Far Infrared Mat Benefits

There are so many health benefits to far infrared heating pads! Here are a few of the many therapeutic benefits:

1. Improves Circulation & Cardiovascular Function

Far infrared therapy raises body temperature, warming the blood and expanding the blood vessels, resulting in improved circulation and heart function, as well as oxygenation.

2. Improves Immune System Function

Far infrared rays’ deeply penetrating heat raises body temperature. As the body works to combat the “fever,” the body’s immune system is activated and strengthened. One’s overall health and resistance to disease are greatly improved.

3. Relieves Pain and Chronic Inflammation

The deep penetrating heat of the far infrared therapy helps peripheral blood vessels dilate, bringing relief and healing to the muscles and soft tissue injuries. which cause inflammation and thus pain. Increased blood circulation carries away metabolic waste products and delivers oxygen-rich blood to depleted muscles, so they recover faster reducing back pain, hip pain, sciatica pain and many other painful issues and brings relief. Our far infrared heating pad is also very effective for menstrual cramp relief and could be considered a pregnancy must have.

4. Burns Calories and Controls Weight

As one relaxes in the gentle heat of the far infrared mat, one’s body is actually hard at work, producing sweat, pumping blood and burning calories. According to a Journal of the American Medical Association report, a single far infrared session burns as many calories as rowing or jogging for 30 minutes.

5. Eases Joint Pain and Stiffness

Far infrared heat therapy is widely used to treat patients who are suffering from many kinds of musculoskeletal disorders. In addition, it has been proven effective in the treatment of sprains, neuralgia, bursitis, muscle spasms, joint stiffness and many other musculoskeletal ailments by increasing the growth of cells, DNA and protein synthesis necessary for tissue repair and regeneration. Stiffness, aches and soreness that come with aging are reduced or eliminated using far infrared heating pad regularly or as needed.

6. Reduces Stress and Fatigue

The gentle warmth of the far infrared rays helps to sooth nerves and relax tight or knotted muscles by heating the muscle fibers. The end result is an improvement in the balance of blood pressure, blood sugar and nutrients in the cells resulting in increased muscle strength, mental stability and improved energy.

7. Improves Skin

The FIR’s heat and negative ions penetrate deeply into the body, through the skin, helping to detoxify impurities from the skin and lymphatic system. The far infrared rays greatly enhance exfoliation by rapidly removing dead skin cells. Increased circulation draws the skin’s own natural nutrients to the surface, rejuvenating the skin’s health and appearance.