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Therapeutic Uses for Infrared Heat

Infrared heat therapy has been researched for more than 40 years. Research reveals the use of the invisible light provides a number of medicinal benefits and promotes a general feeling of well-being.

  1. Infrared Heat

    • Thermal infrared heat rays are the same type of heat the sun emits. Infrared light, which is invisible, can be felt as warmth entering your body. The rays increase the surface temperature of the body and activate positive cellular changes.The light energy changes to thermal heat energy and promotes healing and a feeling of well-being.

    Research and Development

    • Infrared light developed from LED technology made for the NASA space shuttle. The invention was originally designed for researching plant growth in space. In research studies, doctors at Milwaukee's Medical College in Wisconsin discovered the light has the power to heal wounds and is beneficial in cancer treatment.

    Therapeutic Benefits

    • Thermal heat dilates, or expands, blood vessels and increases blood circulation. This, in turn, helps facilitate the healing process. Infrared heat therapy aids in promoting greater tissue flexibility, reduces inflammation and decreases joint pain. This type of therapy is beneficial for many ailments including, arthritis, back pain, Fibromyalgia and tendinitis. Light therapy has also been shown to generate vitamin D in the body.

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