Far infrared

Excerpts from an article in the "Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients", May 2000 by Dr. Aaron M. Flickstein Click here to read the report

Far infrared (FIR), also known as radiant heat, is simply a form of energy that heats objects directly through a process called conversion. We cannot see this band of light with the naked eye, but we can feel this type of light in the form of heat. Our sun produces most of its energy in the infrared segment of the spectrum.

Far infrared penetrates organic substances and water two to three inches so that the warming effect is very uniform. We live in a FIR temperature range. Our skin radiates 9.36-micron far infrared wave since our body temperature is 97.7 degrees Fahrenheit. This is very close to the resonant frequency of a water molecule. This makes perfect sense, since about 70% of our body is water. Among the energy spectrum coming from the sun, the far infrared waves are the safest and the most beneficial.

Heaters in the infrared saunas radiate at 2-25 micron, making it completely compatible to the body. Infrared saunas are very economical; the cost of running a sauna for 30 minutes a day, every day for one month is between $2 to $3, compared to $20-$30 for a conventional sauna. Infrared saunas have a warm up time of ten minutes compared to 20 to 30 minute warm up for a conventional sauna. Since far infrared penetrates the body, you are receiving the far infrared benefits even before the sauna warms up. You receive complete detoxification with the sauna set between 110 degrees to 130 degrees, making it comfortable to fully detoxify. Far infrared saunas work even with the door open, so it can be used with clothing on for a pre-warm up for exercise. They are portable and can be set up in 30 minutes or less, with six panels that are manufactured to fit exactly and held together with hex bolts. This makes them portable for use indoors or outdoors( if outdoors, it must be kept from the elements). Many doctors are using the Infra Red saunas in their practices for pain relief treatments. These treatments cost from $30 - $50 for a 30-minute treatment session. Infrared is approved by the FDA for treatment of pain relief and some insurance does co-payment for in-home saunas.

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World Wide Reports

Over the last 25 years, Japanese and Chinese researchers and clinicians have completed extensive research on infrared treatments and report many provocative findings. In Japan, there is an "infrared society" composed of medical doctors and physical therapists dedicated to further infrared research. Their findings support the health benefits of infrared therapy as a method of healing. There have been over 700,000 infrared thermal systems sold in the Orient for whole-body treatments. An additional 30 million people have received localized infrared treatment in the Orient, Europe and Australia. In Germany, physicians have used infrared therapy for over 80 years.

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Chinese Studies of Infrared

Researchers report over 90% success in a summary of Chinese studies that assessed the effects of infrared heat therapy on:

• Soft tissue injury
• Lumbar strain
• Periarthritis of the shoulder
• Sciatica
• Pain during menstruation
• Neurodermatitis
• Eczema with infection
• Post-surgical infections
• Facial paralysis(Bell's Palsy)
• Diarrhea
• Cholecstitis
• Neurasthenia
• Pelvic infection

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Conversion Fahrenheit/Centigrade

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Infrared Sauna V. Traditional Sauna

Item	Health Mate Sauna	Traditional Sauna
Preheat Time:	Short preheat time	Long preheat time
Temperature:	110-150°F (43 - 66°C)	200-220°F (93 - 104°C)
Air ventilation:	Fresh and Steam-less	High humidity, very hot
Assembly time:	1-2 Hours	1-2 days
Room requirement:	Fits in a small place	Requires a big space
Electrical Cost:	About the same as a hair drier	Can double your power bill
Entertainment:	Built-in CD player, Optional TVs	Not specified
Heat Source:	Safe, effective, and direct radiant heat from patented heaters	Indirect circulated heat from a hot Stove
Portability:	portable-easy to assemble and disassemble	Permanently fixed and hard to disassemble

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Infrared Sauna V. Other sports in Calories Burns

Healthmate Sauna burns up to 900 & more calories in just one 30-minute session.

Here are how many calories a 150-pound person normally burns up in 30 minutes of exercise:

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Sweat Analysis

Far Infrared Saunas are able to remove heavy metal toxins (sweat analysis chart above), that accumulate due to sluggish elimination or exposure. Many clinics' detoxification programs utilize infrared saunas for mercury toxicity, which they claim, is eliminated through the stool, hair and urine.

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Reduces Stress and Fatigue...

Perhaps the most immediate relief your Aroma Infrared sauna offers is simple relaxation, as it melts away the stresses and tensions of urban life. Just a few minutes in the gentle warmth of your Health Mate sauna gives you an overall massaging effect, soothing jangled nerves and knotted muscles. You'll feel rejuvenated and renewed, restored in both body and mind.

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Not only will Infra-Therapist provide you with clean, glowing skin, but it will also help you lose weight. One session in the Infra-Therapist will burn as many calories as you would rowing or jogging for 30 minutes. Through deep penetration of fat cells, radiant heat therapy will help clear away cellulite.

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As you use the Infra-Therapist, your heart pumps blood at a greater rate, giving you the same benefits as a cardiovascular workout. Heart rate, cardiac output and metabolic rate increases, while diastolic blood pressure drops, resulting in improved physical fitness.

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