This rejuvenating and deeply relaxing, warming body treatment is a gentle, yet highly effective, way to detoxify and rejuvenate your body gently, inside-out, enhanced by therapeutic application of pre-blended aromatherapy massage oils: Detox or Fatigue Relief.

Leslie Kenton, famed author of natural health books, is a huge fan of FAR infrared therapy which she credits having an anti-ageing effect on your whole body, helping to combat wrinkles, cellulite and even lose weight.  In fact, the first we heard of FAR infrared therapy was by reading her book, Skin Revolution, where she dedicates a whole chapter to the treatment.

 

So what is the FAR infrared thermal system?

FAR infrared thermal systems been used over the past 15 years in the rehabilitatation of people who cope with a wide variety of illnesses and health issues, from abnormal nerve function and poor circulation to arthritis, chronic fatigue, back problems, digestive disorders, stress and toxicity. 

Your treatment will be carried out using a FAR infared thermal blanket which uses safe FAR infrared rays, which are waves of healing and rejuvenating energy.  These invisible rays, which make up to 70% of the sun’s positive health benefits, are able to reach deep down through our skin and into our cellular structures, inner tissues, glands, nerves and organs; the FAR infrared rays gently lift your body temperature, expanding your capillaries and stimulating your blood circulation, which effectively helps to flush away toxins and any excess waste products effectively from our system.

Your FAR infrared thermal treatment is far removed from saunas; the temperature is kept low and so if you find that saunas are just too hot, too stifling, too uncomfortable for you then this is a wonderful alternative, especially if you are intolerant to heat or have high blood pressure.

FAR infrared rays are invisible light, discovered by Sir William Herschel – a scientist - in 1800 whilst conducting research; he found that Far Infrared Rays are a spectrum of sunlight.  (Albert Szent-Gyorgi, a Nobel Prize Winner in 1937 and discoverer of vitamin C, conducted research which clearly showed that (sun)light literally alters our body’s basic biological functions.) 

Sir Herschel’s research led to the discovery that there were not only the known visible rays of red, orange, yellow, green, blue and violet and the invisible rays known to us as Gamma and Ultraviolet (UV) but also an additional invisible ray, later named as Infrared. Far Infrared Rays are present in the spectrum between visible light and microwaves (not the kitchen kind, we hasten to add!).  The largest amount of the sun's energy output, approximately 80%, is in this infrared segment of the spectrum and is felt by us as heat and which is absorbed very easily by our body.

FAR infrared energy increases our body’s natural regenerative abilities and can help:

* kick-start and boost the detoxification process (essential for full health and glowing beauty)

* revitalise your cells, glands, organs and boost your immune system by stimulating an increase in production of your white blood cells (leukocytes)

* improve oxygen levels in your body and improve lymph drainage

* lift fatigue and increase your levels of vitality

* flush away fats, chemicals and stored toxins from your bloodstream, improving your circulation

* flush away waste from your body, reducing your acidity levels and rejuvenating your nervous system and stimulating your enzyme activity (necessary for a healthy digestive system)

* helps to activate the removal of pesticides and harmful substances such as heavy metals and lactic acid through your sweat and oil glands

In our modern day world, we are constantly exposed to a merry-go-round of chemicals which are toxic to us.  Did you know, for example, that 5 million new chemicals have been created by man in the last five decades?  That’s an astounding figure, I am sure you will agree.  Many of these chemicals in everyday use are known toxins to humans which can lead to cancer, birth defects, damage to our liver, bone marrow, our nervous and immune systems.  You absorb them through eating and drinking; you inhale them through the very air you breathe and through your skin.  You are exposed every single day through outdoor pollution, indoor pollution (products you use for household cleaning, e.g.), drinking water – fluoride and chlorine, heavy metals – dental fillings or from fish which swim in contaminated seas, pesticides, stress and toxic beauty products, to name but a few.

Many of these chemicals are fat-soluble and so happily settle in pockets in our bodies: cellulite is nature’s clever way of keeping harmful toxins away from our bloodstream and organs.

FAR infrared treatments have been used in treating:

• Arthritis
• Back Problems, shoulder, neck and muscular pain
• Cholestrol levels
• Chronic Fatigue (CFS)
• Circulation - poor blood flow
• Diabetes
• Digestive disorders and poor digestion
• Immune system - compromised or weakened function
• Insomnia
• M.E.
• Muscular and joint pain
• Pain relief and inflammation
• Respiratory issues - asthma, bronchitis, colds
• Rheumatism
• Sciatica, neuralgia and abnormal nerve function
• Sports injuries
• Stress and nervous tension

 

What will happen during my treatment?

We offer you two types of treatment: 

• Therapeutic (40 minutes) - £30
• Holistic Therapeutic (60 minutes) - £40
  

 

Therapeutic

Quite simply, you make use of the FAR infared sauna blanket for 30 minutes of relaxation time where you are left to listen to music or dream away in blissful you-time while the rejuvenating and healing FAR infrared rays work their magic to ease aches and pains at a balmy, dry temperature of between 30° – 42C° (you choose which heat level).  No oils are used, you just receive the full health benefits of the sunshine rays without risk of sunburn or over-heating in a sauna-like experience!

 

Holistic Therapeutic

The holistic therapeutic treatment offers an additional touch – before you relax into your blanket for a blissful period of you-time, we will apply a therapeutic blend of aromatherapy oils especially chosen to match your needs with a soothing light massage application which will enhance the healing and rejuvenation energies from the FAR infrared treatment.

 

There are two essential oil blends we use for the FAR infrared treatments:

Detox: a blend of cedarwood and orange to counteract the stresses of modern living, grapefruit and juniper to gently assist the detoxification process and lime which helps to improve your circulation; the blend also contains a hint of lemongrass and a healthy dose of milk thistle (a herbal tonic to help cleanse your liver).

Fatigue Relief:  a blend of lemongrass and grapefruit to awaken your senses, with a soothing addition of geranium; the blend also contains vibrant sweet orange and ginseng to boost your vitality.

We also have a blend called Love & Nurture, which is a beautiful oil if you are seeking a nurturing, relaxing blend to soothe your senses, spirit and soul.  The Love & Nurture blend contains rose, geranium, lavender, marjoram and chamomile. We also offer other essences which could be used in blends, please just ask us and we will glady show you the range we have available.

 

If you are attending for detox purposes, we are also happy to offer you shower facilities if you feel that would be beneficial - please let us know at the time of booking.

Should you wish to purchase your own FAR infrared blanket we are also happy to advise.

 

By Callie Carling

Callie (also known as Moonpoppy) is a natural beauty therapist, relaxation techniques trainer, workshop facilitator, energy healing practitioner and mentor; passionate about empowering you to achieve bliss through harmonising every facet of your life.

She is delighted to share her own experiences in order to help others to tap into their own special abilities, and is often invited to speak throughout London, Surrey and Sussex on a variety of topics including natural beauty, energy healing and social networking.  Calie has written numerous articles and in 2007-2008 wrote for Just As Beautiful:  you will see her articles sprinkled around the internet. 

Training: Callie re-trained as a therapist in 2005 after experiencing the benefits of massage during a holiday in Egypt; with a bountiful frame and low self-esteem, she was indignant to be told her weight made her an unsuitable candidate to train in holistic massage.  Commonsense prevailed and inspired by the healing world of touch (massage), she trained in further specialist treatments and techniques to help people with a whole range of health conditions. With almost 20 years of researching and trying out alternative ways to maintain her family’s health, Callie is passionate about empowering people just like you to find inexpensive, trustworthy and simple ways to improve your health and, ultimately, your life.

Callie is also a qualified PTLLS adult tutor.

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