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The Benefits of a Sauna How a sauna works The heat produced in a sauna stimulates perspiration. Sweating cleans the skin, rinses away toxins (purification) and inhibits skin ageing. Taking a regular sauna strengthens the body’s natural defences and provides a beneficial stimulus to a whole range of bodily functions. Successive heating and cooling phases train the heart and the circulation to meet the demands we place on them. Almost everyone finds that taking a sauna is great to relax both body and mind. Of course, there are individual differences which help you choose the type of sauna that suits you best. Temperature In a conventional sauna the temperature is generally around 70 – 100ºC depending on what you find comfortable. The heat from the sauna oven is used to warm the air. Perfectly safe Taking a sauna is perfectly safe for everyone as long as you follow the precautions that come with every home sauna. Pregnant women, small children and older people should consult their doctor prior to taking a sauna. Taking a regular sauna is a very good way of preventing colds. Pouring During the sauna cycle, you can pour a little water mixed with a few drops of essential oils if preferred onto the hot stones of the sauna oven. This increases the humidity and once again provides a great boost to perspiration. Finnish Sauna The traditional sauna is actually Finnish. However, the term “Finnish sauna” is often used to describe a particular method of taking a sauna whereby you enter the cabin at quite an early stage in the (slow) heating-up process. That way you can stay in the sauna for longer. How long? The length of time you should spend in a sauna depends on how comfortable you feel. Depending on the temperature, 8 - 12 minutes is usually recommended. If you experience palpitations, dizziness or other unpleasant sensations, that should be a signal to finish your sauna. Many people may need some time to get used to the effects of a sauna. This is perfectly normal. The correct way to use a Sauna! Take a shower to clean the body and towel dry. Start the first sauna cycle (10 - 15 mins.). Next, outside in the fresh air (2 mins.) and then a cold water treatment (shower or plunge pool) followed by a warm foot bath. You should rest for 15 - 30 mins before starting the second sauna cycle. Up to 3 cycles are recommended. Water loss
Amazingly, when you take a sauna, you lose up to 1.5 litres of water.
The body balances this by taking water from the tissues(= purification).
It is important not to interrupt this process by taking in fluids during
the sauna! Sauna for everyone Children as young as six can benefit from the pure wellness of a sauna. Let your body and mind truly relax. What’s more, a medical condition does not necessarily prevent you from using a sauna. The important thing is that you feel comfortable. If you feel there may be risk, you should first check with your doctor. Your own fountain of health
By taking a regular sauna, you can strengthen your body’s natural
defences and provide your heart and circulation with a good workout. Sweating
cleans the skin and helps to purify it by removing dead cells. That
tightens the skin and makes it much more elastic!
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