Your heart rate increases between 50-70% during a 10-20 minute sauna session, the increased cardiac load is the equivalent to a brisk walk, this causes a nominal effect in blood pressure because the heat also causes blood vessels in the skin to expand to accommodate increased blood flow.
Such increased blood flow brings important nutrients to the surface tissue promoting cellular activity and growth, resulting in healthy, glowing skin.
Skin is the largest organ of the body and saunas induce sweating to provide a comprehensive cleansing of the skin and sweat glands.
Such profuse sweating enhances detoxifying capacity of the skin, by opening the pores and flushing impurities from the body.
Research has shown that sweat is much more effective than water in emusifying fat, which results in removing the bacteria and allowing essential fluids to be moved to the skins surface, showing a continued wrinkle free complextion.
When taking a sauna, skin temperature rises to 40'C (104'F) and internal body temperature rises to 38'C (100.4'F) such heat creates an artificial fever state, which stimulates the immune system in increased production of disease fighting white blood cells and antibodies, which is all part of the bodies natural healing process. Also excellent treatment for keeping tension headaches and migraines at bay.
Steam inhilation is an excellent treatment for many respiratory problems, such as chest congestion, bronchitis, laryngitis and sinusitis. The moist air loosens secretions and relieves inflammation.
Saunas are often used alongside a massage, to loosen fatty tissue and assist in the battle against cellulite or to revive tired and strained muscles after physical exertion.
A sauna relaxes the body and soothes your inner self whilst unlocking tension. Limbs feel supple, muscles at ease and the whole mind and body light.