What is Far-Infrared Heat? Article Date: (Sunday, March 5, 2006)
Infrared or radiant heat is a form of energy that heats objects directly, without heating the air in between. We live our lives surrounded by and immersed in infrared energy. The earth absorbs the suns infrared light and reflects it back to us. Our bodies produce far-infrared heat at the cellular level as we metabolize food for energy and internal heat.
The far-infrared sauna directly penetrates the body's tissues to a depth of more than 1.5 inches. Tests have shown that the energy output is tuned so closely to our own radiant energy that our bodies absorb more than 90% of the infrared waves. This effectively removes heavy metals and unwanted toxins through the lymphatic system in the form of sweat. Perhaps the most immediate relief this sauna offers is simple relaxation, as it melts away the stresses and tensions of our fast-paced life. It soothes jangled nerves and knotted muscles, leaving you feeling rejuvenated, renewed, and restored in both body and mind.