Far infrared therapy provides two factors that are essential for good health: cellular detoxification and good circulation. The health of the whole system depends on the movement of blood and energy throughout. Detoxification and good circulation result in adequate exchange of nutrients into cells.
Far infrared ray energy, is a part of the natural light spectrum of sunlight, minus the skin damaging ultraviolet rays, which is why NASA spacecraft has utilized this heat. Far-Infrared rays are rays that promote bioprocesses such as increased metabolism and blood circulation, and can raise core body temperature. Far-infrared can penetrate up to 1-.5 inches, exciting the vibrational energy of molecules and resonating with cellular frequencies. However, the body is unable to perceive the deep heating effects of FIR because its ability to sense heat is mainly at the skin level.
Over 2000 years ago, the famous Greek physician Parmenides stated "give me a chance to create fever, and I will cure any disease". This traditional wisdom has certainly stood the test of time. A typical infrared sauna session causes a brief 1-3 degree increase in body temperature. Fever is the body’s defense against bacteria, microbes and consequent infection. This beneficial side effect triggers the production of white blood cells (leukocytes) by your bone marrow and killer T cells by your thymus, resulting in strengthening the immune system. Due to the healing power of heat, Far-Infrared provides a safe natural form of detoxification [reducing toxic body burdens of heavy metals, nonmetallic toxins, volatile hydrocarbons, solvent residues, PCB's, pesticides, herbicide residues and other synthetic chemicals], which is critical for reversing health disorders and re-establishing good health. Studies now confirm that diet and environmental chemicals cause 95% of cancers. Furthermore, we have learned that stored toxic chemicals can mimic any disease. Heating the body helps destroy bacteria, viruses and tumors. Saunas work largely by promoting detoxification through the sweat. Sweating promotes elimination of toxic chemicals, heavy metals [Aluminum, Antimony, Arsenic, Barium, Bismuth, Cadmium, Lead, Mercury, Nickel, Thallium, Tin, Uranium], radiation and other toxins. The skin's ability to eliminate poisons increases. One study found that the sweat formed in conventional saunas is 95 to 97 percent water. In infra-red saunas, only 80 to 85 percent of the sweat is composed of water; the remaining 15 to 20 percent consists of cholesterol, fat-soluble toxins, toxic heavy metals, sulfuric acid, sodium, ammonia and uric acid. Saunas offer many of the benefits of exercise while requiring much less exertion. Saunas also stimulate cells to release toxins, which can then be eliminated by the liver and bowel.
By dilating blood vessels and penetrating deeply into he body, the sauna increases and strengthens circulation without causing any stress on the system. The infrared sauna makes it possible for people who are otherwise unable to exert themselves or who do not follow through on an exercising and conditioning program to achieve a cardiovascular training effect. Medical research confirms the use of a sauna provides cardiovascular conditioning as the body works to cool itself and involves substantial increases in heart rate, cardiac output and metabolic rate. The inner temperature rise also affects the function of important endocrine glands, the pituitary in particular, which regulates the hormonal activity of the thyroid, adrenal, ovaries and testes.
Cellulite is a gel-like substance made up of fat, water and wastes which are trapped in pockets below the skin. Profuse sweating, induced by the infrared sauna, can assist in eliminating this unwanted debris from the body. In Asia and Europe FIR has already revolutionized health and beauty products. Infrared energy is not only safe, but also highly beneficial for our bodies.
Sessions are up to 45 mins. in length, and can burn up to 1400 calories per session.
We suggest following your sauna wrap with the vibration therapy to break down the cellulite at a faster rate.
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Disclaimer: The preceding is to provide information about Infrared Heat Therapy and the benefits that may be derived. It is not intended to claim a cure for any disease or condition. It should not take the place of medical advice or treatment.