FAR INFRARED THERAPY:
What is Far Infrared?
The sun is our principal source of infrared heat. As the sun's rays hit the surface of the earth, what we perceive as heat is in fact far infrared waves. Infrared heat is essential for all life. Far infrared radiant (FIR) heat is a form of energy. This energy directly transmits into objects and our bodies because of its specific wavelength. The warmth of the sun, the warmth you feel when you rub your hands together and the warmth emitted by the earth are all forms of far infrared heat. It is not to be confused with Ultraviolet rays that cause sunburn and skin damage. When you lie on the beach you are soaking up infrared heat. Unfortunately, you are also receiving direct damaging ultra-violet rays. Far Infrared heat provides all the healthy benefits of natural sunlight without any of the dangerous effects of solar radiation. Far infrared products act like the processes in the sun that naturally heat objects.

Toxins in our bodies are generally acidic. Where toxins accumulate, blood circulation is blocked. Far Infrared therapy is effective in expanding clogged capillary vessels and successful in dissolving the toxins into the blood and out of the body via urine and perspiration.

Far Infrared energy is not only safe, but highly beneficial for our bodies. Far Infrared lamps are actively used for medical treatments by doctors, chiropractors, acupuncturists, physical therapists, massage therapists for arthritis, joint pain, stiff muscles, injuries to tendons and ligaments to promote faster self healing.

Infrared heat is "radiant" heat. Radiant heat is simply a form of energy that heats objects directly through a process called conversion, without having to heat the air in between.

Radiant heat is also called Infrared Energy. The infrared segment of the electromagnetic spectrum cannot be seen, but can be perceived as heat. Our sun produces most of its energy output in the infrared segment of the spectrum. Our atmosphere has a "window" in it that allows infrared energy rays in the 7 ~ 14 micron range to safely reach the earth's surface. When warmed, the earth radiates infrared rays in the 7 ~ 14 micron band with its peak output at 10 microns.



According to Dr. Tsu-Tsair Oliver Chi, in his summation on the mechanism of actions of infrared devices tuned to the human body, tissues need a boost to selectively absorb these rays. The internal production of the infrared energy that normally occurs within our tissues is associated with a variety of healing responses and may require a boost to a maximal level to insure the fullest healing response possible in tissues that need repair. After boosting tissue level to its maximum, the remaining rays pass onward harmlessly. This phenomenon is called "resonant absorption."

General Sauna Information:
Around the world, doctors, researchers and other professionals have discovered the great value of utilizing sauna heat to stimulate the immune system, help increase the body's white blood cell count, facilitate detoxification, and produce a state of general relaxation that is essential to the healing process. In various countries, experts continue to research the therapeutic properties of the sauna.

In Japan, for example, studies by Dr. Chuwa Tei, professor of medicine and chairman of the department of internal medicine at Kagoshima University, and his colleagues have demonstrated saunas' usefulness in treating heart patients.

In one study, Tei and his colleagues examined 25 men with at least one coronary risk factor, such as high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes or smoking, and a control group of 10 healthy men without risk factors. Once daily for two weeks, the researchers gave the experimental group a 15-minute, 140-degree Fahrenheit far infrared sauna bath followed by 30 minutes in bed covered in blankets. They then employed ultrasound technology to assess the functioning of the participants' vascular endothelium, the thin layer of cells that lines the interior of blood vessels. The treatment significantly improved the vascular endothelial function in the patients in the experimental group, which greatly pleased the researchers since endothelial dysfunction is believed to be the first step toward the narrowing of the arteries known as atherosclerosis.

In earlier studies, Tei and his colleagues demonstrated that sauna therapy increased endothelial function in hamsters with chronic heart failure. The sauna therapy also prolonged the life of the hamsters by three weeks, compared to the hamsters who did not receive sauna therapy.

German researchers recently studied 22 kindergarten children who took weekly sauna baths and compared them with a control group that did not take any sauna baths. The children were followed for 18 months, and a careful record was made of their incidence of ear infections, colds, and upper respiratory problems. Children who didn't take the sauna baths suffered from twice the number of sick days as their counterparts.

Throughout Finland, Sweden, Japan, China, Germany, Russia, Canada, the U.S., and numerous other countries of the world, much evidence and countless personal experiences exist to substantiate the widely held conviction that regular sauna bathing can be both effective therapy for people suffering from conditions and afflictions like hypertension and arthritis and a powerful preventative aid against colds, flu and other health threats.

No matter where you may live, if you are sick and want to get healthy or if you are healthy and want to remain that way, speak to a qualified health professional about the magnificent merits of the sauna bath. Countless studies agree that you can feel better and heal better in the soothing warmth of a sauna.

Far Infrared Saunas:
Far Infrared (FIR) is a form of electromagnetic light energy from the sun. It falls within the same family as Infrared Rays in the light spectrum, but due to its longer wavelengths, Far Infrared(FIR) cannot be seen by human eyes, just like ultraviolet rays and X-rays. This energy is absolutely essential for all living things.

Far Infrared (FIR), by it physical properties, has a deep penetrating power. It can penetrate through the skin into the subcutaneous tissues and thereby improve blood circulation, promote overall metabolism, eliminate bodily toxins and metabolic by-products and improve cellular vitality. Upon penetrating the skin, Far Infrared(FIR) transforms from light energy into heat energy. The thermal effect within the deep layers of the tissues causes blood vessels and capillaries to dilate, promoting better blood circulation.

Present global pollution diminishes the opportunities for human bodies to absorb Far Infrared (FIR) from the sun, as our ancestors did. FIR from the sun are blocked by fog, smog, polluted air and highrise buildings, and also affected by electronic pollution, the EMF (Electro Magnetic Frequency), emitted by hi-tech products such as microwave ovens, cellular phones, computers, fax machines and other electrical appliances. The inadequacy of Far Infrared (FIR) absorption causes many diseases including, but not limited to, headaches, migraines, contusions, muscular pain, nervousness, depression, fatigue, stomach ulcers, gastric troubles, constipation, high and low blood pressure, poor circulation, chronic bronchitis, asthma, insomnia, etc...

By using natural Far Infrared (FIR) products, the appropriate level of Far Infrared (FIR) within the body can be replenished thereby effectively improving cellular activities and eventually, bodily health conditions.

If there were a way to increase bodily energy, lose weight, decrease stress, detoxify the body and purify the skin while elevating the immune system to fight off everything from the common cold, asthma and bronchitis to serious life threatening illness such as cancer, what would it be worth?

What if all a person had to do to receive such benefits was relax, and sit down for 15 to 30 minutes a day three or four times a week listening to music they selected or watching a hit movie --- now what would it be worth? Hundreds even thousands of years ago, people turned to heat therapy as a source of healing although they could not refine the process like we can today.

Why choose the Far Infrared Sauna (FIR Sauna) over a conventional sauna?
A conventional sauna heats the air in the chamber to a very high temperature, which in turn heats our bodies. A Far Infrared Sauna (FIR Sauna) works differently. Neither oxygen molecules nor nitrogen molecules in the air can block the Far Infrared (FIR) wave; therefore, the Far Infrared (FIR) unique wave length penetrates directly into our bodies. It makes us feel quite warm and we perspire profusely, but our skin is not burned or hurt by the hot air. Some heavy metals accumulate under our skin and the Far Infrared Sauna (FIR Sauna) will promote release of these metals through the sweating process.

Today, Far Infrared Sauna Heat (FIR Heat) is simply and naturally rising to the top of health connoisseurs. The invisible and very safe far infrared heat produced by an infrared sauna is able to penetrate well below the skin, enabling the body to sweat at temperatures of 110° - 140° F (much lower temperatures than conventional saunas). Far Infrared heat is effective in alleviating pain, reducing inflammation, and dissolving the toxins into the blood and out of the body via urine and perspiration.

The Far Infrared Sauna offers simple relaxation as it melts away the stresses and tension of "modern" life. Just a few minutes in the gentle warmth of a Far Infrared Sauna gives you an overall massaging effect, soothing nerves and muscles. You'll feel rejuvenated and renewed, restored in both body and mind.

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Sources: dailyindia.com, 1b3health.com

Kara Lee Schoonover's Experience:
The Miracle Lamp Pain Free with Far Infrared Mineral Therapy by Kara Lee Schoonover.
This is a remarkable 80+ page book addressing many specific physical and emotional concerns.
Foreword By Dr. Jing Yang Na:
Traditional trained Chinese medical doctors have used the far infrared mineral lamp successfully. This lamp is great for various medical conditions and has been used in many hospitals allover China for several decades. It is popular with acupuncturist, surgical physicians, and physical therapy departments in the Chinese hospitals. Because of its apparent results for pain relief and other benefits, it is also known as the "magic lamp." Dr. Jing Yang Na Healing Arts Clinic by the River Maple Valley, Washington
Preface: While employed as a safety director and return-to-work program administrator in a small manufacturing company, I became aware of the ineffectiveness of drugs and surgery in relieving work-related soft tissue injuries and other health issues occurring in an office and manufacturing environment. I received education and training on work-related health problems through seminars sponsored by the Department of Labor and Industries and private companies who develop and market products that help in the reduction and elimination of some of these problems.

It was my responsibility to research and implement alternatives that would reduce the risk of these employee work-related problems. While our traditional medical doctors can provide the finest technology in the world in treating emergency-type problems, I believe that alternative therapies such as the far infrared mineral lamp are far superior in the treatment of soft tissue injuries and stress related health problems. Tendonitis, carpal tunnel, strains, and sprains are painful conditions that are difficult to heal on a permanent basis using drugs and surgery, yet they are a risk associated with jobs that require repetitive movement from employees.

Overuse is the most common cause of tendonitis, which is characterized by chronic inflammation, tissue degeneration, and cell atrophy. Many employees are released for work with pain as a constant companion and/or forced to look for other types of employment because drug therapy has been ineffective in reducing the pain. The only other alternative offered by Western medicine is surgery, which too often only worsens the condition.

One of the benefits sometimes associated with the far infrared mineral lamp is light therapy. Lack of full-spectrum lighting in the office environment can also create work-related health problems. Cool-white fluorescent lighting is believed to increase hyperactivity, fatigue, and irritability. The effects of sunlight are similar to physical exercise since sunlight can increase the oxygen level in cells, muscle strength, and vitality. Sunlight can provide mental stability as evidenced in the Northwest by the increase in depression during the rainy season. It is believed that sunlight helps regulate hormonal activity, enhance immune function, and facilitate bone growth. I believe the far infrared mineral lamp provides the most effective pain relief, anti-aging, and light therapy available today and a closely kept secret from many Americans suffering with pain, depression, fatigue, and premature aging.

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