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Yong-Il Shin1,2, Min-Seok Kim3, Yeong-Ae Yang4
1Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, School of Medicine, Pusan National University, Yangsan 50612, Republic of Korea.
Biomedicines
|January 8, 2025
Summary
Far-infrared rays (FIRs) from loess bio-balls significantly improved blood flow and skin temperature in a study. These FIRs offer a potential home treatment for circulation issues and cold extremities.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Therapeutic Technologies
- Physiology
Background:
- Low-energy far-infrared rays (FIRs) are utilized for wound, lymphedema, and vascular disease treatments.
- Home use of infrared ray products for circulatory issues lacks robust experimental validation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the physiological effects of FIRs emitted from loess bio-balls on blood flow and epidermal temperature.
- To provide experimental evidence for the efficacy of FIRs in improving circulation.
Main Methods:
- Blood flow and epidermal temperature were measured in participants using conductive heat and FIRs from an electric mat (control) or a loess bio-ball mat (intervention).
- Mat temperatures were systematically increased from 25 °C to 50 °C.
Main Results:
- The control group showed minimal changes in blood flow and temperature.
- The experimental group experienced significant increases: blood flow rose by 39.80% (left middle finger) and 41.83% (right middle finger).
- Epidermal temperature increased by 8.78% (left) and 8.44% (right) in the experimental group.
Conclusions:
- FIRs from loess bio-balls demonstrate efficacy in improving blood flow and epidermal temperature.
- These findings support the application of loess bio-ball FIRs for patients with circulatory problems in clinical settings.
- The study suggests potential benefits for individuals experiencing discomfort from poor circulation, cold extremities, during daily life and sleep.
Keywords:
blood circulationbody’s core temperaturefar-infrared rays (FIRs)loess bio-ballthermoregulationMore Related Videos
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