As FIR rays penetrate the skin layers, light energy transforms to heat energy. This causes blood vessels to dilate, which promotes better blood circulation as the heat rids the body of toxins through sweating. FIR rays are also called vital rays because of their regenerative effect on the body. Overall, Zazen FIR Thermal System feeds, detoxifies, gives the heart a cardio workout; and finally, regenerates the body.
Far infrared rays work on two principles; heating from the inside out and energizing water molecules. As the rays penetrate, the human body is heated from the inside out. The heat is then spread outwards through our bones and body tissues. The growing warmth dilates blood vessels which promotes better blood circulation and the heat rids the body of toxins through sweating. Water makes up 65% to 70% of the human body; Therefore, a healthy circulatory system plays a crucial role in maintaining wellness. Good circulation of blood and bodily fluids enhances the distribution of oxygen and ingestion of nutrients to every part of the body. Consequently the body naturally metabolises and heals itself which leads to improved vitality. And once the body is strong and healthy, its elevated immune system induces a greater capacity to resist disease.
Understanding the “Good Energy” from the Sun
Simply put, far infrared rays are a form of energy that heats objects without having to heat the air in between. This invisible band of light, that can be felt in the form of heat, principally comes from the Sun. Human bodies naturally send and receive far infrared waves from each other. This is the same principle behind the centuries old therapeutic properties of palm healing.
The far infrared heat in Zazen FIR Thermal System is the same as the beneficial heat emitted by the sun and that which is naturally produced by our bodies to keep us warm. As opposed to near infrared energy (6.0 to 8.0 microns short wavelength) that heats substances from the surface to the interior, far infrared energy (8.0 to 15.0 microns long wave) penetrates uniformly and up to 1.5 inches into the body. This accounts for the therapeutic advantages of far infrared thermal systems over conventional saunas that employ hot air.
