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Saunas are better known among athletes because they support muscle recovery after exercise, but apart from promoting relaxation of the body, they have other benefits, which is why we tell you everything you need to know about these steam baths.
This practice was practiced by many ancient people, from ancient Russian many, the mushi-buro in Japan or Aztec temazcals are just a few examples, and the fact that its practice has been going on for centuries is linked to the benefits of doing it.
There are two types of saunas: dry saunas, also called Finnish saunas, and wet saunas or Turkish baths. The former uses very high temperatures and humidity below 20%, while the latter applies lower temperatures but higher humidity.
Among its benefits is improving heart health, according to a study conducted during 2018 by researchers from the UK, USA and Finland. They determined that, based on data from 2,277 men, people who practiced this practice and did not have any conditions had a lower risk of “suffering from a fatal cardiovascular event.”
On the other hand, when the heart rate increases due to high temperatures, over the long term, it has a positive effect similar to that of moderate exercise, according to a study. report published by Complementary Therapies in Medicine.
Many beauty centers and spas invest in having a sauna because it gives an attractive result to the skin, and helps relieve tension and stress. The steam generated by these chambers causes the skin pores to open, allowing the expulsion of dirt and toxins that damage the dermis.
It also helps remove dead cells, fights acne, softens, stimulates circulation and oxygenates the skin. If we add an antioxidant mask application after this session, we will have a strong anti-aging routine.
Even though a lot scientific study proven benefits, the truth is to do the best is to have a healthy physical condition and a doctor’s approval, otherwise the sessions should be supervised and should be short.
This practice is contraindicated for people with hypertension, heart conditions, diabetes and pregnant women. Also not recommended in the case of very intense physical activity, the ideal is to wait for the heart rate to return to a resting level.
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