A stone which emits far-infrared radiation contains silicon, aluminum,

potassium and iron; used for medicine and food

US 6004588 A
Resumo
Provided are a far-infrared radiation material and a medicine and a food
derived therefrom. The far-infrared radiation material is obtained by steps
comprising pulverizing a stone (SGES) having been absorbing solar energy
for a geologically long time, emitting far-infrared radiation of the wavelength
4-14 m and comprising at least about 28% of Si, about 10% of Al, about 6%
of K and about 4% of Fe, and forming the pulverized stone into spheres. This
material can be used as sand for a sand bath. Also ultrafine powder
obtained by pulverizing the SGES and grinding the pulverized SGES can be
used as a medicine or a food.
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What is claimed is:
1. A far-infrared radiation material obtained by the following steps:
pulverizing a stone being mined from the Sobo Mountains in Oita, Japan,
which stone emits far-infrared radiation having a wavelength of between 4
to 14 mu.m. (micrometers), which stone includes at least the following four
elements: Sl, AL, K and Fe, each element being present in the amount of at
least approximately 28%, 10%, 6% and 4% respectively in said stone; and
sintering the pulverized stone to form each pulverized stone into a more
spherical shape.
2. The material prepared according to the method of claim 1, wherein the
stones having an equivalent spherical diameter of 3 to 5 millimeters.
3. The material prepared according to the method of claim 1, wherein said
sintering is carried out at a temperature in the range of 1100 C. to 1150 C.
4. The method according to claim 1, wherein said sintering is carried out a
temperature above 1000 C. for 15 to 25 hours.
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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates generally to a far-infrared radiation material

and a medicine and a food derived therefrom. In particular, the far-infrared
radiation material is one that is remarkably effective for activating normal
cells, for inhibiting the lipid peroxide production, and for inhibiting the
proliferation of leukemia and transplanted cancer cells.

2. Related Art Statement

Stones such as granite, platinum, tourmaline and so on have been known to

emit far-infrared radiation of the wavelength 4-14 m.

The far-infrared radiation emitted from these stones dissociates water

clusters into the molecules. Thus impurities inside water clusters can be
removed by applying the radiation, whereby the water is purified. For
example, water contaminated with such gases as sulfurous acid gas,
hydrochloric acid gas, carbonic acid gas, and so on, which lie inside the
water clusters, is purified by applying the radiation since it cleaves the
clusters, and thus the gases are released therefrom. Also for the case of
contamination of water with such heavy metals as mercury, cadmium, and
so on, the application of the radiation causes the dissociation of the clusters
which include the metals inside, and consequently these metals precipitate.
Then by removing the precipitates from the water, the water is purified.

The far-infrared radiation having the wavelength 4-14 m have been known
as "growth ray", which is energy necessary for raising animals and plants.

Recently, researches by the present inventors have shown that the abovedescribed radiation activates animal and plant cells as well as inhibits the
lipid peroxide production which is considered to be one of factors causing
such diseases as rheumatoid arthritis, thrombophlebitis, progressive
systemic scleroderma, Buerger's disease, Raynaud's disease, intractable
dermatoulcer, and the like. It has also been proved that the application of
such radiation to a human body promotes the circulation of blood, and is
widely useful in preventing paralysis and cardiac infarction as well as in
curing a topic dermatitis. Furthermore, the present inventors have proved
that the radiation inhibits even the activity of cancer cells (See Igaku to
Seibutsugaku, Vol. 123: pp. 113-118, 1991, Ensho, Vol. 11: pp. 135-141,

1991, Ensho, Vol. 12: pp. 63-69, 1992, Int. J. Biometeorol., Vol. 37: pp. 133138, 1993).

However, the far-infrared radiation emitted from these known stones,

granite and tourmaline, does not show the remarkable effect to all the
following actions: the activation of normal cells, the inhibition of the lipid
peroxide production, and the inhibition of the proliferation of leukemia and
transplanted cancer cells.

The present inventors have utilized a particular stone, SOES (super growthray emitting stone), as described below, to make experiments relating to the
effects of the far-infrared radiation emitted therefrom. The radiation from
SGES has been applied to cancer cells transplanted to a mouse, to human
white blood and leukemia cells, and to lipid peroxides. Compared with the
known stones, SGES has been found to be remarkably effective, whereby
the present invention has been accomplished.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

An object of the present invention is to provide a use of the far-infrared

radiation material as sand for a sand bath obtained by pulverizing SGES and
forming the pulverized SGES into spheres.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a use of the far-infrared

radiation material as a medicine or a food obtained by pulverizing SGES and
grinding the pulverized SGES into ultrafine powder.

The far-infrared radiation material of the present invention can be obtained

by processing SGES according to the following method.

SGES as a starting material of the present invention is a stone having been

absorbing solar energy for a geologically long time, which emits far-infrared
radiation of the wavelength 4-14 m, the stone comprising at least about
28% of Si, about 10% of Al, about 6% of K and about 4% of Fe. In particular,
preferred is one mined from the Sobo Mountains in Oita, Japan.

In order to increase the amount of the far-infrared radiation emitted from

the surface of the stone, the surface area to the constant weight should be

increased; that is, the SGES is pulverized. More specifically, the SGES is
crushed by a crusher and then is pulverized by a jet mill.

The pulverized SGES is now formed into spheres. More specifically, the
pulverized SGES is sintered at 1,100-1,150 C. for 15-25 hours so as to be
formed into spheres of the diameter 3-5 mm (we call these spheres
"ceramic balls" hereinafter).

For the case of a use of the far-infrared radiation material as sand of a sand
bath, the amount of the far-infrared radiation is increased as several ten
times much as that at room temperature, and thus the SGES ceramic balls
are warmed. More specifically, the SGES ceramic balls heated at 50-70 C.
are laid in a bath tub, and then hot water at the temperature a little higher
than body temperature or 50-53 C. is poured into the tub with the ceramic
balls. When the hot ceramic balls are cooled to the temperature whereat a
person can bear or 45-46 C., the person is ready to take a sand bath for 1520 minutes.

The far-infrared radiation material of the present invention can be used as a

medicine. More specifically, the SGES pulverized by the above-described
method is further let collide with each other by a jet mill so as to be ground
into ultrafine powder of the diameter not more than 1 m. A medicine
including the SGES ultrafine powder is applied, for example, internally so
that a person weighing about 60 kg can take the powder of 0.2-0.4 g per
day.

Furthermore, since the SGES ultrafine powder is free from side effects, it can
be taken as a health food for maintaining and promoting a person's health.
For example, the SGES ultrafine powder can be added when cooking. Also
soft drinks with the SGES ultrafine powder can be served.

Other features and advantages of the present invention will become readily
apparent from the following written description and drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a graph showing the proliferation of tumor cells transplanted to

mice whereto the far-infrared radiation is applied.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

In the following, the effects of the far-infrared radiation material of the

present invention will be described by referring to the examples.
EXAMPLE 1

Experiment on Human White Blood Cells

White blood cells (neutrophiles and lymphocytes) were collected from

peripheral blood of healthy persons so as to be placed in a test tube, and
then the far-infrared radiation emitted from SGES or from known stones was
applied thereto. The effects were examined with respect to five points which
are considered to be promoting factors of the activation of normal cells: (1)
Ca2+ concentration ([Ca2+ ]i) in neutrophiles, (2) the migration ability of
neutrophiles, (3) the englobement ability of neutrophiles, (4) the production
of active oxygen (O2 -) by neutrophiles, and (5) the reactivity of
lymphocytes to phytohemagglutinin (PHA) (the blastogenesis).

[Experimental Method]

(1) Ca2+ Concentration in Neutrophiles

Peripheral venous blood was collected so that neutrophiles were separated

from lymphocytes by using Ficoll-Hypaque. 107 cells/ml of the neutrophiles
were suspended in KRP solution with 0.1 mM of CaCl2, whereto 0.1 M of
Fura 2-AM was added, and the mixture was slowly shaken at 37 C. for 30
minutes. After the mixture was washed twice with KRP solution, 15 l of 10-6
M FMLP was added thereto. The Ca2+ concentration was measured by using
a spectrophotofluorometer F-4000 (trade name, Hitachi, Ltd.).

(2) The Migration Ability of Neutrophiles

An agar plate was prepared by adding 2.5 ml of RPMI with 10% deactivated
calf serum to 2.5 ml of 2.4% agar solution. Thereon three holes of the
diameter 3 mm were made with the separation 8 mm along a direction from
the center to the outside: in the inner hole, 10 l of RPMI 1640 solution
suspended with 106 cells/ml of neutrophiles was placed; in the middle hole,

10 l of RPMI 1640 solution only was placed as a control; and in the outer
hole, 10 l of 10-6 M fMLP was placed as a migration stimulating agent.
After the agar plate was allowed to stand at 37 C. for 2 hours, the distance
of the neutrophiles moved from the inner hole to the outer hole was
measured, which represented the migration ability of neutrophiles.

(3) The Englobement Ability of Neutrophiles

0.1 ml of paraffin oil opsonized by human serum was added to 0.9 ml of KRP
solution suspended with 2107 cells of neutrophiles, and the mixture was
allowed to stand at 37 C. for 5 minutes. After ice-cooled KRP solution was
added to the mixture to stop the reaction, the surface of the neutrophiles
was washed three times with KRP solution well to remove paraffin oil
adhering to the surface. The paraffin oil drops englobed by the neutrophiles
were extracted with a mixture of chloroform and methanol (1:2) and were
measured by a spectrophotometer (absorbance: 525 nm).

(4) The Production of Active Oxygen by Neutrophiles

106 cells of neutrophiles were suspended in KRP solution containing 5 mM of

glucose and 1 mg/ml of gelatin, and the mixture was allowed to stand at 37
C. for 5 minutes. After 0.1 mM of ferricytochrome c and 1 mg/ml of
opsonized zymozan were added threrto, the mixture was further allowed to
stand at 37 C. for 5 minutes. Then 0.1 ml of the supernatant was collected,
which was added to 2 ml of 100 mM K3 PO4 solution (pH 7.8) with 0.1 mM of
EDTA. The reduction degree of active oxygen which reduced the
ferricytochrome c was measured by a spectrophotometer (absorbance: 550
nm) with two wavelengths to counter the amount of the active oxygen.

(5) The Reactivity of Lymphocytes to PHA (the blastogenesis)

3106 cells of lymphocytes were suspended in RPMI 1640 solution

containing 20% deactivated calf serum and 2105 cells of monocytes
treated with mitomycin, whereto 10 g/ml of PHA was added, and the
mixture was allowed to stand at 37 C. for 3 days. 24 hours before the
completion of the reaction, 2 Ci/mM of [3 H] was added to the mixture. The
amount of [3 H] taken by the lymphocytes for the final 24 hours was
measured.

[Experiment]

Ceramic balls of SGES and granite, ceramic and tourmaline, as comparative

stones, were prepared by pulverizing these stones and forming the
pulverized stones into spheres. After warming the ceramic balls, five kinds of
the above measurement systems were covered therewith. The effects to the
measured values were examined.

The experimental results are shown in Table 1.

TABLE
1__________________________________________________________________________n
eutrophile
migration
englobement
O2 - prod.
lymphocytetest [Ca2+ ]i (nM)
ability
ability
(nM/106
blastogenesissampleresting
fMLP (mm) (OD)
cells/min)
(PHA,
cpm)________________________________________________________________________
__granite79.6 8.9*
674 78*
21.2 1.8*
0.039
0.004*
1.78 0.19*
44587
4904#ceramic74.8 9.2*
661 84*
21.4 1.9*
0.038
0.004*
1.75 0.21*
45213
4069#tourmalin88.6 9.2#
726 88#
22.3 2.1*
0.042 0.006*
2.01 0.18#
47681
5721$SGES 96.5 10.5#
875 95#
24.2 3.1*
0.044
0.004#
1.90 0.19#
46994
6109$control@62.4 7.5
511 73
17.9 0.9
0.0319
0.005
1.48 0.24
32671
3593________________________________________________________________________
__ *0.01 < p < 0.05 vs. control, # p < 0.01, p < 0.001, $ p < 0.0001. @
control: the value for a system without farinfrared radiation.

As clearly seen from Table 1, the far-infrared radiation emitted from all the
ceramic balls activated normal cells. In particular, the SGES ceramic balls,
the far-infrared radiation material of the present invention, were most
effective for activating normal cells of the other ceramic balls.
EXAMPLE 2

Experiment on the Lipid Peroxide Production

In a thiobarbituric acid (TBA) reaction system, an oily unsaturated fatty acid,

docosahexaenoic acid, reacts with active oxygen which emits ultraviolet
radiation to produce lipid peroxides. To this system, the far-infrared radiation
emitted from SGES or from known stones was applied. Measured was the
reduction degree of lipid peroxides which are considered to be one of factors
causing various diseases.

[Experimental Method]

0.1 ml of docosahexaenoic acid diluted by 200 times was prepared in order

to measure lipid peroxides produced by the TBA reaction. In the TBA
reaction, 0.2 ml of 7% sodium dodecyl sulfate, 2 ml of 0.1 N HCl and 0.3 ml
of phosphotungstic acid were mixed, whereto 1 ml of a reagent containing
0.67% TBA and acetic acid (1:1) was added, and the measurement was
performed by a spectrophotofluorometer (excitation: 515 nm and emission:
553 nm).

[Experiment]

Ceramic balls of SGES and granite, ceramic and tourmaline, as comparative

stones, were prepared by pulverizing these stones and forming the
pulverized stones into spheres. After warming the ceramic balls, the above
measurement system was covered therewith. The effects to the measured
values were examined.

The experimental results are shown in Table 2.

TABLE 2______________________________________test sample solvent

average (6 minutes)______________________________________control 1 (UV-)
ethanol 6.5 0.9control 2 (UV+)
ethanol 462 61granite
ethanol
385 48*ceramic
ethanol 368 41*tourmaline
ethanol 245
29#SGES
ethanol 84 13______________________________________ dil.
docosahexaenoic acid (200 times) + sun light (UV) for 6 hours. *0.01 < p <
0.05 vs. control, #p < 0.01, p < 0.001.

As clearly seen from Table 2, for all the test samples, the docosahexaenoic
acid with ultraviolet radiation was significantly inhibited from producing lipid
peroxides (TBA reactive materials). In particular, the far-infrared radiation
emitted from the SGES ceramic balls of the present invention most
effectively inhibited the lipid peroxide production of those from the other
ceramic balls.
EXAMPLE 3

Experiment on Leukemia Cells

Three types of leukemia cells on the market, HL-60, ML-1 and K-562, were
obtained, each of which were then suspended in RPMI solution. To the
system, the far-infrared radiation emitted from SGES or from known stones
was applied. Ca2+ concentration ([Ca2+ ]i) in leukemia cells was measured
in order to examine the degree of inhibiting the function of cancer cells.

[Experiment]

Ceramic balls of SGES and granite, ceramic and tourmaline, as comparative

stones, were prepared by pulverizing these stones and forming the
pulzerized stones into spheres. After warming the ceramic balls, three kinds
of the above measurement systems (for HL-60, ML-1 and K-562) were
covered therewith. The effects to the measured values were examined.

The experimental results are shown in Table 3.

TABLE
3__________________________________________________________________________le
ukemia cellHL-60
ML-1
K-562test [Ca2+ ]i (nM)sampleresting
fMLP resting
fMLP resting
fMLP________________________________________________________________________
__granite60.2 6.7*
148 16*
33.6 3.6
82.7 11.4
21.2 2.0*
58.3 5.3*ceramic61.3 3.3*
145 17*
35.2 4.2
84.9 13.3
20.9 1.7*
62.1 5.7*tourmalin63.5 8.0*
159 14*
31.5 4.0*
79.3 12.1*
18.0 2.1#
47.7
6.2#SGES 63.3 9.5*
169 18*
28.8 3.1*
75.8
10.3*
15.2 1.9#
40.8

5.7#control@47.8 5.6
128 16
38.2 4.1
105.6
14.0
30.2 4.4
87.5
9.8__________________________________________________________________________
*0.01 < p < 0.05 vs. control, # p < 0.01, p < 0.001, $ p < 0.0001. @
control: the value for a system without farinfrared radiation.

It can be clearly seen from Table 3 that, except HL-60 cells, the far-infrared
radiation emitted from all the ceramic balls inhibited the cancer cell
function. Particularly, the SGES ceramic balls of the present invention
significantly deactivated cancer cells over the other ceramic balls.

Combining those results of Examples 1 and 3, the SGES far-infrared

radiation material according to the present invention powerfully activated
normal cells while the same significantly deactivated cancer cells the
function of which should be inhibited.
EXAMPLE 4

Experiment on Tumor Cells Transplanted to Mice

Two types of tumor cells obtained from cancer-bearing mice, sarcoma 180
and B-16 melanoma, were transplanted to the dorsum of normal ddY or C57
black mice. To the system, the far-infrared radiation emitted from SGES or
from known stones was applied. The effects to the proliferation of tumor
cells were examined to obtain the degree of inhibiting the proliferation of
transplanted cancer cells.

[Experiment]

Sheets of cloth were prepared which comprised ceramic balls of SGES and
tourmaline and ceramic, as comparative stones, obtained by pulverizing
these stones and forming the pulzerized stones into spheres, and were
applied onto the dorsum of two types of mice bearing sarcoma 180 and B-16
melanoma, respectively. The size of the tumor with the far-infrared radiation
thereto was measured every five days so as to be compared with that
without the far-infrared radiation thereto.

The experimental results are shown in FIG. 1.

As clearly seen from FIG. 1, the far-infrared radiation emitted from all the
ceramic balls inhibited the proliferation of tumor cells, and controlled the
proliferation of transplanted cancer cells. Especially, the SGES ceramic balls
of the present invention showed the remarkable effects over the other
ceramic balls.
EXAMPLE 5

Experiment on Dyshepatia Rats

Dyshepatia Wistar rats (female, 24 weeks old) by mercury poisoning were

obtained by giving 6 mg/kg of mercury (HgCl 2 ) thereto. Then SGES
ultrafine powder according to the present invention was administered to the
rats. The effects to the amount of glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase (GOT)
and glutamic-pyruvic transaminase (GPT) in blood were examined to obtain
the degree of curing dyshepatia.

[Experiment]

Ultrafine powder of SGES was prepared by pulverizing SGES and grinding

the pulverized SGES. 0.006 g/kg, 0.06 g/kg and 0.3 g/kg per every day for a
week of the SGES ultrafine powder each was administered to three of the
above dyshepatia rats. After a week, the blood of the rats was collected so
as to examine the effects to the measured values.

The experimental results are shown in Table 4.

TABLE 4______________________________________rat group

GOT
(KU) GPT (KU)______________________________________control
80.3
3.6
43 0.9HgCl 2 (6 mg/kg) only
132.7 5.9
90 5.5SGES (0.006 g/kg) + HgCl 2 (6 mg/kg)
101.0 4.2
49 7.2 SGES (0.06 g/kg) + HgCl 2 (6 mg/kg)
94.8 2.4
50 2.2 SGES (0.3 g/kg) + HgCl 2 (6 mg/kg)
90.1 5.4
46 4.9SGES (0.006 g/kg) only
78.8 0.5
38
1.9______________________________________

It can be clearly seen from Table 4, the SGES ultrafine powder of the present
invention remarkably reduced the amount of GOT and GPT in the blood of
the dyshepatia rats, and so cured dyshepatia.
EXAMPLE 6 Clinical Test to Rheumatism Patients

To 85 cases of rheumatism patients, 0.4 g per a day of the SGES ultrafine

powder of the present invention was administered, and further the
rheumatism patients were covered with the SGES ceramic balls warmed at
45-46 C. for 15-20 minutes to take a sand bath. After three months, the
effects were judged, whereby the results shown in Table 5 were obtained.

In Table 5, "3 points", "2 points", "1 point", "0 point" and "?" are represented
as "Remarkably effective", "Effective", "Slightly effective", "No change" and
"No judgment", respectively. Also CRP and E.S.R. exhibit the inflammation
degree of rheumatism.

TABLE 5______________________________________symptom 3 pts 2

pts 1 pt 0 pt ? total pts______________________________________morning
stiffness
20
21
19 22 3 121 ptsarthralgia
8
19
18
36 4 80 ptsswelling 10
17
20 33 5 84 ptsdysfunction
2
7
0 73 3 20 ptsCRP
7
20
18 35 5 79 ptsE.S.R. 8
15
14 42 6 68 pts______________________________________

The reduction degree of lipid peroxides in blood of the rheumatism patients

of the above-mentioned 85 cases was also examined, the results after three
months of which were shown in Table 6.

TABLE 6______________________________________no change

8
cases 0-20% reduction
6 cases21-40% reduction
24 cases4160% reduction
43 cases61-80% reduction
4 cases81-90%
reduction
0 casestotal
85
cases______________________________________

As clearly seen from Table 5, the combined treatment of administering the

SGES ultrafine powder together with taking the SGES sand bath of the
present invention was effective to rheumatism patients, and more
particularly to a symptom of morning stiffness and also of arthralgia. Also
CRP was improved by this combined treatment.

Furthermore, from Table 6, most of rheumatism patients showed the

reduction of lipid peroxides in blood while only 8 out of 85 cases, less than
10%, of rheumatism patients did not. Both the above results showed the
remarkable effectiveness of the combined treatment of administering the
SGES ultrafine powder and taking the SGES sand bath of the present
invention to rheumatism patients.

Although illustrative examples of the present invention have been shown

and described, a latitude of modification, change and substitution is
intended in the foregoing disclosure, and in certain instances, some features
of the present invention will be employed without a corresponding use of
other features. Accordingly, it is appropriate that the appended claims be
construed broadly and in a manner consistent with the scope of the present
invention.

The followings are the effects obtained by the present invention.

As seen from the result of Example 1, the far-infrared radiation emitted from
the SGES ceramic balls according to the present invention activates normal
cells more effectively than from any other known ceramic balls.

From the results of Examples 2, 3 and 4, the far-infrared radiation from the
SGES ceramic balls according to the present invention significantly inhibits
such factors which cause various diseases as the lipid peroxide production
and the proliferation of leukemia and cancer cells over any other known
ceramic balls.

Furthermore, from the results of Example 5 and 6, the SGES ultrafine

powder according to the present invention cures dyshepatia, and the
combination of administering the SGES ultrafine powder and taking the
SGES sand bath is effective to rheumatism, and more specifically to such
symptoms of rheumatism as morning stiffness, arthralgia, swelling, and so
on.

Since the combination of administering the SGES ultrafine powder and

taking the SGES sand bath also reduces lipid peroxides in blood, it can be
used as a medicine for curing such diseases which is considered to be

caused by lipid peroxides as rheumatoid arthritis, thrombophlebitis,

progressive systemic scleroderma, Buerger's disease, Raynaud's disease,
intractable dermatoulcer, and the like.

The SGES ultrafine powder is free from side effects, and threrfore can be
taken as a health food for maintaining and promoting a person's health.
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just enough to provide them with life-giving energy.
Sleeping Aid
We also know from experiments with animals and humans that farinfrared regulation has what scientists call a sleep modulator effect. The low
level of heat emitted by Amethyst crystals can help to calm your body, and
help you sleep.
Blood-Circulation Enhancement
Far-infrared radiation has been proven to aid blood-circulation, particularly
what is called 'microcirculation' among the capillaries in your skin. For a

while scientists believed that it was merely having heat around you that
aided microcirculation, but a recent study has shown that isn't true. Farinfrared radiation is more ably suited than mere 'conductive' heat in
promoting increased and more effective blood circulation.
Better Circulation of Bodily Fluids
Blood is not the only bodily fluid whose 'motility' or circulation ability is
increased by far-infrared radiation. Far-infrared radiation increases the
flexibility of your blood vessels generally speaking, and as a result,
everything in the body reaches its destination more quickly. It also helps to
speed up your overall fluid transportation.
People Feel Happier
In one recent study, Far-infrared radiation emitting discs were placed
under subjects pillows while they slept without their realizing it. Subjects
with the radiation emitting discs under their pillows reported a statistically
significant increase in their subjective satisfaction levels after several nights
with the discs under their pillows. This was in comparison with those who
had a placebo disc, so as to weed out placebo effects.
Increased Anti-Oxidant Activity
We all know the benefits of antioxidants. They help us fight the aging
process. Well, it turns out that far-infrared radiation promotes antioxidant
production in the body4. To think that Amethest Gemstone can actually help
produce antioxidants! It's really impressive. And it appears to work through
the low-level heating process, although we do not understand the
mechanism behind it well yet.
Healing Power for Wounds
Because far infrared radiation increases the body's circulatory power, it
can help wounds to heal by bringing cells the nutrients they need to repair
themselves. Far infrared radiation helps to repair tissue that is damaged as
a result of diabetes mellitus, reconstructive surgeries or other chronic and
acute damage.
Fighting Bacteria
Last but not least, we know that far-infrared radiation helps to inhibit
bacterial growth by inhibiting the enzymes that lead to their growth5.
Scientists have found that it is far-infrared radiation specifically and not
merely heat that inhibits the growth of some bacteria in the body. Regular
heat does not have the same effect.

These are a few of the benefits of far-infrared radiation. Now,let's turn our
attention to the health benefits of negative ions.

The Benefits of Amethyst Generated Negative Ion Emission

Negative Ions are free electrons or any simple molecule with a net negative
charge. Ions are broken molecules with special electrical properties. Since
they are 'broken' they naturally seek out other molecules and compounds
that they can combine with.

For this reason, negative ions are able to draw other particles if they are
found in large enough concentrations. Thus negative ion emission can draw
bad particular and 'free radicals' out of your body. Amethyst crystals emit
negative ions and can bring about the benefits of negative ion emission.
Here are three major benefits of negative ions:

Removing Toxic Particles from the Body

Negative ions will attract many toxic particles. From within our Detox Foot
Pads negative ion emission from Amethyst Crystal powder will help to draw
many different particles out of your body. Studies have shown that it doesn't
matter the size of the particles, whether they are small or very small;
negative ions may assist in pulling them out of your body6.
Enhancing Respiration
We also know that because negative ions have the power to draw out
toxic particles, it aids in respiration by removing these particles from your
lungs7.
Removing Aerosol
Negative ion emission can remove dangerous chemicals like aerosol from
your body just as they can remove them from the air7.

What is Far-Infrared?

Far-Infrared is a very safe form of light energy thats thermal, we experience

infrared waves every day from sunlight, invisible to the human eye its part
of the Suns spectrum. Its nothing to do with ultraviolet light which can
damage your skin. Far-Infrared heats objects not the surrounding air. Its heat
you feel penetrate your body when in the sun and miss when in shade.

Jade Stone emits Far-infrared when you pass other heat mediums though it,
used in China for more than 2000 years to heal and give pain relief, now in
the healthcare industry; many neonatal care units use incubators fitted with
Far-Infrared heating to stabilise premature babies body temperature. FIR
waves are capable of penetrating deep into the human body gently
elevating the bodies temperature activating and improving bodily functions.

Deep Penetrating Heat

The human body can easily absorb Far-Infrared heat, Studies have shown
that Far-Infrared waves can penetrate up to 3 inches into the body when Fir
penetrates through the skin into muscular tissue and ligaments, it
transforms from light energy to heat energy. This thermal effect in deep
layers of body tissue causes blood vessels and capillaries to dilate improving
blood circulation and increased oxygen in the blood it promotes rapid
healing to injury and a feeling of wellbeing in mind and body.

How it works?
Our bodies radiate far-infrared energy at 3 to 50 microns, with most output
at 9.4 microns. Our Far-Infrared beds use Jade stone heat pads which emits
between 4 to 14 microns it matches so closely that 95% of the infrared
waves penetrate (up to 3 inches) and permeate thoroughly though the body.

Pain Relief
Far-infrared heat stimulates vasodilatation of peripheral blood vessels,
bringing oxygen to joints and extremities and internal organs, speeding the
healing of sprains and strains, relieving pain and reducing the time it takes
the body to recover from injury or ill health.

Reduces Stress and Fatigue

Far Infrared heat reduces stress by loosening the muscles and relaxing the
body the gentle warmth and massage effectively soothes jagged nerves and
knotted muscles youll feel rejuvenated and renewed, restored in both body
and mind.

Improves Blood Circulation

Far-infrared heat is absorbed by cells, causing a physical phenomenon called

resonance, the cellular activities are instantly invigorated resulting in a
better blood circulation and an overall improved metabolism. The increased
blood circulation, but not blood pressure, stimulates the tiny blood vessels in
the body to expand increasing blood flow normalising blood pressure.

Removes Harmful Toxins

When toxins are present, blood circulation is impaired and cellular energy is
blocked, the bodys immune system is inhibited, which makes it difficult to
fight disease. When Far-Infrared heat is applied, water molecules in the body
can contain toxic gases like sulphur dioxide, carbon dioxide, alcohol,
nicotine, sodium, sulphuric acid, chlorine and potentially carcinogenic heavy
metals lead, mercury, nickel, cadmium, are broken down, the encapsulated
toxic materials and gases are then purged from the body through the skin,
during perspiration.

Improve Immunity
Far-Infrared heat raises your inner body temperature speeds up your
metabolism strengthens the immune response, as seen in the case of
infection, this enhanced immune system combined with the elimination of
toxins and lower cholesterol increasing your overall health and your
resistance to disease youll feel invigorated full of energy mentally alert and
a general feeling of wellbeing.

Far Infrared.
Also known as Far Infrared Ray (FIR) or Heat Therapy.
History, Benefits and Cancer.
Far Infrared is the 'chi' energy in humans and animals, also emitted from
sunlight. The intensity of Far Infrared produced by the human body
constantly fluctuates. When its intensity is high, we feel healthy and are
able to overcome ailments. When the Far Infrared (FIR) begins to decline, we
are subject to disease and illness and tend to age more quickly. We can be
exposed to Far Infrared heat for hours and it will never cause our skin to
burn. Far Infrared heat is completely healthy and safe for all living things.
Far Infrared heat therapy is know to prevent, combat and kill cancerous
cells.

Far Infrared Hothouse Dome and Sun Ancon Chi Machine used in
combination therapy.

What is Far Infrared therapy (FIR) and what does it do:

Far Infrared Ray are waves of energy, totally invisible to the naked eye,
capable of penetrating deep into the human body, where they gently
elevate the body's surface temperature and activate major bodily functions.

Benefits:

1) Far Infrared expands capillaries which stimulates increased blood flow,

regeneration, circulation and oxygenation.

2) Far Infrared is excellent for detox. Scientists in Japan report that in the FIR
treatment of clogged capillary vessels, heat expands the capillaries and
then initiates the start of a process to dissolve hidden toxins. Far Infrared
thereby promotes elimination of fats, chemicals and toxins from the blood:
Poisons, carcinogenic heavy metals - toxic substances from food processing
- lactic acid, free fatty acids, and subcutaneous fat associated with aging
and fatigue - excess sodium associated with hypertension - and uric acid
which causes pain. Furthermore, if sebaceous glands are activated,
accumulated cosmetics in pores can be eliminated through the skin (sweat
and oil glands) rather than by the kidneys.

3) Far Infrared stimulates enzyme activity and metabolism - One hour under
the Hotouse improves metabolism. FIR heat aids in breaking down cellulite trapped water, fat and waste.

4) Far Infrared may induce the killing of varied pathogenic (disease causing)
bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites.

5) Far Infrared promotes rebuilding of injured tissue by having a positive

effect on the fibroblasts (connective tissue cells necessary for the repair of
injury). Furthermore, it increases growth of cells, DNA syntheses, and protein
synthesis all necessary during tissue repair and regeneration. Excellent for
healing burns, scar tissue and skin problems.

6) Far Infrared relieves nervous tension and relax autoneuro muscles

thereby helping the body make the most of its intended healing abilities. FIR
reduces soreness on nerve endings and muscle spasms, as muscle fibers are
heated.

7) Far Infrared strengthens the Immune System by stimulating increased

production of white blood cells (leukocytes) by the bone marrow and killer Tcells by the thymus.

8) Far Infrared strengthens the Cardiovascular System by causing heart rate

and cardiac output increase, and diastolic blood pressure decrease Extensive research by NASA in the early 1980's led to the conclusion that far
infrared stimulation of cardiovascular function would be the ideal way to
maintain cardiovascular conditioning in American astronauts during long
space flight.

The evolution of Far Infrared therapy and the technology available today.

History - How Far Infrared therapy came into being:

Our bodies radiate far infrared energy through the skin at 3 to 50 microns,
with most output at 9.4 microns. Our palms emit FIR energy also, between 8
and 14 microns. 'Palm Healing', an ancient tradition in China, has used the
healing properties of far infrared rays for 3,000 years. These natural healers
emit energy and heat radiating from their hands to heal, much the same as
Reiki healers do. Current research conducted in Taiwan has measured
significant far infrared energy emitted from the hands of Chi Gong masters.
Yogis in India also employ palm healing and recommend it especially for
relieving eye strain. Thermal therapy has in fact been in existence for
thousands of years, dating back to ancient civilizations such as the Finns,
the Romans, the ancient Chinese and the American Indians.
Sunshine:
Since ancient times, people have believed that exposure to sunshine can
maintain and even enhance health. Sun therapy is a form of natural FIR
thermal therapy. Far Infrared Ray are the invisible rays of natural sunlight
that have the longest wavelength. However, sunbathing should only be
enjoyed in moderation since sunlight contains ultra-violet ray which are
potentially damaging. There is also no temperature control and sunshine is
only available seasonally.

ELECTRO-MAGNETIC WAVES
Invisible Light:
Visible Light:
Invisible Heat Rays:
Cosmic Ray - 7 Ray - X-Ray Ultra Violet Ray.
Violet, indigo, blue, green,
yellow, orange, red.
INFRARED RAYMicrowaves Long waves Electric Waves.
Near Infrared Ray
(intense heat can cause harm)
0.76 - 1.56 microns
Mid Infrared Ray
-(intense heat can cause harm)
1.5 - 4 microns
Far Infrared Ray
Longer waves beneficial to humans and living things.
4 - 1000 microns
Traditional forms of heat therapy can be hazardous, uncomfortable,
unhygienic, inefficient and ineffective. Saunas create exposure to extremely
high temperatures causing heat stress which can have detrimental effects
on health, especially for people with a heart condition or high blood
pressure. Thermal compression's and wraps are uncomfortable, heat is

easily lost, temperature does not remain constant and maintaining a

thermal compression or wrap is problematic and inconvenient.
Far Infrared Technology 2009:
In the last forty years, scientific evidence has found that deep heat can
enhance the beneficial effects of healing therapy. Scientists have looked at
ways of how to develop more effective forms of thermal treatment that
target specific areas and enable deep heat penetration. Research and
development in the sixties, notably most extensively in Japan, introduced
the Far Infrared Ray (FIR) thermal technology. This revolutionized thermal
technology to an effective, safe, natural, hygienic, and efficient approach to
thermal treatment. Today there are multiple health and medical
professionals internationally who rehabilitate and treat a multitude of
physical problems by using heat therapy. Relief of sports injuries via thermal
therapy is just one example of treatment. Cancer is a most significant other.

The Japanese and Far Infrared Products:

During the last decade or so, the Japanese have extensively researched Far
Infrared Technology for use in the fields of healing, preservation, cooking,
drying and heating. Well over 150 significant patents were granted between
1977-1987.

List of Far Infrared products available in Japan today:

FIR sleeping pads and heaters - Instant warmth even though air temperature
remains cool - Infrared sauna.
FIR plastic plate to keep fish and vegetables fresher and longer in your
refrigerator.
FIR ovens replacing harmful microwaves - Cooks more uniformly than
conventional.
FIR ceramic paper and ceramics.
FIR fabrics - socks, gloves, jackets, car seats - Wool and cotton impregnated
with ceramic insulating powder.
FIR fabric keeps body warm in a cold environment whilst providing passive
FIR health benefits.
FIR hair dryer - Cooler and faster, reduces damaged hair.
FIR clinical treatments - FIR panels for incubators in maternity wards.

'The Scientific Basis and Therapeutic Benefits of FIR Therapy'

Written by acclaimed Japanese medical doctor and researcher Sasaki Kyuo.
Not available in US or Canada.

Far Infrared Medical Healing Worldwide.

Over the last 25 years, Japanese and Chinese researchers and clinicians
have completed extensive research on far infrared medical treatments and
report many amazing discoveries. In Japan, there is an 'infrared society'
composed of medical doctors and physical therapists dedicated to further
infrared research. Their findings support the outstanding health benefits of
far infrared therapy as a method of healing.
Dr. Tadashi Ishikawa, a member of the Research and Development
Department of Fuji Medical, received a patent in 1965 for a zirconia ceramic
infrared heater used in the first healing infrared thermal systems. Medical
practitioners in Japan were the only ones using infrared thermal systems for
14 years. In 1979, they were finally released for public use. The technique
has been further refined into infrared thermal systems that have been sold
in the USA since 1981. One use of infrared heat in the USA has been in the
form of panels used in hospital nurseries to warm newborns.

To date, there have been over 700,000 infrared thermal systems sold in Asia
for whole body treatments. An additional 30 million people have received
localized infrared treatment in Asia, Europe, and Australia with FIR lamps,
which emit the same 2-25 micron wave bands as employed in a whole body
system. In Germany, physicians in an independently developed form have
used whole body infrared therapy for over 80 years.

Far Infrared technology is generating outstanding results and is rapidly

gaining worldwide recognition and acclaim: The benefits of FIR technology
are truly phenomenal beyond the initial feelings of well being and
relaxation. A wide variety of health and fitness systems are available
internationally such as the FIR Hothouse (as seen at the top of page). Many
traditional saunas now incorporate far infrared, but the benefit is
questionable.

Of Interest:
In the winter, we feel comfortable with a sweater on when the room air
temperature is 70F. In the summer, we feel more comfortable wearing a t-

shirt in the same room air temperature of 70F. The explanation is that even
though the air temperature is the same, the walls and ceiling radiate FIR
waves from the outside sunshine during the summer, which thereby causes
our bodies to be warmer.

Couples that sleep together act as transmitters and receivers of FIR waves
to each other. If you sleep alone, you act as a transmitter of FIR waves, but
you receive none. When people sit together and talk, they are sending out
and receiving vibrations of FIR from each other.

Health challenges below, have been reported in Japan and China

as alleviated, reduced or eliminated by the use of Far Infrared Therapy:

Cancer, Leukemia, Prostate Cancer

Asthma, Bronchitis, Sinus problems,
Colds, Flu, Fever.
Obesity.
High Blood Pressure, Chronic Nephritis.
Circulation problems - Body Odor.
Rheumatism, Chilblains, Gout.
Hemorrhoids and Piles.
Swelling, Inflammation - Arthritis.
Tendonitis, Tumors, Mastitis
Back, Shoulder, Neck and Muscular Pains.
Lumbago.
Neuralgia and Abnormal Nerve Functions.
Herpes, Paralysis, Sciatica. Skin Elasticity and Texture.
Chapping, Skin Aging, Wrinkles.
Damaged, Burnt and Scarred Tissue
Clogged Pores, Pimples, Acne

Toxicity, Hepatitis, Cirrhosis, Cystitis, Uric Acid.

Gastric and Duodenal Ulcers.
Menstrual problems, PMS, Yeast problems,
Menopause.
Fungus, Viruses, Bacteria, Parasites.
Migraine, Headaches, Nose Bleeds - Earache,
Tinitus.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Raynaud's Disease.
Diabetes Mellitus.
Sports Injuries.
CANCER AND FAR INFRARED

Far Infrared Grande Hothouse Dome

For bodies over 180lbs.
Far Infrared Therapy and Cancer Treatment:
In the US the mainstream thinking on cancer treatment has undergone great
changes. Surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy are considered
detrimental to health and invasive treatments. Thermal therapy and immuotherapy are non-invasive.

1) Cancerous cells cannot exist if blood circulation is smooth and

continuous.
A cancerous cell has to stop moving to proliferate.

The cancerous cell's positioning, or settling down, is directly related to the

capillaries, which are at the end of the blood vessels. The cancer cell tries to
position itself by going through the capillary. If it goes through, there could
be no settling down or positioning of the cancer cell - which is what happens
if there is good blood circulation. If the cancer cell fails to pass through the

capillary because of some functional disorder in the circulation, the cell

could easily position itself. Good blood circulation of the capillaries - without
functional disorder - leaves no way for the cancerous cell to settle down and
position itself. The cell will then be killed by the immunocyte (the immunity
cell).

The Klinik St. George Hospital - www.klinik-st-georg.de in Bad Aibling,

Germany, has treated 2500 German and 2500 foreign patients each year.
Their cancer treatment regime is a week of detoxification and strengthening
the immune system with diet and nutritional supplements, followed by 2
weeks of localized Infrared hypothermia treatment and low dose
chemotherapy. This regime has produced great success in treating cancers.

2) The cancerous cell has a weakness, heat.

It will die if the temperature goes above 42C/107.6 F.

a) Far Infrared treatment raises body temperature to 42 degrees C.

b) Far Infrared heat penetrates through the body and kills existing cancerous
cells.
c) Far Infrared heat enables capillaries to expand, thus enabling good
circulation and combating the potential existence of cancer cells.
d) Far Infrared thermal therapy can alleviate pain and prolong life when
conventional cancer treatment fails.

Far Infrared Therapy for Stomach Cancer and Obesity:

"A former wrestler who weighed in over 220 pounds with a large pot belly
came to my clinic. He had a fist sized bulge in the middle of his belly from
stomach cancer. Moreover, since he was over 70 years old, he was told that
they could not operate on him. He came to my clinic after he was told that
he had only 3 more months to live. Because of his obesity, we considered
weight reduction. While watching a balanced diet, he underwent far infrared
sauna treatment, losing 45 lbs in 2 months. Furthermore, through the heat
treatment effect of the far far infrared sauna, the tumor got smaller in 2
months, and his stomach pains were reduced within a few days. Since his
body strength was not down at this point, we gave him cancer suppressing
pills and continued the daily heat therapy by far infrared waves. His stiff and
hard belly walls gradually became soft and his appetite increased. With
improved results, the cancer suppressing pills were stopped, fearing any

side effects. As a result of continued treatment in the clinic for one year, he
was well enough to be discharged." - Dr. Toshio Yamazaki, Japan.

Far Infrared Therapy for Prostate Cancer:

"In May of 2001 I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. I was told that my
PSA blood count was a bit over 1800. This is an extremely high count. My
wife called her son, Ken, and he came out right away and brought the far
infrared HotHouse with him. He had told us about the success others had
achieved with lowering their counts while using the HotHouse, and I was
willing to try anything, as I did not want to undergo radiation or
chemotherapy.

I started using the HotHouse immediately and ordered one for myself that
night. After biopsies, bone scans and ultrasounds, I was told at the end of
May, that my PSA blood count was at 1885, and that the cancer had spread
to my bones (back, pelvis, legs, head, etc.).

On June 1st we went to the Cancer Clinic and got the pills to begin the
hormone therapy to inhibit the growth of cancer. On June 12th I was taken to
the hospital by ambulance after suffering a mild heart attack (unrelated to
the cancer). Before leaving the hospital, the doctor injected my first
hormone therapy shot. The whole time I had been using the FIR HotHouse
everyday as long as possible. Some nights I would stay under it all night,
waking up only to turn it back on again. During the day I would use it
whenever I had the chance.

On July 19th, I went back to the doctor to have my PSA count done again to
monitor the cancer. My count had dropped from 1885 to 30!!! This
happened in only 12 weeks, one week of which I was in hospital and unable
to use the HotHouse. As 30 is still a very high PSA count I will continue to
use the HotHouse with total confidence that I will be able to bring my cancer
to 0. Thanks to my stepson Ken and HTE for such a great machine!".- Merl
Bowers Picture Butte, Alberta, Canada.

Cancer Testimonials
Ovarian, Colon, Breast

Prostate Testimonials

Japanese Research and Benefits

Far Infrared Medical Facts and Data.
Combating Cancer Via Oxygenation
Cancer has two powerful enemies, Far Infrared and Oxygen.

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Building a far infrared sauna may seem to be a daunting task, for even the jargon of
such a project is new to most people. Emitters, housing trays, terminal blocks, it all may
seem a bit scary, but in reality the learning curve is not all that great. The main
advantage of building a sauna is the amount of money you can save, as much as 50%
over a pre-built model. To build a sauna you will need basic carpentry tools and skills,
or you can hire a handyman.

Before the Building Can Begin

There are several details you will need to complete before you can ever pound nail to
wood. You will need to decide on the location, inside or out. If you decide to build an
outside building for the sauna you will need to check the local laws for any special
requirements they may have. Building inside is less expensive than outside, for you can
use the existing floor and even two of the walls if desired. Once the location is decided
on, a scaled drawing of the sauna should be created. The easiest method of
accomplishing this is to get a tablet of engineer graph paper. Each square of the paper
can be designated to be 6 inches, or even a foot. The first thing to decide is whether you
need to use 120 or 240 volts. The larger your sauna is going to be the more likely you
will need to have it wired for 240. If you are going to build an indoor sauna your design
should consist of the room size, lighting, heaters, controller, door and ventilation
locations, as well as bench details.

The Sauna Shell

Most often sauna walls consist of 24 lumber spaced 16 inches on center. The lumber
most often used to encase the inside, outside and ceiling is tongue and groove boards.
This allows for a tight fit while leaving the wood with the ability to contract and expand
with the heat. While it is not a requirement to use tongue and groove boards, it is
important to stay away from woods that split when they become extremely dry, like oak.
Waterproof woods like cedar, are not necessary. Plywood and paneling should also be
avoided, because when heated they tend to release the toxins in the glue which bind
their layers. The interior wood should be left unfinished to avoid any toxins within the
stain, varnish or paint from being released when heated. Sauna ceilings are usually
lower than in a regular room. A lower ceiling is more cost efficient as it uses less energy
to heat the space.
It is not necessary to install an insulated door. The door should be hinged so it opens
away from the sauna, and if desired have tempered glass for its window. If you install a
pre-hung sauna door be sure to make the width of the rough opening 2 inches larger
than the door. The height needs to be an inch taller, so the jamb of the door can easily fit
within the space, and it can be properly squared up.
Insulation is not a requirement in a far infrared sauna, but it is advised as it is energy
efficient and keeps the temperature from fluctuating. It is important to ventilate the
sauna. Often a space is left at the threshold of the door which provides fresh air into the
sauna. Outgoing vents need to be built into the sauna at roughly two-thirds up the
opposite wall from the air intake. Putting intake vents near the floor is also acceptable if
the space under the door does not provide enough air.
Traditionally the floor in a sauna is an elevated platform called a duckboard. This design
keeps your feet from getting wet, but since far infrared is a dry heat a duckboard is not
necessary. It is necessary that the floor be made of fire resistant materials. Just like the
duckboard, a vapor barrier on the walls is not needed, but will help insulate the room if
used.

The bench is usually about 2 feet wide and as long as the interior of the sauna. But again
the concept is not written in stone. Custom design the bench to create the kind of
comfort you desire. It is important nail and screw heads be recessed into wood so their
metal does not burn you when sitting on the heated hardware. And finally, there should
be a light in the sauna, location is up to you.

Putting the Far Infrared Emitter Units Together

The heat generating emitter units are the muscle of the far infrared sauna are. Each unit
has only five different kinds of parts. These are the housing tray, reflector, 2 ceramic
emitters, 2 clips and 2 sets of screws and nuts (Figure 2). The housing tray and reflector
are shipped as one unit. In order to install the heat emitters the 2 sets of screws and nuts
holding the housing tray and reflector together must be removed (Figure 1). There are 2
screws and an inch long nut per each set. Once the housing tray and reflector have been
separated the emitters can be installed.

Installing the Emitters

Put the emitter wires through the oblong hole in the reflector (Figure 3). The back of
the emitter fits nicely into the oblong hole. To attach the emitter to the reflector, slide a
clip into the groove provided (Figure 4). The emitter wires are then put into the
terminal blocks and screwed down to secure (Figure 5 and 6). Repeat this process with

the second emitter.

Once the emitters have been installed it is an easy job to reattach the reflector/emitter
unit to the housing tray. First screw the inch long nuts to the reflector/emitter unit
(Figure 7). Put this unit into the housing tray and screw the housing tray to the same
nuts from the back side (Figure 8).

How Many and Where to Put the Emitters

There is a very simple formula for figuring out how many emitters will be required for
your sauna. Simply multiply the length by the width by the height to find out how many
cubic feet of space your sauna will have. You will need 17 watts of emitters per cubic
foot, so multiply 17 by the number of cubic feet you came up with. This number will
tell you how many total watts you will need. The emitters Promolife sell are 163 watts
each. To figure out the number of emitters you will have to divide the number of watts
needed by 163.
Emitters above the bench should be installed vertically and horizontally when below the
bench. In the following photo you will see that the emitters have been finished off by
placing a wire grid over the unit and furring out the wall so the person taking a sauna
does not touch the heating element directly (Figure 9). There is no right or wrong way
to complete the encasement of the emitters, but safety should be kept in mind when
designing all aspects of the project.

Installing the Emitter Units and Controller

Each of the emitter units must be installed into the sauna walls. This entails recessing
them into the 24 wall and hooking them up to the main electrical power. It is advised
you install fire resistant insulation behind each emitter unit (Figure 10). Is is not
required, but will add peace-of-mind to your sauna experience by providing the
knowledge the wood behind the emitter unit is not vulnerable to combustibility.

It is advised you hire a professional electrician if you have no experience installing

electrical wiring. However, the majority of locations in the United States still allow a
home owner to do their own wiring, but it must go through the same building inspection
a professional electrician goes through. To learn more about how to wire electricity visit
the DoItYourself.com website. Be sure and check with your local building codes before
installing your own electricity. Please note if you pound a nail badly you may split the
wood, or end up with something that looks unsightly, but when electricity is installed
incorrectly you risk the chance of a fire.
The sauna control is the last thing that needs to be installed. The photo below shows a
dual control unit which has controls on both the inside and outside of the sauna (Figure
11). The black control goes on the outside of the sauna. When purchased, a schematic
drawing is provided as to how the controller should be wired.

Even though building your own sauna is a do-it-yourself job, we at Promolife are here
to help you figure out what you will need for your project. We are not electricians, so
we can not instruct you as to how to hook up the power, but will help in every other way
we can.

After the Work

Once you have built your sauna undoubtedly you will want to proudly show off your
handiwork, as well you should, you will have earned bragging rights. However, the best
part is not the chest thumping you can do, but the years of health benefits you will
receive for having done something that may just prolong your life.
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Tourmaline The Electric

Stone
Tourmaline
is a naturally
occurring
mineral
widely used
as a semiprecious
gemstone,
and it has
unique
electric
properties
responsible
for many
beneficial
health
effects.
From the
scientific
standpoint,
tourmaline is
known to
generate a
weak electric
current,
producing
far infrared
rays and
converting
moisture in
the air to
negative
ions.
Ki Flow Ion
Therapy
Jewelry
contains
black
tourmaline
and also
zeolite,
which acts as
a catalyst
enabling the

tourmaline to
produce
more ions.

Unlike mechanically produced negative ions, those generated by

tourmaline are completely natural and safe and have no negative
effects. In fact, many of the beneficial effects of tourmaline are
thought to be brought about by the negative ions it emits.

Tourmaline can also be transparent or any translucent shade of re

pink, purple, yellow, green, blue, brown or amber. And it can app
as a lovely combination of any of these colors. But black tourma
is believed by holistic practitioners to emit the most powerful hea
energy of all tourmaline gems.
Positive Effects of Tourmaline

Mineralizes Water - Tourmaline is thought to be effective in removing the foul odor from drin
water by altering the bad-smelling component of chlorine.

Alkalinizes Water and Body Fluids - Tourmaline can also make water slightly alkaline. Becau
tropical fish favor such an environment, it is beneficial for them to have their fish tanks lined
tourmaline. Worn directly on the body, tourmaline also adjusts body fluids to a slightly alkali
which is optimal for health.

Suppresses Electromagnetic Fields - In recent years, tourmaline has been closely investigated
potential to counteract the effects of electromagnetic fields, which are thought to be harmful.
Researchers suspect that the weak electric current generated by tourmaline suppresses electro
fields in the immediate environment.

Fights Bacteria and Maintains Freshness - Tourmaline has been shown to have antibacterial a
deodorizing effects when placed in refrigerators and cars. In addition, tourmaline prevents fo
from being absorbed into a variety of materials.

Surfactant Properties - Because of its surfactant (detergent) properties, tourmaline enhances c

effectiveness and prevents dirt adhesion.

Health Effects - Worn on the body, tourmaline is thought to prevent cholesterol coagulation a
up in blood vessels. Cells throughout the body are invigorated and immune function is enhan
tourmaline. It is also thought to purify the blood, stimulate the autonomic nervous system, ca
overexcited sympathetic nerves, and promote sound sleep.

Generates Negative Ions & Far Infrared Rays - The tourmaline granules in Ki Flow Ion Ther
Jewelry can be effective in treating neck stiffness and other conditions, because the weak ele
current and far infrared rays that they generate improve circulation. In addition, tourmaline's
electrolytic properties cause it to emit negative ions, which are thought to have multiple heal
on the mind and body.

These many beneficial properties make tourmaline (especially black tourmaline) one of the m
amazing minerals on the planet.
Discovery of a Weak Electric Current in Tourmaline

Scientists have long been intrigued by the unique electrical and magnetic
properties of tourmaline. Benjamin Franklin, the inventor of the lightning rod,
possessed at least one tourmaline stone and is said to have used it in his
experiments. In 1880, Pierre Curie, co-recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physics
(with his wife, the famous Marie Curie), discovered with his brother Jacques, a
mineralogist, that tourmaline carries a weak electric charge when it is heated
(pyroelectricity) or when pressure is applied to its surface (piezoelectricity).
Later, research in Japan confirmed that tourmaline carries a faint but constant electric charge
0.06mA, which is why tourmaline continues to be known as "the electric stone," especially in
Japanese researchers also found that no matter how small tourmaline is ground or crushed, it
capable of conveying an electric current. This helps explain the effectiveness of the tourmalin
granules in Ki Flow Ion Therapy Jewelry.
Unlimited Solar Energy Is the Source of Tourmaline's Power!

The electric current that courses through tourmaline is actually a flow of electrons originating
sun. The sun bathes the earth in a continuous stream of negatively charged electrons, which e
positively charged side of the tourmaline material and exit from the oppositely charged side.
current flowing through it at all times, tourmaline is like a battery with unlimited life, one tha
runs out!
Workers in Tourmaline Mines Experience Fewer Illnesses

The first tourmaline, discovered in 1703 in Sri Lanka, was transparent. Hence, the gemstone
used as imitation diamond. However, gradually it became clear that tourmaline possessed som
amazing qualities of its own. For instance, it was observed that tourmaline crystal warmed by
demonstrated the mysterious ability to attract and repulse lightweight objects (illustrating the
pyroelectric properties). Moreover, although bronchial ailments are generally common amon
workers in Brazilian tourmaline mines were found to suffer fewer such illnesses.
The Power of Black Tourmaline in Holistic Healing

In holistic healing, tourmaline is known for a variety of healing properties (such as enhancing
alertness, increasing self-confidence, and strengthening one's psychic energy), with the partic
depending on the color of the gem. Black tourmaline has been used since ancient times to de
negative energy. It is linked to the root chakra and spiritual grounding in energetic healing an
for treating anxiety, nervous disorders, kidney and adrenal problems, and heart disease. Black
tourmaline is also thought to boost immune function and shield the body from the effects of r
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Far Infrared Rays (FIR) Research

Since our inception we have been presenting the latest Far Infrared (FIR)
Studies and research to medical and healthcare professionals alike.

Over the years we concentrated on providing this valuable information to

healthcare professionals. However there is currently a great need for the
relevant research & information to be made available as misleading and
confusing claims abound.

We are committed to making available our substantial research database

that has been accumulated since 2004.

As an essential part of our work we have released below much of our

research and resources, in our efforts to help bring Far Infrared (FIR) to the
world of healthcare.

Benefits of Waon (Far Infrared) Therapy Review (Japanese Association of Medical Sciences 2009)

Download Review of the benefits of Waon (Far Infrared) Therapy (Japanese

Association of Medical Sciences 2009). The review refers to Waon Therapy
which uses a Far infrared ray dry sauna.

This review discusses the benefits of Far Infrared (FIR) Therapy for: Heart
Disease, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Chronic Pain,
Fibromyalgia, lifestyle related diseases, mild depression and Chronic Fatigue
Syndrome.

Review Conclusion:
''An ideal therapy should be safe, free of side effects, and have high medical
value, that is, a high effect/cost ratio. It should be non-invasive, and patients
should feel better. Waon therapy fulfills all of these criteria. Waon therapy is
an innovative and promising therapy for treating patients with intractable
diseases such as CHF, PAD, COPD, fibromyalgia, chronic pain, mild
depression, and CFS.''

Far Infrared Sauna Therapy Research

1. Allergic Rhinitis

2. Anorexia Nervosa

3. Anti -Inflammatory

4. Anti- Oxidant Effect

5. Arthritis

6. Blocked Arteries

7. Body Fat Reduction

8. Cancer

9. Cerebral Palsy

10. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

11. Chronic Pain

12. COPD

13. Depression

14. Diabetes

15. Fibromyalgia

16. Heart Disease

17. High Blood Pressure

18. Improved Heart Function

19. Lifestyle Related Diseases

20. Nitric Oxide Production

21. Obesity

22. Oxidative Stress Protection

23. Pain Relief

24. Rheumatoid Arthritis

25. Skin, Wrinkles & Photo-Aging

26. Special Needs

27. Weight Loss

28. Womens Health

Instructions

Purchase a small camping tent; the tent will serve as the housing for
the sauna. Purchasing a ready-made tent is far more cost effective
compared to constructing housing for the portable sauna. A small tent costs
less than $30 to purchase, whereas the raw materials alone (such as poles
for frame and housing material) for building a sauna housing would cost at
least $50. The tent is also designed to be portable and is ideal for an
infrared heater. In addition, tent saunas are quite common among campers.
2

Purchase an infrared sauna heater. This will cost between $200 and
$500. The cost should be on the lower side since the heater does not have
to warm a large area. Infrared heaters can be purchased from retail or online
sauna equipment suppliers. The infrared heater will require power from an
electrical outlet.

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3

Purchase a small wooden bench or stool from a garden, hardware or

home supply store. The bench should be low to the ground and not very
wide. A bench like this should cost less than $20. This will provide the
seating for the portable sauna.
4

Assemble the tent according to the instructions provided with it. Place
the infrared heater inside the sauna against the wall of the tent farthest
from the door. Make sure the heater is not touching the tent wall. The heater
should not obstruct the door in any way. Run the power cord out of the tent
and plug it into an outlet (an extension cable may be needed.) Place the
wooden bench inside the tent near the door. Close all windows and turn the
infrared stove on. Close the door to the tent but leave a small portion (a few
inches) open for fresh air. Take a seat and enjoy the sauna.
5

Take out all the equipment (heater and bench) when done with the
sauna and the equipment has cooled off. Disassemble the tent and pack it
away.

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