Scientific Proof that Near Infrared Works
Near Infrared light waves and Infratherapy (the combination of Near Infrared and cardio exercise) have many proven benefits, backed up by a multitude of independent scientific studies. With infratherapy, effective weight loss exercise can be made better. Exercise for pain relief, and HGH exercise— can be enhanced with Near Infrared (NIR). Infrared is used by the medical community, sports training business, the military, NASA astronauts use infrared to fight muscle atrophy in space, infrared therapy is even used for infant care.
In one study, a group of 40 women exercised on stationary bikes 3 times a week for a period of 4 weeks. Half the group was exposed to Near Infrared during exercise, and those 20 women reduced inches around the thighs and waist by 444% as compared to the group that wasn't exposed to Near Infrared. 1
Following are links to independant scientific research on the benefits of Near Infrared:
Influence of water-filtered infrared-A (wIRA) on reduction of local fat and body weight by physical exercise
Möckel F., Hoffmann G., Obermuller R., et al
http://www.egms.de/en/gms/2006-4/000034.shtml
Effects of near-infrared low-level laser irradiation on microcirculation
Maegawa Y., Itoh T., Hosokawa T., et al
http://cat.inist.fr/?aModele=afficheN&cpsidt=821243
Low-level laser therapy accelerates collateral circulation and enhances microcirculation.
Ihsan FR.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15954817
Cellulite treatment using a novel combination radiofrequency, infrared light, and mechanical tissue manipulation device
Alster T., Tanzi E.
http://www.syneron.com/sites/syneron.com/files//10/Vela_CP_3.pdf
Reversing the Neuro-degeneration from Ubiquitous Environmental Endocrine Disruptors, a Key to Healing the Patient When Everything Else Has Failed
Rogers S.
http://www.douglaslabs.com/pdf/nutrinews/Detoxification%20III.pdf
Benefits and Risks of Sauna Bathing
Hannuksela M.L., Ellahham S.,
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11165553
Muscle Blood Flow is not reduced in Humans during Moderate Exercise and Heat Stress
Savard, G.K., Nielsen B., Laszcyzynska J., et al
http://jap.physiology.org/cgi/content/abstract/64/2/649
Contribution of Endothelium-derived Nitric Oxide to Exercise-Induced Vasodilation
Gilligan D.M., Panza J.M., Kilcoyne C.M., et al
http://www.circ.ahajournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/90/6/2853
Expression and regulation of NMDA receptor subunit R1 and neuronal nitric oxide synthase in cortical neuronal cultures: Correlation with cytochrome oxidase
Zhang C.1; Wong-Riley M.1
http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/klu/neur/1999/00000028/00000007/00257975;
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Primary and secondary mechanisms of action of visible to near-IR radiation on cells.
Karu T.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10365442
Measurement of cytochrome oxidase and mitochondrial energetics by near-infrared spectroscopy.
C E Cooper and R Springett (1997)
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/picrender.fcgi?artid=1691958&blobtype=pdf
Contribution of the mitochondrial compartment to the optical properties of the rat liver: a theoretical and practical approach.
B Beauvoit, T Kitai, and B Chance
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/pagerender.fcgi?artid=1225636&pageindex=1#page
Photomodulation of oxidative metabolism and electron chain enzymes in rat liver mitochondria.
Yu W, Naim JO, McGowan M, Ippolito K, Lanzafame RJ.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9421973?dopt=Abstract
The Use of NASA Light-Emitting Diode Near-Infrared Technology for Biostimulation
Whelan, Harry T.
http://ston.jsc.nasa.gov/collections/TRS/_techrep/CP-2002-210786.pdf
Effect of NASA Light-Emitting Diode Irradiation of Molecular Changes for Wound Healing in Diabetic Mice
Whelan H.T., Buchmann E.V., Dhokalia A,
http://www.warplighttherapy.com/PDFs/DiabeticMice_JCLMS.pdf
Promotion of muscle regeneration in the toad (Bufo viridis) gastrocnemius muscle by low-energy laser irradiation.
Bibikova A, Oron U.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8430907
Photobiomodulation Directly Benefits Primary Neurons Functionally Inactivated by Toxins
Margaret T. T. Wong-Riley , Huan Ling Liang , et al
http://www.jbc.org/cgi/content/abstract/280/6/4761
Effect of Linear Polarized Near-infrared Irradiation on Flexibility of Shoulder and Ankle Joints
Demura s., Noguchi T., Matsuzawa J.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12391438
Characterization of Growth Hormone Release in Response to External Heating
Christensen S.E., Jørgensen O.L., et al
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/6507003
Effect of 670-nm Light Emitting Diode Light on Neuronal Cultures
Wong-Riley M.T., Whelan H.T.,
http://ston.jsc.nasa.gov/collections/TRS/_techrep/CP-2002-210786.pdf
Effects of the Infrared Lamp Illumination during the Process of Muscle Fatigue in Rats
Abou-Hala A.Z, Barbosa D.G., Marcos R.L. et al
http://www.scielo.br/pdf/babt/v50n3/06.pdf
Effect of low-level laser (Ga-Al-As 655 nm) on skeletal muscle fatigue induced by electrical stimulation in rats
Lopes-Martins R.A., Marcos R.L., Leonardo P.S., et al
http://jap.physiology.org/cgi/content/full/101/1/283
NASA Light Emitting Diode Medical Applications From Deep Space to Deep Sea
Whelan H.T., Buchmann E.V.,Whelan N.T. et al,
http://www.photizo.co.za/pdf/article_nasa.pdf
