What Are Infrared Rays?
Infrared is the band of light we perceive as heat. We cannot see this band of light with the
naked eye, but we can feel this type of light in the form of heat. Our sun produces most of
its energy output in the infrared segment of the spectrum. Infrared rays heat your body
without having to heat the air in-between. This process is called conversion.
The infrared is divided into 3 segments by wavelengths measured in microns: Near
Infrared
– 0.76-1.5 microns; Middle Infrared – 1.5-5.6 microns; and Far Infrared – 5.6-
1000 microns. Among these segments, Far Infrared penetrates organic substances such
as the human body two to three inches so that the warming effect is very uniform.
Health Benefits
Because infrared rays penetrate the body through conversion, there is a deep heating
effect in both the muscle tissues and internal organs without putting too much burden on
the heart.
Our body reacts to the increased heating through the natural cooling process of
perspiring. Through the perspiration process, acid and waste residue like toxins, sodium,
alcohol, nicotine, cholesterol, and the potentially carcinogenic heavy metals are removed
from the cells (especially zinc, lead, nickel, cadmium, etc.). The pores of our skin open
and discharge waste products shedding any old skin cells leaving the skin glowing and
clean, with improved tone, elasticity, texture, and color.
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