Biomat Contraindications
External Pacemaker – Do not use the Biomat
Organ Transplants – Do not use the Biomat
Recipients of any type of organ transplant (Kidney, Heart, Liver, etc.) should not use the Biomat. After an organ transplant, patients will need to take immunosuppressant (anti-rejection) drugs to help prevent their immune system from attacking, or rejecting, the new organ. The use of the Biomat’s far infrared rays increases immune system function, which will tell your body to attack the new organ.
Recommendations for Use
Medications
It is recommended that anyone who is currently taking medications to consult their physician before the use of the Biomat. The use of the Biomat’s far infrared rays may interfere with certain medications.
Fever
It is recommended that anyone experiencing a high fever to use the Biomat with no heat and negative ions only.
Joint Injuries
It is recommended that anyone with recent (acute) joint injuries to use the Biomat with no heat and negative ions only. Injuries should not be heated within the first 48 hours, as joints that are hot or swollen may respond poorly to heat.
Insensitivity to Heat
It is recommended that anyone with diseases associated with a reduced ability to sweat or insensitivity to heat to use the Biomat with no heat and negative ions only.
Immobility
It is recommended that anyone with difficulty moving or changing positions while seated or in bed to use the Biomat with low heat only (95F-104F) or negative ions only, for no more than 8 hours per day. Persons with generally poor health or weakness, paralysis, injuries or illnesses that requires bed rest or wheelchair use, sedation, or coma are more at risk for bedsores (pressure sores) or possible low heat burn.
Internal Pacemaker / Defibrillator
It is recommended that anyone who uses an internal pace maker and/or defibrillator to consult their physician before the use of the Biomat. In general, infrared heating pads have not been shown to interfere or damage pacemakers/defibrillators. However, there may be a small chance of causing interference occasionally. We recommend anyone who uses a pacemaker and/or defibrillator to use the Biomat on low heat only (95F-113F). The use of the Biomat increases circulation of the blood, which can cause an increase in heart beat. Some people who use a pacemaker, experience discomfort since their heart beat is being controlled. If you are experiencing continued discomfort, discontinue use immediately and seek medical attention. For persons with a defibrillator, do not lay the Biomat directly over your device.
Certain Ailments
It is recommended that anyone with the following ailments to use the Biomat on low heat (95F – 113F) or negative ions only. It is inadvisable to raise the core temperature to high levels of persons with the following conditions: Adrenal Suppression Disorders, Addison’s Disease, Adrenal Insufficiency, Systematic Lupus Erythematosus, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
Brain Tumor
It is recommended that anyone with a brain tumor to use the Biomat on low heat only (95F-113F).
Bypass Surgery
It is recommended that anyone who has undergone bypass surgery to use the Biomat on low heat only (95F-113F). The use of the Biomat increases circulation of the blood, which can cause normal blood vessels to expand. Some people who have gone through bypass surgery, experience discomfort since their blood vessels can’t expand.
Diabetics
It is recommended that anyone with Diabetes to use the Biomat on low heat only (95F-113F). Diabetics’ skin is weak, which can cause low heat burn from the use of the Biomat. Once the skin is damaged, it may be difficult to recover.
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
It is recommended that people with chronically high blood pressure (hypertension) to use the Biomat with caution before and after use, and on low heat only (95F-113F). Sudden changes in body temperature and/or weather temperature may cause an increase in blood pressure.
Newborn Babies
It is recommended that parents with newborns to wait until their baby is at least 6 months old before using the Biomat on low heat only (95F-104F) or negative ions only, with adult supervision. Please use with caution.
Infants
It is recommended that that infants using the Biomat should be at least 6 months old and use it on low heat only (95F-113F), with adult supervision. If temperature is too high for the child, the temperature can’t be controlled without an adult. Please use with caution.
Pregnancy / Expectant Women
It is recommended that women in their pregnancy or those who are expecting to use the Biomat on low heat only (95F- 113F). Excessive temperatures have a potential for fetal damage during early months of pregnancy so it is important to consult your physician before use of the Biomat.
Radiation Therapy/Chemotherapy
It is recommended that anyone that has currently received radiation treatments or chemotherapy to use the Biomat on low to medium heat (95F-131F).
Surgical Implants
Recipients of Titanium, Metal, Ceramic, or Plastic implants can use the Biomat. Surgical implants generally reflect infrared rays and are not heated by an infrared heat system. Anyone who experiences pain in those areas should check with their physician.
Silicon
Silicon implants may be warmed by infrared rays. Silicon is known to melt at over 200 degrees Celsius / 392 Fahrenheit, so it should not be adversely affected by infrared rays. It is advised that you consult your surgeon before use.
Worsened Conditions
If there are any worsened conditions when using the Biomat, discontinue use. Some temporary symptoms may occur, which can be attributed to the healing process. Specific medical advice should be obtained from a licensed health care practitioner.
Information on this website is not intended to replace medical advice. It is purely a guideline for contraindications and not a complete list. Consult with your physician as to what’s right for you and your individual health needs. Site content may change without notice.