Friday, July 31, 2009
- A 10 - 20 minute sauna session increases your heart rate by 50 - 70%. This provides the same metabolic result as physical exercise or a brisk walk.
- Blood vessels become more flexible and there is increased circulation to the arms and legs.
- During a sauna, blood flow to the skin increases bringing nutrients to the outside layers of the skin resulting in glowing healthy skin.
- Saunas create sweat to provide cleansing of the skin and swet glands. Skin is the largest organ in the body. 30% of body wastes are passed through the skin by opening pores and flushing impurities from the body.
- When taking a sauna, skin temperature rises to 40 degrees celsius and internal body temperature rises to about 38 degrees celsius. Exposure to the heat creates an artificial fever state which is the body's natural healing process. Fever stimulates the immune system resulting in increased production of disease fighting white blood cells and antibodies.
- Many regular sauna users claim tha a "good sweat" at the onset helps relieve and ward off the most severe symptoms of cold or flu.
- Relief from the pain and stiffness of arthritis.
- Steam is an excellent treatment for respiratory problems, such as ; chest congestion, bronchitis, laryngitis and sinusitus.
- Revives tired and strained muscles after physical activity.
posted by Excitingspas
@ 4:03 AM
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