Why the Sauna

The sauna is not a new idea, of even an American idea. They have been around for thousands of years originating as a simple dirt hole in the ground to evolving into some pretty technically advanced models.
But why? Why would anyone possibly want to sit in a room that averages 160 degrees to 180 degrees? There has got to be some kind of benefit!
And low and behold, here are some of the benefits we found doing a little research.
• Stress Reliever: The sauna represents a quite area away from everyday life that uses the intense heat to immediately relax the body and active that body’s natural release of endorphins.
• Reduce Aches and Pains: As your body temperature rises, your blood vessels start to dilate and blood flow increases to help the body’s natural healing process. Even after an intense workout, spending a few minutes in a Sauna will help the body relax and remove the buildup of lactic acid.
• Toxins are Flushed Away: We have already established that the blood vessels expand in a sauna which increases blood flow. When the body starts to sweat in an attempt to cool its self down, bacteria from the epidermal later rises and is flushed out of the body.
• Reach the Ever Coveted REM Sleep: Some research that has been posted states that when your body temperature rises in the late evening, it will fall at night to endues a deeper sleep.
• Enhance Cardiovascular Performance: When your core body temperature rises, your heart rate also increases. This is true for both cardiovascular type workouts and sitting in a sauna. When you commit to regular sauna sessions, your heart and cardiovascular system will become efficient at reacting to the increase temperature and circulation.
• Elevate Calorie Output: We not promoting weight loss in any way here. With that being said, as the body begins to work harder to increase circulation and dilate the blood vessels, the body’s metabolism naturally increases during that time to provide energy to the body. One can make an argument that actual weight is lost during a sauna session, but it can simply be added back on by re-hydrating after exiting the sauna.
• Combat Illness : When your body temperature rises about the natural level of 98.7 degrees, the body’s reaction is to ramp up on white blood cell production. The increased presence of white blood cells will help fight off illnesses such as the common cold and viruses. The heat of the sauna also helps to open up clogged sinuses and relieve built up pressure.
• Overall Wellness: Saunas do wonderful things for your body to promote health, both physical and mental. In a busy world where multi tasking is the norm and daily demands can be overwhelming, it’s nice to shut the world out for a few moments in a sauna and reap all its benefits!