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Facts / Research and Worldwide Studies on Infrared Sauna Benefits and Usage
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The Journal of American College of Cardiology (JACC): World’s best known cardiovascular journal released by The American College of Cardiology (ACC) is a non-profit medical association established in 1949 to educate, research and influence health care public policy.
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The Journal of American College of Cardiology reports that an infrared sauna treatment significantly lowers blood pressure, produces weight loss, lowers blood sugar, increase circulation, lowers cholesterol and reduces triglycerides. |
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Journal of the American College of CardiologyMarch 6, 2002 (Volume 39, Number 5): Repeated Sauna Treatment Improves Vascular Endothelial and Cardiac Function in Patients With Chronic Heart Failure Kihara T, Biro S, Imamura M, et al
Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 2002;39(5):754-759. |
Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA): An international peer-reviewed general medical journal, published 48 times per year by the American Medical Association. JAMA is the most widely circulated medical journal in the world. |
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Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA) August 7, 1981 reported what is common knowledge today: many people who run do so to place a demand on their cardiovascular system as well as to build muscle. What isn't well known is that it also reported the "regular use of a sauna may impart a similar stress on the cardiovascular system, and its regular use may be as effective as a means of cardiovascular conditioning and burning of calories as regular exercise.” |
The American Journal of Medicine: Known as the “Green Journal” is the official journal of The Association of Professors of Medicine comprising 125 medical schools across USA – publishes original clinical research of interest to physicians in internal medicine.
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According to a study published in The American Journal of Medicine: For most healthy people, as well as for most patients with stable coronary heart disease, sauna bathing is well tolerated, safe, and has therapeutic value. |
NASA (National Aeronautics & Space Administration): Independent U.S. government agency established in 1958 for research and development of vehicles and activities for aeronautics and space exploration.
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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.
Research by NASA indicates that within the broad infrared radiation spectrum, those in the 8-14 micron range are most effective in penetrating the human body. It then naturally follows that when FIR of this frequency range is used in therapeutic treatment, it will have the greatest beneficial effect on the patient. This is because it is the frequency best able to produce the warmth necessary to expand capillaries and stimulate blood circulation |
FDA (Food & Drug Administration): Administrative agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that regulates the safety and quality of foodstuffs, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and medical devices. |
In 1998, the FDA approved the use of infrared light therapy as a means for relieving muscle aches and pains. |
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have found that sweating is one of the most effective ways to expel these chemical and heavy metal toxins from our body. ‘Incurable’ chronic diseases that were thought to have no known cause often disappear once toxin chemicals are gone. |
Far Infrared Thermal Therapy and Electromagnetic Fields:
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Clayton’s Electrotherapy, 9th Edition: “Infrared radiation is the only antidote to excessive ultraviolet radiation”. Treatment for Sunburn. Treatment for Cancer.
Recently there have been reports detailing the hazards of exposure to certain kinds of electromagnetic fields, such as those from high-tension power lines, cell phones, or from computer display terminals. Far Infrared heating systems have been tested in Japan and found free of toxic electromagnetic fields. The Swedish National Institute of Radiation Protection has also concluded that infrared heaters are not dangerous. Instead, Japanese researchers have reported that far infrared radiant heat antidotes the negative effects of toxic electromagnetic sources. |
| Department of Internal Medicine and University of Oulu, Finland |
Division of Cardiology, Washington Hospital Centre, Washington D.C
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A comprehensive review of the world's biomedical literature (1966 to the present) was carried out by investigators from the Department of Internal Medicine and University of Oulu, Finland, and the Division of Cardiology, Washington Hospital Centre, Washington D.C. The authors examine the benefits and risks of sauna bathing for healthy adults and children, as well as for patients with coronary heart disease, hypertension, and congestive heart failure. |
Therapeutic Heat and Cold, 4th Edition
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Editors Justus f. Lehmann, M.D., Williams, and Wilkins have outlined several medical and health benefits of Infrared heat therapy. |
Infrared Heat Effects on Blood Circulation All of the following ailments may be associated to some degree with poor circulation and, thus may respond well to increased peripheral dilation associated with infrared treatments: Arthritis; Rheumatism; Sciatica; Strained muscles; Backache; Fatigue; Hemorrhoids; Stretch Marks; Nervous Tension; Menstrual Cramps; Children’s Overtired Muscles; Varicose Veins; Neuritis; Bursitis; Leg and Decubitis ulcers (that fail to heal using conventional approaches); Post-operative edema (treatment has proven so effective, hospital stays were reduced by 25%); Peripheral occlusive disease (“the goal is to maintain an optimal blood flow rate to the affected part…. In general the temperature should be maintained at the highest level, which does not increase the circulatory discrepancy as shown by cyanosis and pain.” (pp. 456-457)
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'The Scientific Basis and Therapeutic Benefits of Far Infrared Ray Therapy' Dr. Sasaki Kyuo
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Dr. Sasaki Kyuo, M.D. has done extensive research on the therapeutic uses of far infrared therapy. She is the author of "The Scientific Basis and Therapeutic Benefits of Far Infrared Ray Therapy' - which presents the clinical effects of far infrared ray therapy. Besides cancer, Dr. Kyuo reports continual successful treatments of many other diseases by use of FIR waves - treatments not only by her but also by many other doctors. The list of diseases - documented in her book - includes stress induced chronic diarrhea, abdominal distention, ulcerated large intestines, gastritis, facial numbness, haemorrhoids, shoulder, back, and knee pain, rheumatism, hypotension, diabetes, weight loss, breast and abdominal tumours, low blood pressure, asthma, anaemia, burns and scalds, body odour, early onset of baldness, fracture of cervical vertebra, radiation exposure and related diseases.
Potential Use Of Far Infrared In Dental Clinics: Mr. Shu of Ninomiya Yuri Dental Clinic used far infrared ray in his dental clinic for some years. "I have successfully treated many common dental diseases, for instance, pyorrhea alveolaris, gum inflammation, tooth pain, and muscular spasm." Mr. Shu indicated that the use of far infrared ray is undergoing research. Dr. Akira, Director of the Meitoku Association of Dentists and Dr. Waaataru of the Kawano Dental Hospital also use far infrared treatment on a regular basis for gum inflammation and post dental pain suppression. |
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