1. Please study the Catalog and User Guide
included with your
product before first use. They are easy to operate, but the User
Guide has essential safety information and many valuable tips
that may help you get more benefits and accelerate the learning
curve.
Be sure to thoroughly study the list of contraindications
and discuss them with a health professional.
2.
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3. Consult your doctor on how to use it,
especially if you have any
chronic disease. Even if your health professional is not familiar with
hot crystal FIR, doctors usually can give good advice about how
such or similar well-known technologies like sauna or heating pads
will work, especially in the case of any existing health condition.
4.
When you get the box with your product, if it is too cold or too
hot or wet outside, please,
keep it inside for an hour
to adjust
to room temperature and humidity before connecting to the
power socket. Open the box and take out your product carefully,
especially if it is a heavy one you may need someone’s help.
Check that all accessories are included.
Put it on the floor, bed,
or other flat surfaces with the side of the crystal facing up.
5.
Our products have unique layers in the bottom that reflect the
heat upwards. But
if you use them lying on a hardwood floor
or a memory foam mattress and the heating pad is under your
body, it may be better to put a towel beneath
to dissipate any
remaining heat.
6.
If your area is subject to frequent electrical blackouts or power
spikes,
it could be better to connect the device to electricity
through a surge protector
, AVR, or UPS device similar to that
one that protects computers or refrigerators. It will protect the
controller from any malfunctions resulting from a power surge.
Please remember
to turn the controller OFF and unplug your
product from the power socket after use
.
7.
The first heating should test your product
at the highest
temperature level
(70°C equal to 158°F) for 2-3 hours. This will
also help purge any possible odors from the fabric and other layers’
remaining volatile particles. If you are oversensitive to smells, you
may choose to air it out in a garage overnight. Our mats and pads
are made from the highest quality, “zero-emission” materials, but
it is still better to do this. Do not put the protector on the product
or lay on it during this time.
8. Find a secure, dedicated area with calm surroundings
and a good time to use your product
with some degree of
concentration. Put up “do not disturb signs” and play some
soothing music to enhance your experience. Put on comfortable
sleepwear and relax. It may be a good idea to clean and scrub
your body to open the pores before your sessions, as this will
facilitate sweating and detoxification. You can preheat your
belt, vest, or wraps and wear them concealed under clothes
walking or running
outside. Mats are stationary and better
to use at home.
you get approval from your doctor) in the case of a recent stroke,
aortic stenosis, myocardial infarction, heart attack, unstable angina
pectoris, if you take corticosteroids, or have brain or other tumors.*
6.
Anybody with diseases associated with a reduced ability to sweat or
insensitivity to heat should use the FIR Mat without the heat, in negative
ions or Magnetism mode. Diabetic neuropathy may be a contraindication
because some diabetic patients lose sensitivity to heat.*
7.
Nobody with diagnosed diseases, ailments, or medical conditions
should ever use these products without approval from and/or
supervision of a physician. It may be extremely dangerous to raise the
body temperature to high levels for people with Adrenal suppression
disorders, Addison’s disease, adrenal Insufficiency, systematic
lupus erythematosus, multiple sclerosis (MS), brain tumors, bypass
surgery, high hypertension, or some other conditions.*
8.
Anybody taking medications or currently undergoing medical
treatments, radiation, or chemotherapy should consult a physician
before using the products in heating mode. Some medicines as
diuretics, barbiturates, and beta-blockers may impair the body’s
natural heat loss mechanisms. Some over-the-counter drugs such
as antihistamines, blood thinners may also cause the body to be
more prone to heatstroke. Sleeping aids, pain killers, narcotics,
antipsychotic medicines may be the most dangerous in impairing
one’s judgment. People under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or
intoxication and patients with mental impairments or dementia
should never use hot stone mats, pads, wraps, belts, or other heating
devices.*
9.
Anybody experiencing a high fever should not use the products in
heating mode. Only the negative ions function can be used until
the fever stops.*
10.
If you use heating creams or balms, liniments, salves, or ointments
that contain heat-producing ingredients, you should never use them
with the belts, pads, wraps, mats unless recommended by a health
care professional to avoid burns.*
11.
Anybody with fresh wounds, trauma, joint injuries, or swollen hot joints
where the cold practice is necessary should not use any FIR mat, belt, or
pad in heating mode, to avoid exacerbating any inflammation.*
12.
Anyone with a mental or physical disability or those with limited
mobility should use ThermoGem™ mats in the negative-ions-only
mode unless under the full supervision of a medical professional
and have a doctor’s approval.*
13.
It is not recommended to use any part of the heating area of your
product directly on your head. Our brains do not have the same
efficient cooling system as the other body does.
14.
Stop using the products if any known conditions worsen while using
them. Pain should not be experienced when using them. However,
the infrared heat will go to areas of disease or discomfort – some
people may perceive this as pain and others as a sensation. If pain is
persistent, discontinue use.*
If you have any of these conditions, avoid using the products
completely unless under the care of a doctor with expertise in hot
stone or sauna detoxification.
While the above are some of the conditions which may pose dangers,
definitely check with your doctor or a health professional experienced
in Far Infrared or sauna practices about your specific medical condition.
Remember that it is essential to properly hydrate with pure and
mineralized water before and after sessions, especially if you
sweat and lose electrolytes. It will help to avoid dry mouth feeling,
weakness, and other symptoms of dehydration. A general rule of
thumb is never to begin a session thirsty or dehydrated and drink
a lot of mineral water, herbal teas, or juices.
TIPS: BEFORE YOU START
*MediCrystal® and ThermoGem™ products are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat, mitigate 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)
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