ALPHASAUNA-HEALTH & BEAUTY

SAUNA USE MAY IMPROVE CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH

The reduction in stress levels when using a sauna may be linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular events. One study, conducted in Finland, followed 2,315 men ages 42 to 60 over the course of 20 years. Findings suggested that people who use a sauna may have a lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease.

Of the participants in the study, a total of 878 died from cardiovascular disease, coronary artery disease, or sudden cardiac death. Participants were categorized by how often they used a sauna, including once a week, two to three times a week, and four to seven times a week. After adjusting for cardiovascular risk factors, increased sauna use was linked with a reduced risk of fatal cardiovascular-related diseases.

SAUNAS FLUSH TOXINS

Many – if not most – of us do not actively sweat on a daily basis. Deep sweating, however, has multiple proven health benefits. Benefits derived from a deep sweat can be achieved via regular sauna bathing. Due to the heat of a sauna, the core body temperature begins to rise. The blood vessels then dilate and cause increased blood flow. As heat from the blood begins to move toward the skin’s surface, the body’s nervous system then sends signals to the millions of sweat glands that cover the human body. As the sweat glands become stimulated, they produce sweat composed of 99% water to cool the body.

However, deep sweating in a sauna can help reduce levels of lead, copper, zinc, nickel, mercury, and chemical – which are all toxins commonly absorbed just from interacting with our daily environments. There is no shortage of books from Doctors and practitioners, who describe the benefits of detoxifying our bodies regularly. As many doctors agree, the reason for the popularity of saunas is that it is one of the best ways to detoxify our bodies.

SAUNAS BURN CALORIES

A moderately conditioned person can easily sweat off 500 grams and consume nearly 300 calories in a single session of a sauna. The body consumes calories due to the acceleration of heart activity (the cardiovascular section). As heart activity increases and demands more oxygen, the body begins to convert more calories into usable energy.