Sauna therapy has been used for hundreds of years in Scandinavia and is an extremely health-promoting activity. Research has linked it to many benefits, especially for persons with cardiovascular ailments and skin conditions. Additionally, evidence supports the use of saunas for body cleansing and detoxification.[1] (more…)
From Finland, to the United States, to Russia, and Japan, sauna bathing has gained considerable popularity. The heat in a sauna, often around 180-200 degrees Fahrenheit, envelopes the body, causing sweat production to increase. Many sauna bathers will tell you it produces the ultimate “clean” feeling. Others will tell you it enhances their well being. And others will swear it’s their secret to health. While anecdotal testimonies do have some merit, many folks are interested in what the structured research says about sauna bathing, so let’s take a look. (more…)
If you've ever been in a sauna, then you know first hand how rejuvenating and invigorating a good sweat can be. Sweating is a form of detoxification and there may be no better place to stimulate this process than in the sauna. Sauna therapy developed in the Scandinavian region, specifically Finland, and is used for bathing, healing ailments, and even as a setting for childbirth. (more…)
