Formostar does not replace a well balanced diet and exercise.
Results as with any treatment may vary from person to person
The Formostar Far Infrared Body Wrap System is a deep heat treatment that utilises the body's natural cooling process to stimulate the metabolism. When heat is absorbed by the body on a continuous basis, the blood circulation is used to transport the excess heat as close as possible to the skin's surface, inducing sweat, to help dissipate it into the cooler atmosphere. Formostar utilises Far Infrared energy to produce this heat as it can be very efficiently abosrbed by the body when generated around the 9.5 micron waveband.
To stimulate and maintain this natural metabolic cooling process over a 50 minute session requires the body to use energy. The effect is similar to undertaking a vigorous workout but without any lung or muscle load. As such the Formostar can help with:
The “Exclusive” Control Unit together with six heavy-duty non-allergenic silicone wraps that contain heat filaments.One wrap each for the chest/abdomen area, stomach/hip area, two for the thighs and the two variable wraps that can be used to target specific areas and perhaps areas with pain. The heat to each wrap can be controlled to suit a particular physiology or a person’s tolerance to heat.Each wrap has a colour coded Velcro fastener which matches the colour coded output jack on the Control Unit.
Each session takes 50 minutes with a 10-minute warm up period. The 50 minutes is necessary in order to obtain the best results. Studies have shown that it takes a moderately conditioned body 20 to 30 minutes to heat up (this includes exercise and other heat based treatments) and that the major therapeutic value to the body occurs after that warming up process.
A Formostar session is undertaken lying down on a massage bed and cotton clothing is worn. Many people feel deep relaxation, read a book, watch TV or even have a quick sleep.
How Formostar Works
From a physiological perspective, the Formostar generates Far Infrared energy, the energy our bodies naturally absorb from the sun, in the form of heat at a frequency that is easily and effectively absorbed by the body. The input of concentrated, targeted Far Infrared energy stimulates the metabolism and immune system providing a wide range of Wellbeing and Weightloss related benefits.
From a scientific perspective, penetration of energy into a medium is dependent on the intensity of the source of infrared, the angle at which the ray hits the surface and the coefficient of absorption of material. The infrared ray needs to be on a straight path therefore the closer the ray to the surface the better the penetration. The Formostar wraps are placed against the body meaning there is better penetration, which is why it is so effective and up to 93% of the rays can be absorbed to a depth of 4.5 centimetres.
The effects simulate many aspects of a sustained vigorous workout. The deep heat reaches through muscle and tissue to stimulate the metabolism and increase blood circulation as would happen with concentrated exercise. The major difference is that the heat is being absorbed passively and does not stimulate lungs or muscles. This does not mean it should replace a balanced diet or exercise. However, Formostar sessions in conjunction with a balanced diet and exercise program can help accelerate results. For those people that have difficulty exercising, Formostar can help compensate for the lack of activity.
CLINICIAL STUDY FOR THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE FORMOSTAR IN DEPTH THERMAL TREATMENT FOR WEIGHT (AND SIZE) LOSS AND DEGENERATIVE JOINT AND SPINAL COLUMN ILLNESSES. DR. MED.A. MEDINA AND DR MED. K. RADTKE, 1985, INTERNAL MEDICINE DEPARTMENT OF THE DEISTRIT HOSPITAL RINTEIN AT WESER.
THE CLINICAL EFFICACY OF THE FORMOSTAR INFRARED BODY WRAP SYSTEM ON NEUROMUSCULAR CONDITIONS. 2008 IAN WEE, PRINCIPAL OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST, PERTH INTEGRATED HEALTH CENTRE, WEST PERTH.
PILOT STUDY FOR PAIN MANAGEMENT OF FIBROMYLAGIA AND ARTHRITIS USING THE FORMOSTAR INFRARED BODY WRAP SYSTEM, IN CONJUNCTION WITH DR G. KANJI, SOUTHERN CROSS HOSPITAL, WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND. 2010.
How Formostar works for Body Reshaping and Weight Loss
Outer parts of the body, where fat is typically stored, are normally poorly supplied with blood and can be anything up to 10'C cooler than core body temperature. To break down fat you generally need to expend energy, such as that generated in sustained exercise. Exercise increases the Basic Metabolic Rate (BMR) and is widely accepted as one of the fastest ways to use calories. Exercise generates body heat, significantly increasing blood circulation, which stimulates lipolytic enzyme activity (fat burning).
Formostar provides concentrated heat into targeted areas, while still providing an overall body workout, over each 50 minute session. Due to the increase of blood flow during a Formostar session, generated through the concentrated heat, cardiovascular conditioning can also be achieved - the heart must work harder in order to pump blood faster through the body. A person using Formostar 2-3 times per week, as recommended, should experience body reshaping and weight-loss through the break down of fat and the loss of excess fluids and wastes.
The results of the Formostar Clinical Study ('Clinical study for the effectiveness of the FORMOSTAR - in depth thermal treatment for weight and size loss and degenerative joint and spinal column illnesses, Dr. med. A. MEDINA and Dr. med. K. RADTKE, 1985, Internal Medicine Department of the District Hospital Rinteln at the Weser - study commissioned by Formostar Germany and available on request) indicated that on average, the control group's results were:
With diet: an average of 6.5 kilos lost in 10 sessions and between 7 and 8 centimetres lost in each of the thigh, abdomen and hip areas.
Without diet: an average of 4 kilos lost in 10 sessions and between 5 and 6 centimetres lost in each of the thigh, abdomen and hip areas.
Sweating also plays a part in the loss with one gram of sweat being equivalent to .586 of a calorie. Hydrating (which we recommend prior, during and after a Formostar session) will replace lost fluid as required but the calories are lost in the process.
Fat is actually quite light, in fact much lighter than muscle. Your body requires a specific number of calories every day to function properly. Individuals with active lifestyles require more calories in their diet than those with sedentary lifestyles. If your energy intake consistently exceeds your energy output, you will begin to notice a change in weight.
For every 3500 calories consumed beyond the energy needs of your body, you may gain approx a kilo. On the other hand, creating a deficit of 3500 calories can result in the loss of a kilo. Consequently to lose one kilo a person needs to burn 7000 calories.
Formostar will be of most value with a balanced exercise and eating programme. People participating in diet programmes can sometimes experience a plateau effect. Combining Formostar sessions with diet can overcome this effect and accelerate results. Even people that lead a very sedentary lifestyle can still achieve results over a longer period, assuming that they exercise adequate control over dietary and other general health factors.
Results will be dependent on each person's particular make up and physiology. Basic body shape also plays a part in how quickly the results will be achieved. Generally, the greater the excess weight being carried, the faster and more dramatic the body reshaping and weightloss results can be.
Pain Relief
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.
Far Infrared Energy - how it works
The infrared segment of the electromagnetic spectrum is divided into 3 segments by wavelength, measured in microns, or micrometers (a micron = 1/1,000,000 of a meter) 0.076 ~ 1.5 microns - near or close infrared; 1.5 ~ 5.6 = middle or intermediate infrared and 5.6 ~ 1000 = far or long wave infrared.
When warmed by the sun, the earth radiates infrared rays in the 7 to 14 micron band (a frequency that measures energy which is released in different frequencies - similar in concept to radio stations that operate on different frequencies). The most beneficial in human terms is considered to be around 10 microns. The natural resonant frequency of the human body (i.e. the ability to absorb) ranges from approximately 8 to 15 microns. The Far Infrared segment occurs just below red light (or "infra") as a low energy band and is not visible to human eyes but we can feel this type of light, which we perceive as heat.
Biological research has shown that Far Infrared Rays are the most beneficial to the human body. Far Infrared energy increases our body's molecular vibration (actually vibrates the cell structure to help break down the connections between deposits such as additional fats and toxins) generating heat which is absorbed through the skin. Continuous vibration of the body's molecules increases dermis temperature, enlarges blood vessels, stimulates blood circulation and activates metabolism in tissues and cells providing therapeutic and tissue regenerative properties when humans absorb the energy.
The waveband, the distance the rays have to travel, the angle of the rays, whether the temperature is constant and the length of time an object is in contact with the rays, will all determine the efficacy of Far Infrared based products.
Certified
The Formostar Far Infrared Body Wrap System is manufactured in Hamburg, Germany by electro medical Geratebau GmbH. The machine was initially designed and manufactured in 1983 and over 25,000 units have been sold world-wide.
The Formostar has undergone the following compliance tests and certifications:
Safety and Compliance Tested to Australian & New Zealand Standards (C Tick) AS/NZSCISPR15, AS/NZS60335.1 including AS/NZS60335.2.32 - Code No. N14767, Approval No. Q050937
EC Certificate Product Quality Assurance System Type 11a Medical Device as per Directive 93/42/EEC
Included on the Australian Register for Therapeutic Goods - ARTG 144 957
Formostar in the Press
BAZAAR: THIGH HOPES: "While we're on the charming topic of fat excretion, another treatment to catch our eye this month was Formostar ($95 per session, with eight to fifteen treatments recommended).
Prepare to sweat buckets - all while lying on a massage bed, watching Will & Grace. Silicone body pads are wrapped around your torso, thighs and upper arms, then heated up using far infrared heat to penetrate about 4.5 centimetres below your skin.
This boosts blood into areas that have poor circulation and purports to stimulate your metabolism. My therapist at Alkaline tells me that one session is equivalent to a two-hour workout, burning about 5000 kilojoules."
The Formostar Far Infrared Body Wrap System is a deep heat treatment that utilises the body's natural cooling process to stimulate the metabolism. When heat is absorbed by the body on a continuous basis, the blood circulation is used to transport the excess heat as close as possible to the skin's surface, inducing sweat, to help dissipate it into the cooler atmosphere. Formostar utilises Far Infrared energy to produce this heat as it can be very efficiently abosrbed by the body when generated around the 9.5 micron waveband.
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