards of 600 calories. Other Sunlight Saunas health benefits include detoxification and pain relief.
In addition, Sunlight Saunas is the first and only sauna company to have been showcased by Dr. Oz on The Oprah Winfrey Show. The Oprah segment on ‘High-Tech Ways to Extend Your Life’ aired in March and June of 2009. Other Sunlight Saunas health expert advocates include fitness guru Jorge Cruise, ‘Sports Chiropractor of the Year’ Dr. Jeffrey Spencer and Dr. Mark Hyman, author of NY Times bestseller “Ultrametabolism”.

Sunlight Saunas 10th Anniversary sweepstakes winner, Lyn Berton, received the Grand Prize of a Signature II Cedar Sunlight Sauna, valued at $3,500.

For more information, visit sunlightsaunas.com.