Biomat Review 2023 - What is the Best Biomat & 17 Top FAQs (2024)

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• $780

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•30 Day Partial

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•3 Year
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With expensive products usually we feel like we want to try them out before purchase, just like test driving a car.

With the relatively short return period offered with the Biomat, maybe you want to find somewhere to go try one out first.

We built a directory for this reason to help people find locations like massage therapists, acupuncturists and similar locations which have a Biomat which you can pay for a session to use without requirement to purchase afterwards.

You can check this out to find locations near you on our directory page, Richway Biomat Near Me Directory.

The amethyst Biomat is the company’s flagship product and has been largely popularized through the years through MLM,multi-level marketing distribution(this means RichWay produces the Biomat, but it is sold through many third parties).

A quick Google search will find you a more detailed description of how an MLM structure functions.

You can find a good selection of new & used Biomat products on eBay which offers buyer protection through PayPal, check it out here on Biomat on eBay.

Many people may have also heard of Bemer or Healthy Wave and are trying to choose between the Biomat and the Bemer or Healthy Wave, read our comparison between these on our page, Biomat vs Bemer, or see the Healthy Wave Mat compared Biomat on our Best Infrared Matspage and compared against other amethyst mats on our Best Amethyst Mats page.

If you’re wondering what actually is Biomat therapy, it is a combination of more than just a single modality.

Biomat therapy is a combination of far infrared, negative ion, and crystal therapy.

Far infrared is a form of heat therapy which can reach deeper levels of the body tissue which provides noticeable greater results than other forms of heat.

Negative ion therapy is something which we may be less familiar with, but if you’ve heard the term “anti-oxidizing”, these ions are in essence anti-oxidizers for our bodies.

Crystal therapy in the Biomat consists of its high quality amethyst crystals which have long been known for their mind & emotional therapeutic properties.

We get into more details on all these below.

If you’re interested in the difference for example between the Biomat therapy and PEMF, check out our page, Biomat vs PEMF.

Not all of Richway Biomat models include tourmaline like the Professional 7000MX, and Biomat Mini model, so be sure to investigate this if you’re looking for the added benefits of the tourmaline in addition to amethyst crystal in your far infrared mat purchase.

You can also check our Infrared Mat Review page to see what other products include additional crystals or compare the Biomat’s crystals against other infrared mats on our Amethyst Mat Review page.

The Biomat uses high grade amethyst in the construction of its mat which ensures high quality far infrared and negative ions generated.

Amethyst is a variation of the very well known quartz crystal and can take the color of anywhere from a light pinkish hue to a deep purple.

It’s one of few crystals which has been esteemed throughout the ages for its beauty and its innate effect on our minds and emotions.

Interestingly, the Biomat company stopped using Jade as one of its far infrared generating stones in the Biomat line of products.

Depending on the website you visit, the reason given for doing this is that the amethyst crystal is 200 times more effective than the jade crystal.

However,others on the internet will argue that jade exhibits more healing properties than amethyst.

Make your own decision, orfind a mat usingboth crystals such as this one reviewed on our site, Healthy Wave mat.

The technology of the Biomat is centered around the crystals and their ability to emit far infrared rays when heated.

In the most basic sense, the Biomat technology, like other far infrared mats, takes electricity from the wall and transforms it into therapeutic heat.

The Biomat mat is constructed of 17 layers to create the far infrared heat, while blocking harmful EMF radiation, and providing a more comfortable cotton & silicone top layer.

It’s controlled with a controller similar to a tablet computer allowing you to adjust the temperature and timing of the treatment.

For a full detail on the breakdown of the construction of the Biomat keep reading below.

The Biomat Professional 7000MX uses a silicone urethane layer for waterproofing (against sweat), and uses a cotton top layer for comfort.

These layers are part of a17 layer construction which combines infrared rays, and negative ion therapies with EMF (electromagnetic frequency)protection.

Most any Biomat distributor’s website will list all 17 layers of construction in detail, the most important layers of note being amethyst & tourmaline providing the infrared ray & negative ion therapies, the rest being waterproofing, insulation, padding etc.

There is some variance in customer service & warranty of Richway International’s Biomat product line, and this is because there are many different vendors, and not all are the same.

A quick Google search will reveal some of the many stores/websites/individuals that sell the Biomat.

Not all the vendors advertise or sell the entire line of Biomat’s products, some focus only on the 7000MX Biomat Professional model, Biomat Mini, some on a couple more, and some on the full product range.

Depending on the vendor you may experience different levels of customer service, and likely a variance in the support for the product.

You may also not catch a glimpse of the entire product range for your consideration if looking at only one vendor so we suggest exploring a number of vendors before purchase. Read on below for more information.

The simple, 1, 2, 3’s, on how to use Biomat are as follows,

• Plug the controller into the wall
• Plug the cable from the controller into the Biomat
• Switch the main power switch on on the Biomat controller
• Press the smaller Power On / Off button to power up
• Press the Temperature Up button till you reach desired temperature setting
• Press the Timer button to set the desired duration
• Wait for the Biomat to heat up and enjoy

The Biomat and other best far infrared mats are ideally used almost daily to continuously receive their benefits.

This is easy to do as you can use the mat while doing any number of things you may do on your downtime like reading a book or watching a show on television.

Of course you can spend as little or as long as you want on the mat, but the timer helps if you want to set it to run overnight, just be careful not to dehydrate yourself too drastically. Make sure to drink plenty of water.

The temperature shows in both celsius and fahrenheit with a top temperature of 70 C or 158 F.

You can see the three lights at the top,

• Infrared ray active
  • This means that the Biomat is heating or heated up
• EMF AutoBlock
  • This means that the EMF blocking of the mat is running
• Alarm
  • This lights up if something is amiss, typically only when the controller is turned on but the mat isn’t plugged in

If you have any other questions on how to use the mat feel free to drop a comment on this page!

The higher the level of far infrared wavelength generated by the crystal,the greater the ability to penetrate body tissue more deeply than shorter wavelengths.

A wavelength of 6.5-12 microns would be in the mid to upper infared ray range, and this is the range generated by the amethyst crystal.

A deeper penetration of tissue is ideal to stimulate the cells of the body on this deeper level to fully achieve the benefits of blood circulation, muscle pain relief, joint pain relief, arthritis relief, better sleep, more energy & relaxation available.

There is so much of our world which isn’t visible, and really only a small bandwidth of light is visible to us, but the electromagnetic spectrum which comprises what we can see is really so much larger.

This electromagnetic spectrum comprises PEMF therapy, communications like our radios and cell phones, infrared heat, right up to what we try to avoid, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma radiation.

Far infrared light is below the visible light which we can see, and it carries heat, we all know the feeling of the warm sun on our skin even when it’s a cold day outside.

This is far infrared light, it’s able to travel through space and even the cold air to deliver warmth to us right on our skin.

This light can even penetrate the skin to some depth, heating us as if from the inside out.

You could almost call this kind of heat, organic heat, from the sun, from our bodies, from the stones which hold the heat from the sun far into the evening or even from crystals like in the Biomat.

Benefits we can receive from the Biomat are primarily from the infrared heat that it generates.

We can compare this to a sauna, or more accurately, a far infrared sauna, which heats the body to a deep level more than a simple heating blanket could for instance.

Some of the common benefits people receive from this heat therapy are a temporary relief of aches and pains including muscle pain, joint pain and stiffness, minor muscular back pain, relief from stress and fatigue, and better sleep.

A better list, with links to studies on infrared heat therapy on Pubmed are as follows and can be considered Biomat Benefits:

• Reduction in pain & stiffness
• Temporary relief from back pain
• Expedited injury & muscle recovery
• Detoxifying the body through sweat
• Temporary relief from muscle & joint pain
• Improving cardiovascular function
• Prepares skin for sun exposure
• Allergy symptom reduction
• Reduces stress & fatigue

Check our page on Infrared Mat Benefitsfor a more in depth look at the type of benefits you can get from infrared therapy like with Biomat, and from my experience with my own infrared mat.

Something to take note of is that the electricity used to heat the amethyst crystals generates something called EMF, electromagnetic frequency.

This is the same as emitted extensively from electronic devices like a cellphone. Many consider EMF harmful, and the Biomat product line includes a fibreglass layer as one of its 17 layers to block these electromagnetic frequency waves so the Biomat can be used safely.

Ions are molecules which have either gained or lost an electron when they break up with their neighboring molecule through movement, sunlight, radiation or otherwise.

When the molecules break up with each other some may be left with more negative charge electrons creating a negative ion.

They can be found anywhere, but are particularly prevalent around moving water, you may notice how refreshed you feel at the beach or by a fast moving river or waterfall.

Negative ions can measure in the numbers of tens of thousands on the beach or near a river, in comparison with a house or office building which can measure as low as zero ions.

They got their name from the fact that all molecules have a balance between positive charges, cations, and negative charges anions.

Electrons are anions, negative charges, and Protons are cations, positive charges.

When a molecule has more electrons than it does protons it will have a net negative charge.

You may have heard of “free radicals”, free radicals are the opposite of negative ions, they are molecules which are lacking electrons.

When a molecule is lacking an electron, it will have a positive net charge and will actually try and pick up an electron from any other molecules in its proximity.

This is why people refer to the “oxidative” properties of free radicals and how they aren’t good for you.

Oxidizing something means literally to break down that other nearby molecule and remove its electron.

Oxidation is part of the Redox cycle, this website has an excellent explanation, ORP & Redox Potential.

When we’re in the presence of many free radicals, for instance in our homes or office settings, these free radicals can break down the molecules of our cells and remove their electrons.

Ions with a negative charge will do quite the opposite, they have extra electrons to give away and if any of our body’s cell’s molecules are imbalanced and lacking electrons, these ions can actually come in and balance the charge of the molecules building our cells.

Balancing the charge of the molecules building our body’s cells helps repair damage of the breakdown of those cells and keeps them functioning at optimum levels.

Benefits from these ions comprise a list much like the benefits of far infrared, and as the ions are generated by the Biomat simultaneously with far infrared the benefits of both are received at the same time.

To list a couple that have been noted in studies, these ions can help with the following:

• Cleaner air & mood improvement
• Normalizes serotonin levels
• Combats Seasonal Affective Disorder, SAD
• Improves respiratory health
• Relieves headaches

Check out our page on the Benefits of Negative Ions.

There are two versions of Biomat products which include tourmaline,

• Alternating rows of amethyst and tourmaline crystals (older version of Biomat Mini)
• Newer version called the TOCA layer (TOurmaline CAtch power, used in Biomat Professional & Biomat Mini heating pad)

The new Biomat Professional 7000MX, the Biomat Mini, and the amethyst tourmaline pillow all utilize the TOCA layer.

You may find researching tourmaline in the Richway Biomat to be challenging, this is because there are so many vendors online which have outdated and sometimes conflicting information even on very official webpages.

If you are interested in the Benefits of Negative Ions produced by tourmaline we recommend that you be careful to verify which version of the mat you are purchasing, whether the newer, or outdated model.

Make sure to check whether tourmaline or the TOCA layer is included.

The Flower of Life is a geometrical representation of the cycle of life or the cycle of creation found in all nature.

The geometry of the Flower of Life has been incorporated into one of the 17 layers of the Biomat mat, as well as the Hideo pattern, another variation of the sacred geometry, is visibly integrated on the cotton cover of the Biomat.

The Flower of Life geometry is a universal and powerful geometry composed of 19 circles, it is based on the Fibonacci numbers, a mathematical formula which describes & creates an incredibly beautiful pattern.

These patterns are miraculously found throughout history and throughout our natural world, whether the petals of a beautiful flower, or the spiral in the shell of a crustacean these are all remarkable variations of the Fibonacci number equation, the Flower of Life.

The places we find this spiral Fibonacci natural design are endless, pinecones, cacti in the desert, the middle between the petals of a sunflower, a spider’s web, even our very own fingerprints are representative of the Fibonacci sequence found in nature.

The majority of people tend to opt for the Biomat Professional 7000MX for the relative versatility of this mat compared to the other sizes.

The 7000MX can always be put on top of your bed, and it is much easier to transport (though still not lightweight, 28lbs).

But if you’re looking for the easiest mat to move around, consider the Biomat Mini heating pad, or one of the small (and numerous) versions of the Healthy Wave.

Make sure to check across the various (and many) vendors as there will be some minor variations in these prices.

Do not miss what is included with each vendor, this is important because some may not include shipping in their pricing which leads to deceptive price points.

A final purchasing point to consider which we will stress is that not all warranties are free replacement/repair, most have repair fees and we have not yet found one that has free return shipping.

A number of the specifications across all sizes will be the same so we will list these here:

• Crystal Used: Amethyst & “TOCA” Layer (TOCA layer only in Biomat Pro 7000MX & Mini)
• Amethyst: Natural, Clear, Violet, all tumbled
• Voltage: 120 VAC
• Temperature: 35C – 70C or 95F – 158F
• Weight: varies directly with mat size, due to amethyst content
• Foldable: Yes, only at certain folding creases

• Includes all the therapies on this page, infrared rays, negative ions but no tourmaline TOCA layer
• Size : 73” x 78” x 1”
• $4,650 USD (doesn’t include TOCA layer)

• Includes all the therapies on this page, infrared rays, negative ions but no tourmaline TOCA layer
• Size : 55” x 78” x 1”
• $3,850 USD (doesn’t include TOCA layer)

• Includes all the therapies on this page, infrared rays, negative ions but no tourmaline TOCA layer
• Size : 35” x 78” x 1”
• $2,950 USD (doesn’t include TOCA layer)

Richway also sells a product called the Quantum Energy Pad.

The pad isn’t like a Biomat that plugs into the wall, it is more similar to a mattress topper which is a extra layer of padding for your bed.

In this way the Quantum Energy pad is meant to either be used on on your bed, or on top of the Biomat while you’re using it.

The pad contains tourmaline crystal and other materials which can transmit the heat from the Biomat underneath.

Quantum Energy pads come in different sizes, but the Professional mat size costs $400 USD.

Is the Biomat FDA approved? Yes the Biomat is FDA cleared through the FDA’s 510(K) form which is the standard for approving these types of devices.

The 510(K) form allows the FDA to determine that the device falls into a category of devices which has already been deemed safe for the public.

The production and manufacturing of the whole Biomat product line is produced in Seoul, South Korea.

The official Richway Biomat company is based however in Hawaii.

Richway International uses an MLM(multi-level marketing) structure to sell, market, & distribute their Biomat line of products.

For a small fee (relative to the cost of a Biomat product) someone can become their own independent distributor of the Biomat products and sell them to friends and family to make money themselves, this is how a multi-level marketing organization works.

All distributors of the Biomat order their products through the same official Richway Biomat International website or through stock they keep themselves.

Because of the MLM style of distribution of the Biomat, there are many, many websites online selling the products.

As mentioned before, some websites are up to date, others are not, some offer better service, some offer worse.

Make sure you’re informed on which mat you are ordering.

As mentioned in the distribution section above, there are many, many vendors and distributors of the biomat products because they are a multi-level marketing company.

This means every distributor can choose how to market, sell, and support the Biomat product.

A 3 year limited warranty is the standard from the umbrella Richway International company for the Biomat product line.

This includes very little time to re-consider your purchase if you receive the product and wish to return it upon receipt and after first use.

Most Biomat vendors will repair your mat, mat controller (if not through misuse) free within the first year of purchase (and will not simply replace it for you), but past the first year there will be fees.

Past the first 2 months of purchase, the customer will be responsible for return shipping fees to Biomat to have their mat repaired.

The warranty becomes void if the mat every changes ownership, so be careful if you are buying this used from someone you don’t know.

Some vendors make available an “up to 30 year” limited warranty where the customer is responsible for shipping & the fee to repair the product.

This 30 year option seems more like a repair service department option than a warranty option because since you pay for the repair, what would stop you from taking your broken mat controller to an electronics specialist to fix it, likely for less and without paying shipping.

There are numerous websites that will appear in a “Biomat” Google search.

There are many online ordering services as well as local vendors that you can likely find for your area.

Some are better for Americans, Canadians or if you are ordering from Europe or other countries worldwide.

Try a Google search for Biomat with your home country or hometown in the search to locate a more local supplier.

We will re-state here toplease do your homework on whichever Biomat supplier you go with regarding their warranties and guarantees because they are not all the same.

Look for many independent positive reviews from other customers of whichever vendor you are considering.

Independent reviews or word of mouth references are the best options for finding the best supplier for your far infrared mat purchase.

If you are still considering and researching before making a purchase, we recommend checking out our review on the , it’s highly similar to Biomat but provides a better guarantee/return policy & additional therapies for much better price point.

You should lay on a Biomat anywhere from 10 to 20 minutes to start, and longer if you would like, but this will depend on the temperature you have the mat set to.

You can receive the benefits of the Biomat in as little as 10 minutes, and with a higher temperature you’ll be able to receive its benefits more quickly, however you will dehydrate faster than you would on a lower temperature.

There really is no limit to how long you should lay on a Biomat for, however it is important to keep hydrated during the process.

This means that at a lower temperature you can likely comfortably and without becoming dehydrated lay on the mat longer than you could at a high temperature.

Does the Biomat really work, the short answer is yes, however this question is very much dependent on what you want it to work for.

The Biomat may work for many people and the infrared heat therapy of the Biomat certainly helps with many aches and pains, but it is not by any means a cure for any ailment we may have.

What is certain is that the Biomat produces infrared heat and negative ions from the amethyst crystals, and both are shown to have therapeutic benefits.

If you are looking for a therapeutic infrared mat like the Biomat, you may also consider PEMF therapy as some infrared mats combine both therapies into one product for lower price and with better guarantee, like our number one recommended infrared, PEMF mat, the Healthy Wave Mat.

In basic terms, what the Biomat does is heat up amethyst crystals using electricity, controlled by its controller, and maintains the temperature of the crystals to its setting & for as long as it is set for.

When we talk about the benefits from the Biomat and the therapies it provides, these are really all from the amethyst crystals.

So what a Biomat does, is provide us the benefits of infrared heat from amethyst crystals.

Typical benefits of heat therapy are relief from minor muscular back pain, minor joint pain, pain associated with arthritis however despite this the Biomat is not considered a medical device, rather a therapeutic one.

The benefits of the Biomat are minor pain & muscle stiffness reduction, improved circulation, stress reduction, and body detoxification through sweat.

These benefits are a result of the infrared heat and negative ions that the amethyst crystals of the Biomat produce when they are heated.

The benefits of infrared heat and negative ions are actually a much longer list, check further up on this page for a more comprehensive list.

The Biomat is good for minor back pain, stiffness reduction, improved circulation, and even just to relax and take the stress of the day off.

The Biomat produces infrared heat therapy and negative ion therapy and these therapies are good and helpful for quite a list of ailments. Check the benefits section on our page for a more comprehensive list.

A Biomat Professional 7000MX costs $1,950 USD.

There is also the Biomat Mini for $780, the Biobelt for $600, and even Single, Queen, and King size Biomats for $2,950, $3850, and $4650 USD respectively.

The Biomat is FDA cleared through the FDA’s 510(K) form which is the standard in approving infrared mat type devices like the Biomat.

The 510(K) form allows the FDA to determine that the Biomat falls into a category of devices which has already been deemed safe for the public. This 510(K) form method is different to “FDA approval” which is typically for something which requires rigorous, and expensive testing before approval.

Yes you can sleep on a Biomat, in fact, my experience is falling asleep by accident in the warmth and relaxation on an infrared mat like the Biomat, and then waking up very dehydrated.

So although you can certainly sleep on a Biomat, you should be cautious that you don’t become too dehydrated while asleep. You need to be careful therefore of how high a temperature you set the Biomat to, and how long you intend to sleep on the mat. Take it from me, it isn’t pleasant to wake up all sweaty and dehydrated!

If you intend to sleep overnight on the Biomat, take care to use a very low temperature setting.

A Biomat session can range anywhere from $30 to $75 depending on how long the session and where you go to get it.

Biomat sessions are often offered by local massage & health therapy clinics and frequently a Biomat session will be combined with massage therapy.

Check out our directory, Richway Biomat Near Me, to find a location near you which offers Biomat sessions.

The Biomat is a fully safe device for use by any individual regardless of age, physical condition, gender, or medical condition unless otherwise indicated by your healthcare provider or doctor.

This being said however it is important to maintain hydration when using the Biomat and know that Biomat is not a medical device, simply a therapeutic device.

The only real side effect of using the Biomat is dehydration. The infrared heat can warm our bodies quickly and cause us to sweat and lose water, this is something to particularly be careful of if you fall asleep, or intend to sleep on your Biomat. It is very important to maintain proper hydration while using the Biomat, just like it would be important to keep hydrated while using a sauna.

Check out the review of our top recommended infrared & PEMF mat, the Healthy Wave Mat before you go.

It includes a couple extra therapies in addition to infrared heat including PEMF, and comes with a 90 day full money back guarantee!

Our Recommended Infrared PEMF Mat

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