How Does Far Infrared Work?
Far infrared is a section of the natural band of light that is not visible to the human eye, but can be felt as heat. Unlike the high heat produced in traditional saunas, far infrared heat is able to penetrate the body to a depth of 1.5 to 2 inches.* This stimulates the body's cellular detoxification process more effectively than a traditional sauna.
The body, incapable of metabolizing and excreting all toxins it is exposed to, oftentimes stores toxins in fat to protect the body (called lipophilic toxins.)
Our body's tissues normally produce infrared energy, which is used by the body for a number of healing processes. By delivering penetrating warmth to the body, the far infrared sauna increases the body's own infrared energy levels, encouraging a slight rise in body temperature that boosts natural detoxification systems.
The Thermal Life sauna duplicates these healthy far infrared frequencies. The tissues selectively absorb these rays as the water in the cell reacts in a process called 'resonant absorption.' This resonant absorption occurs when the frequency of the far infrared matches the frequency of the water in the cell causing toxins to be dropped off into the blood stream and excreted in sweat, feces, and urine.
Some Benefits of Far Infrared Sauna
~Enhanced immune health
Each far infrared sauna session causes a brief, beneficial increase in body temperature, which improves immune system health by boosting production of infection-fighting white blood cells and killer T-cells.
~Improved cardiovascular conditioning
Medical research shows that regular use of a far infrared sauna may be as effective for cardiovascular conditioning as exercise. As the body heats up, it cools itself by sending blood from the internal organs to the extremities and the skin, thus increasing heart rate, cardiac output and metabolic rate.
~Stress relief
High daily stress levels put constant strain on the body's nervous system and can contribute to chronic disease. The far infrared sauna helps to reduce physical stress by boosting circulation and triggering the production of endorphins, the 'feel good' hormones.
~Weight & cellulite control
Toxins can play a significant role in preventing us from losing weight as well as gaining weight. Those wishing to lose weight should note that the cardiovascular effect from a single sauna session burns as many as 600 calories. The sauna is also quite effective at dealing with cellulite when combined with massage therapy and nutrition.
~Pain relief
By dilating blood vessels, infrared heat increases blood circulation to injured areas, speeding up the healing process and relieving pain.
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Above information from: "High Tech Health International. (2010).Thermal life far infrared sauna; your natural prescription for radiant health [Brochure]. High Tech Health"
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