People in the modern world are slowly turning towards ancient therapy. They have the best advantages and it’s still ruling the world with optimal popularity. The true origin of sauna is in Finland from where it spread to the rest of the world. At its original place, a sauna is present inside every home.
Recently, there are many types of sauna. Traditionally sauna effect was created by pouring hot water through heated natural object. Now it has been replaced by modern techniques where closed room is being heated by electricity. Here temperature is maintained between 70 to 90 degree Celsius . The more natural it is, the more benefits it would exert. It has become a favorite destination for leisure and has been included at hotels, spa, resorts and cruises as it gives great relaxation.
It has multiple advantages and helps mankind in the following ways:
- It relaxes your body by providing a great sense of comfort and well being.
- It is helpful for brain as it provides great mental relaxation by soothing the brain and creating happiness. It takes down mental stress and strain. It has rejuvenating effect on the brain.
- It improves immunity. Heat is important for the human body. It improves body function.
- It is helpful in case of arthritis. It improves joint pain in degenerative disorder like osteoarthritis. It is helpful in autoimmune disorder such as rheumatoid arthritis.
- It reduces the frequency of seasonal illness and repeated infection. It increases the resistance power.
- It is helpful in ankylosing spondylitis and lumbar spondylitis. By relieving back pain, it reduces the joint stiffness and improves joint mobility.
- It burns calories and regular sauna helps in weight loss.
- It improves circulation and makes you fresh.
- It works even at a cellular level and helps in growth.
- It makes skin fresh and removes dead cells. It removes blackhead, whitehead and comedones. Sauna removes toxins from the skin. It improves complexion. The recommended normal duration of sauna is 10-15 minutes.
- It is useful in case of upper and lower respiratory tract problems. It is helpful in recurrent cough and cold. It gives additional benefit in case of asthma, bronchieactasis, bronchitis and LRTI.
- It has a special advantage in case of chronic fatigue syndrome.
- It removes the bad effects of excess mental and physical exertion.
- It dilates blood vessels and reduces blood pressure.