Natural Light = Natural Energy
As every rainbow demonstrates, the optical
spectrum (the portion of the electromagnetic
spectrum that is visible to the human eye)
includes the seven colors red, orange, yellow,
green, cyan, blue, and violet. By definition, red is
the color with the longest wavelengths of visible
light, and violet is the color with the shortest
wavelengths of visible light. Outside of the optical
spectrum are different types of invisible light or
electromagnetic radiation. Among these types
are infrared radiation (IR) and ultraviolet (UV)
radiation. "Infra" and "ultra" are Latin words
meaning "below" and "beyond," respectively, so
infrared radiation, or infrared light, is literally
"below red," while ultraviolet light is "beyond
violet.”
In 1800, German astronomer William Herschel
discovered infrared light. Researching the heat
effects of the colors of the optical spectrum, he
found that the temperature in the colors
increased as he went from violet to red. Herschel
also discovered that the temperature continued
to increase beyond the color red, into a region of
invisible light that he named "infrared."
Infrared light is divided into three distinct
segments with specific ranges of wavelength
measured by microns. One micron is equivalent
to 1/1,000,000 of a meter. These segments
include near infrared, middle infrared, and far
Infrared.
Far infrared light is often referred to as thermal
radiation or thermal light, and its wavelengths
measure between 5.6 and 1,000 microns. The
light or energy from fire and sunlight that we
perceive as heat is actually far infrared.
The far infrared radiation (FIR) emitted by the sun
should not be confused with its harmful ultraviolet
radiation. Far infrared light provides the healthy
benefits of natural sunlight without any of the
dangerous side effects of exposure to ultraviolet
radiation.
How Infrared Energy Works
As people continue to seek out special sunscreen
lotions to protect them from the sun's damaging
ultraviolet rays, more and more individuals are
also embracing modern technology to benefit
from the power of far infrared or thermal light
indoors at their own leisure. Chief among the
consumer products making use of the technology
is the far infrared sauna or heat therapy room.
A key characteristic of far infrared light is its ability
to heat an object directly without raising the
temperature of the air surrounding the object. In
technical terms, this is called direct light
conversion. It's perhaps best demonstrated when
you're outdoors on a summer day and a large
cloud moves in front of the sun. In the shade, you
do not feel as warm as you did when you were
basking in the direct path of the sun's energy. The
air temperature, though, is no cooler than it was
before the cloud obscured the sun. Yet, by moving
between you and the sun, the cloud has blocked
the sun's far infrared rays from reaching you.
That's why you feel cooler even though the
temperature of the air surrounding you did not
change.
The value of far infrared light to our health and
wellness should not be underestimated.
Penetrating as deeply as 1.5" to 2" into our bodies,
far infrared rays improve blood circulation,
stimulate endorphins, lower lactic acid, kill certain
bacteria and parasites, and burn calories.
Proponents of hyperthermia, also known as fever
therapy, maintain that using such deeppenetrating far infrared energy to therapeutically
induce higher body temperatures helps fight
infections and even cancer. Their argument is
supported by the human body itself, which
radiates infrared energy for warmth and tissue
repair.
Benefits of Infrared Saunas
Among the many benefits available from use of a far infrared sauna
are:
a
reduced stress and fatigue;
a
increased blood circulation;
a
strengthened immune system;
a
revitalized skin cells;
a
reduced fat and cellulite;
a
relief of muscle spasms, joint stiffness and pains;
a
improved muscle tone and strength;
a
improved cardiovascular function.
Traditional vs Infrared Saunas
A Comparison
Saunas have always been considered a tried,
tested, and true source of health benefits. For
centuries, traditional saunas have helped to
improve cardiovascular function, promote body
detoxification, maintain general health, and
foster greater relaxation in sauna bathers
throughout the world. For many, the traditional
hot sauna - the Finnish sauna - remains the
preferred route to renewed health and a
revitalized spirit.
Far infrared saunas or heat therapy rooms offer
most of the same benefits that traditional
saunas do; however, they do so at lower, more
tolerable temperatures. While the air
temperature in a typical traditional Finnish
sauna session ranges from 170 to 200 degrees
Fahrenheit, such temperatures are not required
in a far infrared sauna to induce effective bather
perspiration. By penetrating the bather's body
and achieving a deep, satisfying heat of just 100
to 130 degrees Fahrenheit, the far infrared rays
can create a thoroughly cleansing, detoxifying,
and rejuvenating experience for the bather. In
fact, many sources claim that the volume of
sweat produced during a far infrared sauna
session can be as much as three times greater
than in a traditional sauna. The higher volume of
sweat means a faster, more thorough, and
therefore more beneficial flushing of toxic
chemicals and heavy metals from the body.
Other Applications of Far Infrared Energy
Far infrared saunas or heat therapy rooms are
just one example of the many possible
applications of infrared energy in modern
society. Other uses of infrared energy have
resulted in infrared hair dryers, infrared foot
massagers, infrared underwear, infrared
pillows, and even infrared leg wraps for horses.
There are far infrared ray-emitting paints and
wallpaper that combat mold as well as fastcooking far infrared ovens that replace
microwave ovens and are said to kill E. coli
bacteria. Far infrared rays are being used to
promote growth in plants, purify polluted air,
keep newborn babies warm in hospitals, treat
injured athletes, and even encourage new hair
growth.
NORDIC 1
NORDIC 2
NORDIC 3
Infrared Saunas
2,150 €1
Person
0,90 X 0,90m
NORDIC 4
2 People
1,20 X 1,05m
2,350 €
3 People 2,650
1,55 X 1,10m
€
Made from the highest quality materials and available
in traditional or more modern designs our saunas are
sized in models from one up to four persons and
available in rectangular, square and corner models.
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1,75 X 1,20m
2,950 €
2,750 €
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1,55 X 1,15m
3,050 €
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1,50 X ,53 X 1,25m
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1,50 X ,60 X 1,20m
3,050 €
TimeOut Spas
Ctra N340a, Km 290, 29780 Nerja, Málaga - Tel: 952 52 43 94
www.timeoutspas.com / email: [email protected]
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