Far-infrared ray bathing-Hidamari

How is it different from "Sauna"?

A. While most of the Sauna bath retains the temperature of more than 90 degrees Celsius and the humidity of 5 ? 20 %, our far-infrared ray bathing keeps the lower temperature of 38 ? 50 degrees Celsius and the higher humidity of 55 to 70%. As the strength of the far-infrared rays exposed to body can be adjusted to the physical condition of the person treated, it can be availed by people with high blood pressure without any anxiety.

As your body is warmed up from the very depth, your blood circulation will be greatly improved and, at the same time, your skin will become moist.

Q.	How long should we be irradiated by the far-infrared rays?
A.	About 40 minutes. Of course, it is different from person to person, but if you remain in the treatment room for 5 to 20 minutes, your body will be warmed up from inside and you will see a lot of sticky sweat will come out of your body.

Q.	Why do we feel that our body is lighter after the bathing?
A.	Our body becomes in an extremely relaxed condition because it has been warmed up from inside and, at the same time, our internal organs are highly activated. We feel refreshed because unnecessary water stagnated in our body and wastes are disposed of.

Is it good for people with high blood pressure, too?

As has been described in the beginning, the founder of Hidamari Saloon, Mr. Kotake fell down due to cerebral haemorrhage six years ago, but now thanks to the far-infrared ray bathing, his blood pressure is superbly stabilized. A sauna that uses high temperatures stimulates only the surface of our skin and, therefore, the deep inner parts of the body are hard to be reacted. Because of this, the sauna is not good for people with high blood pressure. In the case of far-infrared ray bathing, however, the body is warmed up from inside by the room temperature lower than normal bath temperatures so that our blood circulation is much improved. It is proved, generally, that blood pressure is lower than before taking the infrared rays bathing.

Q.	Is it good also in summer time?
A.	Yes. The bodies of people of the present age are sometime more cooled by air conditioners and through drinking soft drinks than in winter. Which puts our body in unbalance and often causes summer fatigues. Though you may not have bad blood circulation, it may be more in summer that you need far-infrared ray bathing.

Q.	Any age restriction?
A.	No. Regardless of age, anyone from young children to old men can take the bathing with good effects.

Is it good for poor blood circulation?

Yes, of course, it is especially good for people with poor blood circulation. Without much realizing, we tend to be too much cooled by air-conditioners and eat and drink iced food and drink. Or shortage of physical exercises causes defect of metabolism, leading to further lowered body temperature. If the body temperature becomes lower than normal, our natural immunity power is also lowered accordingly, inducing a variety of chronic diseases.　

Q.	What is far-infrared ray bathing room?
A.	A. You may have heard of a "Dome shaped far-infrared ray bathing sauna", in our "Hidamari" bathing room always maintained at about 40 degrees Celsius and 55 ? 70% humidity, you can warm up all parts of your body from your back, waist to taws of your feet through the heat coming up from under the floor while you are lying flat on your back.

Q.	Why do my skins turn to be moist?
A.	The smooth flow of blood in our body enhances our natural immunity power. If the blood flow in every part of you body, from your head to feet taws, is improved; the condition of your skin becomes much better, making it smoother and lustrous. Besides, your skin is refreshed and collagen in your skin is activated by getting rid of wastes from your body and washing out your pores.

Q.	"I want to try it first."
A.	"Free Trial Course" is available for those who wish to try before deciding to be a member. So, try it with a free voucher here. Print out a free voucher (first time only) from this page and bring it to our Saloon.

Q.	Is it easy to use?
A.	All you have to do is to adjust the temperature between 37 to 40 degrees Celsius on the temp. controller on the front panel. You can use a home electric outlet.

Q.	Where should it be installed?
A.	Install it indoor where rain and other water do not come in. You can install it in the room where the flower is covered by carpet or tatami mats as the device is protected by heat-resistant materials. Another model designed and manufactured so as to fit under the stairs, "Nekorobi-model" is also very popular. If you have any questions about the installing location, please ask us any time.

Q.	What about service-life?
A.	The far-infrared rays emitted from all surfaces (except the door part) of the device are semi- permanent. No replacement of any parts is required. After-sales service and 5-year guaranty are prepared for users.

Q.	Electric consumption cost?
A.	With the switch 24 hours ON, it will be about 1,000 yen per month. In winter when the outside temperature is very low, about 1,500 yen.

Q.	Is maintenance easy?
A.	You just wipe the wooden drain board regularly. That’s all. As anion is always given off, no offensive odor is smelled.

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