“Give me a chance to create fever and I will cure any disease.”
– Physician Paramenides, 2,000 years ago.
Sauna is an excellent way to benefit from fever or overheating therapies. Our skin is the largest eliminative organ, generally considered to eliminate 30 percent of the body waste by way of perspiration. Here is a quick glance at the other benefits of regular sauna therapy:
• Improved blood circulation: the sauna increases and improves the rate of blood circulation and breathing.
• Weight loss: Sauna is similar to mild exercise; it burns about 300 calories during an average session. Regular sauna treatments combined with a healthy diet and moderate exercise will help you lose weight, while staying fit and healthy.
• Skin cleansing: A profuse sauna-induced sweat followed by a shower can make your skin soft and rejuvenated with immediately noticeable effects.
• Body relaxation: Stress build-up creates tension in the body manifesting in various aches and pains. The heat of the sauna diffuses the pain and relaxes tired muscles.
• Mind relaxation: The sauna is essentially a place to relax, relieving mental fatigue and stress.
How to Sauna:
• Wait one to two hours after you eat.
• Hydrate! Drink at least eight ounces of water.
• Go in as naked as possible. This includes accessories – jewelry may get hot enough to burn your skin. Always abide by the rules if using a sauna at a health club, but wearing no clothes is best – just be sure to sit on a towel.
• Beginners should sit low. Gradually work your way up to the top bench.
• Length of time depends on your preference and your health status. Beginners may stay in for 10 to 15 minutes, up to 30 minutes for regular users. Listen to your body – staying in too long can cause heat stroke or fainting from overheating.
• When you are done, take a shower with cool or lukewarm water immediately following your sauna. This will wash away any toxins that have seeped out through your skin.
• Hydrate again! Drink one to two cups of water.
References:
1. http://www.doctorline.com/sauna.htm
2. http://www.pureinsideout.com/benefits-of-sauna.html
3. http://www.steam-sauna-benefits.com/how_to_take_a_sauna.html
For more info, contact Diane Underwood with Reverse Aging at (775) 327-4878.
