Rheumatoid Experiment
The Perspiration Workout Unit of the ‘Passive Anaerobic and Aerobic Exercise Assist System for the Inactive and Sedentary Population’ is essentially an infrared dry sauna, the heaters produce infrared rays that superficially heat skin and other exposed surfaces but not the air.[7], which is absorbed by the surface of the skin.[1] A study of patients with rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis showed a reduction in pain, stiffness and fatigue during infrared sauna therapy. [2] According to some users and scientific studies,[3] regular usage of the IR Sauna can assist in alleviating pain. The heating of the body's muscles and tissues by the radiant heat may decrease the aches and pains by relaxing the muscles.[4] Proponents of FIR sweating claim a toxin content of up to 15% vs. conventional sweating. Saunas may be useful to
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those who cannot sweat from exercise due to their health problems. Energy expenditure and weight loss proponents typically quote the Journal of the American Medical Association stating: "A moderately conditioned person can easily sweat off 500 grams in a sauna, consuming nearly 300 kcal, which is equivalent to running 2–3 miles. A h
eat-conditioned person can easily sweat off 600–800 kcal with no adverse effects.[5][6]Cooling down is a part of the sauna cycle and is as important as the heating.[8]Therapeutic sauna has been shown to aid adaptation, reduce stress hormones, lower blood pressure and improve cardiovascular conditions.[9][10][11][12][13][14] Therapeutic sauna sessions are often carried out in conjunction with physiotherapy or hydrotherapy, gentle exercises that do not exacerbate symptoms.[15][16][17] Sauna use may temporarily relieve symptoms of the common cold.[18][19] It increases the heat tolerance threshold and may improve performance in endurance sport.[20] Sauna may help rheumatic pain (with cold shower) but not neuropathic pain,[21] and has also shown usefulness for appetite loss and mild depression.[22] It has also been recommended for reducing symptoms in chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia,[23][24][25] and rheumatoid arthritis,[26] and for anorexia nervosa,[27] and been proposed for treatment of other conditions including glaucoma,[28] Sjogren syndrome,[29] and obstructive lung disease,[30] and for recuperation after childbirth.
those who cannot sweat from exercise due to their health problems. Energy expenditure and weight loss proponents typically quote the Journal of the American Medical Association stating: "A moderately conditioned person can easily sweat off 500 grams in a sauna, consuming nearly 300 kcal, which is equivalent to running 2–3 miles. A h
eat-conditioned person can easily sweat off 600–800 kcal with no adverse effects.[5][6]Cooling down is a part of the sauna cycle and is as important as the heating.[8]Therapeutic sauna has been shown to aid adaptation, reduce stress hormones, lower blood pressure and improve cardiovascular conditions.[9][10][11][12][13][14] Therapeutic sauna sessions are often carried out in conjunction with physiotherapy or hydrotherapy, gentle exercises that do not exacerbate symptoms.[15][16][17] Sauna use may temporarily relieve symptoms of the common cold.[18][19] It increases the heat tolerance threshold and may improve performance in endurance sport.[20] Sauna may help rheumatic pain (with cold shower) but not neuropathic pain,[21] and has also shown usefulness for appetite loss and mild depression.[22] It has also been recommended for reducing symptoms in chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia,[23][24][25] and rheumatoid arthritis,[26] and for anorexia nervosa,[27] and been proposed for treatment of other conditions including glaucoma,[28] Sjogren syndrome,[29] and obstructive lung disease,[30] and for recuperation after childbirth.