Sweat lodges and thermal healing have been around for thousands of years and were used by Japanese, Chinese, Roman, American and Northern European cultures to encourage detoxification and healing on a deep level.
There are so many different sauna and steam options available today all promised to provide you with this same ancient thermogenic healing properties – yet it is important to be careful as not all of these do what they claim.
There is a big difference between traditional, infrared and near far infrared sauna or heat therapy. Traditional sauna’s heat the air around you, while infrared saunas work on heating your core from the inside and this allows them to operate at a much lower temperature.
Infrared is a spectrum of light that is emitted by the sun and is a part of the light spectrum that is visible to us. Infrared light covers the spectrum of 700-100000 nanometres with near far (NIR) covering 700 nm to 1400 nm and far infrared (FIR) 3000 – 100000 nm.
Most sauna brands in Australia are primarily far infrared saunas that generate heat using carbon panel heaters. Unfortunately, these generate EMF frequencies which can be dangerous. Far infrared only penetrates 0.1 mm below the skin and because of this is unable to drive out toxins and heavy metals. However, it does have some other useful effects like reducing arrythmias, improving blood circulation and reducing pain and stiffness.
Near far infrared sauna’s use heat and light to enhance healing on a deep level. A proper near far infrared sauna generates next to zero EMF frequencies. The near far rays penetrate the skin’s surface by up to 5 inches. The skin is the body’s largest detoxification organ and most of the body’s toxins are stored within the fat cells. Because NIR can penetrate so deeply it can push our most heavy metals and toxins via sweat in the skin.
When near far heat and light penetrates deep into the tissues it causes some incredible metabolic healing effects. It prompts the body to produce heat shock proteins that can offset oxidative stress by helping to scavenge free radicals and support antioxidant production. Other useful benefits of near far infrared therapy include:
- Stimulation of collagen thereby helping to rebuild skin, joints and cartilage
- Beautifying the skin by enhancing collagen turnover
- Supporting immunity by increasing white blood cell production
- Reducing inflammation
- Improving muscle recovery following injuries
- Improving athletic recovery by enhancing blood flow to the muscles
- Lowering the risk of dementia, Alzheimers and similar conditions by encouraging the release of heavy metals and the increase of oxygen rich blood to the brain
- Increasing feelings of relaxation by boosting endorphins
- Speeds up wound healing
- Improves mitochondrial energy production
- Eliminates BPA – 80% is found in sweat, not urine or blood
- Eliminates harmful phytates – twice as many are found in sweat
- Detoxifies heavy metals like mercury, arsenic, cadmium, aluminium and lead
- Improvement with Lyme disease, fibromyalgia and other chronic illnesses
- Generates heat shock proteins to increase the transport of repair proteins increasing muscle growth
- Increases metabolism, reduces body fat and targets cellulite
- Studies from Finland proved that men who used saunas 4 to 5 times weekly had over a 60% chance of reduced dementia and Alzheimer’s
- Near far infrared treatment can significantly decrease cardiovascular disease and heart attacks
- And so much more….
Many years ago I became so frustrated that I was unable to buy a proper NEAR FAR INFRARED SAUNA in Australia and I couldn’t understand with everything we know about health why no one was creating these. One day I asked my beautiful client who is a talented engineer if he could make a proper near far infrared as I knew it would be highly beneficial for his beautiful wife who had a brain tumour. And the rest is history…he made the best near far infrared sauna you could ever dream of and not only has it helped so many people regenerate health, but it has helped his wife to slow down and even stop her disease.
I am so excited as I now have one of four person near far infrared sauna’s in my wellness centre and if you would love to feel the healing benefits of this incredible healing therapy, please feel free to book online at www.katrinaellis.com.au.
If you would love to buy a proper near far infrared sauna that generates over 1000 WATT of pure healing light for your home, please feel free to contact us on 0755363113.
