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Q: How often should I use The Detox Box?
A: Three times per week is usually recommended. More often is possible but it is best to discuss with your health practitioner.

Q: How long should I stay in The Detox Box?
A: Half an hour is usually the right amount of time but you may need to begin with ten minutes and work up to half an hour if you are frail or suffer from illness.

Q: What temperature is best?
A: We suggest beginning at 30°C and working up to 45°C. It is not necessary and often not advisable to exceed this temperature.

Q: Is it necessary to “warm up” The Detox Box?
A: The warm up time for The Detox Box is just 8 minutes. When the unit is turned on, it automatically includes this 8 minutes in the startup time.

Q: Is it easy to assemble?
A: Yes, it should take about thirty minutes. It arrives flat packed in large boxes. Tools are provided.

Q: What are the heaters made of?
A: Our heaters are made of solid ceramic tubes and designed to emit waves in the 5.5 to 15 micron wave length. The large number of heaters and specially designed slat seating and footrest ensure that every part of the body is illuminated.

Q: Is spruce construction better than cedar or other woods?
A: Spruce is especially selected for The Detox Box as it contains fewer terpines (volatile oils that are lung irritants.) This becomes extremely important if you have allergies, chronic disease, emphysema or any heavy meal or chemical toxicity. Most people that purchase poplar or spruce far infrared saunas do so because they either have a health problem or are hoping to prevent one.

Q: Is The Detox Box contraindicated for anybody?
A: Due to the more controlled temperature, far infrared saunas are beneficial to a wider variety of people; however the therapy is contraindicated for pregnant and lactating mothers and those with recent injuries that are still swollen. If you are unsure about your health condition seek advice from a health practitioner.

Q: Is The Detox Box safe for use by the elderly?
A: The older we get the more toxic we become. Many anti-ageing practitioners are now incorporating far infrared sauna therapy into their programs. It is important to note that most patients over sixty are dehydrated to some degree and this should be addressed along with mineral deficiencies. Low temperatures are mandatory, never over 55°C. Begin at 30°C and gradually increase the temperature.

Q: Is The Detox Box safe for use by children?
A: A child’s ratio of body weight to water is significantly greater than that of an adult so the potential for dehydration is increased. If The Detox Box is used at all for children under ten, it should be used for a short duration at a low temperature (30-40°C) and ensure fluids are replaced through drinking plenty of water. Children with heavy toxicity should not use The Detox Box except under the direction and supervision of a qualified health practitioner. Good results have been noted with autism and ADD/ADHD.

Q: Is the Far Infrared Sauna good for weight loss?
A: There is the obvious weight loss that is associated with burning calories. Most importantly, however, is the weight loss that occurs in those patients with chemical toxicities. These are the people who have tried many diets with little or no results. Toxic chemicals are stored in the fat cells and the body will not let go of the fat unless or until you get rid of the toxins. The body very cleverly binds up these toxins in the fat to preserve other organs. Once the toxins are gone, the weight gain associated with over acidity/mal-absorption is also solved.

Q: My doctor says a spruce or poplar far infrared sauna is very effective for detoxifying mercury without adding to my total toxicity. Is this true?
A: Absolutely. This has been proven true in test after test.

Q: Are shower facilities required in a clinic situation?
A: We recommend showering immediately after sauna use to avoid re-absorption of toxins. However, we have found that the patient is very reluctant to shower in the doctor’s office and prefers to go directly home to shower. Therefore, most health practitioners have the patient arrive in a sweat suit with a swimsuit underneath. The treatment usually lasts thirty minutes. The patient sits on a towel has his/her feet on a towel and wipes off the perspiration as it occurs. The patient then dons his/her sweat suit and goes home to shower. The re-absorption is minimal.

Q: I have a Bed and Breakfast and want to offer benefits of a sauna. I know the health benefits of far infrared sauna over a regular sauna. Are there other reasons?
A: Yes, The Detox Box costs much less to operate. The spruce construction is best for your guests because as many as 15% of your guests may be allergic to cedar. Also, the low temperature limits (18 - 60°C) will be healthier and safer for your guests. Those with heart disease should never use a sauna over 55oC. Unfortunately, there is a lot of undiagnosed heart disease.