The first thing I would like to note, becausethis is the fact that in medicine, using infrared rays, various kinds of therapies are carried out. Radiation helps to normalize blood circulation, accelerate metabolism, and also cure some diseases of the abdominal cavity. Relying on this, there is a logical thought that devices of this type, of course, are not harmful to human health. However, everything is not so obvious and there is one important nuance - in radiation treatment procedures the radiation passes strictly on time, and in case of using infrared panels at home, you tend to leave the heating switched on all day. As a result, excessive irradiation can adversely affect human health, especially if there are problems in the work of the cardiovascular system. To ceiling or floor IR heaters were not harmful to humans, it is desirable to install them, not allowing a direct hit of the rays on themselves. In this case, it is recommended to send the instruments not to the sofa on which you lie, but to the area next to it. If there is no possibility to change the heating zone, at least increase the distance from the heater to the rest zone.
In the continuation of the harm of permanent heating, we can also note the fact that people who have been under an infrared heater for a long time, feel worse. This is due to the fact that moisture evaporates from the upper skin layer of a person. As a result, you feel that the body starts to burn and there is a headache.
As for the myth about the dangers of infrared heaters for the eyes, it's a lie. IR rays do not affect vision, in contrast to ultraviolet radiation, which is absent in these devices. The only danger to the eye can arise only if you select a too powerful model and place it close to you.
Also on the forums you can meet the opinion that the IR-devices are dangerous, becausethey may cause a fire. To date, all models from quality manufacturers are equipped with trip sensors for overturning, overheating and other dangerous situations. The fire safety of such devices is quite high and it's useless to talk about how harmful they are. 
Another fact in favor of the absence of harmfulness from the work of heaters - all modern products have certificates of compliance, which are issued after a series of surveys by experts. Scientific research has repeatedly proved that infrared heaters are not harmful to human health. The only thing that can cause danger is not certified products of Chinese production.
In summary, you can note that IR devices can be harmful only if you do not install them according to the rules listed by the manufacturer in the attached instructions. In this case, you can damage the skin( get a burn), and damage your eyesight, and negatively affect your own health. If the installation and operation is carried out according to the rules, worry about whether or not infrared heaters are harmful to human health does not make sense.
Finally, we recommend that you watch a video that once again proves that the devices do not harm people:
It is also recommended to immediately know what the benefits of IR heaters are compared to alternative versions of devices:
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