Far Infrared Mats Offer Healing

Since ancient times, numerous cultures around the world have recognized that many degenerative conditions can be caused by low body temperature.

Increasing the body’s temperature by just 1.8 degrees is enough to increase immune function by up to 40%, encourage the production of hormones and enzymes by 50% and stimulate your metabolic rate by 12%. However, unless you regularly visit saunas, hot springs or sweat lodges, it’s difficult to reap the benefits of hyperthermia (raising your body temperature).

Far infrared mats are designed to raise your body temperature in a noninvasive way in your home where you can heal and regenerate. Far infrared is a form of electromagnetic radiation (light), with wavelengths between 3 micrometers to 1,000 micrometers.

These mats are about the size of a standard yoga mat or a smaller travel version. They are composed of 17 layers of various biotech materials that

produce far infrared rays. This includes a layer of healing crystals that emits negative ions and boosts your mood and neutralizes free radicals in the body and gentle magnetic fields that penetrate deep into tissues and organs. Far infrared rays can penetrate up to 6 to 8 inches into the body. This deeply penetrating heat encourages a “healthy fever” that promotes the production of antibodies and white blood cells that kill off invading pathogens.

To get the benefits, just lay the mat on the floor, plug it in and select the heat setting. Allow the mat to come to temperature for 20 minutes before using it.

The benefits are many.

The sweat glands are stimulated by improved circulation along with the fever caused by far infrared rays, allowing the body to release cellular wastes and toxins to help detoxify the body. This supports the elimination of carcinogenic substances, heavy metals, uric acid, cholesterol and other toxins.

The comfort of heat is soothing emotionally and physically. If you have tight muscles because of stress, the healing heat from a far infrared mat can loosen tension. As a result, your cortisol levels will drop.

The healing heat from these mats encourages fast recovery, reduces inflammation in the joints, muscles and connective tissues. It also helps heal damaged tissues by helping the body deliver oxygen-rich blood to the areas and carry away metabolic wastes.

One study investigated the effects of far infrared rays on chronic pain associated with fibromyalgia. Of those who received therapy once per day, two to five times per week, all reported a significant reduction in pain of up to 50%. After 10 sessions, participants reported pain reduction up to 78%.

If you’ve ever experienced hot yoga, these mats can give you a similar experience by warming the body as you pose, as well as the extra benefit of the healing far infrared rays.

How does it work? Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) grounds you in the earth’s magnetic field for a full-body reset, while Infrared’s deeply-penetrating heat doubles your dose of recovery and detox. When combined into the Go Mat, these therapeutic technologies create the ultimate recovery tool.

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WELLNESS Neem Oil PACKED WITH POWER

Neem oil — chances are you’ve never heard of it. But it’s actually been around for a long time with proven benefits for your skin.

Derived from the fruits and seeds of the neem tree, people have been using neem oil on their skin and hair for centuries. The trees grow mainly in the Indian subcontinent. Neem oil is rich in fatty acids, such as palmitic, linoleic and oleic acids, which help support healthy skin. The leaf of the plant also provides health benefits because it contains plant compounds called flavonoids and polyphenols, which have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. Also, neem oil contains azadirachtin, a natural pesticide. A 2017 study found that the oil was effective in treating wrinkles, skin redness and water loss. Researchers also found that the extract boosted levels of a collagen-producing enzyme called procollagen and a protein called elastin. Another study in 2019 found that soaps containing extracts of neem leaf or neem bark prevented the growth of several strains of bacteria. For dandruff, you can add a few drops of neem oil right into a handful of shampoo before working it into your scalp. Neem oil already is found in many dandruff shampoos because it is a natural anti-fungal.

TO TREAT YOUR SKIN & HAIR Neem oil is packed with elements that benefit the skin like vitamin E and essential fatty acids, making it a great natural way to fight dryness. Research shows it penetrates deeply, healing cracks that occur from severe dryness and locking in moisture. Just add a few drops of neem oil into your favorite lotion or coconut oil before applying. Because it stimulates collagen production, this will also improve elasticity, and its high vitamin E content also helps prevent free radicals from harming your skin. As an added benefit, neem oil’s antibacterial properties make for a great acne treatment. Use a cotton swab to apply neem oil directly to breakouts. Make sure you are using organic, cold-pressed neem oil. It should have a cloudy, yellow-brown color and a strong odor (akin to garlic and sulfur). But don’t worry, that won’t last. It can be potent, so be sure to test it on a small patch of skin before using it extensively, just in case. Mix a few drops of neem oil with water or liquid soap. Apply the mixture to a small area of skin on your arm. If the spot becomes red, inflamed or itchy, stop using it.