NEAR

INFRARED
THERAPY

RESHAPE LIFE
INTEGRATIVE WELLNESS CENTER
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A Short Report on the science and benefits of

Near Infrared Sauna Therapy

The No. 1 Health & Wellness Experience

in the Philippines!
 INTRODUCTION

The sun emits nearly half of its total energy in the near infrared (NIR) spectrum. Our bodies are
biologically hard wired to use this near infrared energy since natural spectrum Light & Heat activate
powerful, intelligent healing systems within us.

Our Sun produces light and heat

via the physical phenomenon called
incandescence. A material will
incandence upon being heated,
emitting a predictable natural thermal
light spectrum. The Sun, the campfire
and tungsten-filament lamps are all
Thermal Light Sources (TLS) that
produce natural full-spectrum light.

Burning at 5800K, the sun’s

spectrum peaks at 500nm in the visible
light band. At Reshape Life Integrative
Wellness Center, we use the infrared
tungsten lamp whose filament burns at
2700K, peaking the spectrum at
1073nm in the near infrared band.

It has been noted that wavelengths of 600-950nm activate mitochondrial healing systems
which is the Light Therapy Band. And since water begins to absorb light strongly at 1150nm and
above, the Thermal Infrared Band above 1150nm provides Heat Therapy.

Near infrared (NIR) light has dozens of biological effects on the body. The near infrared
wavelength radiation penetrates into the body and has a direct effect on cellular structure. NIR can
kill parasites and resolve infection.

The main body of research on near infrared light therapy was done by the National
Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Their research has found that the NIR
electromagnetic frequency band of energy penetrates deeply into the body and has a very specific
effect on the cells due to our body’s natural response to specific NIR wavelengths. Inside the
mitochondria of every cell are receptors that respond to these NIR wavelengths. The light triggers an
increase in cell metabolism, protein synthesis (including collagen), and anti-oxidant activity. It
reduces inflammation and pain. Overall the light triggers growth and regeneration of the cells. 1
 In many cells, microtubules form radial tracks from the nucleus to the cell periphery. These
tracks are thought to make up a kind of ‘intracellular nervous system’ for communication
information in both directions. For example, cells are often attracted to light. When exposed
to a source of infrared light, cultured CV1 cells respond by sending out pseudopods, which
enable them to crawl toward the light source. The cell's infrared sensor, the centrosome, is
situated on the nuclear membrane, far from the incipient pseudopod. Communication
between these sites is evidently necessary. As the cell receives the stimulus, the microtubules
that interconnect these sites undergo physicochemical change. Hence, some information
apparently propagates along the microtubule, enabling the cell to crawl in the proper
direction.

Gerald H. Pollack, Ph.D., — Cells, Gels and the Engines of Life

Sweating from NIR exposure promotes detoxification from heavy metals.2

A 2011 study published in the Archives of Environmental and Contamination Toxicology, explores
that many toxic elements appeared to be preferentially excreted through sweat. Presumably stored
in tissues, some toxic elements readily identified in the perspiration of some participants were not
found in their serum. Induced sweating appears to be a potential method for elimination of many
toxic elements from the human body.3

ReshapeLife Integrative Wellness Center’s infrared light therapy can help compensate for our
NIR-deficient modern indoor lifestyles. With plenty of science behind it, getting adequate NIR is now
essential for health.

1. Effect of NASA Light-Emitting Diode Irradiation on Wound Healing, Journal of Clinical Laser Medicine & Surgery Volume 19, Number 6, 2001 Mary Ann
Liebert, Inc. Pp. 305–314
2. Sweating promotes detoxification from heavy metals: Evidence-based scientific studies (listing)
3. Blood, urine, and sweat (BUS) study: monitoring and elimination of bioaccumulated toxic elements. Arch Environ Contam Toxicol. 2011
Aug; 61(2):344-57. Epub 2010 Nov 6. PMID: 21057782
 SAFETY & PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING NIR

NIR safety is an important consideration. For example, excessive sweating and tissue heating is
contraindicated for a fast metabolizer so NIR should be avoided. The following conditions are also
contraindicated for NIR Therapy:

• Having a pacemaker or any other battery operated or electrical implant.

• Pregnant or breastfeeding
• Having an active fever, infection or injury
• Recent high blood pressure, heart attack or other cardiovascular problem.
• Having a history of dizziness, fainting spells, heat sensitivity, narcolepsy or seizures.
• Any bleeding disorders.
• Any skin cancer.

The following precautionary measures are important to remember when using NIR Therapy:

• Never use directly on the head as there is a danger of over-heating the brain.
• Always use a timer to prevent excessive treatment.
• Do not touch the lamps as it will cause burns.
• Do not stare directly at glare of lamp. Use protective goggles when available. (Although not
medically important, protective goggles help lower the glare from the NIR Therapy which may
be uncomfortable for some individuals.)

• Do not wear much clothing in a near infrared heat therapy so that the rays will penetrate
your skin. A bikini bathing suit is fine, if needed. Otherwise, do not wear clothing.
• Rotate 90 degrees every 3 minutes while in therapy.
• Wipe off sweat every few minutes with a towel.
• Always stop your session at once if you feel very faint, if you stop sweating, if
your face turns bright red, or if your heart starts to race.
• Showering is best done at home to allow the body’s temperature to cool down for about an
hour, and allow continued detoxification within this time period. Use as little soap as
needed, and only a natural soap.
 BENEFITS OF NEAR INFRARED HEAT & LIGHT THERAPY

Sweating is one of the body’s safest and most natural ways

to heal and maintain good health. Ridding the body of toxins
DETOXIFICATION through the skin may help relieve symptoms, prevent future
illness and increase overall health and vitality.

Light and Heat promote repair and re-growth of cells and

tissues. They stimulate the circulatory system, causing the
CELLULAR REGENERATION heart to beat more vigorously and blood vessels to dilate,
which help cleanse the circulatory system and more fully
oxygenate the body’s cells.

Modern research shows that infrared therapy lowers blood

pressure. As part of a blood pressure therapy program,
LOWERS BLOOD PRESSURE regular use of an infrared therapy is good for your heart!

ANTI-AGING Near infrared light activates the cell mitochondria which

helps repair and re-optimize your epigenetics and gene
expression.

A study published in The Journal of Cosmetic and Laser

Therapy showed significant improvements in skin
appearance after just 12 weeks of skin therapy using near-
SKIN PURIFICATION infrared technology. Participants experienced a reduction in
wrinkles and crow’s feet, as well as improved overall skin
tone, including softness, smoothness, elasticity, clarity and
firmness.

Studies show that infrared therapy helped lower weight and

waist circumference in just a three-month period. According
to information published in the Journal of the American
WEIGHT LOSS Medical Association, infrared sauna weight loss sessions
were shown to burn up to 600 calories.

Heat your muscles with infrared rays and produce an

increase in blood flow similar to regular exercise. The
improved circulation from infrared therapy use brings quick
MUSCLE RECOVERY muscle recovery – after your regular workouts.
 The increased peripheral circulation from our infrared heat
reduces inflammation, decreases pain and speeds healing,
all of which are important steps in helping the body recover
from strenuous activity.

A recent Japanese study published in the journal, Internal

Medicine, showed that chronic pain patients experienced a
significant reduction in pain levels (nearly 70%) after the first
PAIN RELIEF session of infrared therapy. Pain scores also decreased
significantly and remained low throughout the observation
period. Researchers concluded that infrared heat therapy is
effective for chronic pain treatment.

Scientific evidence shows that infrared therapy helps the

body maintain healthy levels of cortisol.
STRESS RELIEF

A recent article published in JAMA Internal Medicine

concluded that regular heat therapy via sauna use resulted
LONGEVITY in increased longevity, a decreased risk of fatal
cardiovascular disease, and decreased overall mortality.

Hyperthermia helps kill all types of abnormal cells – cells

that contain radioactive minerals, chemical toxins, toxic
metals and other defective cells. Tumors, for example,
tolerate heat poorly. Raising body temperature hastens
ANTI-CANCER their death. Though not a conventional method,
hyperthermia is a well researched therapy for cancer.
Again, it is not a stand-alone cancer treatment.

In both a 2010 Brazilian pilot study and a 2013 Brazilian

randomized controlled study, nearly half of the hypothyroid
patients that received 10 low level laser light therapy
maintained normal thyroid hormone levels without
medication at the end of the 9 months.
THYROID HEALTH
In a 2014 Russian report, the treatment of 347 sub
clinically hypothyroid women showed that after light
therapy, TSH was normalized in 337 of these women! They
averaged a TSH level of 9.1 mIU/L and after 10 sessions
the average was 2.2 mIU/L.
peripheral circulation from our infrared heat reduces inflammation, decreases pain and speeds heal al