Waon Therapy, Can It Be New Therapeutic Modality in Heart Failure Patients?

Cho, Goo Yeong; Ha, Jong Won

doi:10.4250/jcu.2010.18.2.43

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“…These cabins are frequently used in Japan where the practice is called “Waon therapy” [20, 21]. Waon therapy has been used extensively in Japan [22] and Korea [23] for cardiovascular conditions and diseases, particularly chronic heart failure [24, 25] and peripheral arterial disease [26, 27]. FIR sauna therapy has been used to improve cardiac and vascular function and reduce oxidative stress in patients with chronic heart failure [28].…”

Section: Medical Applications Of Firmentioning

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Far infrared radiation (FIR): Its biological effects and medical applications

Vatansever¹,

Hamblin²

2012

Photonics &Amp; Lasers in Medicine

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Far infrared (FIR) radiation (λ = 3–100 μm) is a subdivision of the electromagnetic spectrum that has been investigated for biological effects. The goal of this review is to cover the use of a further sub-division (3– 12 μm) of this waveband, that has been observed in both in vitro and in vivo studies, to stimulate cells and tissue, and is considered a promising treatment modality for certain medical conditions. Technological advances have provided new techniques for delivering FIR radiation to the human body. Specialty lamps and saunas, delivering pure FIR radiation (eliminating completely the near and mid infrared bands), have became safe, effective, and widely used sources to generate therapeutic effects. Fibers impregnated with FIR emitting ceramic nanoparticles and woven into fabrics, are being used as garments and wraps to generate FIR radiation, and attain health benefits from its effects.

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Section: Medical Applications Of Firmentioning

confidence: 99%

Far infrared radiation (FIR): Its biological effects and medical applications

Vatansever¹,

Hamblin²

2012

Photonics &Amp; Lasers in Medicine

234

311

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“…Waon therapy comes from the Japanese words "wa" for soothing and "on" for warmth (so called soothing warmth therapy) [67]. Technically, Waon therapy is an experimental infrared-ray sauna, which is a form of thermal treatment in a dry sauna maintained at a temperature of 60°C.…”

Section: Waon Therapymentioning

confidence: 99%

Therapeutic heat and cold in cardiac rehabilitation

Habash¹,

Habash²,

El-Hage³

2017

Phys Ther Rehabil

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Background: Heart failure (HF) is an emerging epidemic that affects both sexes and all races. It is a complex clinical disease with symptoms caused from any structural or functional cardiac disorder, resulting in reduced longevity. HF is a weakening process that is difficult to treat and it exists in various conditions in which therapy needs to be customized. HF has reached epidemic scopes, mainly among the elderly, in whom it might be a reason for hospitalization. Common types of therapy for HF cases focus on pharmaceuticals and medical instrumentation. However, new approaches of patient-centered care that are based on complementary management strategies, improving quality of life without causing an economic worry or health side effects, are needed to decrease hospitalizations. Purpose: Epidemiology, public health, risk factors, HF management, and several therapeutic heat and cold modalities have been investigated and discussed. Results: Thermotherapy has a scientific evidence-based effect on the human body and can be used for treatment and rehabilitation of the heart. Conclusion: The progress made in bioheat transfer modelling and energy delivery techniques will have an impact on the development of effective therapeutic modalities that deliver controlled heat and/or cold to the human body.

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