Sauna health benefits
Different countries have their own traditions when it comes to sauna. Some prefer to have a hot sauna with high humidity. But other people may enjoy mild, dry sauna even more. Our sauna tents are universal: depending on what you prefer, you can have dry or wet, warm or hot sauna experience. The temperature can get up to 100C (230 F), but mor most people it's not necessary: usually it's better to stop after 80C.
But we got a bit carried away. Here we are going to talk about health benefits of saunas. What body systems does affect and how?
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Benefits for Skin.
Sauna baths cleanse and rejuvenate the skin. The steam opens pores, helping the skin release toxins, dirt, and dead skin cells, which results in a healthier, smoother complexion with regular session. Sauna heat also kills bacteria on the skin. Dry skin becomes more supple, while oily skin becomes drier. Saunas benefit all skin types, helping them return to a balanced state. Additionally, sauna bathing can help prevent premature wrinkles due to sebaceous gland regulation.
Sauna therapy is particularly beneficial for skin after significant weight loss or pregnancy.
Nervous System.
Due to the high temperature in the steam room, external blood vessels dilate, brain activity decreases, leading to whole body relaxation
Steam room visits are recommended for specific nervous system issues, such as residual paralysis after polio, radicular pain syndromes, certain central nervous system inflammations (one year after the acute phase), degenerative myopathy, cerebral palsy, pediatric enuresis, autonomic dystonia, muscle hypertonicity, nervousness, and sleep disorders.
Cardiovascular System.
The alternating heat and cold in sauna sessions enhance blood vessel elasticity, strengthening the heart muscle and reducing heart attack risks.
Heart rates in the steam room can reach up to 150 beats per minute, enhancing circulation without increasing blood pressure. Dilated capillaries improve skin nourishment, promoting a refreshed, energetic look. For coronary heart disease patients, steam and cold exposure do not trigger angina. Many hypertensive patients report a reduction in blood pressure and mood improvement after sauna sessions if they maintain a pulse below 110 beats per minute.
However, a sauna bath should be treated with caution. For instance, patients with ischemic heart disease are advised to wait six months post-myocardial infarction before using saunas, with the temperature limited to 60°C.
Metabolic Benefits
Sauna steam, as we know, improves circulation. Circulating through the vessels, the blood nourishes the body moisture, oxygen, and nutrients. Oxygen promotes oxidation, and waste products are eliminated more rapidly via sweat and respiration. Collagen production, essential for skin elasticity, is also supported by sauna heat. Sweating in saunas removes toxins and renews cells, thus promoting a healthier metabolism.
Benefits for Kidneys.
Sweating in a sauna significantly reduces the workload on the kidneys, with this effect lasting up to 6 hours after the session!
Steam sauna is recommended for specific urinary and kidney conditions, including chronic cystitis, kidney stones, chronic renal tuberculosis, and prostate or testicular inflammation, provided there’s no active kidney damage
The Use for Respiratory System.
The high temperatures in a steam sauna activate the respiratory system, enriching blood with oxygen and increasing endorphin levels (the "happiness hormones").
Saunas improve bronchial drainage, which is beneficial for chronic pneumonia and bronchitis, though only in remission. Saunas are also effective for bronchial asthma, reducing the frequency and severity of attacks, especially in children.
Recommended conditions include allergic reactions, laryngitis, chronic sinusitis, bronchial asthma, post-pneumonia conditions, and chronic lung disease without active symptoms.
