Far Infrared Rays (FIR), a part of natural sunlight having the longest
wavelength, cannot be seen with the naked eye. When we bask in the sun, the
sunlight activates every cell in the human body. Since ancient times, people
have believed that appropriate exposure to sunshine can maintain and even
enhance health.
However, long exposure to the sun has a negative impact on the skin. This
fact is undeniable. Excessive sunlight can lead to freckles or other skin
changes, some of which can be detrimental. Although FIR cannot be seen with
the naked eye, it has the ability to penetrate refract, radiate and reflect.
The human body can absorb FIR because of Far Infrared's deep penetrating ability.
All matter is made up of uniquely-arranged atoms and molecules and the
molecules are all moving in unison. Molecules are composed of atoms. There is
a continuous cyclical vibration among and between those atoms. When molecules
are illuminated with electromagnetic radiation of the same intrinsic vibration
frequency as the substance itself, the electromagnetic wave energy is absorbed
and the amplitude of that substance's molecular vibration is increased.
The increased vibration produces heat through friction. Many organic
molecules have the same intrinsic vibration frequency as FIR. That's why when
FIR, having the same vibration frequency, illuminates a substance, that
substance will filter out the FIR and experience a "resonance absorption." This is a process known as "resonance-absorption to heat-generation" with the
aid of FIR.
In other words, the vibration of atoms and molecules will generate heat
and result in resonance absorption. In skin, the result will be elevated
dermis temperature, expanded blood capillaries, and stimulated blood
circulation. Metabolic disturbances, such as extravesated blood (bruising)
will be scavenged, cell tissues are activated and production of enzymes is
enhanced. Wastes from the aging process, the result of the natural process of
metabolism, and detrimental aqueous substances will be eliminated through the
sweat glands.
The warming effect of FIR can stimulate metabolism and blood circulation.
It can also promote the elimination of such things as poisons, carcinogenic
heavy metals; toxic substances from food processing; lactic acid, free fatty
acids, and subcutaneous fat associated with aging and fatigue; excess sodium
associated with hypertension; and uric acid which causes pain. Furthermore, if
sebaceous glands are activated, accumulated cosmetics in pores can be
eliminated through the skin rather than by the kidneys. FIR is helpful in this
respect.
When we feel hot, we will instinctively seek shade. When we feel cold, we
seek the warmth of sunshine. No one teaches us these responses. We have an
innate desire for a comfortable temperature. Comfortable temperatures are
actually synonymous with a comfortable energy frequency or "wavelength." That
wavelength happens to be 8 to 14 microns - the same as FIR.
The seventy-five percent of our bodies composed of water, protein, fat and
other substances - all must function properly to sustain life. When living
things absorb FIR of 8 to 14 micron wavelength, they experience resonance
absorption. The vibrating movement of molecules in living tissue produces an
increase in heat energy which in turn activates cells and enhances metabolism.
FIR has three properties: radiation, deep penetration, and resonance
absorption. Let's look at the relationship between these three properties and
living things.
First, radiation: it means it can directly reach human bodies just like
light does. For example, sunlight, which is also radiation, reaches earth
through the vastness of space.
Second, deep penetration: FIR can reach well into subcutaneous layers of
the body with its deep penetration ability, generating internal warmth
suitable for molecule activation in living tissue.
The third feature is resonance absorption: Once illuminated, there is
intrinsic vibration of body components - water, protein, fat, enzymes. And,
the interior of molecules - atoms and atomic structures - experience the
resonance absorption of FIR of their same frequency. This elevation of
molecular energy is known as "resonance and absorption."
In summary, FIR not only makes the human body warm, but also can activate
bodily functions. In other words, it will enhance and energize both your
physical and spiritual states.