Sauna Health Benefits
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Discover the Transformative Health Benefits of Daily Sauna Use
It’s hard to deny the exhilarating health benefits associated with the regular use of a sauna. Not only can you look forward to a deep, healthy sweat when you need it most, but you can also enjoy less tension, fewer muscle aches, more relaxation, a boost in energy levels, and more.
A few minutes a day is all it takes to look and feel better. The body’s response to gentle, persistent heat is well-documented and proven day in and out by people all over the world. Which is why more and more doctors are recommending the purifying benefits!
Saunas improve cardiovascular performance
The use of a sauna helps to reduce stress, relax muscles, improve circulation, and release endorphins. Regular use decreases risk of cardiovascular disease by 27-50%, hypertension, and improves arterial health. Sauna raises heart rate like aerobic exercise (120-150 bpm).
Saunas aid in recovery after intense physical activity
Sauna use helps to release endorphins, relieve arthritis and muscle soreness, improve circulation, and accelerate healing. It also promotes muscle relaxation, eliminates toxins, and aids in recovery. Sauna also help to boost growth hormones by 200-300%, reducing muscle atrophy and enhancing strength training. Three weeks of post-exercise sauna bathing increased run time by 32%.
Saunas flush toxins
Regular sauna use induces deep sweating, providing multiple health benefits. The heat raises core body temperature, dilates blood vessels and stimulates sweat glands. Sweating eliminates toxins like lead, copper and chemicals absorbed from the environment. Saunas are also highly recommended by many healthcare professionals for effective body detoxification.
Saunas relieve stress
Sauna use can help the body and mind adapt to stress and reduce the risk of depression and other mental disorders. In addition to the adaption to stress, the improved cardiorespiratory fitness contributes to the therapeutic effects of sauna for depression and anxiety.
Saunas can induce a deeper sleep
Research has shown that a deeper, more relaxed sleep can result from sauna use. In addition to the release of endorphins, body temperatures, which become elevated in the late evening, fall at bedtime. This slow, relaxing decline in endorphins is key in facilitating sleep. Many sauna users worldwide recall the deep sleep experiences that they feel after relaxing in the the calming heat of a sauna.
Sauna cleanses the skin
Sauna use is one of the oldest beauty and/or health strategies in terms of cleansing one's skin. When the body begins to produce sweat via deep sweating, the skin is then cleansed and dead skin cells are replaced - keeping your skin in good working condition. Sweating rinses bacteria out of the epidermal layer and sweat ducts. Cleansing of the pores has been shown to improve the capillary circulation, while giving the skin a softer-looking quality.
Saunas burn calories
While saunas are not a miraculous weight loss solution, they can contribute to calorie burn through sweating. During a sauna session, a moderately conditioned person can sweat off 500 grams and burn around 300 calories. Increased heart activity and oxygen demand during sweating convert calories into energy. Saunas are a valuable tool in burning additional calories, but not a sole weight loss method. For expert advice in your weight loss journey, we advise to speak with your general health care provider.
Saunas bring out recreational and social benefits
While the social benefit is rarely talked about, it's actually quite important. The sauna can be a private, personal area of relaxation and solitude. However, it can just as easily be a relaxing environment for socializing with family, friends and soon-to-be friends. The sauna room environment is conducive to open, intimate and quiet conversation.
Saunas just feel good
A sauna not only feels good, but it's also good for your body. Whether it's the physiological changes that occur during the warmth of a sauna, or simply the time spent in the calming and still retreat, most seasoned sauna users agree - it feels wonderful! As we progress through our stressful everyday lives, the sauna provides a pampering retreat - where we can relax and restore body and soul. Sauna use truly helps you feel, sleep and look better!
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