SAUNA LUXURY
temperature. If you are plagued by cold or flu symptoms the atmosphere in a sauna can invariably bring welcome relief to the symptoms and the aches and pains. Breathing can become easier and the sinuses cleared. A win-win situation. It has been said that visits to the sauna not only helps to eliminate harmful toxins from the body through perspiration but rejuvenates you physically, relieves mental stress and leaves you feeling fresh and relaxed. Bathing in a sauna can be a very soothing experience. A relaxing time spent in a sauna can help with a restful night’s sleep too. The body’s core temperature rises steadily and once you leave the warming
influence of the sauna your body works to correct the rise in body temperature and this temperature change helps to bring on a peaceful slumber. Should you suffer from aching muscles
from sport or even just the daily grind, the heat from a sauna penetrates those muscles and helps to provide relief. It may even help to alleviate the pain and joint immobility from arthritis and rheumatism. Most people can enjoy a sauna, however, if you are pregnant, suffer from high blood pressure, heart problems or suffer with any other medical conditions it is always best to check with your doctor before using a sauna or steam room.
SAUNA BENEFITS: BLOOD PRESSURE
There is quite a bit of evidence that one sauna benefit is the effect it has on your heart. Blood pressure is lowered and your heart gets a gentle workout due to increased heart rate. This is only a temporary effect.
Since blood pressure is lowered you need to be careful of sudden movement in the sauna and when lying down be sure to get up gradually. The quick change in temperature from splashing on cold water (or a dive in a lake) will restrict the blood vessels in a hurry. This will temporarily but dramatically increase blood pressure.
SAUNA BENEFITS: WEIGHT LOSS We are basically big water balloons, being made up of about 70% water. Saunas are a great way to sweat some of that water out. This can drop your weight by pounds (a good thing) but as soon as the water is replaced it will be retained (a bad thing). The good news is that weight loss from a sauna can be more than temporary. The increased heart rate in a sauna will burn calories. Some studies estimate about 300 extra calories (a cookie or two) are burned in typical sauna session. Not bad for just lying there relaxing.
SAUNA BENEFITS: SKIN TREATMENT There is no better treatment for the skin than a sauna. This is a way to clean and rejuvenate your largest organ from the inside out.
The skin is meant to be a pathway for the elimination of toxins and waste material from your body. Creams, deodorants, oils, dead skin cells, etc. will clog skin pores and lock waste in. Skin conditions like acne, pimples and blackheads can be caused by clogged and infected pores. Heat from a sauna opens the pores and sweat will flush out the toxins. The newly cleaned out pores have a long lasting effect on the ability of your skin to function more efficiently.
AND FOR SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT...
If you are looking for something even more stylish and extravagant for the home you can enjoy ‘themed’ health rooms which offer some alternatives to just a sauna,
steam room or shower. n Salt rooms – the benefits of breathing in salt have been apparent for decades. Salt therapy works by clearing mucus from the airways and decreasing inflammation caused by dust, pollen or pollution allergies. The concentration of salt particles which are present in the air allows for its penetration through the wall of the lungs. A saline environment helps to prevent the development of bronchial infections and eases
allergic conditions. n Ice rooms – a constant delivery of ice flakes is made to a central point within the room and these are then rubbed over the body in handfuls after various heat experiences stimulate both the body’s circulation and immune
system. n Heat and ice – rooms which combine both experiences. A combination of the two extremes of temperature help to boost circulation and removal of the
body’s toxins. nCombination foot spas – within the sauna room, heated seats for comfort and personal foot spas to soothe and bubble quietly
between the toes. n Steam showers – the benefits of a steam shower, which are growing in popularity, are similar to a sauna. The steam produced helps to open the pores and alleviate the toxins which we accumulate through a combination of modern day lifestyles and poor diets. These are ideal as they can fit into a small,
spare corner. n Herbal saunas – the walls, constructed in rustic handmade bricks radiate heat back into the room providing an even temperature. At intervals water is sprayed in rotation into an aromatherapy system containing different herbs which then release their individual aroma.
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