MEDICATIONS

Individuals who are using prescription drugs should seek the advice of their personal physician or a pharmacist for possible changes in the drug effect when the body is exposed to far-infrared waves or elevated body temperature. Diuretics, barbiturates, and beta-blockers may impair the body’s natural heat-loss mechanisms. Some over-the-counter drugs such as antihistamines may also cause the body to be more prone to heat stroke. 

WAXING

Individuals receiving waxing services should not use the sauna before or after a service as it may cause skin sensitivity and irritation; specifically after a waxing service when dead skin cells have been removed from the hair.

DERMAPLANING AND CHEMICAL PEELS

Individuals receiving Dermaplaning or peel services are not permitted to use our Infrared Sauna before or after their treatment.

CARDIOVASCULAR CONDITIONS

Individuals with cardiovascular conditions or problems such as hypertension/hypotension, congestive heart failure, impaired coronary circulation, or those who are taking medications, that might affect blood pressure, should exercise extreme caution when exposed to prolonged heat. Heat stress increases cardiac output (blood flow) in an effort to transfer internal body heat to the outside environment via the skin (perspiration) and respiratory system. This takes place primarily due to major changes in the heart rate, which has the potential to increase by thirty (30) beats per minute for each degree increase in core body temperature. 

PREGNANCY

Pregnant women should consult a physician before using a sauna because fetal damage can occur with a certain elevated body temperature.

ALCOHOL/ALCOHOL ABUSE

Contrary to popular belief, it is not advisable to attempt to “Sweat Out” a hangover. Alcohol intoxication decreases a person’s judgment; therefore they may not realize it when the body has a negative reaction to high heat. Alcohol also increases the heart rate, which may be further increased by heat stress. 

CHRONIC CONDITIONS - Diseases Associated With A Reduced Ability To Sweat Or Perspire

Multiple Sclerosis, Central Nervous System Tumors, and Diabetes with Neuropathy are conditions that are associated with impaired sweating. Individuals with these conditions should avoid sauna use. 

HEMOPHILIACS / INDIVIDUALS PRONE TO BLEEDING

The use of infrared saunas should be avoided by anyone who is predisposed to bleeding. 

FEVER

Individuals should not use the sauna when they have a fever. 

INSENSITIVITY TO HEAT

An individual that has insensitivity to heat should not use a sauna. 

MENSTRUATION

Heating of the low back area of women during the menstrual period may temporarily increase their menstrual flow. Some women endure this process to gain the pain relief commonly associated with their cycle whereas others simply choose to avoid saunas use during that time of the month. 

JOINT INJURY 

If you have a recent (acute) joint injury, it should not be heated for the first 48 hours after an injury or until the hot and swollen symptoms subside. If you have a joint or joints that are chronically hot and swollen, these joints may respond poorly to vigorous heating of any kind. Vigorous heating is strictly contraindicated in cases of enclosed infections be they dental, in joints, or in any other tissues. 

IMPLANTS

Metal pins, rods, artificial joints, or any other surgical implants generally reflect far-infrared waves and thus are not heated by this system, nevertheless, you should consult your surgeon prior to using an infrared sauna. Certainly, the usage of the sauna must be discontinued if you experience pain near any such implants. Silicone absorbs far-infrared energy, so implanted silicone or silicone prostheses for nose or ear replacement may be warmed by the infrared waves. Since silicone melts at over 200°C (392°F), it should not be adversely affected by the usage of the sauna. It is still advised that you check with your surgeon and possibly a representative from the implant manufacturer to be certain. 

If you have further questions or concerns, please contact us at (207) 772-8480 or email us at contact@ninestonesspa.com