For years, the average consumer's familiarity with
infrared came from the use of infrared heat lamps
which produce radiant heat.
Then, in the mid 1960's NASA discovered that a number of mineral oxides
were also capable of generating infrared waves. After using various
infrared products in the space program, no further developments occurred
at NASA using this technology. However, according to Sang Wang, author
of Reverse Aging, the Japanese saw other uses.
Today, over 150 patents have been granted to the Japanese for products
such as: infrared saunas, infrared ovens that replace microwaves,
infrared panels for incubators in maternity wards as well as infrared
wave-generating ceramics and fabrics.
According to Dr. Tsu-Tsair Oliver Chi, in his summation on the mechanism
of action of infrared devices tuned to the human body, "these rays
are selectively absorbed by tissues needing a boost in their output".
The internal production of infrared energy is associated with a variety
of healing responses and may require a boost to a maximal level to insure
the fullest healing response possible in a tissue which is being repaired.
After boosting a tissue's level to its maximum, the remaining rays pass
onward harmlessly. This phenomenon is called 'resonant-absorption.'"
Over the past 25 years, Japanese and Chinese researchers and clinicians
have conducted extensive research on infrared treatments and report
numerous benefits. In Japan, there is an Infrared Society, composed of
medical doctors and physical therapists, to further research and support
the health benefits of infrared as a method of healing. |
