Health Benefits of Infrared Therapy
What are Far-Infrared Rays (FIR)?
The complete spectrum of sunlight consists of visible and invisible rays. The visible rays are red, orange, yellow, green, indigo, blue, and violet in color, known as rainbow colors. The invisible rays are Ultra Violet, X-rays, Gamma, Cosmic, Microwave, Long Wave, Electrical Wave, and Infrared.
Electromagnetic waves between visible light and the microwave are called infrared waves. The wavelength of infrared waves range from 0.76 micron to 1,000 microns. The ranges of Near, Medium, and Far-Infrared Rays are 0.76 to 1.5microns, 1.5 to 4 microns, and 4 to 1,000 microns respectively.
The physical characteristics of FIR are:
· Invisibility
· Linearity, refractivity and reflectivity
· Upon being absorbed by various objects, the ability to produce warmth and harmonize with the natural life force released by human body to enhance resonance absorption.
· The ability to penetrate deep into the human body.
Within the magnetic spectrum, while some rays, such as light, can be seen by the unaided human eye, most are invisible to us. Far-Infrared Rays are well beyond the ability of the naked eye to see.
FIR is capable of penetrating deep into the human body...
It can gently and agreeably elevate the temperature of the body. When it does so, it helps to expand capillaries, which stimulates blood circulation. This increases the body's energy reserve, and accelerates the metabolic exchange between blood and body tissue.
FIR can actually increase the regenerative ability of the body tissue. It also reduces abnormalities in nervous system and helps the autonomous system function properly. Now that the outstanding properties of FIR are gaining worldwide recognition and acclaim, we are beginning to see it appear in a variety of medical applications.
FIR was first discovered through spectroscopes by a German scientist in 1800. Since then, many researchers from Italy, the United States, and Germany have found that it helps to promote health profoundly. Since the 1980's, researchers and experts from United States, Japan, Korea, and China have started to accumulate scientific data on the contributions of FIR to human health.
FIR radiation is popular in Japan and Korea and recently numerous research papers on clinical experimentation and application of FIR have been published. In-depth research by the Japanese experts has shown that FIR radiation is similar to the average "qi" (8 microns) wavelength emitted during "qi gong" therapy which has been practiced by ancient Chinese for some 3000 years.
Bio-effect of FIR on the Human Body
Our body organism is composed of more than 70% water and many proteins. Since a vibrating wave band length of molecular movement of organic matter is identified to the band of wavelength of FIR, molecular movement of organic matter is therefore activated.
Invisible rays of Near Infrared energy can not be absorbed into the living body but only reflected. However, FIR can be absorbed because of its penetration capability and provide a heating effect. Based on these effects, FIR will be able to dilate capillary vessels, and ultimately increase blood circulation and active metabolism in tissues and cells. It also promotes elimination of waste matter and harmful heavy metals out of human body.
How FIR Works - Resonance Absorption
The natural resonant frequencies of water and organic substances are within the FIR frequencies. Therefore, water and organic substances absorb energy easily from the radiated FIR wave. The normal absorption of resonant frequency for human the body is 8 to 15 microns. However, the range of absorbable bands for all organic matter on our planet is approximately 6 to 15 microns.
When an electronic wave of many different wavelengths is radiated at a substance, some waves are reflected away and some waves just pass through the substance. For instance, the visible light spectrum with very short wave length is reflected away; while a radio frequency with a long wavelength just passes through our body. However, some frequency wave bands are absorbed by the substance and the temperature of the substance arises.
We live in an environment of FIR waves and our body receives and radiates them. Among the energy spectrum coming from the sun, the FIR waves are the safest and the most beneficial electromagnetic energy sources available; especially it is when the resonant frequency 'id' from 6 to 15 microns. However, the amount of FIR available for health is reduced as the sunlight reaches the earth because most is being absorbed by the ocean, concrete buildings, and other manufactured objects.
Our body temperature is normally at 98 degrees Fahrenheit. When we exercise, our body will sweat and increase in warmness. During this process, the body waste is being eliminated, and proper food nutrients to supplement our body will become vital. It is also a fact that materials like clothing can keep our body warm, but they do not emit FIR for absorption. Only items that contain FIR materials have the therapeutic properties if worn and used on a long term, and our body will achieve the optimum health benefits.
Why do we say that 6-15 micron are the BioGenetic Rays? The basis is on usage and research on living things coupled with FIR. The temperature of every living thing including animals and plants is normally within the range 0C to 100C range. The ability to absorb the electromagnetic waves is also within this range. When the wavelength is between 8-12 microns, that is, the external emission rate of the human body, it is also within the frequency range of 9 - 12 microns. Extensive biological research has shown that FIR wavelengths between 6 - 15 microns are beneficial to the human body and consequently known as the physiological rays or BioGenetic Rays.
Many medical specialists and researchers have determined that our body can quickly react to absorb the distal infrared. The distal infrared causes the water molecules in the body to vibrate and then it causes heat reaction through resonant absorption; and the heat causes the temperature under skin to increase. Thus, causing expansion of capillaries to promote blood circulation and eliminate obstacles that hinder metabolism; and the tissues are activated which results in the formation of enzymes.
The water molecules in the blood are likewise changed into micro-molecules, and will get rid of toxic and body-waste and make the water in our bodies more active to increase the metabolic rate. Apart from this, 6 - 15 micron FIR in the blood stream is able to neutralize blood toxicity and smoothen the wall of arteries, capillaries, and veins.
Research conducted by a Japanese Medical Professor on white mice with cancer cells showed that the application of FIR (BioGenetic Rays) could also help return the cancer cells back to normal healthy cells. That is why the BioGenetic Rays are so amazing.
Why is there a need for FIR products?
Due to changes in our present society, most of us have very little time to exercise under the sun. Owing to this, we hardly have the opportunity to receive even 20% FIR from natural sunlight. We go to work mainly before, or just at sunrise, and return at or after sunset. Many work inside a building and thus, most of the FIR has been absorbed by the building. As the result, we tend to experience maladies that are mainly due to poor blood circulation.
When the normally smooth, firm linings of the arteries become thickened and roughened by deposits of fat, fibrin, calcium and cellular debris, it will lessen the arteries ability to expand and contract and slows the blood movement through narrowed channels. These conditions make it easier for blood clots to from, blocking the arteries and stopping blood flow completely.
As we know, the sun also produces other rays. Therefore, if we are exposed to the sun, we are also getting others harmful rays like Cosmic rays, X-rays, Ultra Violet rays, Microwave rays, Gamma rays, Radio waves, and others. Some rays, such as Ultra Violet, may cause skin cancer and other diseases. Because of these, we need something to substitute or create something to produce FIR. Finally, after many years in research, it was discovered that the combination of 26 kinds of ceramic and mineral oxides (called Bio-ceramic) from the earth were able to emit a pure source of FIR.
What is the effect of FIR on the human body?
· Activates water molecules in the body
· Improves the oxygen level
· Warms and eliminates fats, chemicals, and toxins from the blood and thus smoothens the flow of blood.
· Eliminates all other waste from the body
· Reduces the acidic level in the body
· Improves the nervous system
Other values:
· Improves the perspiration system
· Prevention of bacteria growth
· Improves strength and health
· Speeds up repair of body cells
· Balances the acid level in our body
· Normalization of blood cholesterol
· Prevents mould
· Maintains warmth and promotes better sleep