Far-Infrared Sauna Therapy

What is Far-Infrared heat?

Infrared light is part of the sun's invisible spectrum. One of Far-Infrared light's characteristics is the ability to easily penetrate human tissue. When this happens, it creates a natural resonance, which has many beneficial properties. The Far-Infrared heat (FIR light waves) penetrates your skin, giving you that wonderful natural warmth. You can be exposed to Far-Infrared heat for hours and it will never cause your skin to burn. Far Infrared heat is completely healthy and safe for all living things.

In today’s world, everyone is exposed to toxins and is carrying a heavy toxic load.

Far-infrared sauna therapy is one of the safest and most powerful ways to eliminate toxic metals, toxic chemicals and chronic infections.

Fat-soluble chemicals and toxins can be concentrated in the fat storage tissues of the body (primarily adipose tissue). To mobilize and eliminate these unwanted chemicals and toxins low temperature saunas can be very useful.

When utilizing low temperature saunas to assist with the detoxification process of a chronically ill individual, 3 months of frequent saunas (5 times per week) followed by 3 months of 3 saunas per week is advised.

As a preventative measure, once to twice weekly in the sauna is adequate.

Saunas are contraindicated in the first trimester of pregnancy, in young children under five, in adults with specific heart conditions, and in individuals with seizure disorders.

It is also contraindicated immediately after intense exercise, immediately after consuming alcohol, or immediately after drug use.

600 calories burned in one 30 minute session As the body works to cool itself, there is a substantial increase in heart rate, cardiac output and metabolic rate. Blood flow during whole-body hyperthermia is reported to rise from a normal 5 to 7 quarts per minute to as much as 13 quarts per minute.3

Skin purification
Studies have shown that infrared sauna reduces cellulite, acne and fine wrinkles in women after consistent use over time.5 Regular use of infrared sauna treatments will exfoliate the skin from the inside out, soften skin, cleansing pores and leaving your skin looking cleaner, healthier and more vibrant.

Increased circulation
Heating of muscles produces an increased blood flow level similar to that seen during exercise. Temperature elevation produces an increase in blood flow and dilation directly in capillaries, arterioles and venules.1

Cellular Purification

Cellular vibration occurs when the infrared light waves penetrate the cells and reach the large water molecules.

Far-Infrared Health Benefits

Weight Loss
• Increases cardiac output, heart rate and metabolism.3

• Burns fat and cholesterol without exercise or dieting.4

• Burns up to 600 calories in a 30 minute session.

Detoxification
In one study performed by american researchers, the sweat of people using a conventional sauna was found to be 95 to 97% water while the sweat of those using an infrared thermal system was 80 to 85% water with the non-water portion principally cholesterol, fat soluble toxins, toxic heavy metals (such as mercury and aluminum), sulfuric acid, sodium, ammonia and uric acid. This unusually high concentration of heavy metals and other fat-soluble toxins is not found in the sweat from normal exercise.

Pain Relief
Studies have shown that infrared sauna assists in the reduction of inflammation and soreness through direct action on the free nerve endings.1

Chronic Fatigue
Increased energy levels in participants during and after infrared sauna therapy.2

Heart Disease
25 patients were treated in an Infrared Sauna for 15 minutes once a day for 2 weeks. Results:

• Significantly lowered blood pressure

• Significant weight loss

• Significantly increased blood flow

• Lowered cholesterol