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Do you like going to a sauna but you don't really know what impact this practice has on your body? And yes, 15 minutes in the sauna is much more beneficial than you think! We explain everything you need to know about the sauna: its origin, what it is, its benefits, how a session takes place, what the contraindications are, etc.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

The benefits of the sauna: the basics to know<\/b><\/h2>

The benefits of the sauna were discovered more than 2000 years ago by the Nordic countries. Aiming to release toxins from the body through perspiration, the sauna has numerous benefits for the muscles, blood circulation, skin, immune defenses, respiratory tract, etc. We will explain everything to you !<\/b><\/p>

Definition<\/span><\/h3>

THE <\/span>sauna<\/b> is a cabin, mostly in <\/span>drink<\/b>, emitting dry heat going <\/span>of<\/b> 70\u00b0C to over 100\u00b0C<\/b>. The aim of this practice is to <\/span>clear toxins from the body<\/b> through perspiration.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

The heat source is achieved through <\/span>stones<\/b> arranged on a <\/span>wood or electric stove<\/b>. When the stones have taken the heat well, a <\/span>water ladle<\/b> must be poured over these to release heat throughout the cabin.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Origin<\/span><\/h3>

The sauna finds its roots in<\/span> Nordic countries<\/b>, in which the <\/span>climate is cold<\/b>. So, to combat often negative temperatures, people have thought about a solution.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

It is therefore in Finland that the sauna was born <\/span>more than 2000 years ago<\/b>. The first cabins were made from wood, which is why they look that way today.<\/span><\/p>

The sauna has thus become an institution in Scandinavian countries and is a moment of sharing and conviviality between friends and family. For the record, there are more than <\/span>3 million saunas for around 5 million Finns<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>

Its benefits have allowed the sauna to take <\/span>more and more extensive <\/b>and the practice thus developed first in other Scandinavian countries and subsequently in all countries of the world.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Traditional sauna VS infrared sauna<\/span><\/h3>

THE <\/span>infrared sauna<\/b> aims to <\/span>reproduce the effects of the sun<\/b> on your body when you expose yourself. You benefit from the benefits of the sun <\/span>without ultraviolet ray emissions<\/b>, dangerous for the skin and the body.<\/span><\/p>

Unlike the traditional sauna, the infrared sauna allows you to<\/span> deeply penetrate radiation<\/b>. The ambient temperature of the infrared sauna is around 40\u00b0C. However, your body temperature rises much more and you sweat <\/span>3 to 6 times more<\/b> than in a traditional sauna.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

During and after a session in an infrared sauna, you feel totally relaxed because your <\/span>muscles free themselves of toxins<\/b>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

What are the benefits of sauna?<\/b><\/h2>

The sauna has many <\/span>benefits<\/b> for the <\/span>skin<\/b> and the <\/span>body<\/b> in its entirety. A sauna session promotes your well-being through the muscles, blood circulation, skin, respiratory tract, etc. Let\u2019s discover together the different benefits of the sauna!<\/span><\/p>

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For the muscles<\/span><\/h3>

The heat allows your muscles to relax and unwind more easily. It is a good practice for <\/span>relieve your aches<\/b> and the <\/span>muscle aches.<\/b><\/p>

For blood circulation<\/span><\/h3>

Alternating between hot and cold helps stimulate blood circulation. This is why it is advisable to take a cold shower just after the session and repeat the same pattern 2-3 times.<\/span><\/p>

For the skin<\/span><\/h3>

Sweating allows you to <\/span>release toxins<\/b>, of<\/span>open pores<\/b> of your skin and so <\/span>to clean<\/b> the skin deep down.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

A cold shower after the session is essential for <\/span>close the pores<\/b> once they have released all the toxins.<\/span><\/p>

Sauna is known to improve skin problems such as <\/span>psoriasis<\/b> And <\/span>eczema<\/b>. These are very dry skin types that tend to have difficulty sweating. The sauna therefore allows them to eliminate the toxins that these skins usually have difficulty rejecting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

For immune defenses<\/span><\/h3>

The increase in body temperature allows <\/span>stimulation of the immune system<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>

So, the fact that your body temperature increases makes your body believe it has a fever and <\/span>increase white blood cell production<\/b>. Thanks to this, your body is better able to<\/span> protect yourself from surrounding viruses<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>

Against stress and fatigue<\/span><\/h3>

The heat released in the sauna makes <\/span>release<\/b> endorphins<\/b> by the body, which causes a feeling of relaxation. Let go and completely relax during your 15 minute session!<\/span><\/p>

Endorphin production also affects your <\/span>sleep<\/b> You will be perfectly relaxed which promotes good <\/span>restful night's sleep<\/b> !<\/span><\/p>

For the respiratory tract<\/span><\/h3>

If you have a cough, you will see an improvement after your session!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Against cardiovascular risks<\/span><\/h3>

If you go to the sauna regularly, you are less likely to develop heart problems.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Please note, if you have known heart problems, you must<\/span> ask your doctor for advice<\/b> before going to a sauna. In fact, this makes it possible to <\/span>reduce risks but not necessarily provide treatment<\/b> problems already installed.<\/span><\/p>

What happens during a session ?<\/b><\/h2>

It is important to know the <\/span>progress of a sauna session<\/b>, especially when you go there for the first time. Follow the leader !<\/span><\/p>

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Duration<\/span><\/h3>

Before starting, it is advisable to take a <\/span>hot shower<\/b> to promote hygiene but also to <\/span>activate sweating<\/b> of your body. Once dried, you can enter the sauna and position yourself wherever you want: <\/span>the higher you go, the more you will feel the heat<\/b>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

A session must not <\/span>not exceed 15 minutes <\/b>to avoid any risk of dehydration of the body. Once out of the cabin, it is advisable to take a cold shower and take a few minutes of rest before returning or not. The operation can be <\/span>repeated 2 to 3 times<\/b> to release all the toxins. The whole thing is<\/span>listen to your body and not force<\/b> !<\/span><\/p>

Contraindications<\/span><\/h3>

Several <\/span>contraindications<\/b> should be taken into account before embarking on a sauna session. In fact, this practice is not recommended when you have:<\/span><\/p>