The mineral infrared lamp functions to promote metabolism, regulate physiological deficiencies, diminish and heal inflammation, enhance immunity by improving microcirculation, and relieve pain. The mineral infrared lamp creates electromagnetic waves within a certain range of the spectrum by translating the energy of the heating element to produce electromagnetic waves. These waves enter the body as mineral infrared waves and increase organ functions. The 33 different trace elements in the mineral-coated plate are related to the elements found in the human body. The mineral infrared lamp, in addition to its other healing properties, is also a very effective pain reliever. By directing the mineral infrared lamp on to the affected area of discomfort, the pain is actually diminished by increasing enkephanlin (LEK), a morphine-like substance from the pituitary gland.