Have you noticed the warming mat underneath you when you receive a treatment at an acupuncture clinic? At Linden Acupuncture, we use BioMat® to enhance the experience of all our treatments by encouraging full body relaxation. The gentle heat produced by these mats has a subtle but luxurious warmth that eases stress while keeping the body comfortable during the treatment. But there is more to these mats than the comforting heat.
Amethyst Crystals
Amethyst crystals are distributed throughout the surface of the mat. Yes, that amethyst – the purple quartz crystal that is also February's birthstone! The healing properties of amethyst have been acknowledged and celebrated for centuries as they help calm the mind and nervous system. In a BioMat®, amethyst crystals do double duty as a highly conductive mineral that distributes infrared and negative ions evenly throughout the mat.
Far Infrared Light
Far infrared rays are part of the electro-magnetic light spectrum, very close to the frequency of natural sunlight. I know it sounds super sci-fi, but far infrared rays resonate with the frequencies of organic molecules and cells causing them to vibrate, heat up and expand. This is a good thing because as blood vessels, capillaries, nerve endings and organelles expand it invigorates the body. Think of it as all the benefits of soaking in the sunshine.
Negative Ions
An ion is a particle containing an electrical charge and they are all around us. An ion with a negative electrical charge is called a negative ion and they are considered to be integral to healthy cellular function. So not negative at all! Negative ions stimulate all of the cell membranes of the body causing them to become active, just like the far infrared light. When cells are active, they do what healthy cells are supposed to do like remove cellular waste and toxins. Negative ions also help cells shift from a stressed mode to a happy mode causing a sense of deep relaxation overall.
Sometimes knowing how something works is helpful! But the best thing about a BioMat® is how you feel after laying on one for an hour or even longer. The reduction of stress and fatigue as the heat soothes and relaxes muscles leads to improved sleep and reduced inflammation. I think of BioMat® as a gentle heating pad for the whole body and recommend them to all my clients for use at home.
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