Far Infrared Heat Therapy
From Royalesauna.com

What is Infrared?
80% of the sun’s rays are infrared. Our atmosphere allows IR rays in the 1 to 14 micron range to safely reach the earth’s surface. Infrared rays are part of the electromagnetic spectrum which also includes gamma rays, X-rays, ultraviolet, visible, microwaves and radio waves. The only difference between these different types of radiation is their wavelength or their frequency. With increasing wavelength, the frequency, energy and temperature decreases from gamma rays to radio waves. Traveling at the speed of light these heat waves reach the earth’s surface after the earth’s atmosphere has blocked out the hazardous rays.

The electromagnetic spectrum can be divided into: 1. The Optical Spectrum or the spectrum that is visible to the human eye. It includes seven colours: red, orange, yellow, green, cyan, blue and violet. Of the visible lights, red is the colour having the longest wavelengths and violet the shortest. 2. Invisible Lights outside the Optical Spectrum. These include among various invisible light waves; Infra (meaning ‘below’) red, and Ultra (meaning ‘beyond’) violet. Thus, infrared light is ‘below red’ and ultraviolet light is ‘beyond violet’.

In 1800, William Herschel, a German astronomer, while researching the heat effects of the colours of the optical spectrum, found that the temperatures in the colours increased as he went from violet to red. Herschel also discovered that the temperature continued to increase beyond the colour red, into a region of invisible light which he named, “Infrared”.

Infrared lies between the visible and microwave portions of the electromagnetic spectrum. Infrared waves have wavelengths longer than visible and shorter than microwaves, and have frequencies which are lower than visible and higher than microwaves.

Infrared is broken into three distinct segments: near, mid and far-infrared differentiated by wavelength measured in microns. One micron is equivalent to 1/1,000,000 of a meter. Near-infrared is that part of the infrared spectrum that is closest to visible light and Far-infrared is closer to the microwave region. Mid-infrared is the region between these two.

The human body responds to this deep heating effect via a hypothalamic-induced increase in both heart volume and rate. The body tissues selectively absorb FIR as the water in the cell reacts in a process called ‘resonant absorption’. This is said to occur when the frequency of FIR matches the frequency of the water in the cell causing toxins to be dropped off into the blood stream and excreted by way of sweat, faeces and urine. If there are tissues under healing or repair, the boost of infrared ensures fullest healing response.

Resonance and vibration loosens unwanted fat and toxins, which further decompose into water, CO2, inorganic salts etc. and then excreted along with sweat from the expanded pores in the skin. Due to deep penetrating qualities of FIR, up to 1.5 in. 2 in. (45mm - 50mm) deep into body’s tissues, there is a heating effect deep in the muscular tissues and internal organs. This deep heating is responsible for healing effect and other health benefits associated with FIR.
According to NASA infrared ‘passive exercise’ was the ideal way to keep astronauts fit during space flight. In hospitals baby care units, incubators are often equipped with infrared heating systems to keep new born babies warm. World over Far Infrared Rays are being used to promote growth in plants, purify polluted air, treat injured athletes, for cooking and even encourage new hair growth. FIR sauna is not only safe, but has multiple benefits revolutionising the way we keep fit.

Is Infrared Heat safe?
Far Infrared is a natural form of light energy that is safest of the rays. It should not be confused with harmful ultraviolet radiation. Unlike UV rays, FIR will not sunburn or damage the skin or tissues below it. According to the 9th edition of Clayton’s Electrotherapy, “infrared is the only antidote to excessive ultraviolet radiation”. FIR heat / energy are also capable of neutralizing the negative effects of toxic electromagnetic frequencies (EMF’s). In fact, FIR is a normal heat that is absolutely essential for all living things to remain tranquil, calm and healthy.

Are royale-in-spa™ Infrared Saunas safe?
royale-in-spa™ saunas are completely safe and produce the same Far Infrared heat produced by the sun. FIR is a fundamental, indispensable part of life on earth. All creatures in our environment – people, animals, plants – receive and radiate them. Thus, FIR sauna is not only safe, but has multiple benefits revolutionising the way we keep fit. In fact, FIR is a normal heat that is absolutely essential for all living things to remain tranquil, calm and healthy.

Royale-in-spa™ run on worry-free, low voltage energy (8 to 32V) and is tested to UL standards. They are so safe that nails, water, and even touching the heating elements during operation will have no harmful effect!

Far Infrared radiant heat is the most efficient form of heat available. Significantly less operating time is required to maintain the desired warmth compared to furnaces and other radiant heat systems, keeping operational cost

What are the benefits of Far Infrared Sauna?
Far Infrared benefits are immediate and amazing! Regular sports take time and always carry the risk of injury. While active exercise and balanced diet are excellent for good health, an equally good substitute – the amazing new Far Infrared Sauna – lets you stay healthy in pleasant and relaxing way. Soft, soothing Far Infrared heat helps receive the all round ‘training effect’ (30 minute FIR sauna = 10km run) while reading, watching TV, talking on phone, listening to your favourite music or simply relaxing in the comfort of Royale-in-spa™.

Detoxification Increased Blood Circulation
Infrared sauna is thought to be seven times more effective at detoxifying heavy metals as opposed to conventional heat or steam saunas. Modern diseases are result environmental pollutants. Studies have confirmed that diet and environmental chemicals cause 95% of cancers. They are absorbed into our body through food containing additives, antiseptics, agriculture chemicals etc. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have found that sweating is one of the most effective ways to expel these chemical and heavy metal toxins from our body. ‘Incurable’ chronic diseases that were thought to have no known cause often disappear once toxin chemicals are gone. Since our FIR sauna is the safest, most efficacious and economical way of depurating stored toxins; this makes it a household necessity.
Our body reacts to the increased FIR heating through the natural cooling process of perspiring. Increased blood circulation stimulates the sweat glands, releasing built-up toxins and waste. Through the perspiration process, acid and waste residue like toxins, sodium, alcohol, nicotine, cholesterol, urea and the potentially carcinogenic heavy metals (mercury, zinc, lead, nickel, cadmium) are removed from the cells.

Cardiovascular Conditioning, Lowers Blood Pressure, Lowers Cholesterol Lowers Triglycerides
Extensive research by NASA in the early 1980s concluded that infrared stimulation of cardiovascular function would be the ideal way to maintain cardiovascular conditioning in American astronauts during long space flights.

The body responds to the deep heating effect of the FIR via a hypothalamic-induced increase in both heart volume and rate. As body increases sweat production to cool itself, the heart works harder pumping blood at a greater rate to boost circulation, supplying the conditioning benefits of a continuous exercise. Heart rate, cardiac output and metabolic rate increases, while diastolic blood pressure drops, for improved overall cardiovascular fitness. The lower FIR temperature ranges are found to be very safe for those with cardiovascular risk. This conditioning has even greater benefit to those who are unable to exercise. Thus, our FIR saunas will provide overall, systematic treatment of muscles, joints, and body especially for areas often not regularly addressed through movement and exercising.

‘Passive exercise’ of FIR Saunas results in significant lowering of blood pressure, cholesterol and triglycerides“Regular use of a sauna…may be as effective as a means of cardiovascular conditioning and burning and burning of calories as regular exercise.” Journal of the American Medical Association 8/7/1981

Burn Calories & Weight Control, Improved Muscle Tone and Strength,Body ShapingIncreased Energy levels
Although weight loss from perspiration is quickly regained by re-hydration with water, the FIR effect of sending more blood to the capillaries and converting fats results more than 600 calories burnt in just one 30 minute session – the equivalent of running 10-15 km. As our body expends energy to produce sweat (1gm. sweat requires 0.586 kcal), a moderately conditioned person can easily sweat off up to 1000 gm or more in a FIR sauna session.

Further, when heavy metals are reduced, the metabolic imbalances that were causing poor digestion and weight gain will be corrected. Also, lipophilic toxins stored in fat are decreased making it easier for weight loss.

Because fat becomes water soluble at 110ºF, subcutaneous fat can be released along with the sweat and toxins. The FIR sauna is especially valuable system for those who don’t exercise and those who cannot exercise yet want an effective weight control and fitness program, giving them the benefits that regular exercise brings.

With Infrared Therapy, result is immediate. The infrared Royale-in-spa® will carve out a younger, taut and shapely, fit body with a boost of energy level at a new high.

Production of white blood cells by the bone marrow and killer T cells by the thymus. The overall result is immune system enhancement.

Immune System Enhancement
A typical FIR sauna session will cause a brief 1 to 3ºF increase in body temperature. As the body works to combat this ‘artificial fever’ the body’s immune system is strengthened. This helps in body’s defence against bacteria, microbes and consequent infection. This phenomenon also helps trigger the production of white blood cells by the bone marrow and killer T cells by the thymus. The overall result is immune system enhancement.

Rejuvenation Stress and Fatigue Reduction
The most immediate relief offered by the FIR sauna is simple relaxation, as it melts away the stress and tension of urban life. Dilated capillaries lead to improved blood circulation resulting in reduced stress levels. Just a few minutes in the gentle warmth of FIR sauna will give you an overall massaging effect, soothing jangled nerves and knotted muscles. The user will feel rejuvenated and renewed, restored in both body and mind.

Clears Cellulite
Cellulites are gel like lumps made up of fat, water and wastes trapped in pockets beneath the skin. An infrared thermal system warms three times deeply as conventional saunas, causing heavy sweating leading to effective clearing of this kind of unwanted debris from the body.

Relieves Muscle Spasm, Body Pain, Joint Pain and Stiffness

Treats Rheumatoid Arthritis
Deep heating effect of the FIR sauna helps peripheral blood vessels dilate, bringing relief and healing to muscle and soft tissue injuries. Increased blood circulation carries off metabolic waste products and delivers oxygen-rich blood to oxygen depleted muscles, enabling them to recover faster. Muscles relax most readily when tissues are warm, for greater flexibility and range of motion.
FIR heat can easily help ease patients suffering from arthritis, sprains, neuralgia, bursitis, muscle spasm, lower back pain, joint stiffness and several other muscular-skeletal ailments. Much of the stiffness aches and soreness that comes with aging is reduced or eliminated.

Skin Cleansing
The increased heating causes pores of the skin to open up. The profuse sweating achieved within few minutes in an FIR sauna sweats off deeply imbedded impurities (dirt, oil and makeup) and dead skin cells, leaving the skin glowing, immaculately clean and free of body odor.

Increased blood circulation draws the skin’s own natural nutrients to the surface. Your skin will experience firmness, improved tone, elasticity, texture and color.
Roughness will start declining making way for smooth and soft skin. Increased blood circulation has also been shown to relieve acne, eczema, psoriasis, burns, lesions and cuts. Further, open wounds heal more quickly, reducing scarring.

Athletic Performance
Now athletes and sportsmen can forget tedious warm-up exercises. They will be able to ready their muscles using our FIR sauna better than standard warm-up exercise. Since pre-competition warm-ups can end up tiring an athlete, our saunas ‘deep thermal therapy’ will offer an exertion-free alternative. The idea of "passive" warm-up before competition is not new. Hot pads and steamy showers are other ways of warming the muscles and improving range of motion in the joints. However, the effectiveness of our FIR sauna is incomparable.

FIR heat therapy can also be used in both the prevention and rehabilitation of overuse injuries and to combat the after-effects of torn muscles and tendons. It can be valuable during warm-up before training sessions and competitions and in cold weather, increasing, as it does, the mobility of joints.

Injuries caused by trauma or overuse, such as ligament injuries and muscle ruptures, are often treated during the acute stage by cooling and bandaging so that the bleeding in the injured area is limited. After the initial 48 hours, FIR heat therapy can be introduced to help the healing process, which, once the risk of haemorrhage is over, is aided by increased blood flow.

Control Diabetes
FIR Therapy can control diabetes. Diabetes is a disease that prevents our body to balance the use of glucose (energy) derived from the food we eat. Common symptoms of Diabetics are: Frequent urination, excessive thirst and hunger, nausea, weakness and fatigue. FIR rays can increase blood circulation to rejuvenate healthy cellular functioning. Cells get a chance to flush out toxins and wastes and replace them with fresh oxygen and nutrients from the blood stream. New research has also shows FIR can inhibit bacterial growth, thus reducing chance of infection which most diabetics are prone to. Overall, FIR saunas help in lowering blood sugar levels.

Bed-Ridden or Wheel Chair Bound Users
FIR saunas make it possible for people in wheel chairs, or those who are otherwise unable to exert themselves, or those who won’t follow an exercising and conditioning program to help improve blood circulation. Our FIR saunas definitely allow more variety in any ongoing training program.

Infrared Heating Level benefits

o 30 to 35°C for stimulating blood circulation and relaxation

o 35 to 40°C for pain relief & muscle relaxation

o 40 to 50°C for physiotherapy e.g. for rheumatoid arthritis

History of Infrared Sauna
Palm healing, which is a 3000 years old tradition in China, has been based on the healing properties of the natural infrared rays. Chinese researchers consider the band from 2 to 25 microns as the most therapeutic.

Sauna use has been popularised by Finns whose old religion used it as a ceremony for the mental, spiritual and physical cleansing. This science was brought by Finns who migrated to Finland between 5000 and 3000 BC, from an area north west of present day Tibet.

Numerous saunas appear along the Mediterranean towns cities. The first known Sauna Bath appears in the palace of King Minos of Crete in 1700 BC. Sauna benefits of Far Infrared therapy first began with Socrates providing an answer for depression using light.

While Native Americans developed saunas as sweat lodges, the German physicians have been using whole body infrared therapy for over 80 years.

Dr. Tadashi Ishikowa received a patent on the zirconia infrared heaters in 1965. They were mostly used exclusively by medical practitioners in Japan until they were released for public use in 1979.The infrared idea has been further refined and sold in the United States since 1981.

Precautions

The Royale-in-spa™ Far Infrared Saunas are not medical products.

o They are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. If you are not certain whether you can use this product, please consult your physicians before using it.

o Consult your personal physician if you are not sure about using any of royale-in-spa™ products.

o Consult your physician in case of any active disease, pregnancy, high blood pressure or any surgical implants such as metal pins, rods and artificial joints.

o It is recommended not to use more than the maximum available time for one session and not more than three times a week for any one person.

o Drink around 12oz (0.34ltr) of water for every 15 minutes you are in the sauna (drink lots of fluids!!). Dehydration is one of the most common dangers of sauna. To avoid dehydration consume sufficient amount of fluid before, after and if need be, even during the sauna session.

o At any point during the sauna if you do not feel well, leave immediately!

o Avoid excessive use of lotion prior to sauna usage.

o Keep initial sauna usage to a minimum until you become accustomed to the heat.

o Our products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any medical condition.

o Testimonials represent personal experiences and may differ among individuals.

 

For more information about infrared saunas, please contact Royalsauna.com.

 

 

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