a far infrared sauna cabin equipped with a far infrared heating elements constructed of ceramic , carbon , and / or light emitting diodes , designed for therapeutic use in a sauna , capable of emitting far infrared energy , and heating an individual &# 39 ; s skin for purposes of rejuvenation , anti - aging , weight loss , and acne therapy . the fir heating element emits ir energy in a wavelength and frequency optimum for resonant absorption by the human body , resulting in the release of toxins stored within subcutaneous fatty deposits , which are then carried out of the person &# 39 ; s system as he or she sweats . the fir sauna is operated by a system comprising a local control system and a remote computer running access control software . a user account is configured containing a user &# 39 ; s allowed privileges . when a user swipes an access card , the remote computer verifies the requested privilege . if allowed , the local system energizes the sauna system .