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04/05/2007: "Far Infrared Heat is FIR Me!"
As I got ready to head for Germany this last time. I had been experiencing some pretty strong pain through my arms and shoulders over the last 3 weeks. The first couple of days driving through the foreign land were no different. I mentioned the pain to the doctor in Germany and he recommended that I spend an hour under their Infrared light table. It is a sophisticated setup with an arm and radiating dome that can be moved over the table. It also has a computer connected and a timer system. They plugged in my information and had me lay face down. Then they pushed the rubber like dome down onto my neck where the tumor is. Part of my problem is that various positions of my head will send increased pain down my arms. I think I made it for 5 minutes before I had to turn my head to the side for relief. Then I would move it back and then shift to the other side. This went on as I lay there for an hour. However, within a couple of days, I had great relief and still enjoy a lot more comfort than I did last month!
As you can see from the diagram, infrared falls between visible light and microwaves. They then divide infrared energy into three categories. The range between 0.076 – 1.5 microns is near infrared, 1.5 – 5.6 microns is middle infrared and 5.6 – 1000 microns is Far Infrared (FIR). About 80% of the sun's rays fall into the FIR range. These waves vibrate at the same frequency as all living matter (5.6 – 1000 microns) and thus allow the waves to penetrate deeper into the body than regular heat sources. Therefore, FIR rays are considered to be a sympathetic energy to organic matter and a safe form of energy.
FIR energy penetrating into the body 1.5 – 3.5 inches, increases metabolism, improves circulation and relieves pain due to its anti-inflammatory effects. There is also an increase in blood circulation, which stimulates the entire cardiovascular system. Typical sweat produced under normal body heating situations is said to contain 97% water and 3% toxins. Sweat produced from a FIR sauna or other heat source is 80-85% water and 15-20% toxins. These toxins can contain heavy metals, pesticides and other petroleum-based toxins. In addition, as the body temperature rises, the immune system kicks in to fight the "artificial fever."
Whatever it did, it sure brought me some much-needed relief. My sauna is infrared and I am trying to get in there more often. I am also considering some of the freestanding infrared bulbs that would allow me to target my neck.