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Clinical studies and testimonies of Doctors, Physical Therapists and Pro Athletes have confirmed the many therapeutic benefits of radiant infrared heat:
Detoxification
· Heat penetrates up to 1½" into the tissue for deep cleansing,
· Allows toxins and impurities to be sweated out of the body
· Promotes detoxification of heavy metals like mercury and all lipophilic toxins
Pain Relief
· Reduces soreness on nerve endings
· Helps to relieve pain from arthritis, fibromyalgia, lyme disease, rheumatism, bursitis, etc.
· Has relieved migraine headaches, back pain, etc.
· Create Hyperthermia for Lyme Disease Treatment
· Effective hyperthermia (false fever) generation to help the body heal
· Has been used effectively to treat Lyme disease
Immune System
· Stimulates enzyme activity
· Promotes the adhesion and osmosis of water molecules across the cellular membrane
· Attracts calcium ions to the cellular membrane
· Improves lymph flow and assists in the reduction of swelling and inflammation
· Boosts immune
Stress Relief
· Reduces stress and tension
Cardiovascular System
· Increases blood circulation by promoting dilation of the micro-circulatory system of the capillaries.
· Can relieve some ailments associated with poor circulation
· Has the effect of exercise on the cardiovascular system
Weight Loss / Skin Care
· Infrared sauna sessions burn up to 600 or more calories per 1/2 hour sauna session
· Resulting benefits are weight control and cellulite reduction
· Sauna cleanses and tones skin - improves skin elasticity and reduces acne
· Improves skin complexion
Sports Use
· Is the perfect warm-up before sports or a workout
· Reduce muscle spasms as muscle fibers are heated
· Can successfully treat sprains, strains and overworked muscles
From TheraSauna (2008). "Benefits of Infrared TheraSauna." [Full Text]
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Detox and the Heart
In 2007 researchers wrote in the Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine journal, "saunas can be used very effectively for certain cardiovascular problems and as a means to enhance the mobilization of fat-soluble xenobiotics [toxins].
When saunas are used to reduce blood pressure and enhance blood flow and cardiac functioning, only short sauna sessions (15 minutes) are necessary.
When one wants to enhance the mobilization of heavy metals and chemical xenobiotics, longer sessions are needed and those should be medically monitored. But, for either use, saunas are safe and effective and should be used more frequently to benefit the health of our patients and ourselves." (Crinnion, 2007).
Fatigue, Pain, Sleep, Fever
Another paper describes the successful treatment of two patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) using repeated thermal therapy.
The two patients, who has undergone prednisolone (PSL) therapy [anti-inflammatory medications], with no satisfactory effect, were subjected to thermal therapy that consisted of a far-infrared ray dry sauna at 60 degrees C and postsauna warming. The therapy was performed once a day, for a total of 35 sessions. After discharge, these subjects continued the therapy once or twice a week on an outpatient basis for 1 year.
Symptoms such as fatigue, pain, sleep disturbance, and low-grade fever were dramatically improved after 15 to 25 sessions of thermal therapy. Although the prednisolone medication was discontinued, the subjects showed no relapse or exacerbation of symptoms during the first year after discharge. (Masuda, 2005).
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.
The human body can absorb infrared heat. Infrared energy is measured in wavelengths (microns). The human body can best absorb infrared energy in the 3 to 50 micron range, with the best absorption occurring at 9.4 microns
TheraSauna TheraMitters emit infrared 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. Easier absorption also means that the infrared heat penetrates up to an inch-and-a-half. This is deeper into body tissues than traditional hot air saunas." (TheraSauna.com).
