5 Benefits Of Regular Sauna Sessions

Written By Lewis Robinson / Reviewed By Ray Spotts

A sauna can be a place of relaxation and peace. The small room, typically made of all wood, is heated to very high temperatures. Temperatures range between 150 to 200 degrees Fahrenheit.

The heat can be dry or full of moisture depending on the type of sauna you are in, but dry heat is most common. The temperatures cause your body to sweat, and several health benefits can be noticed.

You may already know about the relaxation benefits, but did you know there are many other health benefits associated with regular sauna use? If you have never ventured into a sauna, you are missing out on all these benefits and more!

1. Relaxation

One of the most known benefits of spending time in a sauna is relaxation. Total body and mind relaxation can occur with the regular use of a sauna. This is especially true for muscle relaxation after a workout.

For maximum relaxation, do not talk and try to calm your mind in the sauna. Avoid all distractions for full relaxation benefits. Be mindful not to speak loudly in the sauna, as you will distract others who are trying to relax.

Relaxation can help your overall health, just like eating well and taking supplements. A quick search of “what is thrive” for example can show how supplements can help you relax, increase energy, and promote health and wellbeing.

2. Improved Circulation

As your body’s core temperature rises while you are in the sauna, your heart rate will increase to try to help you cool your body off. This produces a lot of sweat, but it also allows your blood vessels to dilate. This widening improves the flow of blood through your body.

Improved circulation helps blood and oxygen get to all the vital areas of your body that need them to function correctly, such as your heart and lungs. Your organs work best with excellent circulation, and so does your immune system. Better blood flow can also help with swelling and bruising from injuries.

3. Heart Health

Improved circulation and decreased stress levels work together to play a significant role in the health of your heart. Regular sauna use can improve your cardiovascular health and reduce your chance of developing cardiovascular disease and other adverse events.

One study even suggested that everyday sauna use may decrease the risk of death caused by cardiovascular disease. Lower blood pressure is another benefit of sauna use that can positively affect your heart health.

High blood pressure can damage heart tissue and cause many other health problems, so lowered blood pressure is a tremendous potential benefit of regular sauna use.

4. Asthma

The more relaxed you are, the easier you may be able to breathe. For those with asthma, breathing can be a challenge. The heat within a sauna could possibly provide some relief by opening the airways.

Increased temperatures could loosen phlegm, so it could be a great way to get over an illness. Be courteous and do not use the sauna with others if you are sick. You don’t want to spread germs.

5. Relief Of Pain

The improved circulation associated with increased body temperature can ease some of your body pain. The extra blood flow can reduce soreness after workouts, increase range of motion and alleviate some arthritis pain. A few minutes in a sauna each day can help to minimize the aches and pains you feel.

Conclusion

Saunas are most frequently seen in spas and fitness centers but can be installed in your own home. The increased body temperatures and excessive sweating while inside a sauna can positively affect your mind and body.

Relaxation is the key benefit that most people visit a sauna for, unaware of the effects the sauna has on the body. Improved circulation, pain relief, decreased risk of cardiovascular disease and improvement of asthma symptoms have all been noted from regular sauna use.

The next time you see a sauna, consider stepping inside for a few minutes for relaxation and numerous other health benefits.

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Written By:

Lewis Robinson is a freelance writer and expert in health and fitness. When he isn’t writing he can usually be found reading a good book or hitting the gym.

Reviewed By:

Founder Ray Spotts has a passion for all things natural and has made a life study of nature as it relates to health and well-being. Ray became a forerunner bringing products to market that are extraordinarily effective and free from potentially harmful chemicals and additives. For this reason Ray formed Trusted Health Products, a company you can trust for clean, effective, and healthy products. Ray is an organic gardener, likes fishing, hiking, and teaching and mentoring people to start new businesses. You can get his book for free, “How To Succeed In Business Based On God’s Word,” at www.rayspotts.com.

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