Rheumatoid Experiment
The Perspiration Workout Unit of the ‘Passive Anaerobic and Aerobic Exercise Assist System for the Inactive and Sedentary Population’ is essentially an infrared dry sauna, the heaters produce infrared rays that superficially heat skin and other exposed surfaces but not the air.[7], which is absorbed by the surface of the skin.[1] A study of patients with rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis showed a reduction in pain, stiffness and fatigue during infrared sauna therapy. [2] According to some users and scientific studies,[3] regular usage of the IR Sauna can assist in alleviating pain. The heating of the body's muscles and tissues by the radiant heat may decrease the aches and pains by relaxing the muscles.[4] Proponents of FIR sweating claim a toxin content of up to 15% vs. conventional sweating. Saunas may be useful to