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What is the
Far Infrared Ray (IR)?
Solar energy from
the sun covers a broad energy ban including infrared, visible light,
ultra-violet, x-rays and gamma rays. Only a small amount of these solar rays
are visible as colors. The great amount of the sun's energy output is in
the infrared segment of the spectrum. This band of light is not visible but
can be felt as heat.
The infrared segment of that electromagnetic spectrum is divided into three
segments by wave frequencies and wave lengths. Wavelengths are measured in
microns (µ).
Near infrared : 0.75-1.5 µ
Middle infrared : 1.5-5.8 µ
Far infrared : 5.8-1000 µ
A narrow spectrum between 5.8 µ to 15 µ has been shown to have particularly
beneficial effects on the human body.
How do the IR
waves heat the body?
The method of heat transmission by IR is mainly based on radiation which
transmits the heat directly to the substance. When IR is absorbed by and
penetrates into the substance, it causes the molecular construction of the
substance to vibrate fiercely and change to be thermal energy immediately,
and the body temperature of substance ascends. This is the character that
the substance is heated without help of hot air.
IR waves are not sensitive to the light or dark color, and it can penetrate
and be absorbed by various colored substances with the same speed, and it
is the safest radiant thermal energy.
This principle of heat transmission enables us to take a sauna at low
temperature with much sweat.
The beneficial
effects of IR
When any tissue is exposed to IR waves, whether radiated by sunlight or
reflected by specially designed devices, there is a rapid increase in
warmth which can be shown by a thermography. This heat activates the
several other response mechanisms and stimulates the healing process. Many
researches show that IR waves
- increase
blood circulation by promoting dilation of the miro-circulatory system
of capillaries
- reduce
muscle spasms as muscle fibers are heated.
- activate
human metabolism
- stimulate
enzyme activity
- reduce
swelling and inflammation by improving lymph flow
- reduce
soreness through direct action on both free-nerve endings in tissues
and on peripheral nerves
- reduce
toxins and harmful metals such as sodium, sulfuric acid, cholesterol,
lead, mercury, nickel and cadmium by a every day sweat.
- promote
the adhesion and osmosis of water molecules across the cellular
membrane.
- attract
calcium ions to the cellular membrane.
- assist in
weight control by burning calories.
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