Thera360 Plus Sauna

by Lisa Sealey, AfterShock

The Therasage portable sauna looks like a human toaster. While it stretches the meaning of “portable,” it is a relatively affordable way to get your sweat on in your own home. We chose the Therasage sauna to review because they incorporate safety and other cool features (like a heated bamboo foot pad) into their design.

Therasage strongly markets their efforts to reduce the transmission of Electromagnetic Frequencies (EMF’s) in their sauna. Electric and magnetic fields from electricity, appliances, TV’s and phones are everywhere and there is wide-ranging information online that notes EMF exposure can cause everything from nerve damage to cancer. Our review of information and studies about EMF’s from the World Health Organization, Healthline and NCBI didn’t show strong evidence for concern. However — particularly when considering a health-enhancing product — it’s probably best to err on the cautious side as there hasn’t been enough research yet to be definitive.

Therasage is a family-run company, founded to address the health issues of a member who suffered from a chronic Lyme infection. They sell many other health-enhancing products, but the infrared sauna seems to be a star in their line-up.

Specs

• Full Spectrum Infrared Frequencies - Includes Near to Far Infrared

• Advanced EMF, ELF, & RF Remediation

• Bio-Energetic Harmonizing Technology

• Gem Stone Technology (GST)

• Negative Ion Bio-Tech

• Advanced Earthing Technology

• Non-Toxic Bamboo Materials

• No VOC's

• No Off-Gassing

• Enhanced Temperatures from 100° F - 170° F

• Bamboo Infrared Foot Panel

• Radiant Barrier Frequency Recirculating Insulation

• Voltage 110v - 120v (220v - 240v available)

• Dual "Tri-Lite" Red Light & Near Infrared Frequency Light Panels

• 118 High Powered Medical Grade Photon Chips - 600nm - 980nm

Why try the sauna?

I love heat. Hot yoga was my favorite weekend activity (pre-pandemic). During the pandemic, I set up space heaters in my office and streamed yoga classes to try and recreate the sweaty, detoxing movement experience of a hot yoga studio. We looked into building an infrared sauna in our house but didn’t have the space or budget. A safe and reputable home infrared sauna like Clearlight can cost between $4000-$8000+ – and requires a decent amount of space.

When I started investigating what else was out there, I found an entire market for home saunas including sauna blankets, tents and pop-up “boxes.”

Sauna makers and advocates extol the benefits of a deep, daily sweat including detoxification, reduced inflammation, and increased circulation. In addition, regular users report better sleep, enhanced immunity, increased collagen production and a reduction in cellulite. 

Five Things I’ve Learned

1.     Sweating energizes and calms me. I mostly use the sauna in the morning. I meditate while I’m in it, adding to the sense of calm I feel. I’ve tried using it at night since some report it enhances sleep, but I’ll probably stick with my morning routine. As with any health “tool” it’s important to make sure it’s workable for your schedule and lifestyle to cement as a habit.

2.     My skin looks better. I take pretty good care of my skin, but I think the sauna has enhanced the clarity/radiance. A friend I saw recently who I hadn’t seen since January 2020 remarked that my skin “was different – plumper.” I just turned 55 so those words are like gold when it comes to my skin. I’ll take it!

3.     It’s not really portable. While I did force…er, gently persuade my husband to pack the thing in our small SUV for a two-month remote work trip to California, I can’t say that it felt portable amongst the suitcases and his golf clubs we also packed. Bringing it anywhere that required a flight would be pretty silly unless you own the plane.

4.     Upkeep is simple. I sit in the sauna for 25 minutes on its highest heat setting so I sweat, a lot. I put a bath towel on the bamboo chair and when I’m finished, I open the zippers and take out the chair, foot pad and floor pad to dry outside the sauna. I spray each with a natural, anti-bacterial spray with lavender fragrance. Use only water and natural, non-chemical cleaning agents!

5.     Go slow. I tolerate heat very well and don’t feel claustrophobic or uneasy when in the sauna. In fact, I could sit in it for an hour (emphasis on could; this is not recommended – follow the directions). My husband, however, spent just 15 minutes in it at a more moderate heat one night and emerged feeling unwell and a bit dizzy. You need to take some things into consideration, especially when using it at the end of the day, such as your overall activity level that day and whether you’re hydrated enough. In fact, always, always, drink a full glass of water before and after sauna’ing.