Sauna Health and Beauty Benefits!!

Yesterday as I was sweating my booty off sitting in the sauna I thought "How safe are Saunas really"? I mean I was sitting in the sauna at the gym so they have to pretty safe for the gym to promote them. After coming home I decided to do some research and there are some major health benefits.


Burns Calories-When your in a sauna you are sweating, sweating itself takes a lot of energy. That energy is from the conversion of carbs and fat in a process that burns calories
Flushes out Toxins-Saunas cause the body to go into a deep sweat mode which Doctors have said has many benefits to detoxifying the body. Deep sweating in a sauna can help to reduce toxins that are commonly picked up in our environment, toxins such as mercy, nickel, cooper, lead, zinc and various chemicals.
Relieves Stress-Stress has a huge effect on our daily life and overall health. The heat of the sauna relaxes the body, improves circulation and stimulates the release of endorphins,which is the body's natural feel good chemical.
Soothes Aches and Pains and Relaxes Muscles-In high heat the body releases endorphins, which can have a enjoyable tranquilizing effect and ability to stop the muscle soreness for working out. Being in a sauna also causes body temperature to rise, causing blood vessels to dilate and circulation to increase. That increased blood flow also accelerates the body's natural healing process, and soothes aches, and pains.
Cleanses the Skin-Deep sweating causes the skin to cleanse and dead skin cells replaced. Sweet rinses bacteria out of the epidermal layer and sweat ducts. Cleansing the pores improves the capillary circulation and gives the skin a soft, beautiful appearance.

Regardless of the health benefits, you should not go in a sauna is you are experiencing any of the following:

• Blood Pressure Problems
• Heart Problems
• Severe Aortic Stenosis
• Myocardial Infarction
• Pregnant or Trying to conceive
• You are a child
• You are ill at the time.

Overall sauna use has many health benefits if used properly. The recommendation is that you don't spend more than 20 minutes in a sauna at a time, and if you feel ill or faint to exit right away. A sauna can make you feel good and look good, so enjoy the heat!