What Is Far Infrared ? How Does It Work ?
Did you know that every time you feel the sun's rays, hear your favorite song on the radio, get an x-ray, or use the microwave, you're using a different form of electromagnetic energy? The Electromagnetic Spectrum (EM) is used to explain energy that exists in our world, these energies are around us all the time, but we are only aware of a very small portion of them, visible light (or colors) and infrared energy (heat).You can also be over-exposed to another form of energy, ultraviolet or UV light, we feel this when we get sun burnt.
This is an infrared map of sea surface temperatures, with red being the warmest and purple the coldest. Infrared light is part of the suns invisible spectrum; the heat we feel is completely healthy, safe and essential for all living things.
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Infrared means ‘below the red' i.e. lower in frequency, it's the suns natural and safe energy that cannot be seen and is perceived as heat.
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Infrared waves are longer than light but shorter than radio waves; lying outside the visible spectrum at its red end.
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Infrared heat is also called ‘radiant' heat. Radiant heat is simply a form of energy that heats objects directly through a process called conversion without heating the air in between.
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The EM Spectrum is measured in microns or micrometers (a micron = 1000nm)
Infrared (IR) is often subdivided into near IR (NIR) 0.076 to 1.5 microns, mid IR (MIR) 1.5 to 5.6 microns and far IR (FIR) 5.6 to 1000 microns.
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Far infrared energy is used in Medicine where Doctors use Infrared Lamps and heaters to help in the treatment of skin diseases, pain of sore muscles and also used on newborn baby's cribs in hospitals. Scientific advances pertaining to infrared have allowed buildings to keep cool even in the summer by using gold transparent films in the windows of large office buildings, and in consumer goods such as remote controls, children's robot toys, burglar alarms, radiant heaters and many more.
Light Spectrum
When infrared rays are absorbed by all living things, their temperature rises - not the surrounding air.
• FIR works so well because it can penetrate beyond the skin level up to 4cms (1-11/2 inches) and because our body consists of more than 70% of water, it works from heating inside to outside, this energizes and vibrates water molecules; perspiring more. Whereas conventional saunas are mostly absorbed at skin level and raise skin temperature.
When FIR waves are applied, the water molecules are heated and start to vibrate; this vibration reduces the ion bonds of the atoms that are holding together the molecules of water. As the water molecules break down, this allows for deep cleansing to occur and the body may become rejuvenated.
Traditional saunas use steam and hot air; whereas FIR heat is a softer heat that warms your body directly providing you with a more relaxed and safe sauna experience.
The body's ability to also emit FIR energy is the reason behind some alternative healing practices such as ' laying-on of hands' and 'palm healing', a practice with some 3000 years of tradition behind it in China, known as (Q-Gong therapy). Our palms in fact emit far infrared heat at between 8 to 12 microns
• All humans send and receive FIR waves. The range of far infrared waves generated by our bodies is 6-20 microns. The optimal micron output range is between 7-14 microns which is very close to the resonant frequency of water molecule. This similarity makes sense since our bodies are almost 70% water. This range sometimes called "Vital Rays" appears to have special rejuvenated effects on our body's.
Sauna Session Costs
| Persons |
Single Session |
10 Sessions |
| 1 |
$20 |
$150 |
| 2 |
$28 |
$220 |
| 3 |
$33 |
$280 |
* We have provided information here for reference purposes only and to stimulate further observation. No implication of Healthstart's Infrared Sauna creating a cure for or treating any disease is implied nor should it be inferred. If you have a health issue always consult your doctor for medical advice.
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