ALL THE BENEFITS OF THE FINNISH SAUNA
The health benefits of the Finnish sauna are all related to its ability to help the body quickly flush out a large amount of toxins thanks to the intense heat generated. Exposure to high temperatures (60°C to 100°C), dry air, and a cabin made of natural wood make the Finnish sauna a real panacea for the mind and body. The sauna also helps reduce migraines which are often due to poor regulation of tension in the blood vessels.
Sweating activates the body’s detoxification process which aids the removal of toxins and heavy metals, thereby reducing the workload on the kidneys. The heat generated by the sauna also dilates pores, helping the elimination of toxins and dead cells for a more elastic and younger skin.Among other beneficial effects, using the sauna also helps lose weight, not through perspiration -as any lost fluids are quickly reintegrated- but rather thanks to an increased heart rate.
The direct effect on the heart, through the dilation of blood vessels, as well as the rapid increase of the heartbeat, also improves the entire cardiovascular system. However, the most immediate and impressive health benefit of the sauna is the increased release of endorphins by the brain which reduce insomnia and restlessness and improve concentration and reflexes.
