¡ñ Here is how Infrared works for you...
Infrared light is everywhere, even in the palm of your hand.
Infrared, the healthy part of sunlight
Sunlight is part of a wide spectrum of frequencies, including ultraviolet and infrared rays. Visible sunlight is in the middle of this spectrum. At a higher frequency, visible light changes to ultraviolet rays that can cause sunburn.
At a lower frequency, however, sunlight changes to gentle infrared rays. It is these rays that allow the sun to warm you, even on a cold winter's day. Varying in wavelength from 0.76¦Ì to 1000¦Ì, Infrared light is everywhere, even in the palm of your hand; as infrared heat is produced as a natural by product of energy production within the body.
The frequencies
Within this wide spread of frequencies the 6-14¦Ì range is the most therapeutic to the human body. Split evenly between the 9.4¦Ì pivot point of peak human output. The Infrared elements are designed to operate within this range to maximise the effectiveness of your therapy.
Infrared means deep heat
Because infrared penetrates safely and comfortably up to 4.5cm / 1 3/4 inches inside your body, even your deep tissues and organs are stimulated, meaning you perspire far more than you do in a traditional sauna. Hard to reach impurities are eliminated through your skin using lower, comfortable temperatures.
Increases blood circulation and strengthens your cardiovascular system
As your body increases sweat production to cool itself, your heart works harder pumping more blood, achieving the conditioning benefits of continuous exercise. By widening your blood vessels and enriching your blood with oxygen you feel more energetic and your skin gets a beautiful, youthful glow.
"Regular use of a sauna may impact a similar stress on the cardiovascular system as running, and its regular use may be as effective [at] burning calories."
Journal of the American Medical Association.
Infrared, ideal for detoxification
Dr. Toshiko Yamazaki, M.D. owns a clinic in Japan where she has done extensive research on the therapeutic uses of far-infrared. In her book, "The Science of Far-Infrared Therapies," she explains that one of the reasons FIR (Far-Infrared) has beneficial results in a variety of illnesses is the ability of
FIR waves to remove toxins, which are often at the core of many health problems. Since humans are bio-accumulators, toxins that cannot be expelled immediately after entry are stored in our bodies.
For example, when toxic gases such as sulphur dioxide, carbon dioxide or toxic substances such as lead, mercury or chlorine meet large water molecules, they are encapsulatedby the clusters of water. Where these toxins are accumulated, blood circulation is blocked and cellular energy is impaired. However, when a 7 to 14 micron FIR wave is applied to these large water molecules, the water begins to vibrate. This vibration reduces the ion bonds of the atoms which are holding together the molecules of water. As the breakdown of the water molecules occurs, encapsulated gases and other toxic materials are released.
¡ñ Comparison vs. traditional saunas
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Comparison |
Far Infrared Sauna |
Traditional Sauna |
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Warm Up Time |
15 minutes (varies with room temperature) |
45-90 minutes |
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Temperature |
30-45¡ãC / 86-113¡ãF |
82-112oC / 180-233oF |
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Air |
Fresh, steam-less, comfortable |
Very high humidity, super hot |
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Sweat |
Up to 3 times more at low temperatures |
Limited due to high temperatures |
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Assembly Time |
2-3 hrs |
Days |
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Room Requirement |
Fits in a small space |
Often needs a whole room |
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Electrical Cost |
Less than 30p a session |
Can double your power bill |
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Medical Use |
Used by physicians |
Not used by physicians |
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Heat Source |
Gentle, radiant, safe IR elements |
Very hot stove and hot air currents |
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Portability |
Easily moved pieces |
Mostly permanent fixture |
2. The secret to ¡¯s phenomenal success is in the delicate control the user has over the intensity of the infrared heat, adjusting it to suit their comfort level. infrared therapy enables you to perspire comfortably and safely at temperatures as low as 32-40C
3.?A offers unsurpassed levels of comfort and UNINTERRUPTED infrared therapy over the entire session as there is no air temperature controlled thermostat to turn the heaters off and on.
When investing in your health and wellbeing with an infrared sauna, like any other product, it is so important to choose one that will really deliver the results you want, as comfortably and effectively as possible and over the longest time frame
4. With you can rest assured that you are choosing Europe¡¯s leading manufacturer with over 10 years of experience and the most rigorous quality control in the business? It pays to invest in the best!
¡ñ History of Far Infrared Saunas
For years, the average consumer's familiarity with far-infrared came from the use of infrared heat lamps which produce radiant heat. Then, in the mid 1960's NASA discovered ?that a number of mineral oxides were also capable of generating FIR waves. After using various FIR products in the space program, no further developments occurred at NASA using this technology. However, according to Sang Wang, author of Reverse Aging, the Japanese saw other uses.
Today, over 150 patents have been granted to the Japanese for products such as: FIR saunas, FIR ovens that replace microwaves, FIR panels for incubators in maternity wards as well as FIR wave-generating ceramics and fabrics. According to Dr. Tsu-Tsair Oliver Chi, in his summation on the mechanism of action of infrared devices tuned to the human body, "¡these rays are selectively absorbed by tissues needing a boost in their output. The internal production of infrared energy 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 a tissue which is being repaired. After boosting a tissue's level to its maximum, the remaining rays pass onward harmlessly. This phenomenon is called 'resonant-absorption.'"
Over the past 25 years, Japanese and Chinese researchers and clinicians have conducted extensive research on infrared treatments and report numerous benefits. In Japan, there is an Infrared Society, composed of medical doctors and physical therapists, to further research and support the health benefits of infrared as a method of healing. |
