The blankets and mats are shipped folded 2-3 times. It may be shipped with a protective cover or 3-D Pad already on it for better protection.
If keep blanket & mat in the storage bag after use, please, fold it the same as how you received it (usually, the mats are folded with crystals side to the top).
Please, do not put any heavy objects on the folded mat.
All far infrared sauna products generally work the same way.
They all have an electrical heating system, and all pre-heat stones (crushed amethyst crystals are the most common) which when hot, start to emit radiant infrared heat.
The spectrum of this heat is the same with all amethyst mats, with a minimum of 90-95% efficiency in the wavelength range of 5-14 microns, the best utilized by the human body, and with maybe 60 – 80% of this energy transferred at two so-called “amethyst peaks” at 7 and 12 microns wavelength.
The mat is warm to the touch (not hot) even on the highest level, but the heating energy no longer dissipates; it penetrates the body.
For hyperthermia, the mat is used on the highest heat, and you may measure your body temperature to learn how it affects the body.
Larger mats are more powerful; it takes more time to raise the core full body temperature with the Mini Mat, but it is still possible.
FIR rays penetrate the body and cause local hyperthermia first. Circulation is improved, and the blood flow replaces normal temperature blood with the heated blood, gradually increasing the whole body’s temperature and causing one to sweat.
There have also been some experiments showing the bio-resonant effect of amethyst radiant heating (crystal peaks) when the body temperature was kept elevated for even 4-8 hours after the procedure. It was explained to have stimulated the mitochondria (cells’ power stations) to produce heat themselves.
It is essential to properly rehydrate before, during, and after high-intensity procedures and replenish electrolytes (salts). It is a serious procedure demanding extensive knowledge and professional supervision.
The tourmaline, jade, agate, bian, amethyst used in Nordlyz Gemstone mats are all 100% natural semi-precious stones. They have similar properties and features, but there are some differences. Please check our catalog or search online for “healing crystals.” Some folks have different preferences regarding gemstones.
Amethyst is considered the main healing stone because when preheated, it emits rays in a range considered bio-compatible and bio-resonant, so we use amethyst as a main crystal for Far Infrared Rays generation. Even in Gemstone mats, the share of amethyst in the crystal blend is around 50%.
Natural black tourmaline and ceramic tourmaline disks are the best for negative ion generation because we bake them with ores, volcanic rocks, yellow clay, gold and red ochre, elvan, and other minerals to enrich them anion emission to a most healthy level of 700-1500 ions.
Bian stone is the predecessor of modern acupuncture and moxibustion. Needles and healing tools, and musical instruments for imperators’ ceremonies were made of this stone. It was lost for several thousand years and rediscovered in modern time as the ‘pumice stone’ from Sibin.
When pre-heated, bian stone also produces ultrasonic waves with bio-resonant properties believed by Traditional Chinese Medicine to affect the body positively.
Red agates have been used as healing stones since ancient times. They were well known for their many different healing properties.