What is Far Infrared Ray(FIR) therapy?
Far Infrared Rays are a form of energy that are part of the electro-magnetic light frequency of sunlight that is not visible to the human eye.
These far infrared rays are safe, gentle, and beneficial – unlike the damaging effects of short wavelengths such as gamma rays and X-rays.
NASA discovered how to generate far infrared rays in the 1960’s to keep astronauts healthy in space.Far infrared waves are the safest and most beneficial electromagnetic energy available to the human body.
Much of the medical application of far-infrared stems from the extensive research done by acclaimed Japanese medical doctor, Sasaki Kyuo, author of, “The Scientific Basis and Therapeutic Benefits of Far Infrared Ray Therapy.”
How is Far Infrared Ray(FIR) therapy a beneficial treatment for people with cancer?
Safe and non-evasive
Far infrared rays are a form of thermotherapy, which focuses on “the fact that cancer cells are heat sensitive”.1
Decreases pain
Increases immunity
Detoxifies the body
Increases blood circulation and improves heart health
Eases the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation
How does body temperature relate to cancer?
The relationship between our immune system and body temperature is very important. If our body temperature is around 96.8°F (36°C), our body will have a sufficient amount of immune function.
However if our body temperature is around 95 °F (35°C), our immune functions will decline. This is the optimal temperature for cancer cells to be active.
A 1° drop in our body temperature will cause our immune function to decline by 40% and a low body temperature will create an environment where various diseases can be active in our body.
Low body temperature means that your immune functions are declining and failing to protect your body. This creates:
Imbalance in the autonomic systems.
Decreased metabolism
Lower production of ATP
Decline in physiological activities due to lack of vitamins and minerals
Inactivation of enzymes and poor blood circulation
Without enzymes, there is no life.
Enzymes are catalysts that stimulate chemical reactions in our body. Starting from breathing, the heart beating and moving enzymes are involved in all of our body processes such as absorption, transportation, excretion and other functions.
In some parts of medicine we define death when the enzyme level is at zero. At low body temperature, enzyme activities will be inactivated. If there is not enough enzyme activity within our body, our body will not be able to produce enough energy. Then, our cells will start to age and their physiological activities will decline.
A 1.8°F(1°C) increase in body temperature results in a 40% increase in immunity and 109.4°F (43°C ) causes cancer cell death.
Because cancer cells favor low body temperatures, it is favorable for our body to increase its temperature by 1.8°F (1°C) in order to create a body that is able to effectively fight off cancer cells. Increasing the body temperature by 1.8°F (1°C) is not the important issue. The important issue is to do with increasing our body temperature up to post- 96.8°F (36°C) so that our body can improve our immune system to fight off cancer.”2
Cancer cells are Heat Sensitive:
“Thermotherapy that heats up the body from the outside is very effective.
Since there is a low blood flow within the tumor mass, its temperature can be easily increased. Since the normal cells surrounding the tumor mass have a thermostatic function, their temperature will not be increased as much as the cancer cells. Therefore, there will be a temperature gradient between the cancer cells and the normal cells.
When the tumor mass is at 107.6°F (42°C), it will become inactive. However, since a normal cell’s temperature is limited up to 104°F (40°C) due to the cooling effects of blood flow, they will not be as affected as the tumor cells.
Since tumor cells do not have a sufficient amount of blood vessels, they are not under regulation of the autonomic nervous system. Therefore, they do not have enough blood flow, and they produce lactates and are in an acidic state. As cells become more acidic, they become more heat sensitive. When the temperature is increased to more than 107.6°F (42°C), cancer cells are more likely to die naturally.
When a cancer cell’s DNA is damaged by radiation and chemotherapy, it will become weak for a period of time but will soon recover. However, when the cells reach 107.6°F (42°C) in temperature, their repair functions will be disabled and they will die off. Even though it may resist heat for a short period of time, repetitive treatment will cause its resistance to weaken.”3
“Thermotherapy will not only allow chemotherapy and radiation, but also other cancer treatments to be more effective with minimal side effects.”4 How using a hot mat that transmits Far Infrared Ray therapy works:
Far Infrared Rays (FIR) safely raise body temperature to 107.6°F (42°C)
Where was Thermotherapy discovered and where is it used?
This treatment was discovered and tested with cancer patients in Germany by Dr. Friedrich Douwes, M.D. of Klinik St. Georgeand has had much success in Europe.
This treatment is popular in Japan and throughout Europe, and some select healing centers in the United States.
“Clinical trials were stated in the mid 1970’s when the National Cancer Institute of the USA held a national symposium on thermotherapy and radiation for cancer patients. During this symposium, the NCI announced that thermotherapy showed promising effects on cancer that did not respond to radiation treatment.”5
Dr. Frank T. Kobayashi has been performing thermotherapy to treat cancer for 10 years.
How the Amethyst Biomat provides Thermotherapy:
FIR relieves pain by expanding blood vessels and increasing circulation. Better circulation allows more oxygen to reach injured areas of the body and helps reduce pain and speed up the healing process. The FIR rays not only benefit the Lymph Glands, blood vessels and nerves underneath the surface of the skin, but also reach the muscles and tissues and vital organs in the deepest parts of the body. FIR wave triggers enzyme activity as well as the regeneration and normalization of damaged cell tissue.
Relieves Pain
The deep heat of far infrared helps peripheral blood vessels dilate, bringing relief and healing to muscles and soft tissue injuries. Increased blood circulation carries off metabolic waste products (such as lactic acid) and delivers oxygen rich blood to oxygen-depleted muscles, so they recover faster.
Removes Bodily Toxins & Assists in Detoxification
Far Infrared helps to detoxify the body in several important ways. Increased blood circulation stimulates sweat glands, releasing built up toxins and waste. Daily sweating can help detoxify your body as it rids itself of an accumulation of potentially carcinogenic heavy metals, alcohol, nicotine, sodium, sulfuric acid, cholesterol and uric acid. In addition to sweating, far infrared is capable of removing toxins via several other bodily systems.
Reduces Stress and Fatigue
The gentle warmth of the Far Infrared Rays help to sooth nerves and relax tight or knotted muscles. The end result is reduced stress and improved energy.
Improves Circulation & Cardiovascular Function
Far Infrared Waves raise body temperature warming the blood and expanding the blood vessels. There is an increase in peripheral blood flow and volume, resulting in improved circulation and heart function.
Eases Joint Pain and Stiffness
Far Infrared heat therapy is widely used to treat patients suffering from many kinds of arthritis and musculoskeletal disorders. In addition, it has been proved effective in the treatment of sprains, muscle spasms, joint stiffness and many other musculo-skeletal aliments. Stiffness, aches and soreness that come with age are reduced or eliminated using FIR.
Improves Immune System Function
Far Infrared Ray’s deep heat raises your body temperature, inducing an artificial and healthy fever. As the body works to combat the “fever”, your body’s immune system is activated and strengthened. Combined with the detoxification of harmful toxins and waste products, your overall health and resistance to disease is improved greatly
More in-depth information on Far Infrared Ray Therapy and the Healing Benefits of Thermal Heat with Cancer:
Too Hot for Cancer (PDF)
Footnotes:
1Yoshimizu M.D. Ph.D, Nobuhiro. “The Fourth Treatment for Medical Refugees: Thermotherapy in the New Century.” Page 12. 2 Yoshimizu M.D. Ph.D, Nobuhiro. “The Fourth Treatment for Medical Refugees: Thermotherapy in the New Century.” Pages 57-61. 3 Yoshimizu M.D. Ph.D, Nobuhiro. “The Fourth Treatment for Medical Refugees: Thermotherapy in the New Century.” Pages 62-63. 4Yoshimizu M.D. Ph.D, Nobuhiro. “The Fourth Treatment for Medical Refugees: Thermotherapy in the New Century.” Page 71. 5 Yoshimizu M.D. Ph.D, Nobuhiro. “The Fourth Treatment for Medical Refugees: Thermotherapy in the New Century.” Page 67.
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