Detoxification from heavy metals including mercury, lead, cadmium, and aluminum. Detoxification from arsenic, formaldehyde, pesticides, agent orange, industrial chemicals, and gasoline. Detoxification from alcohol, nicotine, and other drugs. Because it operates more effectively (the body actually sweats more) at temperatures 60 to 80 degrees lower than conventional saunas, the detoxification is from 7 to 10 times greater. Detoxification of the body on a cellular level. 

source: Zane R. Gard, MD & Erma J. Brown, BSN, PhN TLfDP, October 1992

Detoxification research

Dr. Toshiko Yamazaki, MD owns an far infrared therapy clinic in Japan where she has done extensive research on the uses of far infrared Therapy or Infrared Light Therapy for detoxification. In her book, "The Science of far infrared Therapies," she explains that one of the reasons far infrared Therapy results in detoxification for a variety of illnesses is the ability of far infrared waves to remove toxins with detoxification, which is often at the core of many health problems. Since humans are bio-accumulators, numerous toxins that disturb natural body healing and cannot detox immediately after entry are stored in our bodies and prevent future natural detoxification.

Far Infrared Sauna

This vibration reduces the ion bonds of the atoms that are holding together the molecules of water. As the vibration continues, breakdown of the water molecules occurs and encapsulated gases and other toxic materials are released, resulting in detoxification.

What is Detoxification?

	Detoxification can be used as a tool to help relieve symptoms AND as a preventative tool to increase overall health, vitality, and resistance to disease.
	Detoxification is a widely used treatment and concept in alternative medicine. The leading detoxification principle is that illnesses can be caused by the build-up of toxic substances – or toxins - in the body.