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Heatwave Sauna at o'listica
Infra-red sauna at o'listica

The Heatwave is one of the most exciting developments in the health market giving a wide range of benefits which could change a persons whole outlook on life. Benef its such as helping you to get fitter and healthier whilst using up huge amounts of calories. This is all achieved by using a Heatwave Infra-Red Cabin on a regular basis.

A session in a Heatwave is a totally pleasant and rewarding experience with the user able to select whatever temperature they wish their bodies to be, without the discomfort of the air being too warm. This is because the emitters in the Heatwave heat up the person rather than the air. Out of 100% Infra-Red energy only 20% heats up the air and 80% is
converted to heat within our bodies.

How Safe is Radiant Heat?

Radiant heat is simply a form of energy which heats the objects, by a process called conversion, without having to heat the air between (the infra-red segments of the electromagnetic spectrum occur just below) or Infra to red light as the next lowest band of light. This is the band of light that is not visible to our eyes which we perceive as heat. The sun produces most of its energy output in the Infra-red segments of the spectrum. This part of the spectrum has nothing to do with ultra-violet UVB or UVA rays. It is also the principle source of radiant energy that we experience daily. To describe it have you ever walked out on a mild spring day and felt quite comfortable with the sun warming you even though the air temperature is not very warm. These rays are the same rays as the Heatwave produces, not only bathing you in warmth, but also providing you with a lot of health giving qualities.

Passive Cardiovascular Conditioning Effects

It has been reported, in the journal of the American Medical Association, that regular use of a Radiant Heat Sauna may place a similar stress on the cardiovascular system and be just as effective a means of conditioning and burning off calories as regular exercise. The heat of the infra-red rays generated by the thermal system go deep into the body's tissues and internal organs, making the body respond to this by increasing both heart volume and rate. Medical research confirms that when the body works to cool itself a substantial increase in heart and cardiac output may occur. Validity of this form of cardiovascular conditioning was confirmed after extensive research by NASA. The conclusion was that this form of Infra-red stimulation of the cardiovascular function would be an ideal way to obtain cardiovascular conditioning in American astronauts on long space flights.

How does the Heatwave help with Calories Consumption and Weight Control?

In the text book of Medical Physiology you may find that producing one gram of sweat requires 0.586 calories. The GIMA citation goes on to state that a moderately conditioned person may easily sweat off 500 grams in a normal sauna, consuming nearly 300 calories equivalent to running 2-3 miles. Whilst a heat conditioned person may easily sweat off 600 to 800 calories with no adverse effects the weight/water loss may be regained by rehydration with water, but the calories consumed may stay off. Since an infra-red thermal system should generate two to three times the amount of sweat produced in a conventional sauna the implications for increased calorie consumption are impressive. To give you an example a rowing machine burns off about 600 calories in 30 minutes.

Infra-red sauna at o'listica

Can Heatwave Radiant Heat Cabin help with Health Problems?

According to the dissertation of Dr Tsu-Tsair Oliver CHI concerning the mechanism of infra-red radiant heat on the human body. Our body organs absorb the infra-red selectively. When a muscle or an organ has absorbed sufficient radiant heat, the next infra-red rays pass without causing any effect, but any damaged muscles or organs may carry on absorbing the infra-red rays. This is what is called resumate absorption.

This type of thermal systems has produced brilliant results with have been reported by many doctors and scientists. The following health problems have been particularly benefited by regular use of infra-red saunas, arthritis, low blood pressure and bronchitis. These and many other health problems have been improved by infra-red therapy. It is therefore considered that a radiant heat infra-red sauna may be an essential part of any programme for staying healthy.

Removing Toxins, Heavy Metals and Improving Skin

The Heatwave with its deep penetration is excellent in helping the body rid itself of the many toxins and poisons stored in the body. This is due to the deep flushing action when you perspire. A new'inner glow' may be noticed when the skin is freed of accumulated dirt and dry skin cells. Your skin may also feel smooth and soft with an improved texture and elasticity.

A Heatwave may also help acne, dandruff and scars and according to the Ninth Edition of Clayton's Electrotherapy, infra-red radiation is the recommended antidote for excessive ultraviolet sunburn.

Cellulite

Cellulite is a gel-like substance made up of fat, water and waste deposits, which are trapped in pockets below the skin. With its deep tissue heat penetration which is up to 4cm deep and as much as 10 times the level of heat generated by normal cellulite treatments, the Heatwave may assist the condition more effectively than most conventional methods. Helping to clear the skin and body of unwanted under skin debris.

From the information given you may see that this type of infra-red spectrum, emitted by the infra-red thermal system, is reputed to offer an astounding range of possible therapeutic benefits and effects. In research and results from around the world the data presented herein is offered for reference purposes only and to stimulate further observation. No implication of infra-red thermal systems creating a cure for or treating any disease is implied nor should be inferred. If you have any disease be certain to consult with your doctor concerning it. If you are using prescription drugs check with your doctor.

It has been considered inadvisable to raise the cool temperature in someone with adrenal suppression, systemic lupus erythematosus or muscular sclerosis. It is also inadvisable for haemophiliacs and any other predisposed to haemorrhage should avoid infra-red usage or any type of heating that would induce vasilidisation which may potentiate the tendency to bleed.

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