What Is Far-Infrared Heat?

Infrared heat is light produced by the sun. This is the heat you feel penetrate your skin when you stand in the sun - and miss when you walk into the shade. Infrared energy is also given off as body heat. It has nothing to do with ultraviolet light which gives you sunburn and damages your skin.

Where conventional saunas transfer heat by circulating hot air, thus warm your body from your head, the infrared heat rays warm your body directly. This allows an in-depth heat in a more pleasant temperature of 110-150°F(43 - 66°C), thus providing more health benefits and a highly enjoyable and comfortable environment.

Conventional saunas need high air temperatures to pull impurities from the body, but infrared heated saunas can directly penetrate up to 45 mm (up to an inch-and-a-half) inside the body. Infrared emitters heat in the 7- to 14-micron range with a peak at 9.4 microns, the same as the human body, making it easier to absorb. Impurities can be pushed out using lower and more comfortable temperatures.

As the body temperature rises by infrared heat, perspiration occurs and blood circulation increases.The muscles and organs are stimulated and toxic waste (fat, heavy metals and other toxic materials) is removed from your body through perspiration.

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Infrared emitters produce infrared heat in wavelengths of 7- to 14-microns. The TheraMitters have a peak output of 9.4 micron - the same as the human body. Since the heat emitted by the TheraMitters is similar to the heat emitted by the human body, the body is better able to absorb the beneficial infrared in a shorter period of time.

How does it benefit us?

Our body reacts to the increased heating through the natural cooling process of perspiring. Through the perspiration process, acid and waste residue like toxins, sodium, alcohol, nicotine, cholesterol and the potentially carcinogenic heavy metals are removed from the cells (especially zinc, lead, nickel, cadmium, etc). As well as the pores of our skin opening and discharging waste products , the skin sheds any old skin cells , leaving it glowing and immaculately clean, with improved tone, elasticity, texture and colour.

While the moisture on the surface of the skin evaporates and thus cools the body, a number of other changes occur in the body to release the heat as quickly as possible. The heart beats harder and faster , pumping more blood through the dilated blood vessels, thus achieving the conditioning benefits of continuous exercise.

As our body expends energy to produce sweat (1 gm sweat requires 0.586 kcal) a moderately conditioned person can easily sweat off up to 1000gms or more in a sauna session - the equivalent to running 10-15 kms. While this weight loss can be regained by re-hydration with water, the calories consumed will not. This is a valuable system for those who don't exercise and those who can not exercise, yet want an effective weight control and fitness program, along with the benefits that regular exercise bring.

Infrared heat is well known for pain relief. Health professionals have used red infrared heat lamps for decades totreat muscle and joint problems. In hospital baby care units, incubators are often equipped with infrared heating systems to keep new-born babies warm.

Other Benefits of owning a Far-Infrared Sauna

Feature	Far Infrared Saunas	Hot Rock or Steam Sauna
proven benefits	pain relief detoxification increased circulation weight loss lowered blood pressure and cholestero cellulite removal	no data
maintenance	nominal	extensive
mold and mildew	no	yes
warm up time	15 to 20 minutes	45 minutes to an hour
sweat analysis	80% water, 20% toxins	97% water, 3% toxins
fresh air circulation	encouraged	not encouraged
assembly time	less than 1/2 hour	days or weeks
electrical cost	$2 to $3 a month	can double your power bill
medical use	used by physicians	no data
heat	dry, gentle, radiant	harsh, claustrophobic, humid
stereo music	am/fm cd player optional	not encouraged
portability	break down in minutes	permanent

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