FINNISH SAUNA
The sauna has 85 degrees Celsius. Humidity is 5% to 15% and is influenced by the infusion.
It is up to you whether you visit the sauna in a bathing suit or naked. Please use a towel in both cases.
You can lose up to a liter of sweat during two or three sauna sessions, so always drink a lot.
1. Shower first
2. Recommended time approx. 10-15 min
3. When sitting or lying down, use a towel to avoid contact with the wood
4. If you like it really hot, treat yourself to an infusion and pour some water on the hot stones
5. Take a cold water shower after each visit or jump in the snow in winter
6. Take a break of at least 30 minutes
7. Don't forget to drink plenty of fluids
8. Repeat the process, 3 visits are ideal
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Strengthening of the immune system: The body temperature increases, which creates a kind of artificial "fever" and kills any pathogens that may be present in the body.
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Blood circulation: Due to the increased body temperature, the vessels expand, blood flow increases and blood pressure drops. After the bath, the cooling down causes the vessels to suddenly contract again and blood pressure rises.
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Reducing the risk of vascular diseases, such as high blood pressure or cardiovascular diseases.
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Muscle tension: two factors come together here: on the one hand, the heat, which always works well against muscle pain, and on the other hand, the increased blood circulation in the whole body and thus also in the muscles.
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Improves the complexion and reduces skin diseases: the most obvious is a positive sauna effect for psoriasis. Some neurodermatitis patients also benefit from the sauna.
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General well-being: The cool down after the bath puts the body on “alert” so to speak and leads to a release of adrenaline and other hormones that have a positive effect on well-being.
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Reduces risk of dementia: A recent study suggests that sauna use could reduce the risk of dementia.
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Prolongs life: Always suspected, now proven, determined there scientists from the University of Eastern Finland in Kuopio in a long-term study.
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The steam bath, for example, is more suitable for beginners.
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People with cardiovascular problems are better off in the steam bath
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If you like to sweat a lot, you should stay with the classic sauna, sweating is less pronounced in the steam bath.
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In general, the effect of the steam bath on the body is gentler than that of the classic sauna.
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The steam bath is also a good way to start a sauna day and to prepare for the Finnish sauna. The body is slowly getting used to the rising temperatures.
There are groups of people who are strongly discouraged from using a sauna, including people with:
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acute asthma problems, because the cold shock when cooling down can lead to a reflex constriction of the bronchi and trigger an acute attack
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rheumatism if they are not in an inflammation-free interval
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inflammation of internal organs and blood vessels
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kidney problems
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coronary artery disease and heart failure
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influenza and colds
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high blood pressure
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dizzy spells
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