Salt Therapy Contraindications:
Halotherapy is recognized as a safe and effective wellness practice for preventive and restorative health care. It is not a medical treatment and does not offer a cure! Halotherapy is not recommended for people with contagious diseases, fever, open wounds, lung cancer, severe hypertension, mental disorders and active tuberculosis. Pregnant women should consult with their doctor before using Halotherapy. Anyone with serious health concerns needs to seek proper medical advice and care.
Jacuzzi Infrared Sauna Contraindications List
Medications
Individuals who are using prescription drugs should seek the advice of their personal physician or a pharmacist
for possible changes in the drugs 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.
Children
The core body temperature of children rises much faster than adults. This occurs due to a higher metabolic
rate per body mass, limited circulatory adaptation to increased cardiac demands and the inability to regulate
body temperature by sweating. Consult with the child's Pediatrician before using the sauna.
Saunas & The Elderly
The ability to maintain core body temperature decreases with age. This is primarily due to circulatory condi-
tions and decreased sweat gland function. The body must be able to activate its natural cooling processes in
order to maintain core body temperature.
Cardiovascular Conditions
Individuals with cardiovascular conditions or problems (hypertension / hypo tension), congestive heart failure,
impaired coronary circulation or those who are taking medications, which 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. I his 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.
Alcohol / Alcohol Abuse
Contrary to popular belief, it is not advisable to attempt to "Sweat Out" a hangover. Alcohol intoxicatior
decreases a persons judgment; theretore 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
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.
Pregnancy
Pregnant women should consult a physician before using a sauna because fetal damage can occur with a certain elevated body temperature
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. It 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 contra-indicated 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 an Infrared Sauna must be discontinued if you experience pain near any such implants.
Silicone does absorb Far infrared energy. Implanted silicone or silicone prostheses for nose or ear replacement
may be warmed by the Far infrared waves. Since silicone melts at over 200°C (392°F), it should not be
adversely affected by the usage of Intrared saunas. It is still advised that you check with your surgeon anc
possibly a representative from the implant manufacturer to be certain.
Individuals who are using prescription drugs should seek the advice of their personal physician or a pharmacist
for possible changes in the drugs 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.
Children
The core body temperature of children rises much faster than adults. This occurs due to a higher metabolic
rate per body mass, limited circulatory adaptation to increased cardiac demands and the inability to regulate
body temperature by sweating. Consult with the child's Pediatrician before using the sauna.
Saunas & The Elderly
The ability to maintain core body temperature decreases with age. This is primarily due to circulatory condi-
tions and decreased sweat gland function. The body must be able to activate its natural cooling processes in
order to maintain core body temperature.
Cardiovascular Conditions
Individuals with cardiovascular conditions or problems (hypertension / hypo tension), congestive heart failure,
impaired coronary circulation or those who are taking medications, which 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. I his 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.
Alcohol / Alcohol Abuse
Contrary to popular belief, it is not advisable to attempt to "Sweat Out" a hangover. Alcohol intoxicatior
decreases a persons judgment; theretore 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
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.
Pregnancy
Pregnant women should consult a physician before using a sauna because fetal damage can occur with a certain elevated body temperature
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. It 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 contra-indicated 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 an Infrared Sauna must be discontinued if you experience pain near any such implants.
Silicone does absorb Far infrared energy. Implanted silicone or silicone prostheses for nose or ear replacement
may be warmed by the Far infrared waves. Since silicone melts at over 200°C (392°F), it should not be
adversely affected by the usage of Intrared saunas. It is still advised that you check with your surgeon anc
possibly a representative from the implant manufacturer to be certain.