Sauna Benefits

The tradition of sauna bathing dates back many hundreds even thousands of years. There is evidence to suggest it was practiced by North American Indians and found it’s way across to Finland & Scandinavia with returning Vikings. Refined over generations it has achieved a cult like reputation as the cure all for many ailments.

The sauna cabin holds a volume of air that is heated until it becomes hot and dry. Bathers sit in this hot dry air soaking up the warmth then occasionally sprinkling water over the rocks on the top of the heater to produce short lived bursts of humidity to induce copious perspiration; after a period of warming bathers leave the cabin to cool down; a gentle stroll in cool air breathing deeply to cool the insides is followed by a plunge or shower to cool the skin.

The body has entirely natural responses to changes in temperature and humidity. When the body warms the blood vessels become more pliable so the blood flows more easily, tensions reduce; the body relaxes, sleep is more easily induced and becomes more replenishing. The humidity causes the pores of the skin to open more widely allowing dirt and grime to be freed and washed away by the increased flow of perspiration. Regular use reduces the occurrences of spots and skin blemishes and consequently improves the complexion.

When the rocks on top of the stove reach their operating temperature of around 500 degrees they emit medium wave infrared radiation and in turn this heats up the walls of the cabin to around 80 degrees then they emit longer wave infrared. Allowing the body to absorb this infrared induces increased blood flow to carry toxins away from strained muscles and tired limbs; gently soothing and melting away the aches and pains.

As an alternative to tobacco or alcohol, lotions or potions the sauna is a traditional simple and entirely natural means to combat the stresses and strains, aches and pains of today’s hectic lifestyle.