MediCrystal ThermoGem Bio-Magnetic Photon Belt, User Manual

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*MediCrystal® and ThermoGem™ products are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat, or prevent any disease, illness or medical condition or to substitute for medical treatment of any kind.
Information here is never to be construed as medical advice. These products and statements have not been evaluated by U.S. FDA (please, see Disclaimer in this user guide, page 11).
TIPS: USE WITH CAUTION*
leave only a thin cover or a 3-D pad before you turn ON heating
function.
12. Always keep your Waterproof Protector on the belt to protect
it from spills and dirt . But even if your belt occasionally gets wet,
do not worry, it has waterproof layers inside. Just let it completely
dry before using it again if it gets wet.
13. Be careful with your first session. Use a slow and continuous
mode of increasing intensity . Begin with temperature levels as
low as 96–112°F (35-45 °C) and short sessions, no more than
a half hour, and gradually increase the length and intensity for
several minutes and/or degrees every other day. Remember to
drink a lot of water, fresh juices, or herbal teas. Replenish
minerals to avoid becoming drained or dehydrated . When you
start it is important to avoid overuse, and low temperature burns
and get the first benefits in a safe manner without the risks of side
effects from a “healing crisis”.
14. Most important is to listen to your body as you move forward –
“LOW and SLOW” . It is easy to overdo if you move ahead too
quickly, and the cumulative effects are much more desirable
without the lightheadedness or other side effects that can come
with rapid detoxification. The maximum time for each heat
level is not specified. It depends on the temperature level, and
one’s age, health, body size and composition, and many other
factors. Basically, the main rule is to start with low settings
and gradually increase the intensity, length and frequency of
sessions . Of course if you are an experienced FIR sauna user, you
can start with the maximum temperature level, or you can even
use the belt or wraps while laying on your whole body ThermoGem™
Mat to intensify the session, but we always recommend checking
with your doctor first and using common sense to avoid overuse.
15. As soon as you are sure that your body reacts fine, you
can use your belt or wraps as long as you like. Unless
you have special needs, you can use it from a few times a
week for 30 minutes to 12 hours daily and it should be an
enjoyable process . If you want an intensive sweating sauna-
like detox, choose the maximum temperature suitable for your
health and cover your body with a blanket. If you just want
comfort, set the medium heat levels at around 112–122 °F
(45-50 °C). If you are just starting out 20 minutes may be
enough. Different people react differently and enjoy different
modes. Some folks with weakness caused by hypothermia use
FIR belts or wraps all the time on slightly warm temperature
to revive and feel well again. Other people use amethyst
heating belts or wraps from one hour on high temperature
to 12 hours on warm temperature. Be sure that sessions are
comfortable for you and bring about a better feeling and
more energy, and of course remember to get approval from a
health professional.
16. If you accelerate this way, the first aim is to create a feeling
of relaxation. To relax, you may have a short session before
bedtime of about half an hour, starting at 40-50 °C, and then
decreasing to the lowest levels of 30-40 °C If these levels cause
any lightheaded feeling or overstimulation, the temperature
should be set even lower or even the belt or wraps should be used
in unpowered mode. Especially in the summer, when it can absorb
some excess heat from your body and naturally return it in the
form of radiant crystal rays to those parts of your body which
need ore warmth.*
17. It may be impossible to cause sweating using only the belt or
wraps, but it is quite feasible if you combine it with a mini or
larger mat. Sweating is great for detoxifying the body but all
intensive high heat sessions should be done only with proper
rehydration and electrolyte replenishment, and within the first
half of the day . It may take up to an hour to preheat the belt or
wraps under a thick blanket to a high heat level. Then you can lay
on your back on a bare belt or wraps, or a belt or wraps with a thin
protector or a towel on it and cover yourself with a blanket. After
the session, just leave the bare belt for half hour more while still
heating to dry it out. Of course if your body does not sweat much,
you may not start to sweat from the first session – but after
several sessions it should come . Drink a lot of hot herbal teas (not
cold drinks) before and during the session to accelerate sweating.
When your body gets used to sweating it will be easier to sweat
voluntarily.*
18. For FIR heating, if you lay bare on the bare mat with a belt
or wraps on your body and covered with a thick blanket, you
will get the maximum “detox” effect, as no heat will be lost
or dissipated . All crystal rays will be radiated into your body.
Some advanced customers even use foil blankets reflecting
FIR Rays back to the body, but it is very intensive practices
and it cannot be recommended without a doctor’s approval .
Sweat releases a lot of toxins, and FIR releases even those
stored in deep fat tissue, into the blood. It may be irritating
and erosive to the surface of the belt or wraps. That is why
something like a sheet or a protector cover under your body
is must-have for everybody. Perspiration may also temporarily
make you feel worse, but when the sweat is out you should feel
refreshed.*
19. Wearing clothes or using covers or sheets on the belt or wraps
hinders some of the anion effects, but it should not be an obstacle
to FIR Heat.
20. If you are falling asleep while wearing the belt or wraps, choose
30-45 °C or 86-110 °F low level of FIR Heat before going to
bed .*
21. Getting a headache or feeling dizzy is a sign of “healing crisis”
(dehydration). It means that you are detoxing too fast. Lower
the temperature, drink more water and stay on the belt or
wraps for shorter time . It is important to feel comfortable and
enjoy your experience, so listen to your body and adjust intensity
and duration accordingly.
1. Extra care is necessary if you are diagnosed with diabetes . If
patient has a lot of sugar in the blood, it clots the blood vessels
and causes nerve disorders. Some people with diabetes can, over
time, develop nerve damage throughout the body. It is called
diabetic neuropathy. If you have diabetic neuropathy and loss of
sensitivity you should use a strict time/frequency/temperature
protocol established by your doctor, and only under supervision.
You should start very slowly and monitor your blood sugar.*
2. Titanium pins, rods, artificial joints or any other modern surgical
implants usually reflect FIR rays so they should be generally safe.
But some joint replacements and piercings with other metals may
be warmed by infrared rays. So safety precautions should be
taken if you lay with joint replacements in direct contact with
the belt or wraps. If you apply your belt pad or wraps to the other
parts of your body, there should not be a problem. But of course
if you feel any discomfort in the implants area, it would be
better to decrease the temperature and session length or to
turn the product OFF . It is also advised that you consult your
surgeon and implant manufacturer.*
3. Silicon implants may be warmed by infrared rays, so safety
precautions should be taken if you lay with implants in direct
contact with the heating pad . If one has breast implants but
lays face-up, there should not be a problem. Usually silicon used
in medical implants is known to melt at over 200 °C (392 °F),
so it should not be adversely affected by infrared rays. Please,
consult your surgeon and implants manufacturer prior to use of
heat directly on implants areas.*
4. Heating of the low back or low abdomen areas of a woman’s
body during the menstrual period may temporarily increase their
menstrual discharge. Some women endure this process to gain
the pain relief commonly associated with their cycle , whereas
others simply choose to avoid using the product during that time
of the month.*
5. It is reasonable not to use any heating pad on your groin area,
face, head and all other areas sensitive to heat . If contraception
is not your aim, do not apply heat to your genitals .*
6. Children may use mats or other items with caution and under
supervision of adults, preferably on low heat or negative ions
mode only . Consult with the child’s pediatrician before using the
FIR pads and use common sense. Do not leave children or toddlers
on the mat, or with the belt, wraps or other hot stone pad without
supervision. They can walk, play or jump on the pad with crystals
and damage inner sensors. Children can disconnect cables and put
them into their mouths and get shocked. Take extra care if your
child has access to the room where the belt or hands wrap or any
other electrical device is located.*
7. If you use medicines applied by skin patches, you should
definitely consult your doctor . The absorption rate of a
transdermal medication can change. If you use an adhesive, it
may also unglue from your skin due to sweating.*
8. Cats and dogs love amethyst and gemstone pads. They feel some
energies better than humans. We suggest to have an additional
waterproof cover for the pad to protect it from any liquid
and make sure your pet will not chew or scratch the cable,
controller or pad. We recommend cheaper and safe non-
powered, non-electric amethyst or gemstone mats for pets .
Consult with a veterinarian prior to use belt or wraps for heating.
Be careful with pets sleeping on the device. It should always be
turned off without supervision.*
9. You should always drink A LOT before the session, during the
session and after the session – if you feel dry mouth it means
that there is not enough water in the body. And it should not
be just water, you may need to replenish some electrolytes and
minerals as Ca, K, Mg, Na. Twitching may be a sign of these salts’
serious deficit or imbalance so if you sweat a lot herbal teas, fruit
juices, and mineral water rich in K and Mg or mineral supplements
TIPS: TROUBLESHOOTING
may be necessary. Proper hydration also promotes all effects
improving detoxification caused by sweating.*
10. Overusing the product on maximum temperature may result
in excessive stimulation . Use moderately on high temperature.
Even if your product can heat in a continuous mode, it is strongly
recommended not to use the high heat settings for more than 3
hours for your safety! Some temporary symptoms of organism
detoxification (“healing crisis”) may occur especially if you start
too fast.*
11. Detoxification high heat program should not be done without a
doctor’s approval and supervision . Some drugs, chemicals, and
toxins which we take into our bodies with air or food end up getting
stored in our fat tissue. They can affect you as you mobilize them
and sweat them out. Before toxins are excreted and exit through the
sweat pores they are absorbed from your decomposed by FIR heat
fat tissues into the bloodstream. While traveling on their way to be
eliminated, substances can exert the same effects that they do when
you had originally taken them. If a lot of residue was accumulated
in your fat tissue and their release is too fast, the buildup of
these poisons can make you feel worse. That is what is called
detoxification or a “healing crisis” . If you are chemically allergic
or extra sensitive, the dangers of infrared function, regarding the
release of toxins, may be serious. If you feel any signs of “healing
crisis”, stop using the product and consult your doctor as the same
symptoms may be also the signs of serious illness.
12. William Rea, MD, one of the most knowledgeable doctors in the
world regarding environmental toxicity and sauna detoxification,
warns: “ Uncontrolled, too-rapid mobilization can have
devastating effects on chemically sensitive patients .” Of course
it does not mean that chemically sensitive people cannot get rid
of toxins. Just that it should be done very slowly and carefully, and
with a doctor’s supervised detox program. Slowly and gradually
increasing heat level, session length, and frequency is the
best path forward and It is important to immediately decrease
intensity, duration and frequency of sessions and contact your
health professional if you feel symptoms of a “healing crisis”.*
13. Very careful approach is appropriate to FIR heat function. Our
skin sensors can easily detect the high temperature caused by
standard conduction heat, but our ability to feel the effects
of radiant infrared heat is limited . The FIR warmth is much
more penetrating, so the hot stone pads should be used on much
lower sensible temperature than a standard heating pad, and it
demands extra care, especially for long or all-night use.
Use common sense, self-educate, listen to your body and we hope
you experience as many positive results as we have, now that you
have your own ThermoGem™ Mat, Belt, Pad or Wraps.
1. Ensure the electrical wall socket that you’ve plugged the
apparatus into is working correctly . Plug another device into it
to ensure it has power. If it is not working, consider checking the
electrical panel as a breaker may have popped (or broken) and
needs to be reset. Or try another electrical wall socket that you
have verified is powering other devices. If you are using a surge
protector, ensure it is working properly. Plug another electrical
device into and verify that it is working.
2. Ensure the controller’s plug is pushed all the way in to the
belt’s receptacle socket so that it is snug tight with no space
at all between the plug and the mat’s (belt’s or pad’s) or hands
wrap’s socket . A loose connection can cause loss of signal exchange
between the mat with crystals and the controller, and when too many
errors accumulate the controller’s calibration may fail. Controller
will show error messages or the apparatus will not heat up properly.
3. Make sure that the power button on the controller has been
turned ON . The controller may show OFF on display. It means
that either preset heating time is over or the connection between
controller and belt or hands wrap is lost. Try adding time,
powering the controller ON/OFF, or reconnecting it.
4. Please activate the timer button and choose one of the timer settings
to start heating. Some models of the controllers do not activate
heating function unless a timer is set .
5. Frequent reason for the new controller fault and errors is an
incorrect order of controller connection. Please, first connect
the pad, mat, belt or wraps to the controller, and only after
this plug the controller into an electrical outlet and turn
the controller ON . When you disconnect, first turn it OFF, then
disconnect the plug from the socket, and only after this unplug the
controller from the apparatus. If you connect the controller to
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