Wellbeing & Pain Management

Pain Management
Detoxification
Body Fluid Reduction
Skin Conditioning
Improved Blood Circulation
General Well-being
Increasing Flexibility

The benefits of Far Infrared heat are widely documented and cover many areas including improved blood circulation, detoxification and pain management.

Pain Management:

Arthritis Coverage

The Formostar was initially developed to assist in the relief of pain experienced by arthritis sufferers and improve joint mobility. Heat is generally accepted treatment for temporary pain relief. Far infrared heat lamps have been in use for many years, especially in Asia. Heat, absorbed by the body, can help deaden nerve endings, creating an analgesic effect bringing temporary pain relief. Promoting blood circulation to affected areas can aid in the healing of muscle and soft tis sue injuries such as sprains, strains, arthritis, muscle spasm and many other muscular-skeletal ailments.

Research

Pilot Study

Title:The Clinical Efficacy of the Formostar Infrared Body Wrap System on Neuromuscular Conditions
A qualitative/quantitative one group pre-test post-test study was conducted to research the clinical efficacy of the Formostar Infrared Body Wrap System on neuromuscular conditions. A total of 22 participants met the inclusion criteria were selected at random. Participants consisted of both women (18) and men (4) ranging from 22 to 68 years of age with varying neuromuscular conditions. Participants received standardized 40 minute Formostar sessions twice a week for two weeks. Quantitative and qualitative data was taken prior to first treatment and 24 to 48 hours after last treatment. Pre-test and post-test data was taken in the form of thermal EMG scan, weight, height, body fat percentage, McGills pain questionnaire, body circumference measurements, blood pressure, and pulse rate. Participants also gave qualitative reports at each session. A review of the demographic data reveals a generalised trend towards improvement in the neuromuscular condition for the majority of the participants. 15 out of the 18 participants demonstrated some pain reduction across a variety of symptoms with an average reduction of pain levels of 4.67 based on the McGill’s pain scale, indicating that the Formostar can aid the management of pain.


Clinical Study

Title:Clinical study for the effectiveness of the FORMOSTAR in depth thermal treatment for weight (and size) loss and degenerative joint and spinal column illnesses
12 persons with weight problems and 8 persons with degenerative joint conditions with restricted movement, were submitted to a course of treatment with the Formostar infrared, deep heat apparatus. Under clinical conditions pulse, blood pressure, blood picture, blood sedimentation and body temperature were measured; additionally in the group with weight problems, weight and the extent of the reduction was measured, as well as liver functions and cholesterol measurements. Joint mobility
improvements were measured in the second group. It was proven that the treatment resulted in significant weight reduction and substantial improvements in joint mobility.
For persons with none of the conditions listed above, the treatment caused no measurable side effects. For the most effective treatment, it is recommended that the weight loss patients submit to a course of 10 sessions of approximately 50 minutes per session, with an interval of 2 to 4 days between treatments. For mobility and joint problems, 5 sessions are recommended, each of approximately 50 minutes, with an interval of two to three days between sessions.


Studies available on application.

Detoxification:The skin is the largest organ in the body and it plays a major role in the detoxifying process alongside the lungs, kidneys, bowels, liver, and the lymphatic and immune systems.Many people go out of their way not to sweat, especially women. Air-conditioned buildings, air-conditioned cars, anti-perspirants and body lotions can prevent the body from performing its natural functions as well as clogging up the skin's pores. Sweating is a natural and beneficial process helping clear toxins out of a person's system.Toxins are both water based (residing in body fluids) and oil based (residing in fat tis sue). The heat generated by the Formostar can stimulate the sweat glands and in combination with increased blood circulation can help release built-up toxins and waste trapped in cells and tissues.

Body Fluid Reduction: Formostar's deep heat sessions provide excellent sweat inducing capabilities which can be effective in helping people lose excess body fluids. People with mild forms of fluid retention around the ankles and feet can use Formostar to target these areas by using the variable wraps on the areas with fluid build-up. Reducing excess fluids can provide people with a greater level of comfort and mobility.

Skin Conditioning: For healthy skin, pores require cleansing. Pores may clog up for a variety of reasons and sweating helps the cleansing process helping to improve skin condition and making it more supple.Promoting additional oxygen enriched blood into areas where there is scar tis sue may also aid the skin regeneration process.

Blood Circulation: Many is sues that manifest themselves in the body such as arthritis, sciatica, menstrual cramps and fatigue, or outside the body such as psoriasis and acne, can to some degree, be due to poor blood circulation. Formostar sessions heat the body to aid stimulation of the flow of blood to peripheral areas.

General Well-being: A 50 minute session can help people relieve stress and tension, promoting relaxation and a general sense of well being.

Increasing Flexibility: Heat can help reduce joint and muscle tightness, aiding movement. Gentle stretching when warm can also help improve flexibility by up to 20%. For a person experiencing arthritis or mobility problems, Formostar heat treatments could be very valuable.

Please Note:Formostar is not intended to diagnose, cure or prevent any disease or illness. Your Formostar operator will provide you with a medical questionnaire and list of contra-indications prior to your first session. If you have any doubts whatsoever, we recommend that you consult your medical practitioner.

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