Far Infrared (FIR) Therapy: Pain Relief, Detox & Cellular Repair

Far infrared rays, yes, the long electromagnetic rays, have been an intriguing subject for scientists for a long time. Do you know your palm or your skin too emits FIR in small quantities? And this waveband has several biological effects. Not just for astronomers but for the human race in general too, this subdivision of the electromagnetic spectrum is considered as a promising treatment modality to stimulate cells and tissues. With technological advancements and the latest innovation, there are now tools and techniques that can deliver the therapeutic effects of far infrared rays safely in its purest form for several health benefits.

What Does This Far Infrared (FIR) Do?

The natural form of this electromagnetic radiation as emitted by the sun impacts subcellular organelles to the whole body, and therefore all living organisms get both good and bad impacts from the sun. We all are aware of heated saunas that have been known to effectively ease discomfort and relieve various concerns. But do you know in the modern world we now have garments made of fibres that emit FIR through their nanoparticles and deliver a thermal radiation effect, which is beneficial in several medical conditions? The wavelength of FIR falls between 3000 nanometres and 0.1 nanometre and carries photon energy of 3–100 THz.

Medical Benefits Of Far Infrared Radiation

• So constant exposure to FIR for over 30 minutes enhances wound healing by transforming TGF-beta 1 growth factor and increasing myofibroblasts and collagen.
• FIR dry sauna for just 15 to 20 minutes is effective enough to increase angiogenesis, and it is advised to do it daily for 5 weeks to achieve the best benefits and treat ischaemia.
• Scientific findings show that on some cancer cell lines too this therapy can arrest and inhibit the growth of the cells, like HSC3, HSP70, and A431.
• FIR irradiation also improves cell viability and prevents lactate dehydrogenase release under oxidative stress. It also reduces muscle fatigue induced by muscle contractions.

The Miraculous Science Behind Far Infrared

This powerful energy is perceived by the thermoreceptors of the human body as radiant heat, and it's surprising to know that we not just absorb but also emit this form of energy in the form of black body energy. Cells, cell membranes, cytoplasm, all the water inside our body, and even DNA protein interact with electromagnetic radiation and alter mitochondrial metabolism and stimulate the potential of cell membranes. We all know that biological tissues absorb this radiant heat, and it penetrates deep up to 4 cm below the epidermal layers.

• This therapy improves cardiac and vascular function and helps in reducing oxidative stress, especially in guests with chronic heart failure.
• In Japan and Korea these chambers are used as waon therapy for peripheral arterial disease and various cardiovascular conditions like chronic heart failure.
• The next important benefit of the FIR chamber is that if the guest avails a 20-minute session thrice a week for 3 months, a remarkable improvement in type 2 diabetes can be seen.
• If a person has pain due to rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis, this therapy can help in reducing stiffness and muscle fatigue.
• 40-minute therapy for 7 days can treat allergic rhinitis and relieve all symptoms like itching in the eyes, stuffy nose, running nose, and even sneezing. By the end of the 7th day smell impairment also improves.

Wellness chamber vs. LLLT (Low-Level Laser Therapy)

• LLLT also known as photobiomodulation works on mitochondrial chromatophores as it absorbs the laser light and helps in increasing the potential of mitochondrial membrane.
• In the wellness chamber on the other hand the chromatophore is water and increases blood flow in response to thermoregulation.