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 mat’s size, 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 sandwiched-between-
two-mats 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 mat 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 or another mat. 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 mats all the time on slightly warm
temperature to revive and feel well again. Other people use
amethyst heating mats 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 mat 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
TIPS: USE WITH CAUTION*
your body which need more soothing warmth.*
17.
The second target usually is to cause sweating, which is great
for detoxifying the body. All intensive high heat sessions should
be done with proper rehydration and electrolyte replenishment,
and within the first half of the day
. It may take up to an hour to
preheat the mat under a thick blanket to a high heat level. Then you
can lay on your back on a bare mat, or a mat with a thin protector
or a towel on it and cover yourself with a blanket. After the session,
just leave the bare mat 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 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 your
body 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 practice 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 mat. 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 mat hinders
some of the anion effects, but it should not be an obstacle to
FIR Heat.
20. If you are falling asleep while on mat, 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 mat for shorter
time
. It is important to feel comfortable and enjoy your experience,
so listen to your body and adjust intensity and duration accordingly.
22.
Classic MediCrystal® mats are designed to be used flat on your
bed, massage table or sofa. Classic Mini Mat (20x32”) can be bent
up to some degree to cover your body while heating. But the
special Chair Mat is a preferable choice for sitting practices in your
chair, recliner or on the sofa and only the flexible MediCrystal®
pads and blankets can be bent to wrap your body.
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 mat
. If you lay on your back and knee or hip replacements
are above the mat, 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 mat 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
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