HigherDOSE Infrared Sauna Blanket Review.

I have a confession to make. 

I love infrared saunas. Maybe it’s my roots of growing up in Arizona where walking outside in 100-degree heat was normal. 

There is something so comforting about the heat. I love the heat, give me the heat over the cold any day of the week. Which is ironic seeing how I have chosen Utah to call home. Which is only technically “hot” for a few months out of the year, of which a cherish!

But I digress, back to my secret love of saunas. 

Until recently, I had only a few options for indulging in a sauna experience. 

The gym surrounded by strangers in towels… awkward 

OR 

At a spa that involved making an appointment, driving to an appointment, stripping down, and enjoying your time… still kind of awkward. 

Recently I started to see a new type of infrared sauna bed that was totally portable and did NOT cost thousands of dollars. (I have been researching Infrared Saunas for a bit). I was immediately intrigued #1 because I do not have the room for a huge stand-alone sauna, nor do I wish to spend thousands on one. 

Then I saw it had been touted by Goop, Bravo, Refinery29, Well+Good, Travel +Leisure, Nylon, InStyle, Business Insider, Forbes, The New York Times, Byrdie, Vogue + Thrillist. To name a few 😉 

I was super curious about why so many people were talking about it, so I had to try it for myself! 

I ordered my HigherDose Infrared Sauna and waited. 

They are in VERY high demand, so they sell out quickly, and you might be put on a waiting list until another shipment is created. So be prepared to be patient. (which for me is REALLY hard!) 

I was so pumped the day my bed arrived I could not WAIT to try it out. I unwrapped my box eager to give it a try! 

My first session was heavenly. I was NOT prepared for how much of a good honest sweat I would get. I was dripping! From that moment on, I was hooked. I started using my sauna bed at least 3-5 times a week. It helps me clear my mind and relaxes me completely. 

Here are some things you NEED to know when using a HigherDose Infrared sauna bed: 

1. You’ll need to wear a long sleeve top, sweat pants, and socks. This will protect your skin from any burns from the heat. It gets HOT. 
2. You’ll always want to place a towel directly on the bed before getting in. 
3. Use a rolled-up towel for a pillow – you do not want an actual pillow getting all sweaty. 
4. You’ll need a yoga mat to place under the bed to protect flooring, bedding, or wherever you choose to place your bed while using. 
5. It does take 10 minutes to heat up. 
6. Drink LOTS of water after you are finished. A drink that contains electrolytes would also be a great call. (I have never sweat more in my LIFE)
7. The maximum amount of time to spend in the sauna at one time is 50 minutes. 
8. Start at a lower level (I started at 5) and work your way up. 

So besides just getting a good sweat on and feeling totally relaxed, here are some amazing additional health benefits of the HigherDOSE infrared sauna bed. 

• Detoxification – 7x more detoxifying than traditional heat
• Anti-anxiety – increases feel-good chemicals and lowers cortisol
• Soothes sore muscles and joints
• Reduces inflammation
• Increases blood flow and circulation
• Healing amethyst deepens benefits of infrared
• Tourmaline layer generates negative ions
• Charcoal layer to amplify detoxification process
• Medical grade magnetic strip for improved blood circulation
• Low EMF heating

This bed is amazing and, by far, one of my favorite new things I have tried in 2020. Let’s face it 2020 has been a doozy. And we could all use a little more ZEN in our lives. 

Overall in my book, this is a solid BUY. I do wish it came with a more convenient carrying case, so pulling it out of my closet was a little less of a chore. But the pros far outweigh the cons. 

For more information and to buy one for yo’ self head over to HigherDOSE now.