1 July 2010 0 Comments

FIRheat VS Massage for Chronic Back Pain Treatment

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I’m a massage addict.  I must have visited every spa and massage parlor within a 30 kilometer radius from my house.  My work is very stressful and I can feel my muscles tensing and bunching up.  I always tell myself that my weekly massage session is my reward for a job well done in the office.  I don’t even know how much I pay my credit card for my massage treatments monthly.

The thing with trying different spas and massage parlors is the quality of the massage is inconsistent.  Sometimes I feel totally relaxed and rejuvenated while there are moments when I feel that the money I paid is not worth it.  And getting a massage is never cheap, especially if you are looking for a comfortable and clean place.

Another problem is I really need a very good massage therapist because I have a chronic back pain problem.  I give detailed instructions and tell them to be careful with my lower back area because I don’t want to aggravate the situation.  Not all therapists give me exactly what I am looking for in a massage.

A friend (who also happens to be a spa addict) told me that she now limits her spa and massage parlor visits because she found a more effective and cost efficient way to relax and relieve her chronic pains.  She bought a FIRheat therapy wrap for her upper back and shoulders.  She said there’s one for the lower back and it should do wonders for my chronic back pain.

I was wary because I’m a little traditional so I didn’t buy immediately and decided to read all about it online.  Apparently Far Infrared Rays work better than traditional heat because it penetrates deeper in the body so it effectively improves blood circulation that eases pain and speeds up healing.  I checked out the price and found out that it’s not very expensive.  It seems to be a good investment so I went for it.

My FIRheat back wrap is now my constant companion.  Instead of my weekly spa treatments, I use my therapy wrap every day and it sure feels better than going for a massage because the relief it offers is consistent and reliable.  It’s like getting a massage (only better) within the comforts of my own home.

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24 June 2010 0 Comments

Wrist Pain Relief: Wrist Pain Causes and Treatment

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Wrist pain is a common complain rooting from different factors. If you’re not sure what caused your wrist pain, it is recommended to visit your doctor or physician.

The right diagnosis is critical to indicate the proper treatment that would provide effective comfort and relief.

Tendinitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rheumatism, Ganglion Cyst and sports-related injuries are among the most familiar wrist disorders. Wrist pain is the most immediate form of body pain acquired when someone falls, because the shock is concentrated on the wrist. When falling, people automatically extend their arms to brace against impact. A clinical exam that involves X-ray is the easiest way to distinguish a wrist sprain from more serious ailments like fractures and cysts.

Although treatments highly rely on its cause, proper rest and activity adjustment are commonly advised to patients with wrist pain. In some cases, wrist support or braces are critical to help patients to act as a mild support for movements. Cortisone injections treat soreness that’s commonly present in injured wrists. Some wrist injuries are more serious than others, and arthroscopic surgeries are recommended as treatment.

Although there are a lot of medical innovations, most people with wrist pain still prefer non-invasive forms of therapy. This is the reason why heat therapy is still widely recommended and practiced by doctors and physicians. Heat therapy is known to dilate the capillaries and stimulate the blood flow that speeds up the healing process at a cellular level. Far Infrared Rays (FIR) improves on this concept because unlike other forms of treatment, it penetrates up to 2 inches to the bones and muscles, repairing the damaged tissues.

There is no need to bear wrist pain. Deep penetrating Far Infrared Ray heat therapy is a worry-free and effective solution that you can obtain using heat therapy pads. It is non-aggressive and can be virtually done anywhere without going to the clinic.

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17 June 2010 0 Comments

Back Pain Relief Tips: Innovative Therapies for Back Pain

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Back pain is a common ailment for most of the population. People who engage in both strenuous and timid activities are most likely to be hit with this kind of discomfort, especially if they disregard proper back care. With the help of modern technology and knowledge, there are relatively new types of pain relief treatments that will do wonders for the back:

Bowen Therapy

Bowen Therapy is an inventive pain relieving massage technique developed in Australia by Milton J.Albrecht, which utilizes a prescribed set of hand moves done by its practitioner. The ‘moves’ are a set of particular hand gestures that pull the skin away from the muscle,  then releasing it to loosen its stress levels.  These moves are done on specific areas of the body where the nerve receptors are most susceptible to send relaxing impulses to the brain.

Heated Yoga

Like how it increases the body’s vitality, yoga increases the body’s immunity against back pain. It creates an harmonious balance in the body through the different poses, speeding the blood flow and reinforcing a good posture which is the main prevention for back pain. There are different types of Yoga sessions.  Bikram Yoga or heated yoga is the most effective for pain relief because of the controlled temperature.

Breathing Techniques

Simple breathing practices utilize the connection between the mind and the body.  This is proven to significantly decrease back pain. This is a simple yet efficient form of therapy that can be done anytime and anywhere. Consult your doctor to learn more about efficient breathing techniques. In some breathing techniques, the oxygen-rich blood circulates around the base of the spine, lessening the sensation of pain.

Far Infrared Ray (FIR)Heat Therapy

Recommended by most doctors and physicians, heat therapy has continually decreased back pain over the years. Far Infrared Rays are active waves of light produced by the Sun that has healing capabilities. It is now associated with heat therapy for its ability to deeply penetrate into the muscles and bones to repair the damaged parts.  FIR heat therapy is effective for rehabilitation because it speeds up the recovery process for post-surgery or post-injury patients. It is non-invasive, non-pharmaceutical and convenient. People can apply FIR heat therapy through form fitting wraps from FIRheat, the leading innovator of Far Infrared Ray technology.

There is no need to bear the pain you feel on your back. Therapies that yield positive effects are becoming less and less invasive and expensive, so there is no excuse for you to disregard back pain.

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16 June 2010 0 Comments

Nintendo shows off 3D portable game device

Nintendo shows off 3D portable game device
Japan’s Nintendo Co Ltd on Tuesday took the wraps off a new version of its DS handheld device that can play games and show movies in 3D without glasses, in an effort to revitalize demand.

The device, introduced at the E3 video game conference in Los Angeles, comes with two screens — one a touch screen — and three built-in cameras that enable the machine to snap digital photos in 3D.

The company did not say when sales would begin, or give a retail price. It had previously suggested such a device would go on sale by March 2011.

Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime sought to refute the perception that sales of the Wii console are softening, and that the Wii — which pioneered motion-sensing gaming via an all-purpose controller — has lost its luster as rival platforms gain momentum.
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Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto with the 3DS

Calling these notions “false perceptions,” Fils-Aime said more software was sold for the Wii in 43 months on the market than on any other platform over the same time.

The introduction comes one month after Nintendo forecast a second straight year of smaller profits as sales of its Wii console slow.

Nintendo rode strong demand for the Wii and DS handheld game player to three straight years of record profits through March 2009, but growth slowed last year after Sony and Microsoft cut console prices and beefed up their software offerings.

Growing competition from Apple Inc’s iPhone, other smartphones and social networks are also starting to pose a threat to Nintendo’s DS portable player, analysts say.

Source: Nintendo shows off 3D portable game device

9 June 2010 0 Comments

Heat Therapy Beneficial to Athletes

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Sports is a passion, a calling, a sense of being.  For most athletes, their game is what defines them.  For baseball players, it is the number of homeruns they secure.  For basketball stars, the number of shots that go through the hoop.  For tennis contestants, the number of points they make when their competitor misses a shot.  Sports may be called “play” but it is so much more than a game.  It is driven by purpose, engaged with passion and fueled by a strong desire to win.

Athletes who play team sports such as hockey, basketball or baseball see their teammates as more than just colleagues.  They are one body wherein each part is important and vital for others to function properly.  They are interdependent and reliant on one another.  In basketball, the point guard is just as important as the person throwing the ball and scoring for the team.

Unfortunately, due to the heavy physical work involved in their sport, athletes are prone to accidents and muscle injuries.  It is always unpleasant to see a player miss a game for several seasons because of such occurrences.  Baseball players, for instance, are most prone to wrist injuries because of the nature of their sport, the repetitive motions when hitting the ball with a bat causes strain on their wrist.  The news about Mark de Rosa, San Francisco Giant’s Left Field Second Base Player, is widespread:  he has been unable to join his team and play since May 9 because of the nerve inflammation in his surgically repaired wrist.  The games of the 35-year-old athlete have been suffering due to the wrist injury, with his average score dropping from 267 to 194.  “Sometimes I feel like I’ve got loose change at the bottom of by batting glove,” he said.

Seeing athletes deteriorate in their game due to injury is tragic not just for the player, but for the whole team and the fans.  However, there is a way out.  Athletes need not give up their passion because of the injury.  Heat therapy is a non-invasive, non-pharmaceutical form of treatment that is highly recommended by doctors.  It dilates the capillaries, improving the flow of oxygenated blood in the injured area.  This provides comfort for wrist pain as well as speeds up the healing process at a cellular level.  With modern science, this gets even better because scientists discovered how to replicate the Far Infrared Rays produced by the sun.  This works better than traditional heating pads because of its deep heat penetrating quality that reaches 2 inches into the muscles and bones, optimizing heat therapy’s therapeutic benefits.

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With Far Infrared Ray heat therapy, athletes like Mark de Rosa need not suffer.  They can be back on top of their game for the sake of their team and of course, their fans who supportively cheer for them at every game.

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9 June 2010 1 Comment

Heat Therapy Products are Not Created Equal

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Silver Spring, MD (June 2, 2010) – Heat therapy products are not created equal.  The benefits, appearance and active element may be similar but a closer look at the item would differentiate which one is better.  This would determine which one is true to its claims, and which one simply joined the bandwagon to earn money from consumers.



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Dedicated to promoting the welfare of the buying public, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) carefully watches the products in the market and promptly recalls those with substandard performance.  In the past, heat therapy product distributors have received user burn complaints.  Although these complaints are only minor or first degree burns because of the use of heating pads, medical attention is still highly advisable.  In such instances, the FDA had to intervene and recall the product for the sake of safety and to prevent further accidents from happening.

Aside from burns, another issue of most consumers with warm compresses and heat therapy products is that it slips off while being used.  It is difficult to apply and posts as a hassle.  Heat therapy is supposed to be relaxing and soothing but with the product constantly falling off, the full therapeutic benefits of heat cannot be utilized.

FIRheat, the leading innovator of Far Infrared Ray Heat Therapy, provides a solution to the two common consumer concerns with heat therapy products.  FIRheat wraps use a flexible, thin, coil-free heating element that is less bulky than those found in traditional heating pads.  It is made of carbon fiber, which is lightweight and does not produce hot spots.  Because it heats evenly, it decreases the chance of getting burned to practically zero.  In addition, FIRheat wraps are equipped with an easy to use LED temperature controller, allowing patients to choose from low, medium, high and max settings at the simple touch of a button.

Slipping and falling off is also not a concern during therapy sessions with FIRheat.  The FIRheat wraps are constructed with precision 3-D tailoring that enables targeted pain relief to specific body parts normally afflicted by pain.  It is designed with a mild compression fabric that allows maximum support and fit to every size and body build.

There are a lot of heat therapy products for sale in the market and it takes a prudent, and wise consumer to differentiate between them.  Choose only the safest and most convenient heat therapy wrap and  keep in mind that heat therapy products are not created equal.

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