Re: Infrared Light Shown to Reverse Dementia and Memory loss

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PH . .. Check to see if all the light units are getting warm . . . You may have a light element that isn't working. Hopefully it just needs a jiggle.Healthmate has a lifetime warranty on their lights.Hugs,Rogene

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Hi PH, Do you know if the infrared blankets that they sell are good to

use also? If so, what brand would you reccommend? Thanks

Steph

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Hello,

I was curious if thoses saunasa are worth looking into. My husband and

I found one that is a infred but you can actually go inside the

booth, i guess you would call it, and sit down. Its like a sauna you

would go in at the gym or spa but its not steam. i have heard that the

infred ones are very good for detoxing even for those who never had

implants?

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Hi Steph,

I was going to buy the blanket but I didn't really sweat enough with

it and the saunas were the same price. With the blankets I felt

really calm and relaxed but I don't know that any toxins were

excreted.

I ended up buying this sauna due to the size and least expensive

price we could find for the size and quality. I don't know if I

regret it now though. Maybe I should have listened to Patty and

Rogene about the HealthMate. Mine doesn't heat as well anymore.

Although it does have a lifetime warranty so I need to make a phone

call.

http://www.nationalpoolwholesalers.com/prodInfo.asp?pid=3418 & cid=4

Oh, also, this one says it's 3-4 person yet I don't know how they can

say that. My husband and I barely fit in it together. To have 4

people in there they'd have to be practically sitting on top of one

another!!! This is a good size though as far as I can put a pillow

on the bench and lie down if I prop my legs up a little. It also has

a built in CD player and radio. And being a corner one it takes up

less space. We have it in our bedroom.

My husband and boys put it together in less than 45 minutes...super

easy, just snaps together. Love, PH

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Hi ,

I just posted to Steph on this same topic. I recently bought this

sauna. Worked great for the first couple months and now is not

heating like it used to.

http://www.nationalpoolwholesalers.com/prodInfo.asp?pid=3418 & cid=4

You're right, it's really good for detoxing. I've read lots of posts

on curezone about people recovering from various illness and disease

by using one. One woman who used to give me lymphatic massage said

she recovered from cancer by using one.

Price-wise I feel to buy one is a better deal. They charge $75 per

half hour here to use one!! My youngest loves going in with me

occasionally (not naked of course, and not too hot for him). If

you're planning on getting one that you and your husband can use

together, I suggest getting a 3 or 4 person because I think they

exaggerate the capacity!

Love, PH

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Yes, the saunas are worth looking into. I have a Healthmate two

seater and I really like it.

Infrared saunas are a great detox tool because they reach deep into

the body tissues to force toxins out through the skin. Most detoxing

efforts are going to be eliminating through the other eliminative

channels...the kidneys, the lungs and the bowels. The heat is unlike

a steam sauna, and is actually much healthier.

You can read about the benefits by doing an internet search. Here are

some articles.

Patty

http://www.infraredsauna.net/articles.html

HYPERTHERMIC DETOXIFICATION THERAPY USING THE FAR INFRARED SAUNA

Introduction

Saunas and steam baths have been used for centuries by cultures

around the world to bring about detoxification. Traditionally, saunas

have been used to improve mental clarity, to diminish pain and

promote longevity. In the past few years, hyperthermic (sweat)

therapy has been studied quite extensively and several papers on this

subject have appeared in the scientific literature. Through this

research, it has been shown that saunas greatly assist in the

elimination of accumulated toxins. Toxic metals, including mercury as

well as organic toxins such as PCB's and pesticide residues, are

excreted in high quantities in the sweat during properly conducted

hyperthermic therapy sessions.

Heat causes toxins to be released from cells. The toxic molecules

will then reside transiently in the lymph fluid. Since sweat is

manufactured from the lymph fluid, toxins present in the lymph fluid

will exit the body through the sweat. Because the liver and kidneys

are not required for this process, these organs are largely

unburdened by hyperthermic therapy and toxins are able to leave the

body even when liver or kidney function is impaired. This may be a

distinct advantage for chronically ill patients whose livers and

kidneys may already be under toxic stress.

OTHER ADVANTAGES OF HYPERTHERMIA IN THE CHRONICALLY ILL PATIENT

Hyperthermic therapy also is one of the few things, which brings

about a significant rise in the level of growth hormone, an important

hormone that helps to maintain lean body tissue, including muscle.

For the chronic fatigue or fibromyalgia (FMS) patient, hyperthermic

therapy helps to restore normal autonomic nervous system functioning.

This is the part of the nervous system, which governs unconscious

functions such as muscle tension, sweating, blood pressure, digestion

and balance. Autonomic dysregulation is the term used to describe

changes in the nervous system, which result in many of the symptoms

of chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia (FMS) . Muscle pain, excessive

body odor, digestive complaints, visual disturbances and dizziness

are some of the many manifestations of autonomic dysregulation.

Repeated sessions of hyperthermic therapy can greatly assist in the

restoration of normal autonomic nervous system functioning.

ADVANTAGES OF THE FAR INFRARED SAUNA

Many people with chronic illnesses find the high temperatures inside

a regular sauna or steam room intolerable. In these traditional

systems, the inside of the body is heated completely from the surface

of the skin. Even though you feel very hot in these units, the

heating is quite shallow - only a few millimetres below the skin. In

the far infrared sauna, invisible light rays emanate from several

infrared emitters. This infrared light penetrates deep into the fat

and muscles of the body, creating a more powerful detoxifying

influence upon the deeper tissues of the body. As well, since the air

temperature remains much lower than in a traditional sauna, the

individual feels more comfortable. Sweating often begins before the

person feels very hot at all and the sweating is more profuse than in

a traditional sauna.

Finally, unlike traditional saunas or steam baths, which can often

leave a person feeling exhausted, the far infrared sauna is usually

quite energizing. Many people actually use these before going to work

in the morning, something that one would never do with a traditional

sauna. Research conducted largely in Japan suggests that the far

infrared sauna has a wider range of therapeutic effects than

traditional saunas or steam baths, especially for detoxification.

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Excerpted from:

Sick and Tired? Reclaim Your Inner Terrain

by O. Young, PhD.DSc.1999

Because of the level of pollution we are exposed to and its many

sources, as well as poor dietary and exercise habits, the therapeutic

value of regular sweating has become immense. It has benefits for

both body and mind and, in fact, is the primary benefit of exercise.

One of the best passive exercises is the radiant heat of an infrared

sauna which, causes a profound deep sweat. After about 30 minutes of

exposure, the blood vessels of the skin dilate to allow more blood to

flow to the surface to support the cooling process. The millions of

sweat glands covering the body are infused with fluid from the blood.

In turn, they empty to the skin's surface, thereby flushing large

amounts of toxins, including toxic acids and heavy metals, from the

body.

My research over the last two years shows that a radiant heat

(infrared) sauna provides the following benefits:

-Speeds up metabolic processes of vital organs and glands,

including endocrine glands.

-Inhibits the development of pleomorphic microforms and creates

a " fever reaction " of rising temperature that neutralizes them.

-Increases the number of leukocytes in the blood.

-Places demand on the heart to work harder thus, exercising it and

also producing a drop in diastolic blood pressure (the low side).

-Stimulates dilation of peripheral blood vessels thus, relieving

pain (including muscle pain) and speeding the healing of sprain,

strain, bursitus, arthritis, and peripheral vascular disease symptoms.

-Promotes relaxation thereby creating a feeling of well-being.

For those who are unable to exercise sufficiently, for whatever

reason, the radiant heat infrared sauna is an excellent way to get

the benefits of exercise without undue stress on the skeleton,

muscles, and associated tissues. Such people have an even greater

need for exercise and the sauna fills the bill.

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TITLE : Electromagnetic Wave Emitting Products - Potentiate Human

Leukocyte Functions

AUTHOR : Niwa Y; Iizawa O; Ishimoto K

SOURCE : Int. J. Biometeorol 1993 Sept; 37(3):133-8

In their abstract, the authors conclude that materials which emit

electro-magnetic radiation in the far infrared region, " …

significantly increased intracellular calcium ion concentration,

phagocytosis…and the blastogenetic response of lymphocytes to

mitogens. The results suggest that materials emitting electromagnetic

radiation in the far infrared range, which are widely used in Japan

for cosmetic, therapeutic, and preservative purposes, appear capable

of potentiating leukocyte functions without promoting oxidative

injury. "

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Weight Loss and Cardiovascular Benefits of the Soft Heat ® Infrared

Sauna

As your body increases sweat production to cool itself, your heart

works harder pumping blood at a greater rate to boost circulation,

supplying the conditioning benefits of continuous exercise. Heart

rate, cardiac output and metabolic rate increase, while diastolic

blood pressure drops, for improved overall cardiovascular fitness.

As reported in the Journal of the American Medical Association

(JAMA), August 7, 1981

" A moderately conditioned person can easily sweat off 500 gms. in a

sauna, consuming nearly 300 kcal - the equivalent of running 2 - 3

miles. A heat-conditioned person can easily sweat off 600 - 800 kcal

with no adverse effects. While the weight of the water loss can be

regained by rehydration with water, the calories consumed will not

be. " Since an infrared sauna helps generate two to three times the

sweat produced in a hot-air sauna, the implications for increased

caloric consumption are quite impressive.

In Guyton's Textbook of Medical Physiology, we find that producing

one gram of sweat requires 0.586 kcal.

Burns 600 or more calories in just one 30-minute session!

Calories a 150-pound person normally burns up in 30-minutes of

exercise:

SPORT CALORIES

Marathon Running 593

Vigorous Racquet Ball 510

Swimming (crawl stroke) 300

Jogging 300

Tennis (fast game) 265

Cycling (10 mph) 225

Golfing (without a cart) 150

Walking (3.5 mph) 150

Bowling 120

The JAMA citation referred to above goes on to state that,

" Many of us who run do so to place a demand on our cardiovascular

system, not to build big leg muscles. Regular use of a sauna may

impart a similar stress on the cardiovascular system, and its regular

use may be as effective, as a means of cardiovascular conditioning

and burning of calories, as regular exercise. "

As a confirmation of the validity of this form of cardiovascular

conditioning, extensive research by NASA in the early 1980's 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.

A Soft Heat ® infrared sauna can therefore, play a pivotal role in

both weight control and cardiovascular conditioning. This would be

most valuable for those who don't exercise and those who can't

exercise yet want an effective weight control and fitness maintenance

program. This also allows for more variety in any ongoing training

program.

Some weight loss authorities believe that our bodies use fat to

dilute toxins. As an infrared sauna is an unsurpassed expeller of

toxins, it is also a great way to get rid of any fat our bodies are

using to dilute toxins we are storing.

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Repeated Sauna Treatment Improves Vascular Endothelial and Cardiac

Function in Patients With Chronic Heart Failure

Kihara T, Biro S, Imamura M, et al

Journal of the American College of Cardiology

March 6, 2002 (Volume 39, Number 5)

Rationale and Design

This group previously showed that thermal therapy by dry sauna

improved clinical variables and cardiac output in congestive heart

failure (CHF) patients. In the current study, the investigators

sought to determine the mechanisms of this improvement and the

effects of thermal therapy on endothelial function.

Twenty patients with CHF class II or III and mean age 62 ± 15 years

were studied. The mean ejection fraction was 38 ± 14%. The patients

were placed supine in a 60-degree C infrared-ray dry sauna for 15

minutes and then removed and kept at bed rest with a blanket for an

additional 30 minutes. Sauna therapy was performed once a day 5 days

a week for 2 weeks.

Symptoms were evaluated with a self-administered questionnaire, and

patients were divided based on their responses of improved or no

change. Fasting blood was obtained to evaluate neurohumeral factors,

atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP), brain natriuretic peptide (BNP),

and tumor necrosis factor (TNF). Endothelial function was evaluated

using a noninvasive ultrasound method to determine hyperemic response

in the right arm and response to sublingual nitroglycerin.

Results

All enrolled patients completed the study. Clinical symptoms improved

in 17 of 20 patients and were unchanged in 3. Two-week sauna therapy

significantly increased the %FMD (flow-mediated dilation) in the

improved group but not in the unchanged group. BNP concentrations

were lower after 2 weeks of therapy but ANP and catecholamine levels

were unchanged. The left ventricular end-diastolic dimension

decreased significantly compared with baseline. There was a

significant correlation between the change in %FMD and the

improvement in BNP (P < .0005).

Editor's Comment

It is known that CHF patients have impaired endothelial-dependent

vasodilatation and the proposed mechanism for this is decreased

peripheral vascular production of endothelium-derived nitric oxide.

Endothelial function in CHF can be improved with ACE inhibitors,

physical training, and vitamin C. This study showed that 2 weeks of

sauna therapy also improved endothelial function and decreased the

BNP. BNP levels are an important marker of cardiac status and

prognosis in heart failure, as highlighted by several recent studies.

The sauna therapy also reduced systolic blood pressure. The precise

mechanism by which sauna therapy improves CHF is not clear from this

study, but the authors hypothesize that sauna therapy acutely causes

vasodilatation, which leads to upregulation of eNOS protein in the

endothelium. Clinically, it is worth commenting that sauna therapy

may be widely applicable to CHF patients and could also be used in

patients incapable of exercise.

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Wow . . .This is a great sauna! . . . Lots of room to lay down and stretch out! . . . It says it has a lifetime warranty so you should be able to get it taken care of.If you have it outside, you may need to give it more time to preheat in the winter.You're right about the capacity . . . Mine is a two-person. But, unless you're a kid, two people in it would be miserable!Rogene

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Thanks for your help, The unit i found is not cheap by any means but

there is room enough for two on the bench comfortably. When i think

of all the things i waste money on and dont even remember buying ,

this may not be a bad investment.

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> > > Thank you so much for the great article! It really lifted my

> spirit

> > > and makes me feel like everything is going to be ok. I have a

> far

> > > infared sauna but the darn thing will only heat up to 105 now

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> I

> > > don't sweat from that. I need to see what kind of warranty is

on

> it

> > > because we've only had it a few months. Thanks again for

digging

> > that

> > > up! Love, PH

> > >

> > > --- In , " freebindi " <bindi@>

wrote:

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> > > > http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/01/080124104917.htm

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[Guest guest]

,I've had a Healthmate sauna for some years now and love it! . ..I always feel better when I come out than when I went in . . . just the opposite of steam or dry saunas where I feel exhausted when I come out. At times my sweat is absolutely putrid! . . . I'm sure I'm releasing stuff that wouldn't come out otherwise.Hugs,Rogene

[Guest guest]

Ok, good to know. Im trying to get opinions from people who actually

have them before i go and spend then money. I don't put a price on

health but there are so many gimmicks anymore i like to research

before i buy. Question for you, im scheduled for explant next

Wednesday with Dr. Feng. For the past few months i have had

tightening or pressure in my chest and heart palps when i lay down.

I am to the point where when i do sleep i have to have 3 pillows and

basically sleep sitting up. Im a little concerned because over the

past two weeks it seems to be happening all of the time. Is this

normal with implants or should i be worried with having surgery next

week? Normally i would think anything of it but there have been so

many freak stories with women and complications of plastic surgeries

recently im wondering if this will cause any problems.

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> ,

>

> I've had a Healthmate sauna for some years now and love it! . ..

>

> I always feel better when I come out than when I went in . . .

just the opposite of steam or dry saunas where I feel exhausted when

I come out.

>

> At times my sweat is absolutely putrid! . . . I'm sure I'm

releasing stuff that wouldn't come out otherwise.

>

> Hugs,

>

> Rogene

>

[Guest guest]

- I can tell you that I had my surgery right after Donda West passed away (like a week). As you know, the media coverage about this was overwhelming. I cried every night thinking about the risks involved. It was a very stressful time for me. However, I have never felt so good than after my explant surgery. I am thrilled to have the implants out. I know it an be scary...just try to keep a positive mind!!!!

Much Love,

Beth

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Ok, good to know. Im trying to get opinions from people who actually have them before i go and spend then money. I don't put a price on health but there are so many gimmicks anymore i like to research before i buy. Question for you, im scheduled for explant next Wednesday with Dr. Feng. For the past few months i have had tightening or pressure in my chest and heart palps when i lay down. I am to the point where when i do sleep i have to have 3 pillows and basically sleep sitting up. Im a little concerned because over the past two weeks it seems to be happening all of the time. Is this normal with implants or should i be worried with having surgery next week? Normally i would think anything of it but there have been so many freak stories with women and complications of plastic surgeries recently im wondering if this will cause any problems.-- In , saxony01 <saxony01@.. .> wrote:>> ,> > I've had a Healthmate sauna for some years now and love it! . ..> > I always feel better when I come out than when I went in . . . just the opposite of steam or dry saunas where I feel exhausted when I come out. > > At times my sweat is absolutely putrid! . . . I'm sure I'm releasing stuff that wouldn't come out otherwise.> > Hugs,> > Rogene>

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[Guest guest]

,I'd talk to Dr. Feng . .. She would know if you need to get checked out before surgery. It could be nothing at all, then again, it could be serious.Hugs and prayers,Rogene

[Guest guest]

Steph . . . I've never used a blanket . .. Lynda has one, but I don't think she uses it reguarlly. . . She got it when she was so sick.From a practicality point of view, I can't imagine getting hot enough to sweat that much in a blanket . . . then continuing to use the blanket. The towel I use for a sweat mop is (sometimes) stiff by the time it dries. However . .. even just the light should be beneficial. My daughter uses FAR infrared therapy on her patients. . . She uses something that looks like a heating pad, or an array of light pads that are arranged around an area. The light penetrates deeply and promotes healing - even without sweating. The local paper had an article

about a man who was treated with an infrared device that looked like knee high boots for peripheral neuropathy. He raved about how much better he was. My daughter tells me that, in one study, peripheral neuropathy showed improvement in as little as one treatment! . . . Unheard of for something that is (supposedly) untreatable, except for masking drugs.The great thing about FAR is that there's not limit as to how many treatments you can do, or for how long - like there is with ultra sound. It's ideal for home use. Hugs,Rogene

[Guest guest]

Ok - I am hoping Rogene, Patty or anyone who has a infrared sauna or knows alot about them can help me with this. I came across this while searching for small saunas. I have absolutely NO room in my home for a sauna....my kids have taken over my house

Also, I need something I an move with me as I may be relocating soon....and every 3 yrs after that.....

Here is the link. It is portable and also more in my budget range!!!! Let me know what you guys think. I sure do not want to waste anymore money on things that are not going to be of good benefit to me detoxing!!!!

http://www.nationalpoolwholesalers.com/prodList.asp?scat=408

Much Love,

Beth

PS - ROGENE - you have me so darn hungry for that oatmeal you talked about I can hardly wait to go to the store and get the ingredients to make it!!!!! Thanks for a good/healthy recipe. I think that is one thing I struggle with the most is knowing what to eat that is healthy that does not take ALOT of time to put together. Nor do I want to have to make several different meals for me and the boys!!!!

Re: Re: Infrared Light Shown to Reverse Dementia and Memory loss

Steph . . . I've never used a blanket . .. Lynda has one, but I don't think she uses it reguarlly. . . She got it when she was so sick.From a practicality point of view, I can't imagine getting hot enough to sweat that much in a blanket . . . then continuing to use the blanket. The towel I use for a sweat mop is (sometimes) stiff by the time it dries. However . .. even just the light should be beneficial. My daughter uses FAR infrared therapy on her patients. . . She uses something that looks like a heating pad, or an array of light pads that are arranged around an area. The light penetrates deeply and promotes healing - even without sweating. The local paper had an article about a man who was treated with an infrared device that looked like knee high boots for peripheral neuropathy. He raved about how much better he was.

My daughter tells me that, in one study, peripheral neuropathy showed improvement in as little as one treatment! . . . Unheard of for something that is (supposedly) untreatable, except for masking drugs.The great thing about FAR is that there's not limit as to how many treatments you can do, or for how long - like there is with ultra sound. It's ideal for home use. Hugs,Rogene

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PH - thanks for the thoughts on this. I am not sure either. Honestly, I really do not even have room for that unless it is as thin as they say when you fold it up and I can slide it under my bed or something like that. Seriously, my kids have taken over my house with toys..... Plus I never know how big our house will be with my hubby everytime we would move...right now, he has a HUGE house but who knows what the next one will be.

I wish I could find one at a gym or something around here so I could just go when I have time and pay as I go. I would like to try one sometime just to see how I feel afterwards.

Much Love,

Beth

Re: Re: Infrared Light Shown to Reverse Dementia and Memory loss> > Steph . . . > > I've never used a blanket . .. Lynda has one, but I don't think she uses it reguarlly. . . She got it when she was so sick.> > From a practicality point of view, I can't imagine getting hot enough to sweat that much in a blanket . . . then continuing to use the blanket. > > The towel I use for a sweat mop is (sometimes) stiff by the time it dries. > > However . .. even just the light should be beneficial. My daughter uses FAR infrared therapy on her patients. . . She uses something that

looks like a heating pad, or an array of light pads that are arranged around an area. The light penetrates deeply and promotes healing - even without sweating. > > The local paper had an article about a man who was treated with an infrared device that looked like knee high boots for peripheral neuropathy. He raved about how much better he was. > > My daughter tells me that, in one study, peripheral neuropathy showed improvement in as little as one treatment! . . . Unheard of for something that is (supposedly) untreatable, except for masking drugs.> > The great thing about FAR is that there's not limit as to how many treatments you can do, or for how long - like there is with ultra sound. It's ideal for home use. > > Hugs,> > Rogene> > > > > > ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________

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[Guest guest]

Rogene,

Sounds like something I could use. Didn't realize they made them.

Oh, I am so sorry you the coumadin is making you feel lousy. I will

say a special prayer for you.

Love, Lynn

>

> Beth,

>

> I don't know what kind of power outlets they have in Korea . . .

>

> That may be a consideration. There are adapters you can get - but

I'd bet you could buy whatever you need over there less expensively

than you would here. If you can order online.

>

> Since weight will be an issue when you join your hubby, you might

want to consider an infrared pad. . . They look like a regular

heating pad. . . Roll up, etc. . .

>

> I'd recommend them for using on painful joints, etc.

>

> Hugs,

>

> Rogene

>

[Guest guest]

Beth,You might ask your hubby what is available in Korea. . . Since everything seems to be made in that area, you might find a really good deal there.And, you wouldn't have to worry about wiring compatibility.Hugs,Rogene

[Guest guest]

Hi Beth, I'm looking to buy one too and I don't have the room for a

regular sized sauna either. I usually go to a health center once a

week but a 30 minute session is $30. The dr there said in order to

truely benefit from it you should go 3 times a week so that's why I'd

rather buy one. I called National Pool Wholesalers this morning and

they said that the portable model is better than the dome or the

blanket. It gives off more heat with the carbon panel and the foot

pad. I think I'm going to purchase that one instead of paying $30 for

every session. Hope that helps!

Steph

>

> Ok - I am hoping Rogene, Patty or anyone who has a infrared sauna

or knows alot about them can help me with this. I came across this

while searching for small saunas. I have absolutely NO room in my

home for a sauna....my kids have taken over my house

>

> Also, I need something I an move with me as I may be relocating

soon....and every 3 yrs after that.....

>

> Here is the link. It is portable and also more in my budget

range!!!! Let me know what you guys think. I sure do not want to

waste anymore money on things that are not going to be of good

benefit to me detoxing!!!!

>

> http://www.nationalpoolwholesalers.com/prodList.asp?scat=408

>

> Much Love,

> Beth

>

>

> PS - ROGENE - you have me so darn hungry for that oatmeal you

talked about I can hardly wait to go to the store and get the

ingredients to make it!!!!! Thanks for a good/healthy recipe. I

think that is one thing I struggle with the most is knowing what to

eat that is healthy that does not take ALOT of time to put together.

Nor do I want to have to make several different meals for me and the

boys!!!!

>

>

> Re: Re: Infrared Light Shown to Reverse

Dementia and Memory loss

>

> Steph . . .

>

> I've never used a blanket . .. Lynda has one, but I don't think she

uses it reguarlly. . . She got it when she was so sick.

>

> From a practicality point of view, I can't imagine getting hot

enough to sweat that much in a blanket . . . then continuing to use

the blanket.

>

> The towel I use for a sweat mop is (sometimes) stiff by the time it

dries.

>

> However . .. even just the light should be beneficial. My daughter

uses FAR infrared therapy on her patients. . . She uses something

that looks like a heating pad, or an array of light pads that are

arranged around an area. The light penetrates deeply and promotes

healing - even without sweating.

>

> The local paper had an article about a man who was treated with an

infrared device that looked like knee high boots for peripheral

neuropathy. He raved about how much better he was.

>

> My daughter tells me that, in one study, peripheral neuropathy

showed improvement in as little as one treatment! . . . Unheard of

for something that is (supposedly) untreatable, except for masking

drugs.

>

> The great thing about FAR is that there's not limit as to how many

treatments you can do, or for how long - like there is with ultra

sound. It's ideal for home use.

>

> Hugs,

>

> Rogene

>

>

>

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Hi Rogene, You were right. I called National Pool Wholesalers this

morning and they said that the portable model gives off more infrared

heat than the dome or the blanket. It's only $299 (on sale) normally

$448.50 so I think it's a good deal.

Steph

>

> Steph . . .

>

> I've never used a blanket . .. Lynda has one, but I don't think she

uses it reguarlly. . . She got it when she was so sick.

>

> From a practicality point of view, I can't imagine getting hot

enough to sweat that much in a blanket . . . then continuing to use

the blanket.

>

> The towel I use for a sweat mop is (sometimes) stiff by the time it

dries.

>

> However . .. even just the light should be beneficial. My daughter

uses FAR infrared therapy on her patients. . . She uses something

that looks like a heating pad, or an array of light pads that are

arranged around an area. The light penetrates deeply and promotes

healing - even without sweating.

>

> The local paper had an article about a man who was treated with an

infrared device that looked like knee high boots for peripheral

neuropathy. He raved about how much better he was.

>

> My daughter tells me that, in one study, peripheral neuropathy

showed improvement in as little as one treatment! . . . Unheard of

for something that is (supposedly) untreatable, except for masking

drugs.

>

> The great thing about FAR is that there's not limit as to how many

treatments you can do, or for how long - like there is with ultra

sound. It's ideal for home use.

>

> Hugs,

>

> Rogene

>

[Guest guest]

Hi PH, I called a manufacturer this morning and they told me that the

portable model gives off more infrared heat than the blanket. I wish

I had room for the regualr sauna but I don't. The portable model is

on sale for only $299 so I think I'm going to take advantage of it.

I go to a health center once a week and a 30 minute session for the

infrared sauna is $30. The dr there said I should go 3 times a week

to get the true benefits from it but I don't have the money to do

that. I'd rather buy the portable sauna and use it whenever I want in

my own bedroom in front of the tv!

Steph

> > >

> > > Hi Bindi,

> > > Thank you so much for the great article! It really lifted my

> spirit

> > > and makes me feel like everything is going to be ok. I have a

> far

> > > infared sauna but the darn thing will only heat up to 105 now

and

> I

> > > don't sweat from that. I need to see what kind of warranty is

on

> it

> > > because we've only had it a few months. Thanks again for

digging

> > that

> > > up! Love, PH

> > >

> > > --- In , " freebindi " <bindi@>

wrote:

> > > >

> > > > http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/01/080124104917.htm

> > > >

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[Guest guest]

Hi Steph,

I never saw these portable saunas before. Are they better or at

least just as good as the actual saunas? I found on that would fit

in my house but it is three times the amount of the portable version

so im trying to decide what will give the best benefit. I dont know

too much about these devices.

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[Guest guest]

I talked to the rep this morning and he said that if you don't have

room for a regular sauna than the portable model would be fine. He

said that it's still enclosed and gives off a lot of heat. He said

that he's done both and sweat just the same but he did say the

blanket didn't give off as much heat. I was looking into buying the

blanket but now am going to buy the portable model. I do believe him

because the blanket costs more than the portable model!

Steph

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[Guest guest]

Thank you so much for the info. I think i would rather save a few

hundred dollars and have the option of putting this away if i will

get the same results.

Hugs,

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[Guest guest]

here's some benefits that are listed on the website for the

portable:

Dry Heat - Detoxifying - Energizing

Beautifying Slimming - A Feeling of Well-Being

This Unique High Quality Far Infrared, FIR Portable Sauna with

exclusive beneficial features, finally can be affordable and used in

privacy of your home or apartment or any living environment without

large spaces & special communications for it.

It's design include the most desirable features the expansive and

fancy Saunas have. With this Portable Far Infrared, FIR Sauna you

will have even more conveniences and benefits then with a large

Sauna.

This Far Infrared, FIR sauna heater box applies hi-tech of super

conductive and ultra thin carbon fiber heating element. The high heat

efficiency helps perspire, activate the build, promote blood

circulation, and keep body healthy. 10 minutes of sauna bath

corresponds to 30 minutes of jogging for exhaust sweat. With its

satisfying design, your head and hands can extend out for reading,

watching TV, or listening to music.

The advantage of the Far Infrared, FIR sauna over a conventional

sauna

A conventional sauna heats the air in the chamber to a very high

temperature, which in turn heats our body. A Far Infrared, FIR sauna

works differently. Neither oxygen molecules nor nitrogen molecules in

the air can block the FIR wave; therefore, the FIR unique wave length

penetrates directly onto our body a couple of inches. It makes us

feel quite warm and we perspire profusely, but our skin is not hurt

by the hot air. Some heavy metals accumulate under our skin and the

FIR sauna is very good for sweating out heavy metal deposits under

our skin.

Far infrared portable sauna unit includes

Far infrared sauna box

New Features Add-On with Negative Ion

Far infrared carbon fiber heating panels

Intelligent temperature automatic preset control for various level of

heating

Master controller unit

State of The Art New Technology In Super Conductive Heating Elements

Coated With heat Activated FIR Material 1050 watt, Equivalent To 1780

watts Thermal Energy!

Handheld timer and heating level controller

Compact folding chair

Heating Foot pad

Foam floor pad

Compact Folding Chair

Handheld Control for control of time and heating level

Master Controller Unit

Foam Floor Cushion

Zipper for Neck and Both Arms

Zipper for Entrance

Regular Size: 27in wide x 32in deep x 38in high

Large Size: 32in wide x 34in deep x 41in high

AC 120v 60hz Power Supply

Fir Material Energy Emission . . . . 97%

Automatic Preset Timer Control . . . . 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 min.

Low Operating Cost . . . . approximately $0.05 for 30 minutes use

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[Guest guest]

, I just also wanted to let you know that the sale ends tomorrow,

normally it's $399 and with the sale you get free shipping!

Steph

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