WHAT IS FAR INFRARED ENERGY Far infrared energy is what the sun emits between 7-15 microns We get

get heated up whenever we go into the sun and this is the property of the far infrared rays of the sun There are healing benefits of these far infrared rays

By sitting in Zazen FIR Thermal System, you get the same benefits all year round and at your convenience
WHAT CAN ZAZEN FIR THERAPY DO? It increases your core body temperature and by doing this it redistributes your blood It also helps you sweat and by doing that it helps in detoxifying as sweat is a way to remove toxins It also helps in increasing nitric oxide synthase which produces nitric oxide which is one of the chemical mediators which triggers the parasympathetic arm of the autonomic nervous system

HOW DOES ZAZEN FIR THERAPY HELPS

Weight Management & Cardio Work out

The August 7, 1981 issue of the Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA) reported; Many people who run do so to place a demand on their cardiovascular system as well as build muscle. It is also reported Regular use of a sauna may impart a similar stress on the cardiovascular system, its regular use may be as effective as a means of cardiovascular conditioning and burning of calories as regular exercise The JAMA citation above also states that: A moderately conditioned person can easily sweat off 500 grams in a sauna, consuming nearly 300kcal-the equivalent of running 2-3 miles. A heat conditioned person can easily sweat off 600-800 kcal with no adverse effect. The implications for increased caloric consumption are quite impressive in FIR saunas

Guytons Textbook of Medical Physiology reports that producing one gram of sweat requires 0.586kcal. Extensive research by NASA in the early 1980s led to the conclusion that infrared stimulation of cardiovascular function would be the ideal way to maintain cardiovascular conditioning in American astronauts during long space flights. Repeated sauna treatment improves vascular endothelial functions, resulting in an improvement in cardiac function and clinical symptoms. (J Am Coll Cardiol 2002;39:754-9) by the American College of Cardiology Foundation It has been reported that a single sauna treatment induces a 1.5 fold increase in cardiac output (JACC Vol.38, No.4, 2001 October 2001:1083-8) It has been observed that blood flow of the brachial artery significantly increased by 68% after 15mins of FIR sauna therapy (JACC Vol.38, No.4, 2001 October 2001:1083-8) Significant decrease in blood pressure after 2 weeks of sauna treatment (JACC Vol.38, No.4, 2001 October 2001:1083-8) Speeds up metabolic processes of vital organs & glands, including endocrine glands(by Dr. Robert O. Young) During these sauna sessions too one has a cardiovascular conditioning which takes place. This is because the increase in temperature causes one heart rate to also increase. There is a significant amount of calories burned during each half hour session between 600-900 calories This helps one maintain ones physique and overall helps improve body shape without dieting or physical endurance as another modality to ensure beauty

The FIR sauna can therefore play a pivotal role in both weight management and cardiovascular conditioning.

Better Blood Circulation

You improve your blood circulation because of the increase of core body temperature The bodys natural response is to attempt to bring your temperature back to normal and this is done by causing all blood vessels to dilate and during this better oxygenation, nutrient delivery and toxin removal takes place to the skin This is one of the main things that is compromised due to the stressful lifestyle that one lives today Overall health of the skin is improved. Skin is one of the basic essentials in maintaining beauty Under neutral conditions, skin receives 5% to 10% of blood flow whereas in conditions of heat stress(i.e. FIR sauna treatment), skin blood flow can reach 50% to 70% (DOI:10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.105.540773-From the Institute for Exercise & Environmental Medicine, Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas, Dallas, Texas.) Blood flow during a whole-body hyperthermia is reported to rise from a normal 5-7 quarts a minute to as many as 13 quarts a minute

Detoxification
Detoxification is achieved by sitting in Zazen FIR Thermal System Due to the increase in core temperature the natural mechanism is to sweat and when sweating toxins are removed too. Over time toxins accumulation impairs overall wellbeing and effects skin coloring giving it a sallow appearance Sweat in general is 95% to 97% water with salt making up a part of the rest while with far infrared thermal system, 80% - 85% of the sweat is water with the nonwater portion being principly cholesterol, fat soluble, toxins, toxic heavy metals, sulfuric acid, sodium, ammonia & uric acid (from the International Medical Veritas Association, Mark Sircus Ac., OMD

Enhances Relaxation, Healing & Cell rejuvenation

The other way it helps is because it activates the parasympathetic arm of the autonomic nervous system which is responsible for relaxation , healing , repair and cell rejuvenation Healing, repair and cell rejuvenation help ensure that the elasticity and collagen of skin is not loss The matrix that supports the skin is rejuvenated and not compromised. Why this is a challenge is because many of us live a very stressful lifestyle and do not have time to unwind The body is constantly challenged and pushed to have adequate supply of energy to be on the alert to protect oneself therefore there is limited time for healing , rejuvenation and cell repair Reduced bioavailability of NO (nitric oxide) because of oxidative stress: because free radicals can inactivate NO, oxidative stress reduces bioavailability of NO. FIR sauna therapy restores the synthesis of NO. (Journal of the American College of Cardiology 2001 by the American College of Cardiology) Nitric oxide plays an important role in allowing the body to function from a stress free mode, thus allowing healing to take place

The Anti Aging Tool

Due to the stressful lifestyle and burdens that we pile on upon ourself aging occurs. The hormone DHEA is lowered which is the principle hormone responsible for anti aging By relaxing in Zazen FIR Thermal System you relax and unwind and let your body produce DHEA which is the anti - aging hormone by activating the parasympathetic arm of the autonomic nervous system This increase in DHEA will help to reduce age related marks and blemishes that occur which can compromise beauty

Relieves Muscle Spasm & Leads to Pain Relief

The following has been summarized from Chapter 9 of Therapeutic Heat & Cold, Fourth Edition, Justus F. Lehmann, M.D., Williams & Wilkins Muscle spasms have been long observed to be reduced through the use of heat, be they secondary to underlying skeletal, joint or neuro-pathological conditions. Pain may be relieved via the reduction of attendant or secondary spasms. Pain is also at times related to ischemia (lack of blood supply) due to tension or spasm that can be improved by the hyperemia that heat-induced vaso-dilation produces, thus breaking the feedback loop in which the ischemia leads to further spasm and then more pain Heat may lead to both increased endorphin production and a shutting down of the so called spinal gate of Melzack and Wall, each of which can reduce pain Stimulates dilation of peripheral blood vessels thus relieving pain (including muscle pain) and speeding the healing of sprain, strain, bursitis, arthritis (by Dr. Robert O. Young)

EXPERIENCE AND CHANGES AFTER REGULAR USE OF ZAZEN FIR Improved tone and texture of skin, more supple Younger and healthier skin Overall healing More energetic, rejuvenated Natural well being Feel stronger, inner strength Better sleep and a rested body Improves & increased basal metabolic rate

RECOMMENDED USE Regular use, 30 minutes a day Ideally to have a unit at home for whole family or to complement your facilities at spa or club houses.