Since ancient times sauna was used for its effects on the skin and general health. Ancient women used the sauna in their regular skin care rituals, noting the rejuvenating and relaxation the sauna presents.
You should know that there are several types of sauna, the most popular being wet sauna and dry sauna. Aviatiei Wellness Center offers Finnish dry sauna, a type of sauna commonly used in our country.
Practical information about dry sauna
The dry sauna is realized in rooms with wooden support, maintaining the high temperature by means of an electric installation that heats the volcanic stones. The temperature of the sauna is controlled and can be set according to its purpose, with temperatures ranging from 70 to 100 degrees Celsius. The ideal humidity in a dry sauna is 10%, but sauna-goers can choose the humidity in the sauna or increase it by pouring water over the volcanic rocks more often.
Benefits of dry sauna:
Dry sauna activates blood circulation
Our body's thermoregulatory mechanisms are activated in the sauna, where high temperatures induce this reaction in our body. Blood is thus directed to the periphery, to the skin and to areas where we generally have circulatory problems.
Did you know that the skin is the last organ where nutrients are released from the blood? That's why some deficiencies in the body are noticed by doctors through changes in the skin. But sauna activates peripheral circulation, which is why our skin receives more nutrients, is nourished and thus looks younger and more velvety.
Sauna boosts the immunity of the airways and lungs
During sauna the respiratory mucous membranes and lungs are intensely targeted. Those suffering from chronic rhinitis, sinusitis, bronchial asthma, they often catch cold or are smokers should make sauna a habit.
Sauna relieves bone and joint pain
Many people experience such pain, both during the day and at night. Back and muscle pain are also relieved by sauna. This pain-relieving effect actually occurs by reducing inflammation in the body, a benefit for which sauna is often recommended by doctors and therapists.
Sauna maintains heart health and improves sleep quality
Sauna is a good stimulant for the cardiovascular system, supporting the functions of the heart, blood circulation and anti-stress mechanisms. During the sauna, sweating eliminates a good part of the toxins in the body, so the detoxifying effect of the sauna is not to be neglected.
People who suffer from sleep disorders, fall asleep late at night or wake up tired, could try going to the sauna, as specialists claim that such a habit greatly improves their sleep quality of sleep.
Sauna relieves stress, soothes and relaxes
Immediately after the gym is advisable to go to the sauna. Spa centers also recommend sauna. Why? Because the sauna helps us relax, gives us a general feeling of well-being and is a great way to anti-stress excellent.
