What is Infrared?
FIR infrared ray energy has been utilized by NASA spacecraft because of it’s natural light spectrum of sunlight minus the skin damaging UV. FIR infrared ray energy has already revolutionized health and beauty products in Europe.
Far infrared ray is a form of light energy from the sun. It falls within the same family of Infrared rays in the light spectrum. However, due to it’s longer wavelengths, FIR cannot be seen by the human eye, just like the Ultraviolet rays. Energy from the sun is absolutely essential and beneficial for human beings and all living organisms.
FIR ( Far Infrared ray) has the ability to penetrate, refract, radiate & reflect. The human body can absorb FIR because of its deep penetrating ability. When FIR penetrates through the skin to the subcutaneous tissues, it transforms from light energy into heat energy. The thermal effect within the deep layers of tissue cause blood vessels in capillaries to dilate, promoting better blood circulation, and the heat produced helps to get rid of body toxins and metabolic wastes ( such as cellulite) through sweating.
Far Infrared’s unique wave length penetrates directly into the body a couple of inches deep which inturn results in favorable results such as:
Detoxification
The heat of the Far Infrared Sauna causes the capillaries to dilate, which leads to an increase in blood flow and circulation. This process causes waste products from the liver, kidney, brain, muscles and other parts of the body to be flushed out. Studies have shown that sweat produced under normal conditions contains 97% water and 3% toxins. Sweat produced in the Far Infrared Sauna, by contrast, contains 80-85% water and a staggering 15-20% toxins.
Numerous clinical studies in Asia and Europe have shown the effectiveness of Far Infrared Saunas in helping to eliminate some of the most dangerous heavy metals and chemicals (many of which our body has no way of metabolising), such as mercury, lead, arsenic, cadmium, cancer-causing PCBs, pesticides, etc.
Weight Loss
Weight loss and cardiovascular conditioning is another benefit of Far Infrared Sauna Therapy. The process is simple. Heat therapy assists in increasing the pulse, cardiac output and metabolic rate – resulting in faster calorie burning.
But wait, there’s more! Another added benefit with respect to weight loss is that fat becomes fat soluble at 42 degrees Celsius, it is also released through the sweat glands, along with the various waste substances. The great news for overweight people is that a massive 300-600 calories can be shed in a standard session, the equivalent, in fact, of a 10km run! Although the perspired water is obviously replaced through re-hydration, the calories are not.
Individuals who cannot run due to physical limitations and/or cannot place a demand on their cardiovascular system can benefit from regular use of the Far Infrared Sauna. It’s regular use may be an effective means of cardiovascular conditioning and burning of calories as regular exercise. Bay Harbour Med Spa utilizes the Far Infrared Sauna Therapy as an adjunct to VelaShape treatments which is used to reduce the appearance of cellulite. It has also been established by European beauty specialists that Far Infrared Saunas can successfully utilised to speed-up an existing anti-cellulite program.
Pain Relief
The treatment of muscle and joint pain is another area where the Far Infrared Sauna is of great value. Here is how the basic process works: heat generated by the sauna penetrates some 4cm beneath the skin. Blood vessels begin to dilate and this leads to enhanced circulation. An increases supply of oxygen-rich blood now flows to ones injured muscles and soft tissue, thus enabling the healing process to be accelerated. At the same time, the improved circulation helps the affected areas. In Europe and Japan Far Infrared therapy is used to treat a wide range of ailments.
Skin & Beauty
Due to the fact that the saunas increase blood circulation, this has the effect of improving skin tone, texture and colour. The deep perspiration that takes place allows for a very thorough cleansing, not only eliminating impurities but also removing unsightly dead skin cells which dramatically improve the elasticity of one’s skin and softening up all those rough areas. Bay Harbour Med Spa utilizes the Far Infrared Sauna Therapy as an adjunct to other exclusive customized face treatments.
Stress
Stress is characterized by a complex of harmful emotions: negativity, pessimism and fatigue – all of which can impact one’s health directly. While in the sauna many of Bay Harbour Med Spa’s clients have reported feeling being overwhelmed by a liberating sense of relaxation: muscles feeling rejuvenated, nerves wonderfully soothed. With regular use, one will notice many changes in mind and body: noticeably a growing sense of calmness, wellbeing and an improved ability to cope.
In summation, Far Infrared Sauna Therapy yields many positive benefits. Check back to this blog often as Bay Harbour Med Spa ( located in Miami Beach) is working on compiling patient feedback and will be updating this blog often. For more information you may also check with http://mesotherapymiami.com
