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Saunas
A Sauna is a bathhouse or room, usually made of wood, which uses dry
heat to induce perspiration, with steam being produced by pouring water
on heated stones. Perspiration or sweating is one of the main ways our
bodies get rid of the traces of hundreds of toxins that accumulate inside
us from pesticides, drugs and manmade chemicals. 15 minutes in a
Jaquar sauna can help us sweat as much as we might otherwise do
over an entire day or more. And the benefits of this are many – ranging
from relieving common cold symptoms to aiding in medical conditions
like chronic fatigue, rheumatoid arthritis, musculoskeletal pain, and even
cardiovascular and skin conditions. Sauna sessions can also improve
performance in endurance sport and help recuperation after childbirth.
Advantages:
Detoxification
Saunas stimulate the body to release fat-soluble toxins, heavy metals,
and other toxic chemicals in sweat via pores more effectively than any
other form of heat therapy or exercise. Reports have been made that it
can relieve the symptoms of drug-induced lupus. The list of chemicals
claimed to be removed from the body includes: mercury, lead, copper,
cadmium, manganese, sodium, chloride, arsenic, nickel, benzenes,
street drugs, prescription drugs, anaesthetics, cholesterol, urea, nicotine,
sulfuric acid.
Cardiovascular Conditioning
The human body will naturally try and cool itself as temperature
increases. It does this by diverting blood from the internal organs to the
extremities and skin by vasodilation. This increases heart rate, cardiac
output and metabolic rate.
Cellulite
Cellulite is a gel-like substance made up of fat, water and wastes, which
are trapped in pockets below the skin. Profuse sweating is purported to
clear this form of unwanted debris. A Sauna is effective in cellulite
removal when used in conjunction within a program that includes diet
and massage.
Immune System Enhancement
A typical sauna session will cause a brief 1 to 3 degree F increase in
body temperature. Fever is the body's defence against bacteria,
microbes and consequent infection. The production of white blood cells
by the bone marrow and killer T cells by the thymus results in boosting
immunity, overall.
Pain Relief and Control
Saunas help to eliminate or reduce the pain of arthritis, muscle spasms,
shoulder pain, neck and back pain, sprains of any area, and reduce scar
tissue and adhesions. Will rapidly increase the healing process in any
non-acute injury.
Stress
Continuous strain on the autonomic nervous system leads to a high level
of stress, one of the elusive causes of many chronic diseases.
Skin Cleaning and Rejuvenation
Saunas open clogged pores allowing for removal of dirt, oil, and
makeup. In addition, there are improvements in skin problems such as
acne, rashes, burns, eczema and psoriasis. Scars, even keloids, may be
gradually softened.
Weight Control
A 15 minute sauna session is as effective for weight loss as rowing or
jogging for 30 minutes. The improved blood flow to organs and
endocrine glands speeds up their metabolic process, increasing caloric
burn. Because fat becomes water soluble at 110 degrees F,
subcutaneous fat can be released along with the sweat and toxins.
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