Contraindications Information

Contraindications for Organic Body Rituals & Curative Baths:

If you have any illnesses or are pregnant, consult your physician before using balneotherapy (spa therapy). Hot baths can strain the circulatory system and should never be used by those with cardiac conditions or diabetes. Never bathe if you have a fever. Algae (seaweed) and marine salts contain high levels of iodine. Check with your physician if you have thyroid gland disorders. Refrain from bathing while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. 

Contraindications for Infrared Therapy:

Infrared Sauna Blanket:

Consult a doctor before use.
If you have any of the conditions below, use of the blanket is not recommended without your doctor's approval

• You have skin diseases, burns or reddening
• You have splanchnic diseases
• You require a heart defibrillator or use other implantable devices
• You have a heart disease or illness
• You have broken bones
• You have malignancy
• You feel nauseous, have a headache or other symptoms
• You have just had surgery
• You have osteoporosis
• You suffer from abnormal blood pressure
• You are currently pregnant, may be pregnant, or are breastfeeding
• You have anhidrosis
• You have cancer or other malignant conditions
• You have any metal or other body implants including breast implants

 Do not use the blanket without wearing cotton loose clothing. Make sure you can comfortably unfasten the Velcro and exit the blanket before turning on the heat. Do not wear metal jewelry or other products when using the blanket.  Do not use this heated product with analgesic creams, liniments, or ointment preparations. Skin burns could result.

Infrared Mat:

Consult a doctor before use.

• Do not use if hands and body are wet
• Overuse on maximum temperature may result in excessive stimulation, use moderately on higher temperature
• Do not use with liniments, salves or ointments that contain heat producing ingredients
• Do not use on heat sensitive skin