Can far infrared heaters help with my health?
A popular concern with Far Infrared technology is whether it is detrimental to a person’s health to be in close proximity to it or use it for extended periods of time. Oftentimes, customers confuse Far Infrared heaters with Mid Infrared or Near Infrared.
Mid-infrared heaters are commonly used in outdoor spaces such as pub gardens and smoking areas, where effective spot heating is needed. These heaters emit a noticeable orange glow and produce intense radiant heat, which can feel uncomfortable at close range. While generally safe when used as intended, prolonged close exposure may lead to discomfort such as skin dryness or overheating.
Near Infrared (NIR) radiation is invisible to the human eye but does produce heat that can be felt at sufficient intensity. It penetrates the outer layers of skin and is commonly used in therapeutic and industrial heating applications. In industrial settings such as steel mills, glass manufacturing, and textile production, high-intensity NIR is present, and workers are provided with appropriate personal protective equipment to prevent overexposure. While prolonged exposure to intense NIR can pose risks—particularly to the eyes, where it may raise internal temperatures without triggering protective reflexes—these effects are well-managed in regulated environments. The differing effects of Near and Far Infrared on the human body are due to their wavelengths and how
Our heaters emit Far Infrared (FIR) rays, which are a safe and non-invasive form of radiant heat. Unlike some other types of radiation, Far Infrared is non-ionizing and is widely regarded as safe for regular use. FIR technology has gained popularity in wellness settings such as saunas, hot yoga studios, beauty clinics, and health spas, where it is valued for its gentle warmth and potential therapeutic benefits—such as improved circulation and relaxation.
Within the Infrared Radiation band, only Far Infrared transfers energy solely in the form of heat which is received by thermoreceptors in the skin as radiant heat. This heat is absorbed by the human body, helping to soothe muscle pain and spasms, reducing inflammation, and aiding joint pain and blood flow. By increasing blood circulation, regular Far Infrared treatments can directly prevent certain health issues from surfacing or manage on-going afflictions.
In addition to this, FIR saunas have been proven to remove seven times more toxins from the body than traditional steam saunas. Whilst the human body will naturally dispose of toxins through the kidneys, liver and skin, the theory behind saunas is that proactively helping your body through this process allows the digestive system time to heal so that it can better absorb nutrients in the future.
Infrared saunas encourage relaxation, helping to balance the body’s cortisol level. Cortisol is the body’s stress hormone, controlling blood sugar levels, the regulation of the metabolism and assisting with memory formulation. Having a cortisol imbalance can lead to a number of symptoms, including depression, high blood pressure, severe fatigue, and cognitive difficulties.
As the goal of our FIR heaters is to heat objects rather than raise the air temperature, it does not cause the air in a room to circulate. For sufferers of asthma, allergies and chronic sinusitis, far infrared heating can help to prevent flare-ups and symptoms. Due to the fact it doesn’t stir the air, this means that the air in the room remains clean, dust free and pathogen free.
Not only is FIR absorbed by the human body, but it is also emitted by the body in the form of black body radiation. The term “black body” was coined by Gustav Kirchhoff in 1860. Essentially, all matter absorbs electromagnetic energy radiation to some level and an object which absorbs all radiation falling on it is called a black body- a perfect absorber. When a black body reaches a uniform temperature state, it emits back this absorbed energy and is termed as “black body radiation”. This means that even after the FIR heaters are turned off, a person will continue to feel the benefit of them for some time afterwards.
Unlike other forms of heating, FIR heating doesn’t require any dangerous gases or chemicals meaning that it is safe even if the panel should stop working for some reason. In addition to this, the heaters require a low amount of energy consumption meaning that not only are they safe, but they are economical to run also.
