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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.
ARE INFRARED RAYS SAFE?
Because infrared rays are part of sunlight, they are not only safe but also highly
beneficial to our bodies on a cellular level. Health professionals have used 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 newborn babies
warm.
WHAT IS AN ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD (also known as EMF)?
An Electromagnetic Field is a physical field produced by electrically charged objects. It
is one of the fundamental forces of nature. The field can be viewed as the combination
of an electric field and a magnetic field. The electric field is produced by stationary
charges and the magnetic field by moving charges referred to as currents. The
magnetic field is measured in milligauss (mG). Our sauna products have been
developed to have low EMF. Our Low EMF sauna models range between an average of
5mG-10mG at about two inches from the heater panel and our Ultra Low EMF sauna
models range between 3mG-5mG at the same approximate distance.
