Far Infra Red
(FIR) Sauna
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What is the difference between a steam sauna and a FIR sauna?
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Traditional or steam saunas heat the body
completely from the surface of the skin i.e. although making
you feel very hot, the heating is quite shallow – only
a few millimetres below the skin.
In FIR saunas, invisible light rays emanate from several infrared
emitters. This totally safe Infrared light penetrates deep
into the fat and muscles of the body, creating a more powerful
detoxifying influence upon the deeper tissues of the body. |
What does the scientific literature say about FIR saunas?
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Research shows that saunas greatly
assist in the elimination of accumulated toxins. Toxic metals,
including mercury as well as organic toxins such a PCB's*
and pesticide residues, are excreted in high quantities in
the sweat during professional hyperthermic (sweat) therapy
session.
* (toxic manufactured chemicals
suspected of causing cancer, endocrine disruption and other adverse effects on organisms) |
How does it work?
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Heat causes toxins to be released from cells.
The toxic molecules will then reside transiently in the lymph
fluid. Since sweat is manufactured from the lymph fluid, toxins
present in the lymph fluid will exit the body through the
sweat. |
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Since the liver and kidneys
are not required for this process, these organs are mainly
unaffected by hyperthermic therapy and toxins are able to
leave the body even when liver or kidney function is impaired
– this may be a distinct advantage for individuals whose
liver and/or kidneys are already under toxic stress. |
Are FIR saunas extremely hot like traditional saunas which I cannot
tolerate?
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The air temperature in FIR
saunas remains much lower than in a traditional sauna. The
individual feels more comfortable. Unlike traditional saunas
or steam baths, which can leave a person feeling very tired,
the FIR sauna is usually quite energizing making one feel
uplifted with glowing skin and complexion. |
What are the benefits of FIR saunas besides helping eliminate
toxins?
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The following conditions greatly
benefit from hyperthermic therapy:
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- Chronic Fatigue or fibromyalgia –
hyperthermic therapy helps to restore normal autonomic nervous
system function
- Muscle pain, healing of sprain, bursitis, arthritis
– hyperthermic therapy stimulates dilation of peripheral
blood vessels thus, relieving pain and speeding healing
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Cardiovascular health –
As the body increases sweat production to cool itself, the
heart works harder pumping blood at a greater rate to boost
circulation. Heart rate, cardiac output and metabolic rate
increase, while diastolic blood pressure drops, for improved
overall cardiovascular fitness. |
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Promotes relaxation –
Hyperthermic therapy helps creating a feeling of well being
and
relaxation. |
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Weight loss – Research
reports that an average person can easily sweat off 500grams
in a sauna, consuming nearly 300kcal – the equivalent
of running 2-3 miles. |
Why are the Accuciser and FIR sauna complementing each other?
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Exercising before hyperthermic
therapy is recommending as it is favourable to outright sweating
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Since Accuciser already
stimulates the blood and lymphatic circulation it makes sense
to
assume that the toxins would exit more rapidly when using
the two therapies simultaneously.
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How long does a session last and how many are necessary?
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Assuming that one has either
exercised thoroughly before hand (or spent ten minutes on
the Accuciser, twenty to thirty minutes twice weekly for a
period of six to eight weeks for best results.
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Fifteen minutes on the Accuciser
is the equivalent of a 5km walk so ten minutes of "accucising"
would be an excellent preparation for the hyperthermic therapy.
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"Far Infrared Sauna technology is the only proven,
most efficacious way of getting rid of stored environmental chemicals".....
Sherry A. Rogers M.D, leading environmental
medicine authority
.....Come and try it out!
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