Traditionally we’ve received our daily dose of infrared from sunlight, which is composed of all the energy wavelengths in the electromagnetic spectrum. NASA discovered FIR in the 1960’s as a way to keep the astronauts healthy in the darkness of space. Infrared rays not only benefit the muscles on the surface of the body, but all the cells including blood vessels, lymph glands and nerves. These rays vitalize the biological function of our cells and increase circulation, relieve neuralgia, backache, and arthritis pain and eliminate toxins and carbon dioxide from our blood.
In addition, FIR wave treatments have been used for cancer, chronic pain, stress, numbness, joint pain, rheumatism, low blood pressure, diabetes and asthma. The FIR wave speeds up cellular metabolic processes and triggers enzyme activity, as well as the regeneration of damaged cell tissue. FIR are superior in the regulation of hormonal functions and acceleration of one’s immune system, and are beneficial for those who cannot exercise outdoors.
The wonders of Far Infrared have also been proven to increase blood flow by promoting dilation (expansion) of the micro-circulatory system of capillaries. Their capacity to assist in the reduction of swelling and inflammation by improving lymph flow also leads to reduced soreness through direct action on both free nerve endings in tissues and on peripheral nerves. In addition, Infrared rays have been noted to stimulate enzyme activity and promote the adhesion and osmosis of water molecules across the cellular membrane.
The detoxification that occurs from Infrared therapy promotes pain relief, immune response, skin tone, and improves lymph flow to reduce swelling and inflammation. Other benefits include improving the balance of blood pressure, blood sugar, and oxygen increase in the cells.
Professional researchers and studies agree that our health is dependent on the amount and quality of negative ions in the air. Negative ions are invisible particles that we inhale in abundance near waterfalls, rain forests and oceans (that’s we you feel so alive and envigorated at these places!) Once they reach our blood stream, negative Ions have a positive effect on the rate at which Serotonin is oxidized in the bloodstream, resulting in higher alertness, decreased drowsiness, and more mental energy.
Indoor environment, city living, cars, exposure to electronic devices, EMF’s (electromagnetic fields), and environmental pollution all result in increased positive ions in one’s body, tilting the ratio of ions towards the positive. This results in a physiological imbalance, which may have detrimental health consequences.
Negative ions induce a delta wave state where growth hormone levels increase and changes in immune function occur. This greatly facilitates deep relaxation, reduction of stress, and improved sleep function. Those who have a history of poor sleep or insomnia may find negative ions very helpful. The Amethyst Biomat is especially useful for hypnotherapy and other healing modalities that are strengthened by supporting a deeply relaxed state for clients.
Far Infrared Rays become 200 times more bio-compatible for healing the human body when conducted through amethyst crystals.
Amethyst is the only substance which clearly changes the spectrum of infrared light, by elongating the light wave. Scientists experimented passing far infrared light through a variety of substances, including various gems, glasses, and plastics. Of all these substances, amethyst was found to be the most steady and accurate conductor of far infrared light. Far Infrared Rays (FIR) refracted through amethyst crystals organizes FIR into geometrical patterns with higher bio-compatibility.
These amplifying and elongating effects give amethyst the ability to penetrate deep into organic materials, including human tissues, and make amethyst an absolutely essential component for the effectiveness of the Richway Biomat.
Amethyst is associated with the awakening of the third eye, or ‘Ajna chakra.’ It is one of the best stones to use for meditation, as it provides a gate to the higher regions of awareness and an ability to transform reality from one form to another.
Because of the calming mental effect, Amethyst is a stone that can be used for overworked, overstressed, or overwhelmed mental states. It is one of the best crystals to use for migraine headaches as it eases the mental anxieties that tend to cause such mental conditions. Spiritual insight and psychic intuition are coupled with intellectual reasoning to attain integral choices and clear definition.
Whether from ancient or modern scientific perspectives, amethyst crystal reveals once again the power of nature as the ultimate technology!