Sweating is more than just your body’s way of cooling down—it’s one of your natural detoxification systems. When you sauna in a sauna blanket like the HeatPod, the deep-penetrating far infrared heat stimulates your sweat glands, encouraging a gentle, full-body sweat.

This process helps your body expel accumulated impurities—like heavy metals, including

☣️ Lead ☣️ Mercury ☣️ Arsenic ☣️ Nickel ☣️ Chemical Residues ☣️ Metabolic waste

Research shows that infrared sauna sessions can increase the excretion of certain toxins through sweat, sometimes even more effectively than through urine. By creating a safe, at-home environment for deep sweating, the HeatPod allows you to support your body’s cleansing process regularly—leaving you feeling lighter, clearer, and more refreshed with every session.

While medical labs can measure certain toxins in blood, urine, or sweat, these tests are rarely needed for most people and don’t provide a single “toxicity score.” 

If you’re curious about your toxin levels, you can ask your doctor for specific lab tests—these can check for heavy metals, BPA, or other environmental chemicals in your blood, urine, or sometimes hair.

However, for most wellness seekers, the best way to gauge progress is by paying attention to how you feel and look:

Self-Monitoring Tips:

⚡ Energy Levels
Notice if you feel less sluggish or fatigued after sauna sessions.

😴 Sleep & Recovery

Watch for deeper, more restful sleep or faster post-exercise recovery.

💧 Bloating & Puffiness

Note reductions in water retention, puffiness, or digestive discomfort.

🧠 Mood & Mental Clarity

Monitor any boost in mood or mental sharpness.

Temperature: 75–85°C (167–185°F)

Duration: 30–45 minutes

Frequency: 4–6 times per week

Why Infrared Saunas & Sauna Blankets work better for Detox?

Unlike traditional Finnish saunas, infrared saunas & blankets use far infrared heat, which penetrates deeper into your tissues. This means you can sweat out toxins stored below the skin’s surface—like mercury, arsenic, cadmium, and lead—more effectively.

Longer Sessions, Better Results

Research shows that deep, sustained sweating is needed to eliminate stubborn toxins. Infrared sauna blankets make this possible: their gentle, enveloping heat is much more comfortable and breathable than the stifling heat of old-school saunas. Most people find they can easily last 30–45 minutes in a blanket, allowing their bodies enough time for true detoxification.

Quick Tips

• Hydrate well before, during, and after your session.
• Start with shorter sessions if you’re new, then gradually raise the heat as your body adapts.
• Always listen to your body and finish early if you feel unwell.

Consistent use adds up—the more often you use your sauna blanket, the lighter, clearer, and more energized you’ll feel.

Remember, detoxification is gradual and cumulative—the more consistently you use your HeatPod, the more you’ll notice these benefits building over time. Individual results may vary, but most people experience a transformation in how they feel and look with regular use.