Aug 23, 2026 / Equipment meets context
What should I ask about warranty before buying a sauna?
I tell patients to ask about the warranty before they get attached to the wood, lighting, or app. A sauna is a heat appliance that lives…
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Infrared and traditional sauna reviews: temperature accuracy, EMF levels, build quality, and value from Dr. Sarah Novak.
Aug 21, 2026 / Equipment meets context
What outdoor sauna warranty conditions should I check before purchase?
I tell patients to read an outdoor sauna warranty the same way I read a supplement label or a small clinical trial: ignore the headline first…
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Aug 20, 2026 / Equipment meets context
How hot do infrared saunas get?
In my practice, I answer this question pretty directly: most infrared saunas are meaningfully cooler than traditional saunas. A typical home infrared unit runs around 110…
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Aug 18, 2026 / Equipment meets context
Should I buy a sauna with integrated RLT or use a separate panel?
I tell patients this upfront: if your main goal is measurable red light therapy, I usually favor a separate panel over a sauna with integrated RLT.…
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Aug 15, 2026 / Equipment meets context
How long does it take to assemble a plug-and-play sauna?
In my clinic, when patients ask, How long does it take to assemble a plug-and-play sauna?, my short answer is this: most indoor plug-and-play infrared saunas…
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Aug 13, 2026 / Equipment meets context
Is a longer sauna warranty automatically better?
I tell patients this upfront: no, a longer sauna warranty is not automatically better. A 20-year or ?lifetime? promise can be less useful than a plain…
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Aug 11, 2026 / Equipment meets context
What temperature should infrared saunas be?
I tell patients this up front: most infrared saunas do not need to run especially hot to be useful. In practical terms, a good target is…
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Aug 7, 2026 / Equipment meets context
Is it better to get a sauna with integrated red light or a separate device?
I tell patients this bluntly: if you care most about clinical red-light performance, a separate device is usually the better buy. If you care most about…
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Aug 4, 2026 / Equipment meets context
Can I add red light to a sauna I already own?
Yes, usually you can add red light to a sauna you already own, but I would treat it as a small engineering project, not a wellness…
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Jul 24, 2026 / Equipment meets context
What is the best Sun Home compact solo sauna?
I get this question in clinic in a very specific form: What is the best Sun Home compact solo sauna? My answer is straightforward. If you…
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