It's time to clear up some common infrared misconceptions! Has a friend ever shared a fact with you that you took to be true? It happens to all of us, and without much thought or time spent researching we find ourselves sharing “facts” we’ve heard with others, but, is what...
About Long And Short-Wave Infrared Rays For Therapy
Infrared rays have been used for decades to offer therapy for a number of ailments. First discovered late in the nineteenth century, it wasn't until NASA began researching the uses for Far Infrared Rays (FIRs) that the medical community began to realize how important they were for therapy and treatment...
Are Infrared Body Wraps Safe?
To truly understand how safe infrared body wraps and treatments are it’s necessary to have a basic understanding of what infrared heat is and how it works in the body wrap form. First, let’s clear a few things up. Far-infrared, radiant heat and FIR all mean the same thing and...
Are Infrared Therapy and Red Light Therapy Different?
Each day we are surrounded by light energy, sometimes we see it, and sometimes we don't. For centuries, great minds have theorized what it is, how it travels, and how it affects life on our planet. Ancient cultures, researchers and philosophers came up with many concepts, but sometime in the...
Do Body Wraps Really Work?
"Do Body Wraps Really Work?" It's a question that is becoming more and more common as additional body wrap manufacturers enter the market, and as the craze for weight loss scales new heights with each passing day. The truth is, there are many different types of body wraps available today...
Do Dry Saunas and Steam Saunas Offer the Same Benefits?
Many spas, fitness, and wellness centers offer heat therapy as an amenity to their guests. You may pass by and notice people inside, clothed with towels and sipping water. They sure look relaxed, don’t they? Spotting these healthy individuals in the locker room may lead you to wonder. Dry sauna,...
Do Infrared Body Wraps Work?
By: Dr. Aaron M. Flickstein, Emeritus D.C., author of the widely-quoted paper “Infrared Thermal System for Whole Body Regenerative Radian Therapy” For centuries, people have experienced the health and wellness benefits of far infrared heat. Today’s infrared body wraps utilize far infrared technology and state of the art engineering that...
Fifteen Fascinating Facts About Infrared Heat
We're just going to come right out and say it. There are TONS of benefits that infrared heat can provide. Most have heard that infrared heat can assist with pain, but did you know it can also improve the quality of your sleep? For your reading pleasure, and because we love...
How Can a Physical Therapist Use Infrared in Their Practice?
Physical therapy or physiotherapy involves movements to remedy injuries, mobility challenges, function, and strength. A physical therapist works with patients to improve their ability to move and function in daily life. These healthcare professionals work closely with individuals to diagnose and create a plan for relieving pain and improving a...
How Do Body Wraps Work?
Body wraps are a well-loved spa service because they provide benefits such as toning, tightening, weight loss, cellulite reduction, pain relief, detoxification and much more. Perhaps you’ve never done a body wrap or maybe you’re a body wrap fanatic, but do you know exactly how they work? As we’ve discussed...