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Why Infrared Heat?
Infrared is the band of light we perceive as heat.
We cannot see this band of light with the naked eye, but we can feel
this type of light in the form of heat. The sun produces most of its
energy output in the infrared segment of the spectrum. Infrared rays
heat your body without having to heat the air in-between, through a
process called conversion.
The infrared is divided into 3 segments by wavelengths, measured in
microns; 0.76~1.5 microns-near; 1.5~5.6 microns-middle; 5.6~1000
microns-far infrared. Among these segments, only far infrared
penetrates organic substances such as the human body two to three
inches so that the warming effect is very uniform.
What Are the Benefits?
Because infrared rays penetrate the body over
1-1/2 inches throughout conversion, there is a deep heating effect
in the muscle tissues and internal organs without giving too much
burden to our heart.
| 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 old skin cells, leaving it glowing
and clean, with improved tone, elasticity, texture and
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The deep penetrating heat also stimulates the
heart to send more blood to the body cells to increase blood
circulation, which improves many symptoms. 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.
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While the moisture on the surface of the
skin evaporates and thus cools the body, a number of other
changes occur 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. |
Weight Loss as an Added Benefit
As our body expends energy to produce sweat (1
gram of sweat requires 0.586 kcal) a moderately conditioned person
can easily sweat off up to 1000 grams or more in an infrared sauna
session — the equivalent to running 10-15 kilometers. 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.
Safety
Because infrared rays are part of sunlight, it's
completely safe to use. Health professionals have used red infrared
heat lamps for decades to treat muscle and joint problems. In
hospital nurseries, incubators are often equipped with infrared
heating systems to keep newborn babies warm.
Infrared Sauna over Dry
Heat Conventional Sauna?
Whereas conventional saunas transfer heat by
circulating hot air, thereby warming your body from your head down,
the far infrared heat rays warm your body directly. This allows
in-depth heat at 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 inside the body. Impurities can be
pushed out using lower and more comfortable temperatures.
Please contact us at (818) 343-3571
to make an appointment for an Infrared Sauna Session. A 30 minute
session is $50.00
We suggest bringing 2
towels. Clothing is NOT optional - you MUST
wear a bathing suit or shorts plus socks or flip flops during a
session in the Infrared Sauna.
Disclaimer:
The preceding is to provide information about
Infrared Saunas and Infrared Heat and the benefits that may be derived. It is not intended to
claim a cure for any disease or condition. It should not take the place of
medical advice or treatment.
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