This blog post will discuss BioMat contraindications.

First of all, the person who sold us our BioMat gave us a brief two-page document of contraindications. In summary, there is only a few people who should not use bio-mats.

  • Clients who have an external pacemaker. (There aren’t issues with pacemakers under the skin.)
  • A client in renal or kidney failure should not use the far infrared heat; use the negative ions only.
  • People with heat-sensitive MS.
  • Organ transplant recipients should not use the BioMat for two years after the transplant.
  • Newborn babies’ thermostats haven’t regulated so wait to use the BioMat until at least six months old on lowest temperatures or negative ions only.

So, as you can see, there are only a few issues that are not appropriate for using the BioMat. Other considerations include:

  • Pregnancy – while it is suggested to use only on low heat, we would probably say avoid BioMat usage throughout the entire pregnancy (wait to use it until after the baby is delivered).
  • Children – use low heat only.
  • Pain patches – remove external patches while on the BioMat to avoid increased uptake of the patch.
  • People with health issues such as diabetes, high blood pressure, allergies or asthma, start with low temperatures for 20-30 minutes. Same protocol for people who are “toxic” from smoking, drinking alcohol, many medications, etc.
    • Also, elderly people who have diabetes often have thin skin due to the condition’s long-term effects. Users may want to reduce the heat to ensure skin protection when using the BioMat.

The BioMat’s parent company (Richway International) has a contraindications document that is included with every product. It takes a very conservative approach and is quite comprehensive. (Perhaps this is for liability reasons.) You can always check with a holistic health care professional who understands the four elements of the BioMat (far infrared heat, tourmaline and amethyst crystals, and negative ions) about their usage recommendations. And of course, claim your sovereignty for your health!