The sauna has an incredible effect on your skin, body and mood. Tension fades, muscles relax, we become mentally relaxed, revived and ready for whatever the day brings. Saunas can be full of physical and mental benefits, especially in winter when the body craves warmth due to low temperatures.

Heat has been proven to have many positive effects on the skin. That's why more and more doctors are recommending its purifying benefits. When a person sits in a sauna, their heart rate increases and blood vessels dilate. This increases circulation, similar to moderate exercise, depending on the duration of the sauna session. This brings many health benefits.

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Positive effects of use

1. Detoxification of the body

Saunas remove toxins and detoxify your body, strengthening the immune system. Evidence shows that sauna use can also boost your defenses against colds.

2. Pain relief

Increased circulation can help reduce muscle pain, improve joint movement, and relieve arthritis pain. They also help with recovery after exercise, as they relax muscles and relieve pain in muscles and joints. After exercise, use the heat and steam of a sauna to promote muscle relaxation by helping to reduce muscle tension and remove lactic acid and other toxins that may be present.

3. It improves skin health and cleans your pores

Using a sauna can also be amazing for your skin, although the specifics may depend on your skin type. The heat of the sauna can help you replace dead cells, which keeps your skin in good condition. It can also lead to better circulation and increased collagen production. Sweating can also help clean your pores, meaning your skin may look cleaner and more hydrated after using the sauna.

4. It helps in relaxation and reduces stress levels

As the heat in the sauna improves circulation, it also promotes relaxation and thus regulates cortisol levels. Cortisol is a hormone that is released when we are stressed, and too high levels of cortisol can cause many health problems, such as problems with the immune system and sleep. Sauna reduces the level of cortisol in the blood and instead stimulates the production of serotonin. Serotonin is our "happy hormone" that makes us feel good.

5. Improves cardiovascular health

At high temperatures, a traditional sauna or an infrared sauna heats the skin and the body temperature rises. In response to these elevated heat levels, blood vessels near the skin dilate and cardiac circulation increases. A reduction in stress levels while using a sauna may be associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease.

6. Asthma relief

People with asthma may find relief from some symptoms from using a sauna. All types of saunas help open the airways, loosen mucus and reduce stress.

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Precautions

Do not spend more than 20 minutes in the sauna at a time. Use the sauna for the first time for no more than 5 to 10 minutes. As you get used to the heat, you can slowly increase the time to about 20 minutes.

Drink plenty of water and avoid alcohol. It doesn't matter what type of sauna you use, you will always lose water in your body through sweating, so it's important to replace it with fluids. The average person loses about half a liter of sweat in just a few minutes in the sauna, so make sure you drink plenty of water before and after using the sauna. People should drink about two to four glasses of water after a sauna session.

Avoid using the sauna if you are sick. Patients should wait until they have recovered before using the sauna. Women who are pregnant or have certain health problems, such as low blood pressure, should consult a doctor before using the sauna.

Supervise the children. Children 6 years and older can safely use the sauna, but must be supervised. They should not spend more than 15 minutes there at a time.

The sauna not only gives a feeling of well-being, but is good for the whole body. When we go through stressful everyday life, the sauna offers us pampering where we can relax and restore body and soul. The sauna really makes us feel and look better, as well as sleep easier and be pain free.

For even more useful information, you can also read our other articles such as How to choose a sauna for yourself?

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