The Health Benefits of Saunas
The Health
Benefits of Saunas - The word "sauna" is synonymous with
relaxation and enjoyment. If you've ever experienced the benefits of a sauna,
you can surely understand why. A sauna is a small room or house designed as a
heat room. As an invention attributed to the Finnish, saunas have been enjoyed
by millions of people for many years as a place to sit, sweat, relax, and enjoy
the benefits of the heat.
In the early days, saunas were warmed with stones
heated by a wood-burning stove, but today most saunas are heated with stones on
an electric stove. These stoves produce a dry heat that can reach temperatures
of about 140 to 212 degrees Fahrenheit.
Many people say that saunas provide several health
benefits for users. Frequent sauna users swear by these benefits as the reason
for their consistence use. One of the most obvious is improved circulation. The
heat causes blood vessels in the skin to dilate, which increases the blood
demand to the skin.
The increases volume of blood vessels to the same
area causes the blood pressure to drop. The ensuing result is that the heart
beats faster to compensate for the change in blood flow. Some say this gives
the body a slight workout, like a brisk walk. Another result of increased blood
flow is muscle relaxation, which is the reason people attribute saunas with
relaxation.
Another result of the intense heat is that the body sweats
profusely. This profuse sweating helps the body rid itself of toxins. With so
many immediate health benefits, it's no wonder many people love saunas.
