Shuli Pouch Q & A and Information on Far Infrared Radiation
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Below you will find some questions that have come up and their answers.

Also, to find out more about the Shuli Pouches, go to the http://nutronix.com website, scroll down on the opening page and click on the Shu Li link. There you will find a written description of the product as well as some testimonials and a link to the recording of the recent manufacturers conference call.

Additionally, right on this website, you can click here for testimonials and here for Shu Li product info.

This information below is taken from various sources, mostly from the manufacturer’s conference call:

1) What is in the Shuli Pouches?

Each shuli pouch weights 5 grams and contains 50% double distilled wood vinegar, tourmaline and germanium, and an absorbing product that binds with the wood vinegar to "solidify" an otherwise liquid product. Since a lot of wood vinegar is lost in the processing, it is important to note that, unlike some of our competing products, the percentage given (50%) is after processing and not before.

Please note that the larger volume means that the Shu Li Pouches will remain dry longer--thus effectively lengthening their period of usefulness. (Just as a larger glass will hold more moisture than a smaller glass and will take longer to fill up at which point they are no longer useful.)

2) Some other similar products contain Chitosan. Why doesn’t Shu Li?

Chitosan, which is an animal product from shellfish, is used in products as an anti-bacterial agent. The Shu Li manufacturers used to use chitosan as well. They discovered that because the pouches have such a high percentage of wood vinegar which itself has strong anti-bacterial effects, they did not need to include this product after all. Many vegetarians, animal rights activists, certain religious groups and people with allergies to shellfish were very pleased with this change.

3) Why do the Shu Li FootPouches NOT have a foil backing?

The company that produces Shu Li determined that the foil backing kept moisture in and therefore reduced the effectiveness of the product by forcing them to get wet sooner than they might have otherwise. This sometimes misleads users into thinking that the product is more effective--when in fact they are really effective for less time.  Once they are wet they are no longer of any value. They can no longer emit the far infrared energy (see below.) and they can no longer absorb any excess the body expels.

4) Can I put the Shuli Pouches on any part of my body?

It is recommended that for the first 3 days, at least, that you just wear them on your feet. After that you can place them over any part of your body where you are experiencing pain, swelling or discomfort. While the instructions on the box say not to use the pouches on your face, this is due to concerns over sensitivity to the adhesive on the sheet that holds the pouches on. You can use them on your face if you are not sensitive to the adhesive, or if you use some other tolerable method of holding them to your face. Do not place them directly over any open wounds.

5) How long should I keep the pouches on?

That can depend on a few factors. Just one of the functions of the pouches is to absorb any excess fluid from parts of the body. Therefore if this function takes place and the pouches become saturated, they are no longer of any use and should be removed immediately upon saturation. If the pouches remain dry, you can wear them as long as you like and they will continue to work.. Sometimes they will have a small amount of moisture in them and, for hygienic reasons, you will want to use fresh pouches even if they have not become fully saturated. Because of the larger contents and greater absorb-ability of these pouches, you might be able to wear them for longer periods of time before they become wet and useless than what you might be used to. You will want to wear them for at least 7 to 8 hours at a time. If you do not sleep 8 hours at night, you might want to put them a while before you go to bed. You can wear them in the daytime as well, if your lifestyle permits.

6) Sometimes my pouches remain dry. Does this mean they are not working?

No, it does not mean they are not working. The pouch has two primary purposes. The most important one is in relationship to its emission of Far Infrared Energy (see excerpt on FIR at the end--please note that this is not the same radiation emitted from nuclear bombs or used for cancer therapy) . This energy stimulates circulation, healing and therefore expulsion of toxins from various parts of your body. This will and should stimulate your excretory organs to step up their activity. Those organs include the skin, lungs, kidneys, liver, bowels and bladder. Much of the detoxification that occurs is through the regular channels, in a stepped up fashion. When the pouches do not get completely wet, it does not mean the product is not working, it just means that your body is not excreting any excess fluid from the part of the body on which you are wearing them. In creating the pouches, one of the goals of the manufacturer is to allow the pouches to stay dry as long as possible because once they are wet, they cannot emit the Far Infrared energy. To keep the pouches dry longer, they have done three things: 1) refrained from using any material that does not "breathe" to contain the contents (eg. foil)  2) utilize a "binder" for the wood vinegar that has greater absorb-ability. 3) put more of the product into the pouches (40% more than competing products).

7) My pouches seem to stay dryer longer than other similar products I have used. Does this mean they are less effective?

No. It means they can absorb more moisture than competing products before becoming saturated, or that the body does not have any excess fluid to release into the pouches. Please see answer to Question 5.

8) My pouches and previous products I have used become sticky when they are wet. What is the cause of this stickiness?

When footpads get sticky (in all brands), it is a result of the starches used in the pouches or pads to absorb the moisture. Some people mistakenly believe that toxins create the stickiness.

9) My pouches have a smoky smell to them. Is this okay?

Yes, it is to be expected as the wood vinegar, the main product in the pouch is made from wood ash. Since this product has 40% more than most (if not all) competing products, the scent may be a little stronger.

10)Who can use the Shu Li Pouches?

Everybody can use them. As an extra precaution, it is best to avoid the product in the first 3 months of pregnancy. Otherwise the pouches have been found to be very beneficial to pregnant women.

11) I have experienced unusual bladder and bowel activity with this product. I did not have this experience with another similar product I used. Is this something to be concerned about?

No. Perhaps because of the higher percentage of wood vinegar and the larger quantity of product in each pouch, many have "deeper" results from the use of Shu Li. The additional excretion is a natural part of the cleansing process your body is going through when the meridians are stimulated by the FIR. Please see ‘question 5.

12) I felt a little more fatigued when I started using Shu Li and also felt twinges of pain in areas of my body that I have had problems with in the past.  Is this something to be concerned about?

No. It can be expected. When the body first begins to detoxify, fatigue can be a natural by-product. And when the body’s own healing process is triggered, it can cause "movement" in areas of the body where there are stoppages created by previous weaknesses. These can create temporary resurgence of pain and discomfort. It is a sign that the product is working. Because this product may work at a deeper level, it may produce more of these side-effects of the healing process than other similar but less powerful products.

That’s it for now. You no doubt have lots more questions. Most of them will be answered on the http://nutronix.com Shuli page. Check it out!

Below is the excerpt from the information on Far Infrared:

 Far Infrared Therapy Technology Comes of Age
taken from www.electricalbody.com

What exactly is infrared, or radiant heat? No need to worry - it has nothing to do with either ultraviolet radiation (which gives you a sunburn and damages your skin) or atomic radiation (the kind from a nuclear bomb).

Radiant heat is simply a form of energy that heats objects directly through a process called conversion, without having to heat the air in between. Radiant heat is also called infrared energy (IR). Our sun is the principal source of radiant energy that we enjoy daily (some more so than others). Have you ever been outside on a partly cloudy spring day of about 50 degrees F. and felt quite comfortable until the sun was suddenly obscured by a cloud? Although the air temperature had not had time to drop, you felt chilled, as the cloud would not let the warming infrared rays through to reach you.

Infrared light is an important energy force that promotes healing - a raising of the white blood cell count. Why is that good? Because more white blood cells mean greater immunity. Greater immunity means greater health and a better quality of life.

Today we're seeing new technologies employing far-infrared energy in health care products and in clinical protocols such as hyperthermic therapies for detoxification and cancer treatment.

Energy medicine is an ancient practice and Chinese health practitioners would use healing touch therapies for improved cell growth, DNA synthesis and protein synthesis in cells. Although these ancient practitioners did not know the technical terms as to why their therapy improved health, they were sure their patients got better.

Yes, the human heat from their touch increased immune defense response in which white blood cells surround and ingested small living things (like bacteria) and cell wastes.

Far-infrared heat follows the same principle: warm the injury site to speed healing. Why is infrared heat better than say, a heating pad? Because the vibrational energy of far-infrared light is unlike that of the heat energy we use for everyday functions, like cooking. Boiling water could actually damage our skin but it doesn't heat internal organs. Sunlight heats us in a profound way, however, because it contains penetrating far-infrared rays as well as the full range of energy in the electromagnetic spectrum.

I know what you must be thinking - how can I benefit from the sun's infrared rays? …I thought the sun's rays were damaging to my skin. While it's true the sun's rays should be used judiciously, especially by fair-skinned people, the fact remains that infrared radiation promotes health.

… The list of health enhancements through the use of infrared therapy is impressive and it includes: relief from all forms of arthritis, increase in the extensibility of collagen tissues, relieves muscle spasms and joint stiffness, increases blood flow, assists in resolution of inflammatory infiltrates, edema and exudates, weight control, hypertension, arteriosclerosis, coronary artery disease, blood circulation, ear, nose and throat conditions, skin conditions (including cellulite) and all-around beauty treatment.

Is infrared therapy a cure-all? Well, I don't believe that. But its value cannot be ignored. Especially in view of the fact that millions suffer from toxic overload and its vast array of symptoms….

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