Far Infrared Sauna: The Perfect Fusion of Modern Technology and Oriental Health Care

In the fast-paced modern society, the sauna therapy originated in Finland and the traditional Chinese health wisdom collide with a new spark. As a crystallization of contemporary health technology, the far infrared sauna's deep penetrating warming effect coincides with the theory of Chinese medicine that “qi flows smoothly”. This kind of warm therapy utilizing 5.6-15 micron life light waves is setting off a silent revolution in health care around the world.

First, the light of life of the health code

Far infrared rays and human cells have a natural resonance frequency, when the 4-14 micron far infrared rays on the human body, will produce a unique “endogenous heat effect”. This non-contact warmth can penetrate 4-5 centimeters under the skin, directly on the deep muscles and internal organs, and Chinese medicine, “Yang Qi internal guard” concept to form a wonderful echo. Japan's Kyushu University research found that far infrared rays can make human tissue produce 2000 times per second micro vibration, this microscopic massage effect is significantly better than the traditional sauna conduction heating.

In the traditional steam room, 70-90 ℃ high temperature soars the body surface temperature, while the far infrared sauna in the 40-60 ℃ mild environment can be achieved in a deeper heating effect. Experimental data from Seoul National University in South Korea showed that the core body temperature of the far-infrared group of subjects was 0.8℃ higher than that of the traditional sauna group, and the amount of perspiration increased by 30%, and the concentration of lactic acid in the blood decreased by 25%. This “low-temperature and high efficiency” characteristics perfectly match the wisdom of Chinese medicine “micro-sweat health”.

Second, the modern interpretation of the operation of meridians

The activating effect of far infrared rays on the meridian system is amazing. The Chinese Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine has found that specific wavelengths of far infrared rays can enhance the electrical resistance of the lung meridian of the Taiyin Lung by up to 40%, which is a mutual proof of the theory of “the lung is in charge of the skin and hair” in the “Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine”. When the warmth effect is conducted along the meridians, it can significantly enhance the bioelectric current activity of the acupoints such as the foot, Guanyuan, etc., and realize the conditioning effect of “qi to the place of disease”.

In the detoxification mechanism, far infrared rays show amazing efficiency. The U.S. Institute of Environmental Medicine found that the far-infrared sauna sweat discharged lead, mercury and other heavy metals content is 3 times that of urine. More commendable is that its promotion of dopamine secretion can be enhanced by 25%, cortisol levels fell by 18%, to achieve synchronization of physical and mental purification. This detoxification method of “sweating, vomiting and lowering” is the modern interpretation of the therapeutic ideas of “Typhoid”.

Third, the scientific and technological practice of yin and yang balance

The combination of far infrared sauna and moxibustion can produce 1+1>2 health effects. Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine experiments show that moxibustion with far-infrared irradiation after the foot Sanli, can make the temperature of the acupuncture points continue to rise for 2 hours, the serum IgA level increased by 35%. This “yin in yang” approach perfectly illustrates the theory of yin and yang rooted in the Jingyue Quanshu (景岳全书).

When combined with traditional guiding techniques such as Ba Duan Jin, far infrared rays can prolong the “golden window” of meridian opening after exercise. The Shanghai Institute of Physical Education found that a far infrared sauna within 30 minutes of exercise accelerates the rate of muscle lactic acid removal by 40%, and increases the speed of meridian operation by 28%. This combination of static and dynamic health mode, is the “flowing water does not rot, a door door-hinge not worm-eaten,” a modern interpretation of the old adage.

Fourth, the future picture of scientific and technological health care

In the era of personalized health, intelligent far-infrared sauna equipment has been able to automatically adjust the wavelength and temperature according to the physical test data. A brand of the latest models built-in Chinese medicine body identification system, can be strengthened for the qi deficiency of Taiyuan point irradiation, phlegm and dampness focus on Fenglong point stimulation. This technological breakthrough of “Body Recognition and Nutrition” pushes the idea of “Three Reasons for Appropriateness” of “Thousand Gold Formula” to a new height.

Modern research continues to reveal the deep mechanism of traditional wisdom: far infrared rays promote the synthesis of HSP70 heat shock protein, and Chinese medicine, “support the positive to dispel evil” theory; its induced NOS nitric oxide synthase activity enhancement, which is the molecular biology of the “qi is the marshal of the blood” note. When the light of science and technology illuminates the wisdom of the millennium, mankind is writing a new chapter of health culture.

In this era of technology and tradition, far infrared sauna is like a rainbow bridge between the East and the West. It maintains the reverence for the laws of nature, but also highlights the power of scientific and technological innovation. This kind of health path originated from physical phenomena is interpreting the invisible life energy with visible light waves, opening up a new path of health care in the age of science and technology for modern people.