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Infra-Red Sauna BedHistory of Far Infra Red Sauna:

Europeans have long relied on sauna to achieve overall health, beauty and vitality.

The Sauna was first invented in Finland in ancient Europe and has been introduced to the world and accepted as a health method for different health problems. As a the sun's rays pass through clay, stone, and sand (ceramics), it creates Long Wave Infra-Ray. When absorbed by the body it creates heat, which results in healing. This theory was first used with stone heating, sand heating, steam bath and now the Long Wave OR FAR Infra-Red Sauna, made by Health Mate.

What is Far Infra Red Sauna:

Infra-Red Heat is simply a form of energy that is directly transmitted onto objects because of its specific wavelength.

This band of light is not visible to human eyes but can be seen with special cameras, however every person can feel this type of light in the form of heat. The sun's warmth has the same principals. It produces infrared energy - but without ultraviolet rays.

The infrared heat rays warm the body directly. The body directly absorbs as much as 93% of the heat generated by the far infrared sauna.

In a sauna unit, heater is one of the most important parts. This far infrared sauna has five or more (depending on the size) patented state-of-the-art Double Heat® heaters and backed by an unconditional LIFETIME WRITTEN GUARANTEE. The heaters are designed specifically for the human body. They are long metal rods that emit the "far infrared."

Some companies use "near infrared" heaters, which a heat the body surface only. The purpose of using the far infrared is that the heat will warm the person deeply and directly, but not the air. That is why the temperature does not have to be that high, like in conventional saunas.
To compare, traditional conventional saunas rely on a stove to heat the air first to as hot as 220 °F. Far infrared sauna uses 110-150°F.

Its radiant heat reaches deep, to be absorbed by your body as much as 1.5 inches (45 mm) below the skin, while producing 2 to 3 times more sweat than other saunas.

The energy traditional sauna requires can double the electricity bill. And to be effective, this superheated air must remain tightly enclosed, resulting in a stifling, suffocating environment. By contrast, the far infrared sauna allows fresh air to circulate for ventilation and maximum comfort.
Health Mate Far Infra-Red Sauna provides more health advantages and a highly enjoyable and comfortable environment with surprisingly low operating cost, where person can still breath normally without the discomfort of breathing in a very hot dry or very hot steamed air. (Both types of hot air can damage one's lungs).

How Does It Work:
As the body temperature rises by infrared heat, perspiration occurs and blood circulation increases. The muscles, organs, tissues and cells are stimulated by heat to sweat, and toxic waste, which includes heavy metals, is removed from the body through perspiration.

Where is Infra Red Technology Used:
Health professionals have used red infrared heat lamps for decades to treat muscle and joint problems. In hospital baby care units, incubators are often equipped with infrared heating systems to keep new-born babies warm.

Burns Calories and Controls Weight:
As a person relaxes in the far infrared sauna, the body is actually hard at work, producing sweat, pumping blood - and burning calories. According to a Journal of the American Medical Association report, in a single sauna session person may burn as many calories as one would rowing or jogging for 30 minutes.

One can burn from 300 to 600 and to 900 calories per session! Imagine that!
As the body expends energy to produce sweat (1 gm sweat requires 0.586 kcal) a moderately conditioned person can easily sweat off up to 1000gms or more in a sauna session - the equivalent to running 10-15 kms. While this weight loss can be regained by re-hydration with water, the calories consumed will not. This is a valuable system for those who don't exercise and those who can not exercise, yet want an effective weight control and fitness program, along with the benefits that regular exercise bring.

Relieves pain and Stiffness:
The deep heat of the far infrared 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 muscle, so they recover faster. Muscles relax most readily when tissues are warm, for greater flexibility and range of motion.

Improves the Immune System:
Sauna's deep heat raises your body temperature, inducing an artificial fever. As it works to combat the "fever," the body's immune system is strengthened. Combined with the elimination of toxins and wastes produced by the intense sweating, the overall health and resistance to disease is increased.

Increases Blood Circulation and Strengthens Cardiovascular System:
While the moisture on the surface of the skin evaporates and thus cools the body, a number of other changes occur in the body to release the heat as quickly as possible. The heart beats harder and faster , pumping more blood through the dilated blood vessels, thus achieving the conditioning benefits of continuous exercise.

As the 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 continuous exercise. Heart rate, cardiac output and metabolic rate increase, while diastolic blood pressure drops, for improved overall cardiovascular fitness.

"Many of us who run do so to place a demand on our cardiovascular systems, not to build big leg muscles. Regular use of a sauna may impart similar stress on the cardiovascular system. and its regular use may be as effective as a means of cardiovascular conditioning and burning of calories as regular exercise.... A moderately conditioned person can easily sweat off 500 gms. in sauna, consuming nearly 300 calories."

Removes Toxins:
Increased blood circulation stimulates the sweat glands, releasing built-up toxins and waste. Daily sweating can help detoxify the body as it rids itself of an accumulation of potentially carcinogenic heavy metals (lead, mercury, nickel, cadmium) as well as alcohol, nicotine, sodium, sulfuric acid and cholesterol.

Helps with Cellulite:
Saunas help clear ugly cellulite, the gel-like lumps of fat, water and debris trapped in pockets beneath the skin. European beauty specialists routinely incorporate daily saunas in programs to reduce cellulite. And because the radiant heat of the far infrared sauna warms three times deeply than conventional saunas, it is significantly more effective at reducing cellulite.

Reduces Stress and Fatigue:
Perhaps the most immediate relief this far infrared sauna offers is simple relaxation, as it melts away the stresses and tensions of urban life. Just a few minutes in the far infrared sauna gives an overall massaging effect, soothing jangled nerves and knotted muscles.

Improves Skin Condition:
The profuse sweating achieved after just a few minutes in far infrared sauna carries off deeply imbedded impurities and dead skin cells, leaving the skin glowing and immaculately clean, Increased circulation draws the skin's own natural nutrients to the surface. It improves tone, elasticity, texture and fresh color of the skin.
Increased blood circulation has also been shown to relieve acne, eczema, psoriasis, burns, lesions and cuts. In addition, open wounds heal more quickly, reducing scarring.

We offer a nice package that works well with this service like massage Therapy, Reflexology and The purification System.