far-infrared and steam exposure associated with slower, calmer breathing patterns
Decreased respiratory rate
What this means for you
A naturally slower breathing rate is one of the clearest signs your nervous system has shifted into a relaxed state. When breathing slows down, the body tends to feel less tense, the mind quiets, and stress responses ease — something most people notice as a genuine sense of calm during and after a session.
The published research
High-flow therapy: physiological effects and clinical applications.
Breathe (Sheffield, England) · 2020
The review explicitly documents that 'HFT is associated with a reduced respiratory rate' in healthy volunteers, stable COPD, pulmonary fibrosis and critical care populations compared with conventional oxygen. It also notes reduced respiratory rate as a sustained finding in immunocompromised patients receiving HFT. While the context is high-flow respiratory therapy rather than HOCATT specifically,
This page describes a documented finding about the underlying wellness technology. It is not a marketing claim about any specific device. For information about HOCATT specifically, visit hocatt.com.