The magic of infrared radiation
How it works and what it can do
Forget everything you've ever heard about infrared. Wwho reads the word infrared may because first think of extinct cell phonemodels cell phones, infrared, the W-LAN of the old generation. But the association is deceptive.gt; Although the days of cell phones equipped with infrared have ages are long gone, but not for our cabins.. Here is because it is exactly thatwhat aa pleasant moment of relaxation gives. Infrared is one of the top technologies when it comes to heat and health. Because the red light is good for you: its warmth provides the skin with the blood circulation that the body needs, accelerates healing processes and relaxes the entire body. the entire organism.
We all know the latter from cozy Sonntags-Swalk or a spontaneous ice cream eating when the weather is nice. The The sun is naturally equipped with infrared light, w hichwhich creates the feeling of warmth on our skin. Infrared makes up a full 42% of sunlight, but it is well known that we should not use too much of it. of it get too much of it. Why this is the case, what IR light does to us and how and how we use it in our cabins will be explained in this article.
Infrared - the origin of all life
Translated from Latin, the prefix means infra means "below". The term infrared can therefore be to oneen range, which is defined as - or even under - the red end of the light spectrum. Sounds a little strange at first, but it's not: we encounter infrared radiation every moment of our everyday lives. Whether through the sun, then radiant heater in the outdoor area of a café or even us ourselves: All this and also we glevel IR radiation. So infrared light is something completely natural and nothing to be afraid of because you can't always see it. As already mentioned, infrared makes up a large proportion of sunlight of sunlight, which can be divided into three categories: Infrared-A, -B and -C. The latter is filtered by our atmosphere and we need the other two to live. The three types of light differ in their spectrum. What does that mean? The spectrum refers to the wavelength at which the infrared light radiates. In total, the light ranges between 780 and one million nanometers. We cannot see this radiation, but we can feel it. The shorter the wavelength of the light, the more intense it is. Take infrared-A, for example: we can feel this radiation best in winter, when it is it is very cold, but the sun still conjures up warmth in our faces on sky-blue days. conjures up.
In high mountain regions you can also also sit in the sun in a T-shirt or at après-ski enjoy a drink with spring fever. It is precisely this light that we call deep heat, because it penetrates into the subcutaneous tissue. It is also interesting to note that infrared is not warming in itself, i.e. the independent function of this but only transports the heat. This ensures that the skin's important heat defense mechanisms are affected as little as possible. Nevertheless, it should be said that, as with everything in life, infrared heat should only be enjoyed in moderation. Too much of a good thing can lead to burns to the tissue Our eye tissue in particular is very sensitive. This is why tanning salons, for example, like to provide protective caps for the eyes if you want to sunbathe. We at Physiotherm have something developed something for you, to the sensitive tissue to protectfor us we call this SENSOcare ®.
Infrared at Physiotherm - how we make the most of radiation & protect with SENSOcare ®
IR radiation transfers heat to the skin without contact. As long as the radiation limits are adhered to, it is easy to regulate and can provide both warming and healthy moments. This is because the infrared light can adapt to the skin's ability to absorb heat without causing significant damage. The skin's own temperature must not exceed 43 degrees Celsius. When the infrared rays reach the skin, they are converted into heat by the uppermost layers of the skin - the epidermis and dermis. This is where the infrared light stops and the body's own process begins: by heating the skin, the body increases blood circulation in the skin in order to cool it. Heat can only be transported into the body's circulation by blood, so that we can ultimately achieve a deep effect.
To ensure that this process can be carried out successfully and with the best possible feeling without causing any damage, the Physiotherm cabins are equipped with SENSOcare ®. With this technical achievement, our medical-scientific department was able to develop the first IR technology in which the infrared intensity automatically adapts to the body's needs. In other words, if you are sitting in one of our cabins and your own skin is heading towards 43 degrees Celsius, for example, the emitter in the cabin is intelligent enough to reduce its radiation and adapt accordingly. Automatic protection for your largest organ. This technology is not only a milestone in terms of infrared cabins, but should also be considered on an overall health level. Because we at Physiotherm have always understood how important it is to harmonize health and wellness.
