Sauna

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A sauna is a small room or house designed as a place to experience dry, or wet, heat sessions. The sauna is orignated from the Finnish sauna. The term sauna may also be used as a verb to describe a hot or humid environment.

Steam saunas

Along with many other added benefits, medical professionals say that steam stimulates the lymphatic system, increasing blood circulation and speeding up the metabolism. Another therapeutic affect of the steam shower is on the immune system, causing the body to produce more white blood cells. The increase in white cell count is key in fighting off the colds, as well as other diseases such as asthma, bronchitis, the flu, and pneumonia. Steam showers can relieve a sore throat, excessive coughing, and nasal congestion, similar to a small vaporizer unit. Steam showers are also known to flush out toxins and other impurities, from the body, through the sweat glands. Steam also adds moisture to dry skin.

Infrared saunas

Infrared saunas are growing in popularity, using far infrared rays to create warmth. Infrared sauna promoters state that, unlike UV radiation or atomic radiation, infrared radiant heat is safe and beneficial. When infrared rays hit the skin, they transfer heat energy, which is said to penetrate more than an inch and a half into the body, to heal and stimulate tissues, making it an effective therapy for arthritis and tissue injuries.