A stone which emits far-infrared radiation contains silicon,
aluminum, potassium and iron; used for medicine and foodUS 6004588
AResumoProvided are a far-infrared radiation material and a
medicine and a food derived therefrom. The far-infrared radiation
material is obtained by steps comprising pulverizing a stone (SGES)
having been absorbing solar energy for a geologically long time,
emitting far-infrared radiation of the wavelength 4-14 m and
comprising at least about 28% of Si, about 10% of Al, about 6% of K
and about 4% of Fe, and forming the pulverized stone into spheres.
This material can be used as sand for a sand bath. Also ultrafine
powder obtained by pulverizing the SGES and grinding the pulverized
SGES can be used as a medicine or a food.Imagens(1)Patent Drawing
Reivindicaes(4)What is claimed is:1. A far-infrared radiation
material obtained by the following steps:pulverizing a stone being
mined from the Sobo Mountains in Oita, Japan, which stone emits
far-infrared radiation having a wavelength of between 4 to 14 mu.m.
(micrometers), which stone includes at least the following four
elements: Sl, AL, K and Fe, each element being present in the
amount of at least approximately 28%, 10%, 6% and 4% respectively
in said stone; andsintering the pulverized stone to form each
pulverized stone into a more spherical shape.2. The material
prepared according to the method of claim 1, wherein the stones
having an equivalent spherical diameter of 3 to 5 millimeters.3.
The material prepared according to the method of claim 1, wherein
said sintering is carried out at a temperature in the range of 1100
C. to 1150 C.4. The method according to claim 1, wherein said
sintering is carried out a temperature above 1000 C. for 15 to 25
hours.DescrioBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates generally to a far-infrared
radiation material and a medicine and a food derived therefrom. In
particular, the far-infrared radiation material is one that is
remarkably effective for activating normal cells, for inhibiting
the lipid peroxide production, and for inhibiting the proliferation
of leukemia and transplanted cancer cells.
2. Related Art Statement
Stones such as granite, platinum, tourmaline and so on have been
known to emit far-infrared radiation of the wavelength 4-14 m.
The far-infrared radiation emitted from these stones dissociates
water clusters into the molecules. Thus impurities inside water
clusters can be removed by applying the radiation, whereby the
water is purified. For example, water contaminated with such gases
as sulfurous acid gas, hydrochloric acid gas, carbonic acid gas,
and so on, which lie inside the water clusters, is purified by
applying the radiation since it cleaves the clusters, and thus the
gases are released therefrom. Also for the case of contamination of
water with such heavy metals as mercury, cadmium, and so on, the
application of the radiation causes the dissociation of the
clusters which include the metals inside, and consequently these
metals precipitate. Then by removing the precipitates from the
water, the water is purified.
The far-infrared radiation having the wavelength 4-14 m have
been known as "growth ray", which is energy necessary for raising
animals and plants.
Recently, researches by the present inventors have shown that
the above-described radiation activates animal and plant cells as
well as inhibits the lipid peroxide production which is considered
to be one of factors causing such diseases as rheumatoid arthritis,
thrombophlebitis, progressive systemic scleroderma, Buerger's
disease, Raynaud's disease, intractable dermatoulcer, and the like.
It has also been proved that the application of such radiation to a
human body promotes the circulation of blood, and is widely useful
in preventing paralysis and cardiac infarction as well as in curing
a topic dermatitis. Furthermore, the present inventors have proved
that the radiation inhibits even the activity of cancer cells (See
Igaku to Seibutsugaku, Vol. 123: pp. 113-118, 1991, Ensho, Vol. 11:
pp. 135-141, 1991, Ensho, Vol. 12: pp. 63-69, 1992, Int. J.
Biometeorol., Vol. 37: pp. 133-138, 1993).
However, the far-infrared radiation emitted from these known
stones, granite and tourmaline, does not show the remarkable effect
to all the following actions: the activation of normal cells, the
inhibition of the lipid peroxide production, and the inhibition of
the proliferation of leukemia and transplanted cancer cells.
The present inventors have utilized a particular stone, SOES
(super growth-ray emitting stone), as described below, to make
experiments relating to the effects of the far-infrared radiation
emitted therefrom. The radiation from SGES has been applied to
cancer cells transplanted to a mouse, to human white blood and
leukemia cells, and to lipid peroxides. Compared with the known
stones, SGES has been found to be remarkably effective, whereby the
present invention has been accomplished.SUMMARY OF THE
INVENTION
An object of the present invention is to provide a use of the
far-infrared radiation material as sand for a sand bath obtained by
pulverizing SGES and forming the pulverized SGES into spheres.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a use of
the far-infrared radiation material as a medicine or a food
obtained by pulverizing SGES and grinding the pulverized SGES into
ultrafine powder.
The far-infrared radiation material of the present invention can
be obtained by processing SGES according to the following
method.
SGES as a starting material of the present invention is a stone
having been absorbing solar energy for a geologically long time,
which emits far-infrared radiation of the wavelength 4-14 m, the
stone comprising at least about 28% of Si, about 10% of Al, about
6% of K and about 4% of Fe. In particular, preferred is one mined
from the Sobo Mountains in Oita, Japan.
In order to increase the amount of the far-infrared radiation
emitted from the surface of the stone, the surface area to the
constant weight should be increased; that is, the SGES is
pulverized. More specifically, the SGES is crushed by a crusher and
then is pulverized by a jet mill.
The pulverized SGES is now formed into spheres. More
specifically, the pulverized SGES is sintered at 1,100-1,150 C. for
15-25 hours so as to be formed into spheres of the diameter 3-5 mm
(we call these spheres "ceramic balls" hereinafter).
For the case of a use of the far-infrared radiation material as
sand of a sand bath, the amount of the far-infrared radiation is
increased as several ten times much as that at room temperature,
and thus the SGES ceramic balls are warmed. More specifically, the
SGES ceramic balls heated at 50-70 C. are laid in a bath tub, and
then hot water at the temperature a little higher than body
temperature or 50-53 C. is poured into the tub with the ceramic
balls. When the hot ceramic balls are cooled to the temperature
whereat a person can bear or 45-46 C., the person is ready to take
a sand bath for 15-20 minutes.
The far-infrared radiation material of the present invention can
be used as a medicine. More specifically, the SGES pulverized by
the above-described method is further let collide with each other
by a jet mill so as to be ground into ultrafine powder of the
diameter not more than 1 m. A medicine including the SGES ultrafine
powder is applied, for example, internally so that a person
weighing about 60 kg can take the powder of 0.2-0.4 g per day.
Furthermore, since the SGES ultrafine powder is free from side
effects, it can be taken as a health food for maintaining and
promoting a person's health. For example, the SGES ultrafine powder
can be added when cooking. Also soft drinks with the SGES ultrafine
powder can be served.
Other features and advantages of the present invention will
become readily apparent from the following written description and
drawings.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIG. 1 is a graph showing the proliferation of tumor cells
transplanted to mice whereto the far-infrared radiation is
applied.DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
In the following, the effects of the far-infrared radiation
material of the present invention will be described by referring to
the examples.EXAMPLE 1
Experiment on Human White Blood Cells
White blood cells (neutrophiles and lymphocytes) were collected
from peripheral blood of healthy persons so as to be placed in a
test tube, and then the far-infrared radiation emitted from SGES or
from known stones was applied thereto. The effects were examined
with respect to five points which are considered to be promoting
factors of the activation of normal cells: (1) Ca2+ concentration
([Ca2+ ]i) in neutrophiles, (2) the migration ability of
neutrophiles, (3) the englobement ability of neutrophiles, (4) the
production of active oxygen (O2 -) by neutrophiles, and (5) the
reactivity of lymphocytes to phytohemagglutinin (PHA) (the
blastogenesis).
[Experimental Method]
(1) Ca2+ Concentration in Neutrophiles
Peripheral venous blood was collected so that neutrophiles were
separated from lymphocytes by using Ficoll-Hypaque. 107 cells/ml of
the neutrophiles were suspended in KRP solution with 0.1 mM of
CaCl2, whereto 0.1 M of Fura 2-AM was added, and the mixture was
slowly shaken at 37 C. for 30 minutes. After the mixture was washed
twice with KRP solution, 15 l of 10-6 M FMLP was added thereto. The
Ca2+ concentration was measured by using a spectrophotofluorometer
F-4000 (trade name, Hitachi, Ltd.).
(2) The Migration Ability of Neutrophiles
An agar plate was prepared by adding 2.5 ml of RPMI with 10%
deactivated calf serum to 2.5 ml of 2.4% agar solution. Thereon
three holes of the diameter 3 mm were made with the separation 8 mm
along a direction from the center to the outside: in the inner
hole, 10 l of RPMI 1640 solution suspended with 106 cells/ml of
neutrophiles was placed; in the middle hole, 10 l of RPMI 1640
solution only was placed as a control; and in the outer hole, 10 l
of 10-6 M fMLP was placed as a migration stimulating agent. After
the agar plate was allowed to stand at 37 C. for 2 hours, the
distance of the neutrophiles moved from the inner hole to the outer
hole was measured, which represented the migration ability of
neutrophiles.
(3) The Englobement Ability of Neutrophiles
0.1 ml of paraffin oil opsonized by human serum was added to 0.9
ml of KRP solution suspended with 2107 cells of neutrophiles, and
the mixture was allowed to stand at 37 C. for 5 minutes. After
ice-cooled KRP solution was added to the mixture to stop the
reaction, the surface of the neutrophiles was washed three times
with KRP solution well to remove paraffin oil adhering to the
surface. The paraffin oil drops englobed by the neutrophiles were
extracted with a mixture of chloroform and methanol (1:2) and were
measured by a spectrophotometer (absorbance: 525 nm).
(4) The Production of Active Oxygen by Neutrophiles
106 cells of neutrophiles were suspended in KRP solution
containing 5 mM of glucose and 1 mg/ml of gelatin, and the mixture
was allowed to stand at 37 C. for 5 minutes. After 0.1 mM of
ferricytochrome c and 1 mg/ml of opsonized zymozan were added
threrto, the mixture was further allowed to stand at 37 C. for 5
minutes. Then 0.1 ml of the supernatant was collected, which was
added to 2 ml of 100 mM K3 PO4 solution (pH 7.8) with 0.1 mM of
EDTA. The reduction degree of active oxygen which reduced the
ferricytochrome c was measured by a spectrophotometer (absorbance:
550 nm) with two wavelengths to counter the amount of the active
oxygen.
(5) The Reactivity of Lymphocytes to PHA (the blastogenesis)
3106 cells of lymphocytes were suspended in RPMI 1640 solution
containing 20% deactivated calf serum and 2105 cells of monocytes
treated with mitomycin, whereto 10 g/ml of PHA was added, and the
mixture was allowed to stand at 37 C. for 3 days. 24 hours before
the completion of the reaction, 2 Ci/mM of [3 H] was added to the
mixture. The amount of [3 H] taken by the lymphocytes for the final
24 hours was measured.
[Experiment]
Ceramic balls of SGES and granite, ceramic and tourmaline, as
comparative stones, were prepared by pulverizing these stones and
forming the pulverized stones into spheres. After warming the
ceramic balls, five kinds of the above measurement systems were
covered therewith. The effects to the measured values were
examined.
The experimental results are shown in Table 1.
TABLE
1__________________________________________________________________________neutrophile
migration englobement O2 - prod. lymphocytetest [Ca2+ ]i (nM)
ability ability (nM/106 blastogenesissampleresting fMLP (mm) (OD)
cells/min) (PHA,
cpm)__________________________________________________________________________granite79.6
8.9* 674 78* 21.2 1.8* 0.039 0.004* 1.78 0.19* 44587
4904#ceramic74.8 9.2* 661 84* 21.4 1.9* 0.038 0.004* 1.75 0.21*
45213 4069#tourmalin88.6 9.2# 726 88# 22.3 2.1* 0.042 0.006* 2.01
0.18# 47681 5721$SGES 96.5 10.5# 875 95# 24.2 3.1* 0.044 0.004#
1.90 0.19# 46994 [email protected] 7.5 511 73 17.9 0.9 0.0319 0.005
1.48 0.24 32671
3593__________________________________________________________________________
*0.01 < p < 0.05 vs. control, # p < 0.01, p < 0.001, $
p < 0.0001. @ control: the value for a system without
farinfrared radiation.
As clearly seen from Table 1, the far-infrared radiation emitted
from all the ceramic balls activated normal cells. In particular,
the SGES ceramic balls, the far-infrared radiation material of the
present invention, were most effective for activating normal cells
of the other ceramic balls.EXAMPLE 2
Experiment on the Lipid Peroxide Production
In a thiobarbituric acid (TBA) reaction system, an oily
unsaturated fatty acid, docosahexaenoic acid, reacts with active
oxygen which emits ultraviolet radiation to produce lipid
peroxides. To this system, the far-infrared radiation emitted from
SGES or from known stones was applied. Measured was the reduction
degree of lipid peroxides which are considered to be one of factors
causing various diseases.
[Experimental Method]
0.1 ml of docosahexaenoic acid diluted by 200 times was prepared
in order to measure lipid peroxides produced by the TBA reaction.
In the TBA reaction, 0.2 ml of 7% sodium dodecyl sulfate, 2 ml of
0.1 N HCl and 0.3 ml of phosphotungstic acid were mixed, whereto 1
ml of a reagent containing 0.67% TBA and acetic acid (1:1) was
added, and the measurement was performed by a
spectrophotofluorometer (excitation: 515 nm and emission: 553
nm).
[Experiment]
Ceramic balls of SGES and granite, ceramic and tourmaline, as
comparative stones, were prepared by pulverizing these stones and
forming the pulverized stones into spheres. After warming the
ceramic balls, the above measurement system was covered therewith.
The effects to the measured values were examined.
The experimental results are shown in Table 2.
TABLE 2______________________________________test sample solvent
average (6 minutes)______________________________________control 1
(UV-) ethanol 6.5 0.9control 2 (UV+) ethanol 462 61granite ethanol
385 48*ceramic ethanol 368 41*tourmaline ethanol 245 29#SGES
ethanol 84 13______________________________________ dil.
docosahexaenoic acid (200 times) + sun light (UV) for 6 hours.
*0.01 < p < 0.05 vs. control, #p < 0.01, p < 0.001.
As clearly seen from Table 2, for all the test samples, the
docosahexaenoic acid with ultraviolet radiation was significantly
inhibited from producing lipid peroxides (TBA reactive materials).
In particular, the far-infrared radiation emitted from the SGES
ceramic balls of the present invention most effectively inhibited
the lipid peroxide production of those from the other ceramic
balls.EXAMPLE 3
Experiment on Leukemia Cells
Three types of leukemia cells on the market, HL-60, ML-1 and
K-562, were obtained, each of which were then suspended in RPMI
solution. To the system, the far-infrared radiation emitted from
SGES or from known stones was applied. Ca2+ concentration ([Ca2+
]i) in leukemia cells was measured in order to examine the degree
of inhibiting the function of cancer cells.
[Experiment]
Ceramic balls of SGES and granite, ceramic and tourmaline, as
comparative stones, were prepared by pulverizing these stones and
forming the pulzerized stones into spheres. After warming the
ceramic balls, three kinds of the above measurement systems (for
HL-60, ML-1 and K-562) were covered therewith. The effects to the
measured values were examined.
The experimental results are shown in Table 3.
TABLE
3__________________________________________________________________________leukemia
cellHL-60 ML-1 K-562test [Ca2+ ]i (nM)sampleresting fMLP resting
fMLP resting
fMLP__________________________________________________________________________granite60.2
6.7* 148 16* 33.6 3.6 82.7 11.4 21.2 2.0* 58.3 5.3*ceramic61.3 3.3*
145 17* 35.2 4.2 84.9 13.3 20.9 1.7* 62.1 5.7*tourmalin63.5 8.0*
159 14* 31.5 4.0* 79.3 12.1* 18.0 2.1# 47.7 6.2#SGES 63.3 9.5* 169
18* 28.8 3.1* 75.8 10.3* 15.2 1.9# 40.8 5.7#[email protected] 5.6 128 16
38.2 4.1 105.6 14.0 30.2 4.4 87.5
9.8__________________________________________________________________________
*0.01 < p < 0.05 vs. control, # p < 0.01, p < 0.001, $
p < 0.0001. @ control: the value for a system without
farinfrared radiation.
It can be clearly seen from Table 3 that, except HL-60 cells,
the far-infrared radiation emitted from all the ceramic balls
inhibited the cancer cell function. Particularly, the SGES ceramic
balls of the present invention significantly deactivated cancer
cells over the other ceramic balls.
Combining those results of Examples 1 and 3, the SGES
far-infrared radiation material according to the present invention
powerfully activated normal cells while the same significantly
deactivated cancer cells the function of which should be
inhibited.EXAMPLE 4
Experiment on Tumor Cells Transplanted to Mice
Two types of tumor cells obtained from cancer-bearing mice,
sarcoma 180 and B-16 melanoma, were transplanted to the dorsum of
normal ddY or C57 black mice. To the system, the far-infrared
radiation emitted from SGES or from known stones was applied. The
effects to the proliferation of tumor cells were examined to obtain
the degree of inhibiting the proliferation of transplanted cancer
cells.
[Experiment]
Sheets of cloth were prepared which comprised ceramic balls of
SGES and tourmaline and ceramic, as comparative stones, obtained by
pulverizing these stones and forming the pulzerized stones into
spheres, and were applied onto the dorsum of two types of mice
bearing sarcoma 180 and B-16 melanoma, respectively. The size of
the tumor with the far-infrared radiation thereto was measured
every five days so as to be compared with that without the
far-infrared radiation thereto.
The experimental results are shown in FIG. 1.
As clearly seen from FIG. 1, the far-infrared radiation emitted
from all the ceramic balls inhibited the proliferation of tumor
cells, and controlled the proliferation of transplanted cancer
cells. Especially, the SGES ceramic balls of the present invention
showed the remarkable effects over the other ceramic balls.EXAMPLE
5
Experiment on Dyshepatia Rats
Dyshepatia Wistar rats (female, 24 weeks old) by mercury
poisoning were obtained by giving 6 mg/kg of mercury (HgCl 2 )
thereto. Then SGES ultrafine powder according to the present
invention was administered to the rats. The effects to the amount
of glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase (GOT) and glutamic-pyruvic
transaminase (GPT) in blood were examined to obtain the degree of
curing dyshepatia.
[Experiment]
Ultrafine powder of SGES was prepared by pulverizing SGES and
grinding the pulverized SGES. 0.006 g/kg, 0.06 g/kg and 0.3 g/kg
per every day for a week of the SGES ultrafine powder each was
administered to three of the above dyshepatia rats. After a week,
the blood of the rats was collected so as to examine the effects to
the measured values.
The experimental results are shown in Table 4.
TABLE 4______________________________________rat group GOT (KU)
GPT (KU)______________________________________control 80.3 3.6 43
0.9HgCl 2 (6 mg/kg) only 132.7 5.9 90 5.5SGES (0.006 g/kg) + HgCl 2
(6 mg/kg) 101.0 4.2 49 7.2 SGES (0.06 g/kg) + HgCl 2 (6 mg/kg) 94.8
2.4 50 2.2 SGES (0.3 g/kg) + HgCl 2 (6 mg/kg) 90.1 5.4 46 4.9SGES
(0.006 g/kg) only 78.8 0.5 38
1.9______________________________________
It can be clearly seen from Table 4, the SGES ultrafine powder
of the present invention remarkably reduced the amount of GOT and
GPT in the blood of the dyshepatia rats, and so cured
dyshepatia.EXAMPLE 6 Clinical Test to Rheumatism Patients
To 85 cases of rheumatism patients, 0.4 g per a day of the SGES
ultrafine powder of the present invention was administered, and
further the rheumatism patients were covered with the SGES ceramic
balls warmed at 45-46 C. for 15-20 minutes to take a sand bath.
After three months, the effects were judged, whereby the results
shown in Table 5 were obtained.
In Table 5, "3 points", "2 points", "1 point", "0 point" and "?"
are represented as "Remarkably effective", "Effective", "Slightly
effective", "No change" and "No judgment", respectively. Also CRP
and E.S.R. exhibit the inflammation degree of rheumatism.
TABLE 5______________________________________symptom 3 pts 2 pts
1 pt 0 pt ? total pts______________________________________morning
stiffness 20 21 19 22 3 121 ptsarthralgia 8 19 18 36 4 80
ptsswelling 10 17 20 33 5 84 ptsdysfunction 2 7 0 73 3 20 ptsCRP 7
20 18 35 5 79 ptsE.S.R. 8 15 14 42 6 68
pts______________________________________
The reduction degree of lipid peroxides in blood of the
rheumatism patients of the above-mentioned 85 cases was also
examined, the results after three months of which were shown in
Table 6.
TABLE 6______________________________________no change 8 cases
0-20% reduction 6 cases21-40% reduction 24 cases41-60% reduction 43
cases61-80% reduction 4 cases81-90% reduction 0 casestotal 85
cases______________________________________
As clearly seen from Table 5, the combined treatment of
administering the SGES ultrafine powder together with taking the
SGES sand bath of the present invention was effective to rheumatism
patients, and more particularly to a symptom of morning stiffness
and also of arthralgia. Also CRP was improved by this combined
treatment.
Furthermore, from Table 6, most of rheumatism patients showed
the reduction of lipid peroxides in blood while only 8 out of 85
cases, less than 10%, of rheumatism patients did not. Both the
above results showed the remarkable effectiveness of the combined
treatment of administering the SGES ultrafine powder and taking the
SGES sand bath of the present invention to rheumatism patients.
Although illustrative examples of the present invention have
been shown and described, a latitude of modification, change and
substitution is intended in the foregoing disclosure, and in
certain instances, some features of the present invention will be
employed without a corresponding use of other features.
Accordingly, it is appropriate that the appended claims be
construed broadly and in a manner consistent with the scope of the
present invention.
The followings are the effects obtained by the present
invention.
As seen from the result of Example 1, the far-infrared radiation
emitted from the SGES ceramic balls according to the present
invention activates normal cells more effectively than from any
other known ceramic balls.
From the results of Examples 2, 3 and 4, the far-infrared
radiation from the SGES ceramic balls according to the present
invention significantly inhibits such factors which cause various
diseases as the lipid peroxide production and the proliferation of
leukemia and cancer cells over any other known ceramic balls.
Furthermore, from the results of Example 5 and 6, the SGES
ultrafine powder according to the present invention cures
dyshepatia, and the combination of administering the SGES ultrafine
powder and taking the SGES sand bath is effective to rheumatism,
and more specifically to such symptoms of rheumatism as morning
stiffness, arthralgia, swelling, and so on.
Since the combination of administering the SGES ultrafine powder
and taking the SGES sand bath also reduces lipid peroxides in
blood, it can be used as a medicine for curing such diseases which
is considered to be caused by lipid peroxides as rheumatoid
arthritis, thrombophlebitis, progressive systemic scleroderma,
Buerger's disease, Raynaud's disease, intractable dermatoulcer, and
the like.
The SGES ultrafine powder is free from side effects, and
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Radiation in the Far-Infrared Spectrum
Amethyst generates far-infrared radiation. What is this kind of
radiation? Far-Infrared radiation is a 'long-wavelength' infrared
radiation. All light and heat particles have a wavelength. X-Rays
have a very short wavelength, whereas visible light's wavelength is
much longer. But infrared light has very long wavelengths.
Long-wavelength infrared is among the longest, and it is long even
for the infrared spectrum. It is even used to do 'thermal imaging'
or to represent an image according to its heat properties.Eight
Benefits of Far Infrared Radiation
Far infrared radiation has a variety of wonderful health
benefits. I want to discuss eight significant properties of this
far infrared radiation, and how they can improve your health.
Cell-Growth Promotion Far-Infrared radiation is known to promote
cell-growth and cell-regeneration. Scientific studies have shown
that by increasing the infrared radiation level in your body, you
will have more energy to grow and re-grow cells in your body. The
benefit of far-infrared radiation is that its wavelengths are very
long, so they don't have enough energy to kill cells (like X-rays),
but just enough to provide them with life-giving energy. Sleeping
Aid We also know from experiments with animals and humans that
far-infrared regulation has what scientists call a sleep modulator
effect. The low level of heat emitted by Amethyst crystals can help
to calm your body, and help you sleep. Blood-Circulation
Enhancement Far-infrared radiation has been proven to aid
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among the capillaries in your skin. For a while scientists believed
that it was merely having heat around you that aided
microcirculation, but a recent study has shown that isn't true.
Far-infrared radiation is more ably suited than mere 'conductive'
heat in promoting increased and more effective blood circulation.
Better Circulation of Bodily Fluids Blood is not the only bodily
fluid whose 'motility' or circulation ability is increased by
far-infrared radiation. Far-infrared radiation increases the
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result, everything in the body reaches its destination more
quickly. It also helps to speed up your overall fluid
transportation. People Feel Happier In one recent study,
Far-infrared radiation emitting discs were placed under subjects
pillows while they slept without their realizing it. Subjects with
the radiation emitting discs under their pillows reported a
statistically significant increase in their subjective satisfaction
levels after several nights with the discs under their pillows.
This was in comparison with those who had a placebo disc, so as to
weed out placebo effects. Increased Anti-Oxidant Activity We all
know the benefits of antioxidants. They help us fight the aging
process. Well, it turns out that far-infrared radiation promotes
antioxidant production in the body4. To think that Amethest
Gemstone can actually help produce antioxidants! It's really
impressive. And it appears to work through the low-level heating
process, although we do not understand the mechanism behind it well
yet. Healing Power for Wounds Because far infrared radiation
increases the body's circulatory power, it can help wounds to heal
by bringing cells the nutrients they need to repair themselves. Far
infrared radiation helps to repair tissue that is damaged as a
result of diabetes mellitus, reconstructive surgeries or other
chronic and acute damage. Fighting Bacteria Last but not least, we
know that far-infrared radiation helps to inhibit bacterial growth
by inhibiting the enzymes that lead to their growth5. Scientists
have found that it is far-infrared radiation specifically and not
merely heat that inhibits the growth of some bacteria in the body.
Regular heat does not have the same effect.
These are a few of the benefits of far-infrared radiation.
Now,let's turn our attention to the health benefits of negative
ions.The Benefits of Amethyst Generated Negative Ion Emission
Negative Ions are free electrons or any simple molecule with a
net negative charge. Ions are broken molecules with special
electrical properties. Since they are 'broken' they naturally seek
out other molecules and compounds that they can combine with.
For this reason, negative ions are able to draw other particles
if they are found in large enough concentrations. Thus negative ion
emission can draw bad particular and 'free radicals' out of your
body. Amethyst crystals emit negative ions and can bring about the
benefits of negative ion emission. Here are three major benefits of
negative ions:
Removing Toxic Particles from the Body Negative ions will
attract many toxic particles. From within our Detox Foot Pads
negative ion emission from Amethyst Crystal powder will help to
draw many different particles out of your body. Studies have shown
that it doesn't matter the size of the particles, whether they are
small or very small; negative ions may assist in pulling them out
of your body6. Enhancing Respiration We also know that because
negative ions have the power to draw out toxic particles, it aids
in respiration by removing these particles from your lungs7.
Removing Aerosol Negative ion emission can remove dangerous
chemicals like aerosol from your body just as they can remove them
from the air7.
What is Far-Infrared?
Far-Infrared is a very safe form of light energy thats thermal,
we experience infrared waves every day from sunlight, invisible to
the human eye its part of the Suns spectrum. Its nothing to do with
ultraviolet light which can damage your skin. Far-Infrared heats
objects not the surrounding air. Its heat you feel penetrate your
body when in the sun and miss when in shade.
Jade Stone emits Far-infrared when you pass other heat mediums
though it, used in China for more than 2000 years to heal and give
pain relief, now in the healthcare industry; many neonatal care
units use incubators fitted with Far-Infrared heating to stabilise
premature babies body temperature. FIR waves are capable of
penetrating deep into the human body gently elevating the bodies
temperature activating and improving bodily functions.
Deep Penetrating HeatThe human body can easily absorb
Far-Infrared heat, Studies have shown that Far-Infrared waves can
penetrate up to 3 inches into the body when Fir penetrates through
the skin into muscular tissue and ligaments, it transforms from
light energy to heat energy. This thermal effect in deep layers of
body tissue causes blood vessels and capillaries to dilate
improving blood circulation and increased oxygen in the blood it
promotes rapid healing to injury and a feeling of wellbeing in mind
and body.
How it works?Our bodies radiate far-infrared energy at 3 to 50
microns, with most output at 9.4 microns. Our Far-Infrared beds use
Jade stone heat pads which emits between 4 to 14 microns it matches
so closely that 95% of the infrared waves penetrate (up to 3
inches) and permeate thoroughly though the body.
Pain ReliefFar-infrared heat stimulates vasodilatation of
peripheral blood vessels, bringing oxygen to joints and extremities
and internal organs, speeding the healing of sprains and strains,
relieving pain and reducing the time it takes the body to recover
from injury or ill health.
Reduces Stress and FatigueFar Infrared heat reduces stress by
loosening the muscles and relaxing the body the gentle warmth and
massage effectively soothes jagged nerves and knotted muscles youll
feel rejuvenated and renewed, restored in both body and mind.
Improves Blood CirculationFar-infrared heat is absorbed by
cells, causing a physical phenomenon called resonance, the cellular
activities are instantly invigorated resulting in a better blood
circulation and an overall improved metabolism. The increased blood
circulation, but not blood pressure, stimulates the tiny blood
vessels in the body to expand increasing blood flow normalising
blood pressure.
Removes Harmful ToxinsWhen toxins are present, blood circulation
is impaired and cellular energy is blocked, the bodys immune system
is inhibited, which makes it difficult to fight disease. When
Far-Infrared heat is applied, water molecules in the body can
contain toxic gases like sulphur dioxide, carbon dioxide, alcohol,
nicotine, sodium, sulphuric acid, chlorine and potentially
carcinogenic heavy metals lead, mercury, nickel, cadmium, are
broken down, the encapsulated toxic materials and gases are then
purged from the body through the skin, during perspiration.
Improve ImmunityFar-Infrared heat raises your inner body
temperature speeds up your metabolism strengthens the immune
response, as seen in the case of infection, this enhanced immune
system combined with the elimination of toxins and lower
cholesterol increasing your overall health and your resistance to
disease youll feel invigorated full of energy mentally alert and a
general feeling of wellbeing.
Far Infrared.Also known as Far Infrared Ray (FIR) or Heat
Therapy.History, Benefits and Cancer.Far Infrared is the 'chi'
energy in humans and animals, also emitted from sunlight. The
intensity of Far Infrared produced by the human body constantly
fluctuates. When its intensity is high, we feel healthy and are
able to overcome ailments. When the Far Infrared (FIR) begins to
decline, we are subject to disease and illness and tend to age more
quickly. We can be exposed to Far Infrared heat for hours and it
will never cause our skin to burn. Far Infrared heat is completely
healthy and safe for all living things.Far Infrared heat therapy is
know to prevent, combat and kill cancerous cells.
Far Infrared Hothouse Dome and Sun Ancon Chi Machine used in
combination therapy.
What is Far Infrared therapy (FIR) and what does it do:Far
Infrared Ray are waves of energy, totally invisible to the naked
eye, capable of penetrating deep into the human body, where they
gently elevate the body's surface temperature and activate major
bodily functions.
Benefits:
1) Far Infrared expands capillaries which stimulates increased
blood flow, regeneration, circulation and oxygenation.
2) Far Infrared is excellent for detox. Scientists in Japan
report that in the FIR treatment of clogged capillary vessels, heat
expands the capillaries and then initiates the start of a process
to dissolve hidden toxins. Far Infrared thereby promotes
elimination of fats, chemicals and toxins from the blood: Poisons,
carcinogenic heavy metals - toxic substances from food processing -
lactic acid, free fatty acids, and subcutaneous fat associated with
aging and fatigue - excess sodium associated with hypertension -
and uric acid which causes pain. Furthermore, if sebaceous glands
are activated, accumulated cosmetics in pores can be eliminated
through the skin (sweat and oil glands) rather than by the
kidneys.
3) Far Infrared stimulates enzyme activity and metabolism - One
hour under the Hotouse improves metabolism. FIR heat aids in
breaking down cellulite - trapped water, fat and waste.
4) Far Infrared may induce the killing of varied pathogenic
(disease causing) bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites.
5) Far Infrared promotes rebuilding of injured tissue by having
a positive effect on the fibroblasts (connective tissue cells
necessary for the repair of injury). Furthermore, it increases
growth of cells, DNA syntheses, and protein synthesis all necessary
during tissue repair and regeneration. Excellent for healing burns,
scar tissue and skin problems.
6) Far Infrared relieves nervous tension and relax autoneuro
muscles thereby helping the body make the most of its intended
healing abilities. FIR reduces soreness on nerve endings and muscle
spasms, as muscle fibers are heated.
7) Far Infrared strengthens the Immune System by stimulating
increased production of white blood cells (leukocytes) by the bone
marrow and killer T-cells by the thymus.
8) Far Infrared strengthens the Cardiovascular System by causing
heart rate and cardiac output increase, and diastolic blood
pressure decrease - Extensive research by NASA in the early 1980's
led to the conclusion that far infrared stimulation of
cardiovascular function would be the ideal way to maintain
cardiovascular conditioning in American astronauts during long
space flight.
The evolution of Far Infrared therapy and the technology
available today.
History - How Far Infrared therapy came into being:Our bodies
radiate far infrared energy through the skin at 3 to 50 microns,
with most output at 9.4 microns. Our palms emit FIR energy also,
between 8 and 14 microns. 'Palm Healing', an ancient tradition in
China, has used the healing properties of far infrared rays for
3,000 years. These natural healers emit energy and heat radiating
from their hands to heal, much the same as Reiki healers do.
Current research conducted in Taiwan has measured significant far
infrared energy emitted from the hands of Chi Gong masters. Yogis
in India also employ palm healing and recommend it especially for
relieving eye strain. Thermal therapy has in fact been in existence
for thousands of years, dating back to ancient civilizations such
as the Finns, the Romans, the ancient Chinese and the American
Indians.Sunshine:Since ancient times, people have believed that
exposure to sunshine can maintain and even enhance health. Sun
therapy is a form of natural FIR thermal therapy. Far Infrared Ray
are the invisible rays of natural sunlight that have the longest
wavelength. However, sunbathing should only be enjoyed in
moderation since sunlight contains ultra-violet ray which are
potentially damaging. There is also no temperature control and
sunshine is only available seasonally.
-ELECTRO-MAGNETIC WAVESInvisible Light:Visible Light:Invisible
Heat Rays:Cosmic Ray - 7 Ray - X-Ray -Ultra Violet Ray.Violet,
indigo, blue, green,yellow, orange, red.INFRARED RAY-Microwaves
-Long waves -Electric Waves.Near Infrared Ray(intense heat can
cause harm)0.76 - 1.56 micronsMid Infrared Ray-(intense heat can
cause harm)1.5 - 4 micronsFar Infrared RayLonger waves beneficial
to humans and living things.4 - 1000 microns--Traditional forms of
heat therapy can be hazardous, uncomfortable, unhygienic,
inefficient and ineffective. Saunas create exposure to extremely
high temperatures causing heat stress which can have detrimental
effects on health, especially for people with a heart condition or
high blood pressure. Thermal compression's and wraps are
uncomfortable, heat is easily lost, temperature does not remain
constant and maintaining a thermal compression or wrap is
problematic and inconvenient.Far Infrared Technology 2009:In the
last forty years, scientific evidence has found that deep heat can
enhance the beneficial effects of healing therapy. Scientists have
looked at ways of how to develop more effective forms of thermal
treatment that target specific areas and enable deep heat
penetration. Research and development in the sixties, notably most
extensively in Japan, introduced the Far Infrared Ray (FIR) thermal
technology. This revolutionized thermal technology to an effective,
safe, natural, hygienic, and efficient approach to thermal
treatment. Today there are multiple health and medical
professionals internationally who rehabilitate and treat a
multitude of physical problems by using heat therapy. Relief of
sports injuries via thermal therapy is just one example of
treatment. Cancer is a most significant other.
The Japanese and Far Infrared Products:During the last decade or
so, the Japanese have extensively researched Far Infrared
Technology for use in the fields of healing, preservation, cooking,
drying and heating. Well over 150 significant patents were granted
between 1977-1987.
List of Far Infrared products available in Japan today:FIR
sleeping pads and heaters - Instant warmth even though air
temperature remains cool - Infrared sauna.FIR plastic plate to keep
fish and vegetables fresher and longer in your refrigerator.FIR
ovens replacing harmful microwaves - Cooks more uniformly than
conventional.FIR ceramic paper and ceramics.FIR fabrics - socks,
gloves, jackets, car seats - Wool and cotton impregnated with
ceramic insulating powder.FIR fabric keeps body warm in a cold
environment whilst providing passive FIR health benefits.FIR hair
dryer - Cooler and faster, reduces damaged hair.FIR clinical
treatments - FIR panels for incubators in maternity wards.
'The Scientific Basis and Therapeutic Benefits of FIR
Therapy'Written by acclaimed Japanese medical doctor and researcher
Sasaki Kyuo.Not available in US or Canada.
Far Infrared Medical Healing Worldwide.Over the last 25 years,
Japanese and Chinese researchers and clinicians have completed
extensive research on far infrared medical treatments and report
many amazing discoveries. In Japan, there is an 'infrared society'
composed of medical doctors and physical therapists dedicated to
further infrared research. Their findings support the outstanding
health benefits of far infrared therapy as a method of healing.Dr.
Tadashi Ishikawa, a member of the Research and Development
Department of Fuji Medical, received a patent in 1965 for a
zirconia ceramic infrared heater used in the first healing infrared
thermal systems. Medical practitioners in Japan were the only ones
using infrared thermal systems for 14 years. In 1979, they were
finally released for public use. The technique has been further
refined into infrared thermal systems that have been sold in the
USA since 1981. One use of infrared heat in the USA has been in the
form of panels used in hospital nurseries to warm newborns.
To date, there have been over 700,000 infrared thermal systems
sold in Asia for whole body treatments. An additional 30 million
people have received localized infrared treatment in Asia, Europe,
and Australia with FIR lamps, which emit the same 2-25 micron wave
bands as employed in a whole body system. In Germany, physicians in
an independently developed form have used whole body infrared
therapy for over 80 years.
Far Infrared technology is generating outstanding results and is
rapidly gaining worldwide recognition and acclaim: The benefits of
FIR technology are truly phenomenal beyond the initial feelings of
well being and relaxation. A wide variety of health and fitness
systems are available internationally such as the FIR Hothouse (as
seen at the top of page). Many traditional saunas now incorporate
far infrared, but the benefit is questionable.
Of Interest:In the winter, we feel comfortable with a sweater on
when the room air temperature is 70F. In the summer, we feel more
comfortable wearing a t-shirt in the same room air temperature of
70F. The explanation is that even though the air temperature is the
same, the walls and ceiling radiate FIR waves from the outside
sunshine during the summer, which thereby causes our bodies to be
warmer.
Couples that sleep together act as transmitters and receivers of
FIR waves to each other. If you sleep alone, you act as a
transmitter of FIR waves, but you receive none. When people sit
together and talk, they are sending out and receiving vibrations of
FIR from each other.
Health challenges below, have been reported in Japan and Chinaas
alleviated, reduced or eliminated by the use of Far Infrared
Therapy:
Cancer, Leukemia, Prostate CancerAsthma, Bronchitis, Sinus
problems,Colds, Flu, Fever.Obesity.High Blood Pressure, Chronic
Nephritis.Circulation problems - Body Odor.Rheumatism, Chilblains,
Gout.Hemorrhoids and Piles.Swelling, Inflammation -
Arthritis.Tendonitis, Tumors, MastitisBack, Shoulder, Neck and
Muscular Pains.Lumbago.Neuralgia and Abnormal Nerve
Functions.Herpes, Paralysis, Sciatica. Skin Elasticity and
Texture.Chapping, Skin Aging, Wrinkles.Damaged, Burnt and Scarred
TissueClogged Pores, Pimples, AcneToxicity, Hepatitis, Cirrhosis,
Cystitis, Uric Acid.Gastric and Duodenal Ulcers.Menstrual problems,
PMS, Yeast problems,Menopause.Fungus, Viruses, Bacteria,
Parasites.Migraine, Headaches, Nose Bleeds - Earache,Tinitus.Carpal
Tunnel SyndromeRaynaud's Disease.Diabetes Mellitus.Sports
Injuries.--CANCER AND FAR INFRARED
Far Infrared Grande Hothouse DomeFor bodies over 180lbs.Far
Infrared Therapy and Cancer Treatment:In the US the mainstream
thinking on cancer treatment has undergone great changes. Surgery,
radiotherapy, and chemotherapy are considered detrimental to health
and invasive treatments. Thermal therapy and immuo-therapy are
non-invasive.
1) Cancerous cells cannot exist if blood circulation is smooth
and continuous.A cancerous cell has to stop moving to
proliferate.
The cancerous cell's positioning, or settling down, is directly
related to the capillaries, which are at the end of the blood
vessels. The cancer cell tries to position itself by going through
the capillary. If it goes through, there could be no settling down
or positioning of the cancer cell - which is what happens if there
is good blood circulation. If the cancer cell fails to pass through
the capillary because of some functional disorder in the
circulation, the cell could easily position itself. Good blood
circulation of the capillaries - without functional disorder -
leaves no way for the cancerous cell to settle down and position
itself. The cell will then be killed by the immunocyte (the
immunity cell).
The Klinik St. George Hospital - www.klinik-st-georg.de in Bad
Aibling, Germany, has treated 2500 German and 2500 foreign patients
each year. Their cancer treatment regime is a week of
detoxification and strengthening the immune system with diet and
nutritional supplements, followed by 2 weeks of localized Infrared
hypothermia treatment and low dose chemotherapy. This regime has
produced great success in treating cancers.
2) The cancerous cell has a weakness, heat.It will die if the
temperature goes above 42C/107.6 F.
a) Far Infrared treatment raises body temperature to 42 degrees
C.b) Far Infrared heat penetrates through the body and kills
existing cancerous cells.c) Far Infrared heat enables capillaries
to expand, thus enabling good circulation and combating the
potential existence of cancer cells.d) Far Infrared thermal therapy
can alleviate pain and prolong life when conventional cancer
treatment fails.
Far Infrared Therapy for Stomach Cancer and Obesity:"A former
wrestler who weighed in over 220 pounds with a large pot belly came
to my clinic. He had a fist sized bulge in the middle of his belly
from stomach cancer. Moreover, since he was over 70 years old, he
was told that they could not operate on him. He came to my clinic
after he was told that he had only 3 more months to live. Because
of his obesity, we considered weight reduction. While watching a
balanced diet, he underwent far infrared sauna treatment, losing 45
lbs in 2 months. Furthermore, through the heat treatment effect of
the far far infrared sauna, the tumor got smaller in 2 months, and
his stomach pains were reduced within a few days. Since his body
strength was not down at this point, we gave him cancer suppressing
pills and continued the daily heat therapy by far infrared waves.
His stiff and hard belly walls gradually became soft and his
appetite increased. With improved results, the cancer suppressing
pills were stopped, fearing any side effects. As a result of
continued treatment in the clinic for one year, he was well enough
to be discharged." - Dr. Toshio Yamazaki, Japan.
Far Infrared Therapy for Prostate Cancer:"In May of 2001 I was
diagnosed with prostate cancer. I was told that my PSA blood count
was a bit over 1800. This is an extremely high count. My wife
called her son, Ken, and he came out right away and brought the far
infrared HotHouse with him. He had told us about the success others
had achieved with lowering their counts while using the HotHouse,
and I was willing to try anything, as I did not want to undergo
radiation or chemotherapy.
I started using the HotHouse immediately and ordered one for
myself that night. After biopsies, bone scans and ultrasounds, I
was told at the end of May, that my PSA blood count was at 1885,
and that the cancer had spread to my bones (back, pelvis, legs,
head, etc.).
On June 1st we went to the Cancer Clinic and got the pills to
begin the hormone therapy to inhibit the growth of cancer. On June
12th I was taken to the hospital by ambulance after suffering a
mild heart attack (unrelated to the cancer). Before leaving the
hospital, the doctor injected my first hormone therapy shot. The
whole time I had been using the FIR HotHouse everyday as long as
possible. Some nights I would stay under it all night, waking up
only to turn it back on again. During the day I would use it
whenever I had the chance.
On July 19th, I went back to the doctor to have my PSA count
done again to monitor the cancer. My count had dropped from 1885 to
30!!! This happened in only 12 weeks, one week of which I was in
hospital and unable to use the HotHouse. As 30 is still a very high
PSA count I will continue to use the HotHouse with total confidence
that I will be able to bring my cancer to 0. Thanks to my stepson
Ken and HTE for such a great machine!".- Merl Bowers Picture Butte,
Alberta, Canada.
Cancer TestimonialsOvarian, Colon, Breast
Prostate Testimonials
Japanese Research and BenefitsFar Infrared Medical Facts and
Data.Combating Cancer Via OxygenationCancer has two powerful
enemies, Far Infrared and Oxygen.
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--REVOLUTIONARY HOME HEALTH TECHNOLOGY:
Far Infrared Hothouse DomeThe FIR Hothouse radiates 100% far
infrared heat at 8-10 microns via a silicone crystal chip surface
on the inside of the dome - a technology no-one else on the market
has been able to duplicate.
TestimonialsIncluding Arthritis, Pulmonary Sarcoid, Shingles,
Stress, Acne, Stroke, Chronic Pain, Sinus, Asthma, Leukemia,
Mastitis.Curtir Comentar
Building a far infrared sauna may seem to be a daunting task,
for even the jargon of such a project is new to most people.
Emitters, housing trays, terminal blocks, it all may seem a bit
scary, but in reality the learning curve is not all that great. The
main advantage of building a sauna is the amount of money you can
save, as much as 50% over a pre-built model. To build a sauna you
will need basic carpentry tools and skills, or you can hire a
handyman.Before the Building Can Begin
There are several details you will need to complete before you
can ever pound nail to wood. You will need to decide on the
location, inside or out. If you decide to build an outside building
for the sauna you will need to check the local laws for any special
requirements they may have. Building inside is less expensive than
outside, for you can use the existing floor and even two of the
walls if desired. Once the location is decided on, a scaled drawing
of the sauna should be created. The easiest method of accomplishing
this is to get a tablet of engineer graph paper. Each square of the
paper can be designated to be 6 inches, or even a foot. The first
thing to decide is whether you need to use 120 or 240 volts. The
larger your sauna is going to be the more likely you will need to
have it wired for 240. If you are going to build an indoor sauna
your design should consist of the room size, lighting, heaters,
controller, door and ventilation locations, as well as bench
details.The Sauna Shell
Most often sauna walls consist of 24 lumber spaced 16 inches on
center. The lumber most often used to encase the inside, outside
and ceiling is tongue and groove boards. This allows for a tight
fit while leaving the wood with the ability to contract and expand
with the heat. While it is not a requirement to use tongue and
groove boards, it is important to stay away from woods that split
when they become extremely dry, like oak. Waterproof woods like
cedar, are not necessary. Plywood and paneling should also be
avoided, because when heated they tend to release the toxins in the
glue which bind their layers. The interior wood should be left
unfinished to avoid any toxins within the stain, varnish or paint
from being released when heated. Sauna ceilings are usually lower
than in a regular room. A lower ceiling is more cost efficient as
it uses less energy to heat the space.It is not necessary to
install an insulated door. The door should be hinged so it opens
away from the sauna, and if desired have tempered glass for its
window. If you install a pre-hung sauna door be sure to make the
width of the rough opening 2 inches larger than the door. The
height needs to be an inch taller, so the jamb of the door can
easily fit within the space, and it can be properly squared
up.Insulation is not a requirement in a far infrared sauna, but it
is advised as it is energy efficient and keeps the temperature from
fluctuating. It is important to ventilate the sauna. Often a space
is left at the threshold of the door which provides fresh air into
the sauna. Outgoing vents need to be built into the sauna at
roughly two-thirds up the opposite wall from the air intake.
Putting intake vents near the floor is also acceptable if the space
under the door does not provide enough air.Traditionally the floor
in a sauna is an elevated platform called a duckboard. This design
keeps your feet from getting wet, but since far infrared is a dry
heat a duckboard is not necessary. It is necessary that the floor
be made of fire resistant materials. Just like the duckboard, a
vapor barrier on the walls is not needed, but will help insulate
the room if used.The bench is usually about 2 feet wide and as long
as the interior of the sauna. But again the concept is not written
in stone. Custom design the bench to create the kind of comfort you
desire. It is important nail and screw heads be recessed into wood
so their metal does not burn you when sitting on the heated
hardware. And finally, there should be a light in the sauna,
location is up to you.Putting the Far Infrared Emitter Units
Together
The heat generating emitter units are the muscle of the far
infrared sauna are. Each unit has only five different kinds of
parts. These are the housing tray, reflector, 2 ceramic emitters, 2
clips and 2 sets of screws and nuts (Figure 2). The housing tray
and reflector are shipped as one unit. In order to install the heat
emitters the 2 sets of screws and nuts holding the housing tray and
reflector together must be removed (Figure 1). There are 2 screws
and an inch long nut per each set. Once the housing tray and
reflector have been separated the emitters can be installed.
Installing the Emitters
Put the emitter wires through the oblong hole in the reflector
(Figure 3). The back of the emitter fits nicely into the oblong
hole. To attach the emitter to the reflector, slide a clip into the
groove provided (Figure 4). The emitter wires are then put into the
terminal blocks and screwed down to secure (Figure 5 and 6). Repeat
this process with the second emitter.
Once the emitters have been installed it is an easy job to
reattach the reflector/emitter unit to the housing tray. First
screw the inch long nuts to the reflector/emitter unit (Figure 7).
Put this unit into the housing tray and screw the housing tray to
the same nuts from the back side (Figure 8).
How Many and Where to Put the Emitters
There is a very simple formula for figuring out how many
emitters will be required for your sauna. Simply multiply the
length by the width by the height to find out how many cubic feet
of space your sauna will have. You will need 17 watts of emitters
per cubic foot, so multiply 17 by the number of cubic feet you came
up with. This number will tell you how many total watts you will
need. The emitters Promolife sell are 163 watts each. To figure out
the number of emitters you will have to divide the number of watts
needed by 163.Emitters above the bench should be installed
vertically and horizontally when below the bench. In the following
photo you will see that the emitters have been finished off by
placing a wire grid over the unit and furring out the wall so the
person taking a sauna does not touch the heating element directly
(Figure 9). There is no right or wrong way to complete the
encasement of the emitters, but safety should be kept in mind when
designing all aspects of the project.
Installing the Emitter Units and Controller
Each of the emitter units must be installed into the sauna
walls. This entails recessing them into the 24 wall and hooking
them up to the main electrical power. It is advised you install
fire resistant insulation behind each emitter unit (Figure 10). Is
is not required, but will add peace-of-mind to your sauna
experience by providing the knowledge the wood behind the emitter
unit is not vulnerable to combustibility.
It is advised you hire a professional electrician if you have no
experience installing electrical wiring. However, the majority of
locations in the United States still allow a home owner to do their
own wiring, but it must go through the same building inspection a
professional electrician goes through. To learn more about how to
wire electricity visit the DoItYourself.com website. Be sure and
check with your local building codes before installing your own
electricity. Please note if you pound a nail badly you may split
the wood, or end up with something that looks unsightly, but when
electricity is installed incorrectly you risk the chance of a
fire.The sauna control is the last thing that needs to be
installed. The photo below shows a dual control unit which has
controls on both the inside and outside of the sauna (Figure 11).
The black control goes on the outside of the sauna. When purchased,
a schematic drawing is provided as to how the controller should be
wired.
Even though building your own sauna is a do-it-yourself job, we
at Promolife are here to help you figure out what you will need for
your project. We are not electricians, so we can not instruct you
as to how to hook up the power, but will help in every other way we
can.After the Work
Once you have built your sauna undoubtedly you will want to
proudly show off your handiwork, as well you should, you will have
earned bragging rights. However, the best part is not the chest
thumping you can do, but the years of health benefits you will
receive for having done something that may just prolong your
life.See us on Google +
Tourmaline - The Electric StoneTourmaline is a naturally
occurring mineral widely used as a semi-precious gemstone, and it
has unique electric properties responsible for many beneficial
health effects.From the scientific standpoint, tourmaline is known
to generate a weak electric current, producing far infrared rays
and converting moisture in the air to negative ions.Ki Flow Ion
Therapy Jewelry contains black tourmaline and also zeolite, which
acts as a catalyst enabling the tourmaline to produce more
ions.
Unlike mechanically produced negative ions, those generated by
tourmaline are completely natural and safe and have no negative
side effects. In fact, many of the beneficial effects of tourmaline
are thought to be brought about by the negative ions it
emits.Tourmaline can also be transparent or any translucent shade
of red, pink, purple, yellow, green, blue, brown or amber. And it
can appear as a lovely combination of any of these colors. But
black tourmaline is believed by holistic practitioners to emit the
most powerful healing energy of all tourmaline gems.
Positive Effects of TourmalineMineralizes Water - Tourmaline is
thought to be effective in removing the foul odor from drinking
water by altering the bad-smelling component of
chlorine.Alkalinizes Water and Body Fluids - Tourmaline can also
make water slightly alkaline. Because tropical fish favor such an
environment, it is beneficial for them to have their fish tanks
lined with tourmaline. Worn directly on the body, tourmaline also
adjusts body fluids to a slightly alkaline pH, which is optimal for
health.Suppresses Electromagnetic Fields - In recent years,
tourmaline has been closely investigated for its potential to
counteract the effects of electromagnetic fields, which are thought
to be harmful. Researchers suspect that the weak electric current
generated by tourmaline suppresses electromagnetic fields in the
immediate environment.Fights Bacteria and Maintains Freshness -
Tourmaline has been shown to have antibacterial and deodorizing
effects when placed in refrigerators and cars. In addition,
tourmaline prevents foul smells from being absorbed into a variety
of materials.Surfactant Properties - Because of its surfactant
(detergent) properties, tourmaline enhances cleaning effectiveness
and prevents dirt adhesion.Health Effects - Worn on the body,
tourmaline is thought to prevent cholesterol coagulation and
build-up in blood vessels. Cells throughout the body are
invigorated and immune function is enhanced by tourmaline. It is
also thought to purify the blood, stimulate the autonomic nervous
system, calm overexcited sympathetic nerves, and promote sound
sleep.Generates Negative Ions & Far Infrared Rays - The
tourmaline granules in Ki Flow Ion Therapy Jewelry can be effective
in treating neck stiffness and other conditions, because the weak
electric current and far infrared rays that they generate improve
circulation. In addition, tourmaline's electrolytic properties
cause it to emit negative ions, which are thought to have multiple
healing effects on the mind and body.These many beneficial
properties make tourmaline (especially black tourmaline) one of the
most amazing minerals on the planet.Discovery of a Weak Electric
Current in TourmalineScientists have long been intrigued by the
unique electrical and magnetic properties of tourmaline. Benjamin
Franklin, the inventor of the lightning rod, possessed at least one
tourmaline stone and is said to have used it in his experiments. In
1880, Pierre Curie, co-recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physics
(with his wife, the famous Marie Curie), discovered with his
brother Jacques, a mineralogist, that tourmaline carries a weak
electric charge when it is heated (pyroelectricity) or when
pressure is applied to its surface (piezoelectricity). Later,
research in Japan confirmed that tourmaline carries a faint but
constant electric charge of 0.06mA, which is why tourmaline
continues to be known as "the electric stone," especially in Asia.
Japanese researchers also found that no matter how small tourmaline
is ground or crushed, it is still capable of conveying an electric
current. This helps explain the effectiveness of the tourmaline
granules in Ki Flow Ion Therapy Jewelry.Unlimited Solar Energy Is
the Source of Tourmaline's Power!The electric current that courses
through tourmaline is actually a flow of electrons originating in
the sun. The sun bathes the earth in a continuous stream of
negatively charged electrons, which enter the positively charged
side of the tourmaline material and exit from the oppositely
charged side. With this current flowing through it at all times,
tourmaline is like a battery with unlimited life, one that never
runs out!Workers in Tourmaline Mines Experience Fewer IllnessesThe
first tourmaline, discovered in 1703 in Sri Lanka, was transparent.
Hence, the gemstone was first used as imitation diamond. However,
gradually it became clear that tourmaline possessed some amazing
qualities of its own. For instance, it was observed that tourmaline
crystal warmed by sunlight demonstrated the mysterious ability to
attract and repulse lightweight objects (illustrating the gem's
pyroelectric properties). Moreover, although bronchial ailments are
generally common among miners, workers in Brazilian tourmaline
mines were found to suffer fewer such illnesses.The Power of Black
Tourmaline in Holistic HealingIn holistic healing, tourmaline is
known for a variety of healing properties (such as enhancing mental
alertness, increasing self-confidence, and strengthening one's
psychic energy), with the particular use depending on the color of
the gem. Black tourmaline has been used since ancient times to
deflect negative energy. It is linked to the root chakra and
spiritual grounding in energetic healing and is used for treating
anxiety, nervous disorders, kidney and adrenal problems, and heart
disease. Black tourmaline is also thought to boost immune function
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Benefits of Waon (Far Infrared) Therapy -Review (Japanese
Association of Medical Sciences 2009)
Download Review of the benefits of Waon (Far Infrared) Therapy
(Japanese Association of Medical Sciences 2009). The review refers
to Waon Therapy which uses a Far infrared ray dry sauna.
This review discusses the benefits of Far Infrared (FIR) Therapy
for: Heart Disease, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD),
Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia, lifestyle related diseases, mild
depression and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
Review Conclusion:''An ideal therapy should be safe, free of
side effects, and have high medical value, that is, a high
effect/cost ratio. It should be non-invasive, and patients should
feel better. Waon therapy fulfills all of these criteria. Waon
therapy is an innovative and promising therapy for treating
patients with intractable diseases such as CHF, PAD, COPD,
fibromyalgia, chronic pain, mild depression, and CFS.''Far Infrared
Sauna Therapy Research
1. Allergic Rhinitis
2. Anorexia Nervosa
3. Anti -Inflammatory
4. Anti- Oxidant Effect
5. Arthritis
6. Blocked Arteries
7. Body Fat Reduction
8. Cancer
9. Cerebral Palsy
10. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
11. Chronic Pain
12. COPD
13. Depression
14. Diabetes
15. Fibromyalgia
16. Heart Disease
17. High Blood Pressure
18. Improved Heart Function
19. Lifestyle Related Diseases
20. Nitric Oxide Production
21. Obesity
22. Oxidative Stress Protection
23. Pain Relief
24. Rheumatoid Arthritis
25. Skin, Wrinkles & Photo-Aging
26. Special Needs
27. Weight Loss
28. Womens Health
Instructions
1
Purchase a small camping tent; the tent will serve as the
housing for the sauna. Purchasing a ready-made tent is far more
cost effective compared to constructing housing for the portable
sauna. A small tent costs less than $30 to purchase, whereas the
raw materials alone (such as poles for frame and housing material)
for building a sauna housing would cost at least $50. The tent is
also designed to be portable and is ideal for an infrared heater.
In addition, tent saunas are quite common among campers. 2
Purchase an infrared sauna heater. This will cost between $200
and $500. The cost should be on the lower side since the heater
does not have to warm a large area. Infrared heaters can be
purchased from retail or online sauna equipment suppliers. The
infrared heater will require power from an electrical outlet.
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Purchase a small wooden bench or stool from a garden, hardware
or home supply store. The bench should be low to the ground and not
very wide. A bench like this should cost less than $20. This will
provide the seating for the portable sauna. 4
Assemble the tent according to the instructions provided with
it. Place the infrared heater inside the sauna against the wall of
the tent farthest from the door. Make sure the heater is not
touching the tent wall. The heater should not obstruct the door in
any way. Run the power cord out of the tent and plug it into an
outlet (an extension cable may be needed.) Place the wooden bench
inside the tent near the door. Close all windows and turn the
infrared stove on. Close the door to the tent but leave a small
portion (a few inches) open for fresh air. Take a seat and enjoy
the sauna. 5
Take out all the equipment (heater and bench) when done with the
sauna and the equipment has cooled off. Disassemble the tent and
pack it away.
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