Far Infrared Heat

The electromagnetic spectrum is divided into three segments of wavelength, measured in microns or micrometers (a micron = 1/1,000,000 or a micron or 0.000,001): 0.076 to 5.6 = middle or intermediate, 5.6 to 1000 = far or long wave infrared. The far-infrared segment of the electromagnetic spectrum occurs just below or “infra” to red light as the next lowest energy band. This band of light is not visible to human eyes but can be seen by special cameras that translate infrared into visible colors, such as done by thermal cameras. We can, however, feel this type of light, which we perceive as heat. The sun produces most of its energy in the infrared segment of the spectrum. Our atmosphere has a “window” in it that allows infrared rays in the 7 to 14 micron ranges to safely reach the earth’s surface. When warmed, the earth radiates infrared rays in the 7 to 14 micron bands, with peak output at 10 microns.

Our tissues normally produce infrared energy for warmth and tissue repair. Tissue production of infrared energy is associated with a variety of healing responses. At times, the infrared energy in our tissues may require a boost to a higher level to ensure the fullest healing possible for tissue repair, as you will learn and observe from the FAR Infrared Sauna.

Our bodies radiate infrared energy through the skin at 3 to 50 microns, with most output at 9.4 microns. Our palms emit infrared energy in the level of 8 to 14 microns. Palm healing, an ancient tradition in China, has used the healing properties of infrared rays for 3,000 years. Yogis in India also employ palm healing and recommend it especially for relieving eyestrain.

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