What Is Far-Infrared Radiant Heat?

The Far-infra red radiant (FIR) heat emitted by Far-Infrared energy treatment devices such as the Sauna Dome and the Ion-Mat is a naturally occurring energy that heats objects by direct light conversion (DLC).  DLC warms only the object and does not raise the temperature of the surrounding free air.  The infrared heat rays warm the body directly.  The body then absorbs as much as 93% of the heat generated by this healing energy.

FIR heat is not ultraviolet radiation but a narrow band of energy within the 5.6 to 15 micron level.  This type of energy travel 2-3” deep into the body to increase circulation and nourish damaged tissue.

Pain Relief with Infrared Therapy

FIR heat relieves pain by expanding blood vessels and increasing circulation.  Better circulation allows more oxygen to reach injured areas of the body and helps reduce pain and speed up the healing process.  Medical researchers have documented desirable therapeutic benefits in arthritis, varicose veins, neuritis, bursitis, rheumatism, strained muscles, fatigue, stretch marks, menstrual cramps, upset stomach, edema, cold hands/feet, asthma, bronchitis, soar throats,  and more.

Weight Control & Infrared Heat Therapy

Perspiring is part of the complex thermoregulatory process of the body that increases the heart rate, cardiac output, and metabolic rate.  The process requires a large amount of energy and reduces excess moisture, salt and subcutaneous fat.  Fat becomes water soluble and the body sweats it out along with toxins.  

Detoxifying the body helps in weight control.  This assists in weight control in three significant ways:

1.    It effectively reduces heavy metals which have been directly related to metabolic imbalances in the body causing poor digestion and weight gain or loss.

2.    It decreases fat stored (lipophilic) toxins. Often weight control cannot be accomplished unless these toxins are first removed.

3.    Although weight loss due to perspiration (water loss) is quickly regained, sending more blood to the capillaries and converting fats and carbohydrates result as much as 1000 calories burned during on short FIR session.

Through deep penetration of fat cells, radiant heat therapy will also help clear away cellulite.

Strengthen Your Cardiovascular System

The heart receives a workout similar to a 6-mile run in a 20-30 minute FIR sauna session and the body perspires the same amount as a 6-mile run.  Infrared saunas are perfect for those who are challenged with injuries or chronic illnesses that inhibit rigorous activity.

As the body increases sweat production to cool itself, the heart works harder pumping blood at a greater rate to boost circulation, supplying the conditioning benefits of continuous exercise.

Heart rate, cardiac output and metabolic rate increase, while diastolic blood pressure drops, for improved overall cardiovascular fitness.  Regular use of a sauna is an effective means of cardiovascular conditioning and burning of calories… A moderately conditioned person can easily sweat of 500 gms and since the body expense energy to produce sweat it is possible for some people to sweat off up to 1000 gms or more in a healing session.  While this weight loss can be regained by re-hydration with water, the calories consumed will not. 

Eliminate Toxins

Perspiration eliminates toxins.  The FIR heat therapy stimulates the sweat glands that cleanse and detoxify the skin.  Increased blood circulation stimulates the sweat glands, releasing built-up toxins and waste.  Daily sweating can help detoxify the body as it rids itself of an accumulation of potentially carcinogenic heavy metal as well as alcohol, nicotine, sodium, sulfuric acid, cholesterol and other chemical contaminations.

Improving Your Immune System

Fever should be seen as an important physiological defense mechanism against disease.  It is not the enemy!  Fever is the human body’s most visible response to viral or bacterial infections; and a very effective one indeed.  During a fever, the body heats up to eliminate viruses and attack foreign agents.  One of the most immediate physiological effects of the fever is the acceleration of metabolic processes in general.  Fever increases oxygen uptake and renders white blood cells more aggressive against bacteria, fungi or viruses.  FIR heat therapy induces and “artificial fever” by heating up the body but without the pains of an illness.  Subsequently, the body wards off invading organism much more easily because the immune system is activated consistently by the “artificial fever”.  Studies also show that colds and flu-like illnesses are reduced dramatically if treated in the early stages with FIR heat therapy.

Benefit Your Skin

Everyone is looking for beautiful, youthful, glowing skin.  Infrared heat improves circulation, expels dirt and chemicals and removes dead cells on the surface of the skin.  All of these benefits lead to a softer and firm complexion.  The profuse sweating achieved after just a few minutes in far infrared sauna carries off deeply imbedded impurities and dead skin cells, leaving the skin glowing and immaculately clean, Increased circulation draws the skin’s own natural nutrients to the surface.  It improves tone elasticity, texture and fresh color of the skin.   Increased blood circulation has been shown to relieve acne, eczema, psoriasis, burns, lesions and cuts.  In addition, open wounds heal more quickly, reducing scarring, scars that are fully formed, even keloids, may be gradually softened.

Help with Cellulite

Cellulite is a gel-like substance mad up of fat, water and wastes, which are trapped in pockets below the skin.  Far-Infrared heat Treatments can assist this condition, as profuse sweating helps clear this form of unwanted debris from the body.

Reduce Your Stress

Probably the most immediate effect of a FIR healing treatment that you’ll notice is immense relaxation.  Infrared heat therapy loosens muscles and relaxes the whole body. 

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