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Far infrared is essential to life.  It is naturally emitted by the sun, naturally absorbed into the body and naturally emitted from the body.  But what exactly is it, and how does it work when it comes to health?

We can't see far infrared but we can feel it.  It is past the visible spectrum of light from the sun but plays a big part in the warmth we feel.  The air temperature in direct sunlight and in the shade is the same, but you feel cooler in the shade.  When you step back out into direct light, the far infrared waves from the sun warm your skin without adding additional warmth to the air.

The level of far infrared produced by an individual person varies based on that person's health.  When you're ill, your far infrared radiation goes down, only to go up again as your health is restored.

Below you can see a chart that shows the micron ranges of far infrared.  When looking for far infrared products, it is best to find those that emit in the eight to 14 micron range.  This is the range that is most beneficial to humans. 

Why?  Because water, the earth and the human body have a similar electromagnetic frequency of about 10 microns.  The closer you get to that frequency, the more your body can absorb and use due to the idea of Resonance Absorption.  Taking in far infrared as close to your natural frequency as possible creates the affinity that allows that greater absorption to happen.

Because our bodies will absorb only the amount of far infrared that they can use, you don't have to worry about absorbing too much.

How does far infrared work in my body?

Far infrared makes the water in your body vibrate, and because we are made up of about 70% water, this vibration can have a big effect.  It allows for a deeper energy penetration, which heats the atoms and breaks water molecules into smaller clusters.  This helps stimulate an easier release of toxins.  The extra heat expands capillaries and helps blood circulation, increasing your metabolism, and causes the tissues to produce necessary enzymes.

The video below is a demonstration we made to show how far infrared causes  water to vibrate.  We used one regular plate and one far infrared plate, neither of which were connected to a power source, to show how much faster ice cubes melt when exposed to FIR.  You can see how far infrared can help move your system, and flush toxins.

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Are there any side effects from far infrared therapy?

Only if you overheat the body, which can result in a heat stroke, otherwise there are no side effects. Far infrared therapy is very stimulating to metabolism and opens or dilates the blood vessels. This helps increase your blood flow and helps speed up the body's ability to rid itself of toxins. If you're taking a sauna, follow your instincts. If you feel dizzy, end your session. Always drink plenty of water.

Is there a limit on how often I can use far infrared?

No. Typically doing a far infrared sauna two to three times a week is good for general detoxification. Those who need a more aggressive detox will need to do saunas every day for a limited number of weeks. We recommend you listen to your body and/or consult a doctor for recommendations. It comes down to how you feel a lot of the time.

How does far infrared help with detoxification?

Far Infrared is a radiant energy that directly penetrates the body's tissues to a depth of over two inches. Its energy output is tuned to correspond very closely to the body's own radiant energy. Because of this the body will heat up its core temperature faster and more efficiently and at a lower air temperature. Far Infrared saunas will increase peripheral blood flow which results in a quicker detoxification. Also, far infrared radiant energy has a resonance, and according to Japanese research this resonance will excite down to the cellular level, thus helping rid the cells and the entire body of toxic materials much more efficiently than many other methods.