Infrared - adj. Physics, having a wavelength greater than that of visible red light, and radiating heat.
Infrared (IR) light lies between the visible and microwave portions of the electromagnetic spectrum. Infrared light has a range of wavelengths, just like visible light has wavelengths that range from red light to violet. IR is divided into different bands. "Near Infrared"/N-IR/NIR is closest in wavelength to visible light, “Mid Infrared”/M-IR/MIR, and "Far Infrared"/F-IR/FIR is closer to the microwave region of the electromagnetic spectrum.
Clinical studies have shown that impaired microcirculation causes various types of diseases and symptoms such as Raynaud’s syndrome, cardiovascular health problems, and so forth. They could be in/directly associated with disorders in the microcirculation system. In other words, these diseases would be potentially treated or managed by enhancing/increasing the microcirculation system in your body.
Unlike ultraviolet light - which has damaging effects upon the tissues and cells of the body - infrared light helps cells regenerate or repair themselves. IR also improves the circulation of oxygen-rich blood in the body, promoting faster healing of deep tissues and relieving pain.
Far infrared therapy is safe and produced by different sources like infrared saunas, infrared medical devices, infrared emitting lamps, and infrared textiles. Far infrared textiles offer a unique way to deliver this therapy for continuous use.
Far Infrared (FIR) textiles are a new category of functional textiles that have putative health and wellbeing functionality. The fabric is made with ceramic nanoparticles (infused or coated) that absorb energy (heat) from the human body or sunlight (invisible light) releasing/radiating this energy back onto the body at specific wavelengths. Researchers have shown a far infrared ray of 8 – 12 μm wavelength.
The underpinning targeted benefit of IR textiles is the enhancement of blood circulation. More circulation means more oxygen, more recovery, and less pain, allowing you to do more of the things you want to do.
FIR isn’t visible to the human eye as it is mentioned above, but we feel it as radiant warmth (don’t get confused with red light therapy, which is visible to the human eye). That can help joints and muscles fight stiffness, soreness and swelling caused by aging, injury, arthritis, or other health conditions.
Far Infrared textiles/fabrics/materials can promote blood circulation and increase oxygen levels in the blood. The additional energy generated can have many positive effects on the body, such as performance enhancement and prevention of premature fatigue, as well as improved tissue and muscle regeneration. It can also be beneficial to those with arthritis and stiff muscles, Raynaud’s syndrome and injuries or aging related conditions. These textiles are created to offer a pleasant warming sensation to the skin, not burning or irritations.
The safe and effective infrared rays are activated usually by the body heat/energy, since it is at a significantly higher temperature than the surrounding air, an extra layer, or by a warm environment (i.e., sunlight). Your body’s natural heat ignites these tiny particles (bio-ceramics/minerals) of the fabric and boom, it produces safe and effective infrared energy, which is absorbed (released back) into your body. This “recycled” energy expands your capillaries, which improves circulation and speeds healing and tissue regeneration. The result is less pain, less stiffness and reduced swelling.
This infrared technology has been used in many textile products, like underwear, knee and arm sleeves/pads, neck, stomach, and back pads, gloves, socks, and cushions. There is a wide utilisation in activewear, sportswear, sleepwear, medicine, and physiotherapy for a long time for the treatment/relief of a variety of pathologies and disabling conditions.
Our infrared textile as gloves, socks, and body supports can help ease your pain and make life's everyday tasks feel a little easier. When your hands, arms, legs, or feet are swollen and uncomfortable, supportive gloves, socks or compression sleeves can help improve circulation and soothe tired, aching joints.
With the improvement of people's living standards, far-infrared textiles with health care functions are more and more popular. By embedding bio-ceramics/minerals within the fabric, these innovative textiles/garments have the capacity to interact with the body’s physiological functions at rest and during exercise. Textiles can absorb body-emitted heat energy, and then re-emit it through safe warm radiation (within the FIR wavelength range) back to the body. The main action mechanisms of FIR-emitting textiles would be an alteration of the body’s thermoregulatory and haemodynamic response while in contact with the skin.
Far-infrared textiles are genuinely designed to give you support and pain relief where you need it, as long as you need it, and when you need it most.
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]]>Merino wool is a remarkable fibre. A great insulator, it will hold in your body heat to keep you warm. And, at the same time, merino wool has a unique ability to absorb up to three times its own weight in moisture, drawing it away from the skin without feeling damp. Wool does not compromise with quality. Products made from merino wool simultaneously keep you cozy and warm without feeling clammy or damp. Wool is lightweight and soft, your guarantee for perfect comfort and better health.
With MERINO WOOL, nature has created a material that can help keep you warm, dry and odor free, all year round. Of course, cannot wear gloves in summertime, but wool has the ability to keep you warm when it is cold and cold when it is warm. Merino wool has a lot of small air pockets in its structure, which means that it can insulate against the heat as well as the cold. In nature this help sheep keep a comfortable temperature all year round, regardless of the climate and the level of activity – and the wool will do the same for you.
Merino wool gloves alleviate the symptoms of cold hands and are safe for Raynaud’s syndrome. 100% merino wool has the ability to work like a second skin – in total harmony with your own body’s protection mechanisms.
Hand Temperature Regulation
This is a key feature for merino wool to regulate the body’s optimum comfort level – never too hot, never too cold. In cold or wet environments, merino wool instantly generate heat through a unique molecular process known as heat of sorption. In hot or warm environments, the wool release moisture as a vapour, cooling down the wear. Truly nature’s miracle thermostat.
Absorb Moisture and Keep Your Hands Dry
Merino wool can absorb up to 33% of its own weight in moisture without feeling wet. Once again that is due to the little air pockets in the structure of the wool fibre. Wool wicks moisture away from the skin and binds it inside the air pockets. This makes the wool really comfortable to wear for sport and outdoor activities, since it does not become moist, as you can sometimes experience with synthetic fibres or cotton.
Natural Anti-Bacterial Properties
Merino wool is naturally odor resistant. The complex nature of the wool fiber allows us to create a highly breathable fabric that easily moves perspiration away from the skin, creating a dry environment where odor causing bacteria cannot thrive. Without a warm, moist place to live, the odors never build.
Static Free
Merino fabric is in harmony with the body’s natural electrical field, thus unlike synthetics which carry static electricity that runs against the body’s blood structures, Merino Wool Gloves will keep you comfortable in natural harmony.
Feel Wonderfully Soft
Gloves made from merino wool are amazing since the material feels wonderfully soft on the skin. Merino Wool is one of the softest materials available, as comfortable and luxurious as cashmere. Also, it is itch free which is very important for sensitive skin.
Merino Wool is one of the softest materials available, so our products made from this luxury fiber are incredibly comfortable.
The hand is one of the most complex anatomical structures in the human body and is capable of performing very sophisticated functions. It has the ability to execute complex tasks involving various combinations of different skills and abilities involving grip, movement, sensory feedback and motor coordination [Buhman et al. 2000; Dianat et al. 2012].
Wearing gloves and sleeves support for hands, fingers or wrist can protect us against negative symptoms that occur due to an overuse, injury, poor circulation or a medical condition like rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, diabetes, etc. A single option – wearing infrared gloves and sleeves for hand problems may not do too much but they are a good choice to prevent or decrease the symptoms.
]]>Our hand and wrist like the entire body is very complex. The hand contains small bones, a variety of joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons and nerves. The bones in the hand are aligned precisely to provide a full range of motion and precision. The ability to move our fingers and perform a wide variety of everyday tasks is made possible by the joints. The joints in the hand enable the fingers to bend. The muscles also allow the hand to bend and straighten the fingers. The ligaments and tendons provide that stability and mobility that make our hand so dexterous. Nerves are delicate structures that give movement and feeling to different area of the hands.
Old or young, no matter the age, we are always using our hands. When there is something wrong with them, like a bone injured, tendon inflamed, a nerve injured, etc. we may not be able to perform our regular activities.
Hand problems, injuries and conditions, are various and they may or may not interfere with our activities of daily living.
There are many methods for controlling the symptoms of hand problems depending on one or more of the following: overuse (carpal tunnel syndrome, repetitive motion injuries), bones, muscles or joints (Dupuytren’s disease), medical conditions (rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, Raynaud’s phenomenon). Along with any medication or the advice of the doctor, we can try some easy and highly effective at-home natural remedies to help improve the condition of our fingers, hands and wrists.
Besides Food – a healthy eating plan, Exercises – to maintain strength and flexibility in the hand muscles and joints, Self-Massage – techniques for hand pain and stress, Rest – substitute activities that don’t stress the hand, there is Far Infrared – therapy gloves and sleeves.
Our infrared therapy gloves and sleeves help minimize the common symptoms of hand problems like the following:
The root of these symptoms is (hand) poor circulation. If circulation is improved by wearing gloves besides other “therapies” mentioned above all unpleasant negative symptoms of the hand are decreased. Wearing infrared gloves and sleeves regularly, they will protect against a Raynaud’s attack, prevent pain and stiffness of finger joint (arthritis), and also help relieve the effects of carpal tunnel syndrome (non-splint gloves and wrist sleeves).
Infrared therapy gloves and sleeve are IR (infra-red) Responsive textiles with positive benefits for people with hand, wrist, arm, elbow or knee problems due to a condition or aging. The material of our Infrared Therapy Gloves and Sleeves is powered by Celliant infrared – a patented technology, FDA approved. Celliant is based on three fundamental scientific principles: Your body emits heat; certain naturally-occurring minerals from the fabric absorb heat and emit far infrared energy (IR); and IR is a vasodilator that delivers health benefits by increasing blood flow to tissue and muscles throughout the body, which delivers vital nutrients and oxygen to the cells.
In gloves and sleeves, this results in increased warming and temperature regulation of the hand or area where a sleeve support is applied.
Infrared Therapy Gloves and Sleeves as a natural at-home solution in combination with other alternative or conventional therapies can play an important role in helping a person to manage hand problems, to recovery or heal.
Photo credit: https://celliant.com
Disclaimer: This information is not intended to replace the advice of your doctor or health care provided. GlovesForTherapy.com is not intended to provide any medical advice.
]]>If your fingertips and toes become painful when exposed to cold temperatures, you might be suffering from Raynaud's phenomenon. Raynaud’s phenomenon also known as Raynaud’s syndrome or Raynaud’s disease, is a medical condition in which spasm of arteries cause episodes of reduced blood flow. Typically, the fingers, and less commonly the toes, are involved. Rarely, the nose, ears, or lips are affected. The episodes result in the affected part turning white and then blue.
Some people experience symptoms when faced with stress, even without an associated drop in temperature.
There is no cure for Raynaud's disease, but there are ways to manage the symptoms. Many times, an attack is caused by exposure to cold, so keeping your hands warm is a must. Wearing infrared Raynaud’s gloves as a therapy for your hands (indoors and/or outdoors) to prevent other symptoms of Raynaud’s or related to poor circulation is a great choice.
Soothing Relief Gloves Raynaud's Syndrome
The difference between our Infrared Raynaud’s Gloves and others on the market (infrared or non-infrared) is the science behind our patented technology material. Our gloves are made from the highest content of minerals/ceramics available now on the market known as Celliant® a patented technology FDA approved with United States and Canada based clinical trials to prove its efficacy. Celliant® Infrared Technology uses thermo-reactive natural minerals able to convert body heat into safe infrared energy and reflect it back to your body. Infrared energy has been scientifically proven to improve circulation by boosting the flow of blood to the body's tissue, elevating oxygen levels and increasing warmth. In gloves, this results in increased warming and temperature regulation of the hand.
Your cardiovascular system works with thermoregulation that keeps the body at a healthy temperature. This system activates when you are either too hot or too cold. When your body senses coldness, capillaries near the surface of the skin constrict to trap in heat. Our technology harnesses this heat to increase and maintain warmth in fingers and extremities.
For those looking for a lightweight glove to protect from sudden bursts of cold on a cool day, at home, or in the office, our Infrared Raynaud’s gloves are made in two styles – fingertip with full coverage of the fingers except the tips are open, and full finger with grip (vegan leather) and non-grip. All gloves are thin enough to wear them under a regular/working gloves or mittens for outside on cold weather and thick enough to wear them as is on warm spring/fall weather and cool summer nights.
Whether you are looking to purchase infrared Raynaud’s gloves for cold hands, or to just keep your hands warm, Veturo Therapy is the brand you can rely on for scientifically backed, technologically advanced and fashionable gloves.
Photo credit: Raynaud’s Association @raynauds.org
Sources: Wikipedia, MedicalNewsToday.org, MedicineNet.com, WebMD.com, MayoClinic.org
If you have rheumatoid arthritis, you most likely felt it first in the small joints of your hands. With the pain comes stiffness and swelling, which can make day-to-day life a challenge.
If you are unfamiliar with gloves for arthritis, this may seem a little weird at first. How can gloves help something happening on the inside of your body? Imagine a smart fabric that can generate heat just by touching your skin, can store this heat in an army of microscopically sized heating pads, and harvests and converts this energy into rays similar to what the sun emits below the visible spectrum of light. This is how our patented infrared technology works on gloves for arthritis. They work with our own energy (heat) and for us creating warmth in the form of a gentle therapeutic heat to decrease negative symptoms of the hand.
Relief of Chronic Pain
Many people with arthritis suffer their entire lives. Oftentimes, people with chronic pain assume that medications will relieve all symptoms. However, pain can remain, making everyday tasks painful and difficult. Wearing arthritis gloves can help manage chronic pain to improve your quality of life.
Improved Circulation
Vasculitis, a possible side effect of arthritis, is the narrowing and inflammation of blood vessels, which can block blood flow to the arms and legs, leading to pain and impaired hand function. Compression gloves increase circulation to manage pain.
Ease of Use
Gloves are lightweight, easy to wear, and affordable. Arthritis gloves make daily activities easier, without interfering with a person's life.
Return to Everyday Activities
The pain and loss of dexterity that accompanies arthritis can make everyday activities challenging. Arthritis gloves, especially fingerless gloves, improves functionality by reducing pain and inflammation. Arthritis gloves help people return to activities they love.
Zero Side Effects
Unlike medications, gloves have no possible side effects. This is an important consideration for people of all ages.
Conclusion
Gloves for arthritis / arthritis gloves are designed to provide a slim and comfortable fit. They are a really good natural and non-invasive way to help treat the symptoms of your arthritis - rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
Sources: wisegeek.com, braceaccess.com, brownmed.com, webmed.com
]]>Wearing Arthritis Gloves are recommended by occupational therapists as one of the alternative treatment methods for rheumatoid arthritis.
]]>Wearing Arthritis Gloves are recommended by occupational therapists as one of the alternative treatment methods for rheumatoid arthritis. The hand symptoms such as pain, stiffness and swelling are diminished substantially when the arthritis gloves are used.
A superior fit and quality fabric play an important role in effectiveness of arthritis gloves.
“Far infrared” material works with our own body temperature/energy. Just three steps to gain its benefits.
The result is that warmth equal with therapeutic heat is very beneficial for relieving the pain, stiffness, swelling and other signs and symptoms caused by many types of arthritis.
This summer try our Half-Finger Arthritis Relief Gloves to gain possible improvement in grip strength, range of motion, dexterity, finger swelling, hand pain and joint stiffness.
]]>Warm your hands and alleviate pain and discomfort with arthritis gloves featuring infrared technology. These convenient gloves are recommended by doctors as a natural option to combat swelling you may experience due to arthritis.
The term arthritis means “inflammation of the joint”. Together with the rheumatic diseases that affect the soft tissues, arthritis encompasses more than 100 different conditions.
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Different forms of arthritis in the wrists, hands and fingers may restrict the way that a person can live the life. All treatment options for arthritic hands have the same goals: relief of pain, reduction of stiffness, control of inflammation, maintenance of joint mobility, and prevention of deformity. One of the options that may help in achieving these goals is wearing therapeutic gloves for arthritis or simply called Arthritis Gloves.
46 million people have doctor-diagnosed arthritis and by 2030 it is projected to be 67 million or 25% of the US population. (Primer on the Rheumatic Diseases published by Springer and the Arthritis Foundation. John H. Klippel)
The term arthritis means “inflammation of the joint”. Together with the rheumatic diseases that affect the soft tissues, arthritis encompasses more than 100 different conditions. Therefore, when someone says that he/she has arthritis, the question is raising, “What kind of arthritis?” Arthritis is not restricted to any geographic location, climate, age or sex. The cause of most form of arthritis is still unknown but symptoms can be managed by choosing adequate medication, non-drugs solutions or a combination of therapies.
The two main and common types of arthritis are rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis – an autoimmune disease, involving inflammation of the joint membrane; the joints are attacked by our body’s own immune system. Osteoarthritis – a degenerative disease, involving cartilage breakdown; it is usually associated with aging or “wear and tear.”
Different studies about wearing gloves as one of natural remedies for arthritis have shown positive results in reducing the inflammation associated with pain and stiffness.
There are also many types of arthritis gloves and sometimes is hard to choose the best one.
Infrared Gloves for Arthritis or thermal gloves can be taken in consideration. The material of these special arthritis gloves contains a percentage of earth minerals – “bio ceramics” which naturally emit, reflect or refract responsive far infrared rays with positive therapeutic results. Infrared radiation emitted by the gloves fabric is thermal, or gentle heat radiation, and completely safe at interaction with the skin.
The warmth of arthritis gloves help reduces the pain and stiffness especially in the morning if you choose to sleep with the gloves overnight; arthritis sufferers are advised to wear gloves at night-time. Also during the day, even if the pain is not taking away completely by wearing arthritis gloves, you will experience a relief and more comfort in doing daily tasks. There is no cure for arthritis but choosing to wear special gloves in addition with other natural options, the signs and symptoms of the two main types of arthritis (rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis) are certainly reduced.
Our gloves are made from a lightweight knitted soft fabric, with a comfortable design which does not restrict hand blood flow while offer gentle and effective support to the joints of the hand, fingers or wrist. The benefits are gained if infrared gloves for arthritis are worn constantly!
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