Understanding the "Good Energy" from the Sun Simply put, it is a form of energy that heats objects without having to heat the air in between. This invisible band of light that can be felt in the form of heat principally comes from the sun. Human bodies naturally send and receive far infrared waves from each other. This is the same principle behind the centuries-old therapeutic properties of palm healing. Between the Sun, Komeda Infrared Thermal System and conventional saunas The infrared heat in Komeda's Infrared Thermal System is the same as the beneficial heat emitted by the sun and that which is naturally produced by our bodies to keep us warm. As opposed to near infrared energy (6.0 to 8.0 microns short wavelength) that heats substances from the surface to the interior, far infrared energy (8.0 to 15.0 microns long wave) penetrates uniformly and up to 1.5 inches into the body. This accounts for the therapeutic advantages of infrared thermal systems over conventional saunas that employ hot air. Not All Thermal Systems Are Created Equal   Induces up to 2 to 3 times more sweat; deep perspiration Deep heat therapy Burns calories Deep pain relief Deep detoxification Deep muscle relaxation Quicker weight loss Relieves tension & stress Reduces cellulite Increases resistance to sickness Patented far infrared ray heater as heat source Transmits far infrared rays Operates on a cool air temperature of 110 degrees to 130 degrees F Comfortable heat; ease of breathing Allows extensive exposure Warm up period of 5 minutes at room temperature Low power consumption - Electric power 1Kw-2Kw Portable; fits in any room Easy 20-minute installation; no plumbing required Heaters come with safety coating     Induces sweat; surface perspiration Steam therapy Expels excess water Relieves surface pain Detoxification Muscle relaxation Weight loss Reduces tension & stress Not applicable Not applicable Electric stove or traditional lava rock heater as heat source Transmits hot air Operates on a hot air temperature of 180 degrees to 235 degrees F Extreme dry heat; difficulty in breathing Allows short period of exposure Warm-up period of 30 to 90 minutes High power consumption - Electric power 3Kw-6Kw Permanent fixture Employs tradesman to install; requires plumbing Safety cage on lava rocks More >> What is Infrared?