Recent books such
as Cross Currents, by Robert O. Becker, M.D., have detailed
the hazards of exposure to certain kinds of electromagnetic
fields such as those encountered under high tension power
lines or while working at computer display terminals.
Japanese researchers have reported that infrared radiant
heat serves as an antidote to the negative effects of
such toxic electromagnetic sources.
Over the last 25 years, Japanese and Chinese researchers
and clinicians have done extensive research on infrared
treatments and reported many provocative findings. In
Japan there is an "Infrared Society," composed
of medical doctors and physical therapists, to further
research and support the health benefits of infrared as
a healing method. There have been 30 million people have
received localized infrared treatment in the Orient, Europe
and Australia with lamps tuned to the same 2 ~ 25 micron
waveband
The Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA) states;
"A moderately conditioned person can easily sweat
off 500 grams in a sauna, consuming nearly 300 kcal, which
is equivalent to running 2 ~ 3 miles. A heat-conditioned
person can easily sweat off 600 ~ 800 kcal with no adverse
effects. While the weight of the water loss can be regained
by drinking water, the calories consumed will not be."
Assuming "a sauna", as mentioned in JAMA, to
last for 30 minutes, some interesting comparisons might
be drawn. Two of the highest calorie-consuming forms of
exercises are rowing and marathon running. Peak output
on a rowing machine or during a marathon run burns about
600 calories in 30 minutes.
Infrared Sauna would be very valuable for those who don't
exercise and those who can't exercise yet want an effective
weight control and fitness maintenance program and the
benefits of a regular exercise.
"Medical practitioners make use of Infrared Radiant
Heat to treat sprains, strains, bursitis, peripheral vascular
diseases, arthritis and muscle pain..." - McGraw/Hill
Encyclopedia of Science and Technology Dr. Masao Nakamura
of the O & P Medical Clinic in Japan has reported
great success with the use of infrared treatment for:
Whiplash, Sciatica, Menopause, Arthritis, Shoulder Stiffness,
Rheumatism, Acne, Gastroenteric Problem, Ear Diseases,
Insomnia
The following is a summary from Therapeutic Heat and
Cold, 4th edition, ED. Just us F. Lehmann MD, William's
and Wilkins, Chapter 9 or concluded from the data there
in.Generally it is accepted that heat produces the following
desirable therapeutic effects:
• increases the extensibility of collagen tissues
• decreases joint stiffness directly
• relieves muscle spasms
• produces pain relief
• increases blood flow
• assists in resolution of inflammatory infiltrates,
edema and exudates
Researchers reported over 90% success in a summary of
Chinese studies that assessed the effect of infrared therapy
on:
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Soft tissue injury
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Lumbar strain
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Periarthritis of the shoulder
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Sciatica
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Pain during Menstruation
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Neurodermatitis
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Eczema with infection
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Post-surgical infections
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Cholecystitis
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Neurasthenia
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Pelvic infection
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Pediatric Pneumonia
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Tineas
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Frostbite with inflammation
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Facial paralysis (Bell's Palsy)
• Diarrhea
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Japanese researchers, as reported in the book
Infrared Therapy by Dr. Yamajaki, have produced the following
provocative results:
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Burns: relieves pain and decreases healing time, with
less scarring
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High Blood Pressure: safe in 40 ~ 50°C range and regular
use helps to lower it
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Low Blood Pressure: sauna trains body to raise it
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Brain Damage: accelerated repair in brain contusions
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Short-term memory improved
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Cancer of the tongue reversed
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Toxic Electromagnetic Fields: effects neutralized
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Cerebral Hemorrhages: recovery is both sped up and significantly
enhanced
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Auto Accident: related soft tissue injury - daily sessions
were used until best healing was attained; then Infrared
systems were used to deal with permanent residuals. The
pain control effect on the chronic residuals from such
injuries lasted three days before another treatment was
necessary.
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Arthritis, acute and chronic: was greatly relieved Gouty
Arthritis: relieved Rheumatoid Arthritis: relieved
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Menopause Symptoms: relieved chills, nervousness, depression,
dizziness, head & stomach aches
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Weight Loss: first, through sweating and the energy use
needed to produce the sweat and second, through direct
excretion of fat
All of the following ailments may be associated to some
degree with poor circulation and, thus, may respond well
to the increased peripheral dilation associated with Infrared
application:
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Arthritis
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Sciatica
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Backaches
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Hemorrhoids
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Nervous Tension
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Diabetes
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Children's Over-tired Muscles |
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Varicose Veins
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Neuritis
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Bursitis
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Rheumatism
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Strained Muscles
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Fatigue Stretch Marks Menstrual Cramps
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Upset Stomachs |
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