Sauna - Jaccuzi - Steam Room

Jacuzzi - Sauna - Hamam Benefits

 



Of all the relaxation techniques that people use, one of the most enduring is the power of heat. Warm water baths were used during Roman times to help relax and heal people. Today, we use the power of heat in therapeutic settings such as Jacuzzi and sauna & Steam Room ( Hamam). All of these apparatuses have several benefits associated with their use.


Muscle Relaxation

  • Heat has long been used in physiotherapy as a means to relax and help heal muscles. The heat which the Jacuzzi or sauna generates is no different, but it works on a much larger scale. Spending just a few minutes in either a Jacuzzi or a sauna will help the entire body relax, which will help the body repair itself if need be. Jacuzzis have the added bonus of massaging jets which can work on different areas of the body for a more precise massage.

Increased Heart Rate

  • Heat also increases your heart rate. When your heart rate increases, it helps move blood through your body quicker and more efficiently. The more efficient system then helps cells to repair themselves and helps to create new cells. Extra blood flow also helps to rejuvenate and heal your skin.

Increased Sweating

  • Another benefit of the Jacuzzi and sauna is the increased sweating people do when they are inside. It has been shown that some people sweat up to a pint in just 15 to 20 minutes of sauna use. Sweating is good for the body as it helps to flush toxins out of your system. The more you sweat, the healthier your body becomes. Remember : don't stay in these for too long as you may get dehydrated. Also, make sure to replenish any fluids you may have lost while in them.

Mental State

  • One other benefit of a sauna or Jacuzzi is an improvement of your mental state. People who have used a sauna or Jacuzzi often feel more alert and have a clearer head than when they went in. The heat acts to relax the mind as well as the body, and people often feel refreshed after use.

Increased Metabolism

  • Finally, the heat works to increase your metabolic rate. When your metabolism goes up, it helps the body burn off any harmful substances which may be in it. Since your metabolism also controls how fast you lose weight, there is some dieting benefit to using a Sauna, Steam Room or Jacuzzi





There is a valid reason why human beings have used sweat baths for hygienic and health purposes since the Stone Age. It's because sweating has proven its effectiveness in flushing out toxins and disease and maintaining optimal physical as well as mental health.

Most cultures around the world have their own versions of the sweat bath, whether it's the ancient Romans and their "Thermae" or the traditional Japanese "Onsen". The Russians call it the "Banya" and the for native North American Indians it's "Inipi", without omitting the notorious Turkish Bath or "Hamam". However, the most prominent and popular one of all is the "Finnish Sauna".

The skin is the largest organ in the body and through the pores it plays a major role in the detoxifying process alongside the lungs, kidneys, bowels, liver and the lymphatic and immune systems. The skin produces cool sweat to regulate the body's elevated temperature. It also has the ability to transform toxins from lipid-soluble or oil-based, into -easier to eliminate- water-soluble forms. 

 Sweat carries toxins out of the body and flushes them through the pores.

 

  


Sweating is the body's safe and natural way to heal. Scientists and doctors are finally acknowledging what our ancestors instinctively knew, that regular sweating restores good health through the elimination of toxins.

Therefore don't take the sauna for a mere luxury if you aim to achieve and maintain good health.  It is a necessity, and a very reliable way to help your body stay healthy by eliminating toxin surcharge.

As we mentioned earlier, the skin is a major eliminative organ. Our modern lifestyle makes most people's skin inactive. Many of us don't sweat, especially during the winter months. Modern synthetic fibers or tight clothing that doesn't allow the skin to breathe, can damage our skin and our natural ability for elimination, as does excessive prolonged sun exposure. A sedentary lifestyle also inactivates the skin. Our skin is exposed to hundreds of chemicals during the course of our life, and is affected by them. From innocent bath products such as shampoos, shower gels, lotions and soaps to deodorants. Household cleaning solvents, detergent residues on clothes and chemicals from the bath or shower water also affect the skin.

 Regular use of the sauna gradually restores the skin's elimination ability.  Sweating removes toxic chemicals and metals faster than other detox method. It is a good habit that pays many health dividends. The sauna's benefits are numerous. Not least because it is so relaxing and leaves your body soothed and your mind serene. It's main advantage lies in the fact that it promotes sweating, helping the body to rid itself of toxins. It is also believed that exposure of the skin to heat stimulates the production of white blood cells and strengthens the immune system.