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Healthy Heat
The list of health benefits and conditions that have, reportedly, been reduced or improved with the use of Far-infrared heat is vast. Some of the following information on them has been published in other newsletters but because FIR heat is such an important tool in the effort to remain or regain one’s good health, we need to revisit the subject occasionally. FIR is a naturally occurring energy that heats by direct light conversion. It warms only the intended object and does not increase the temperature of the surrounding air. Therefore, the infrared rays warm the body directly, which in turn absorbs most of the heat generated by this healing energy. All life requires FIR heat from the sun. FIR heat is not dangerous ultraviolet radiation but a narrow band of infrared energy within the 5.6 to 15 micron level. This type of energy travels 2-3” deep into the body to increase circulation and nourish damaged tissue. The sun is the primary source of radiant energy, but not all of this power is beneficial to your body. Although life needs energy from the sun, too much harsh sunlight damages the skin. FIR heat provides all the healthy benefits of the infrared part of natural sunlight without any of the dangerous effects of solar radiation. For many years, the healthcare industry recommended infrared heat lamps as a source of F.I.R. heat but the lamps were cumbersome, extremely hot and difficult to maintain at a constant temperature. Today they use newer infrared heating technology to treat muscle and joint problems and in hospital baby care units, they use it to keep new-born babies warm. The Far-Infrared energy devices, that The Wolfe Clinic recommends, use the same far-infrared heat technology. Better Heating FIR saunas work differently. Instead of heating the air within the enclosure, FIR saunas heat the body directly. The result is a lower power bill and deeper tissue penetration. In a FIR sauna, the body perspires and receives all of the healthy benefits but avoids the harmful and scorching hot air of a traditional steam sauna. Far-Infrared Heat is safe for all ages. FIR heat relieves pain by expanding blood vessels and increasing circulation. Better circulation allows more oxygen to reach injured areas of the body and helps reduce pain and speed up the healing process. The Far-Infrared energy equipment we use at The Wolfe Clinic has been very successful in treating arthritis, rheumatism, muscle spasms. back pain, headache and many other painful maladies. According to The McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science and Technology:
Weight Control Detoxifying the body helps in weight control. People who have unsuccessfully tried many diets often find success with far infrared saunas because they are able eliminate chemicals stored in your cells. This makes weight control much easier. I say “control” because detoxifying will also help those who have a problem keeping their weight up to normal. This assists in weight control in three significant ways:
Cardiovascular System When the moisture on the surface of the skin evaporates and cools the body, a number of other changes occur in the body to release the heat as quickly as possible. The heart beats harder and faster, pumping more blood through the dilated blood vessels, thus achieving the conditioning benefits of continuous exercise. As the body increases sweat production to cool itself, the 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. Regular use of a sauna is an effective means of cardiovascular conditioning and burning of calories. A moderately conditioned person can easily sweat off 500 gms and since the body expends energy to produce sweat (1 gm sweat requires 0.586 kcal) it is possible to for some people to sweat off up to 1000gms or more in a healing session - the equivalent to running 10-15 kms. While this weight loss can be regained by re-hydration with water, the calories consumed will not. Replacing lost water with distilled water is not a good idea. We recommend water from a source like the Wellness Filter and/or the Water Vitalizer. Eliminate Toxins Unfortunately the human body has no previous experience with these toxins and there are few natural mechanisms within our bodies to break down and eliminate them. Some chemicals readily dissolve in water, while others dissolve only in oil bases. Oil soluble chemicals therefore have a tendency to accumulate in body fatty tissue or lipids, which are also insoluble in water. Perspiring requires a large amount of energy and one consequence of this powerful force is that fat becomes water soluble and the body excretes it along with the toxins that were trapped as sweat.
Heavy metal poisoning is the toxic accumulation of heavy metals in the soft tissues of the body. These metals are toxic to cells. They compete with the nutritional minerals in the body thus render them unavailable to necessary processes needed to maintain good health. For example: certain metals such as Aluminum or Magnesium displace calcium and make it unavailable for building bone, teeth and muscles (including the heart muscles) thereby weakening these structures. Low calcium levels lead to osteoporosis, dental caries, periodontal disease, muscle cramping, colic and heart disease. Your skin is the body’s largest organ and through persperation it eliminates most toxins naturally. FIR heat stimulates the sweat glands that cleanse and detoxify the skin. Increased blood circulation stimulates the sweat glands, releasing built-up toxins and waste. Daily sweating can help detoxify the body as it rids itself of an accumulation of potentially carcinogenic heavy metals as well as alcohol, nicotine, sodium, sulfuric acid, cholesterol and other chemical contaminations. Fever should be seen as an important physiological defense mechanism against disease. It is not the enemy! Fever is the human body’s most visible response to viral or bacterial infections; and a very effective one indeed. During a fever, the body heats up to eliminate viruses and attack foreign agents. One of the most immediate physiological effects of the fever is the acceleration of metabolic processes in general. Fever increases oxygen uptake and renders white blood cells more aggressive against bacteria, fungi or viruses. FIR heat induces an “artificial fever” by heating up the body but without the pains of an illness. Subsequently, the body wards off invading organisms much more easily because the immune system is activated consistently by the “artificial fever”. Studies also show that colds and flu-like illnesses are reduced dramatically if treated in the early stages with FIR heat. We have all heard of “spontaneous remission.” A spontaneous remission is the disappearance of a major disease without any immediate medical cause. As Lewis Thomas, MD, once said: “The rare but spectacular phenomenon of spontaneous remission of cancer persists in the annals of medicine, totally inexplicable but real, a hypothetical straw to clutch in the search for cure. . . . No one doubts the validity of the observation.” If you check the medical literature, you find that while there is no single cause for all the spontaneous remissions, the majority of such patients experienced an acute infection just prior to the regression of their disease. This is a striking fact. These infections were usually accompanied by fevers. This microbial attack stimulated some powerful immune responses. The riled-up immune system then turned on and destroyed a different kind of enemy, the cancer. It was as if an army had mobilized to fight one adversary but continued marching to defeat a second, even more dangerous, foe. Our own ingenious solutions to the cancer problem seem puny compared to the perfectly natural way that the body sometimes gets rid of it. Why not learn from, and harness, this tremendous natural force? Shouldn’t medicine imitate Nature and its ingenious cures rather than trying to devise artificial cures that are inimical to what the body does best? Many of the mysteries of medical history can be explained by the untutored activation of the immune system. Everyone is looking for beautiful, youthful, glowing skin. Infrared heat improves circulation, expels dirt and chemicals and removes dead cells on the surface of the skin. All of these benefits lead to a softer and firm complexion. The profuse sweating achieved after just a few minutes in far infrared sauna carries off deeply imbedded impurities and dead skin cells, leaving the skin glowing and immaculately clean. Increased circulation draws the skin’s own natural nutrients to the surface. It improves tone, elasticity, texture and fresh color of the skin. Increased blood circulation has also been shown to relieve acne, eczema, psoriasis, burns, lesions and cuts. In addition, open wounds heal more quickly thereby reducing scarring. Scars that are already formed, even keloids, may be gradually softened. In general all Saunas help clear ugly cellulite. European beauty specialists routinely incorporate daily saunas in programs to reduce cellulite. Because the radiant heat of the Aesta products warms three times more deeply than conventional saunas (combined with up to 10 times the level of heating) it is significantly more effective at reducing cellulite. Probably the most immediate effect of FIR healing heat is immense relaxation. Read, watch TV, listen to music or meditate in comfortable warmth while the stress of life melts away leaving behind a feeling of total rejuvenation. If you need assistance, the Wolfe Clinic’s Natural Health Practitioners and knowledgeable product specialists are here to help you make the right choices. Your questions or concerns are promptly answered via email or phone… We are always there for you. Make sure to visit our web site at www.TheWolfeClinic.com. Read the “Spoiled Rotten” and the “Reclaim Your Inner Terrain” booklets and look at the Food Combining and Acid Alkaline Charts. It is never too late to start living a healthy life. Call The Wolfe Clinic today! It is never too late to start living a healthy life. Call The Wolfe Clinic today! Call The Wolfe Clinic Today!
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Many times we have said, you need to be proactive and focus your conscious attention on maintaining your good health. Give your body what it needs; healthy water, clean air, good food, proper supplementation, moderate exercise and sufficient rest. If you do so, you can reasonably expect to live a long, disease free and productive life. This is a much better approach than treating chronic illnesses’ after they happen. There are, though, other Natural Strategies that will assist you in your goals or that will assist if you already have minor or chronic conditions. One of them is Far-infrared radiant (FIR) heat. 
Infrared heaters warm the body in the same manner as natural sunlight. FIR heat uses the wavelength of the visible and non-visible light spectrum of sunlight that heats the body normally. Traditional steam saunas raise the temperature of the air to a very high level within the chamber to warm the body. Some people have difficulty breathing in this extremely warm air. 
The heart receives a workout similar to a 6-mile run in a 20-30 minute FIR sauna session and the body perspires the same amount as a 6-mile run. While, The Wolfe Clinic encourages and promotes regular exercise as an important part of any wellness program, Infrared saunas are perfect for those who suffer from injuries or chronic illnesses that inhibit rigorous activity. 
Heavy metals are elements that exhibits certain metallic properties such as high electrical conductivity and very high density. The toxicities of heavy metals vary. Some, such as zinc and Manganese, are actually dietary nutrients required for good health. Others, such as Cadmium and Lead have no biological function in the human body and can cause adverse health effects even at very low levels. 
