FIR HEATING PADS

[Guest guest]

Olga,

Just couple of thoughts

It says `ThermotexT infrared energy has been clinically proven to penetrate

to depths of 25 - 35 mm. Heating pads, which provide topical conductive

heat, only penetrate 2 - 3 mm.

`

That means to me it might be helpful for pain within this range of depth.

But,If you are mercury poisoned you might be sensitive to Electro magnetic

radiation. It might be better to check the electromagnetic radiation risk as

you will keep it very close to the body.I don' t have much info on this. I

am just giving an idea.

Nil

FIR heating pads

> have been following the discussions about infra-red technology on this and

> other lists with great interest. I am contemplating buying an infra-red

lamp,

> as a sauna is out of the question for me financially, being on disability.

> Well, today I get this advertisement in the mail for an infra red heating

pad.

> I am really curious and am thinking of buying it. The company is called

> Thermotex. I just did a search on google and came up with quite a few

pages. I

> guess what I'm asking is those of you who know and have experienced the

FIR

> technology, do you think I would be better of with a lamp or a heating

pad? The

> prices are about the same--around 200 dollars.

> I have severe fibro and many areas of my body also have arthritis, plus I

> have CFIDS and all the associatied symptoms and metal toxicities. I am

thinking

> mainly of pain relief rather than detox at this time, as I still have

amalgams

> in my teeth (am working on getting them all out)

>

> If you want to know about these do a search on Thermotex heating pad.

>

> Olga

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[Guest guest]

Dear Olga,

It is not necessary to spend $200 for infrared. A 250 watt

infra red bulb works fine, especially if married to a flexible goose

necked lamp holder. Any supplier of building materials have them for

6 or 7 dollars such as Home Depot or probably even Walmart. If you

beam them on you, you are comfortable at temperatures at least 15

degrees lower, thus saving considerably on heating bills.

If you are suffering from arthritis, there is a good chance

that you have a potassium deficiency. To see how to increase

potassium in your diet, access;

http://members.tripod.com/~charles_W/arthritis9.html

Sincerely, Weber

[Guest guest]

Has anyone here used a FIR heating pad? I think Thermotex and Therasage

are two of the makers of these. I use a heating pad a lot and thought

this might have a better effect than a regular heating pad. I sure

can't afford a FIR sauna, and know a heating pad wouldn't have any

where near the same effects, but thought it may do well to have FIR

heat in place of regular ol' heat.

Any input would be much appreciated.

Thanks,

Tiff