What is far infrared heat?

Far-infrared waves are a safe form of light energy that is thermal. In other words, we experience infrared waves every day in the form of heat like sunlight, a fire or a warm sidewalk. Far-infrared waves heat objects by direct light conversion – a process that directly warms the object, not the surrounding air. It’s the heat you feel penetrate your skin when you stand in the sun - and miss when you walk into the shade. Far-infrared heat (FIR) is also referred to as radiant heat, infrared heat or infrared energy.

Far-infrared heat has been widely used in the healthcare industry; in fact, many neonatal care units are often equipped with infrared heating systems to keep babies warm. Far Infrared Heat is the invisible part of the Sun’s spectrum. It has nothing to do with the ultraviolet light which can damage your skin. FIR waves are capable of penetrating deep into the human body, where they gently elevate the body's surface temperature and activate major bodily functions.

Deep Penetrating Heat

The human body can easily absorb far-infrared heat because of its deep penetrating ability. Studies have shown that far infrared waves can actually penetrate up to 2-3 inches deep into muscular tissue and ligaments. When far infrared heat penetrates through the skin into muscular tissue and ligaments, it transforms from light energy into heat energy. The thermal effect within the deep layers of tissues cause blood vessels in capillaries to dilate which improves blood circulation and promotes healing and wellness.