05 April 2007 19:30
Steam Saunas
Taking a sauna is a relaxing experience that leads to sweating, which has many health benefits. Generally, temperatures are more than 80 degrees C in these structures.
Sauna Suits
The use of sauna suits brings out misconceptions about losing weight. That is, to lose weight, your body needs to burn more food (calories) than you eat. And, when your body has no immediate food/source of energy to burn, it will start burning stored fat.
Sauna Kits
Different types of sauna kits including home size sauna kits, one person kits, and pre-cut and pre-built sauna kits are also available in the market. Saunas are no longer confined to public places. A sauna could be built at home with the help of sauna kit
Sauna Heaters
When searching for a sauna heater, there are several factors to keep in mind. To begin, you might want your heater to have 3-wall construction. This allows it to have a cooler surface temperature, which increases safety. Likewise, your sauna heater should
Sauna Benefits
The sauna also improves one's immune system, metabolic rate and circulation. Arthritis patients can benefit temporarily by taking sauna baths.
How to Build a Sauna
The doors left open can bring down the temperature of sauna defeating its very purpose. An insulated room of softwood and a good heater are a must for sauna.
Home Sauna
Saunas also have positive metabolic effects, caused by the negative ions released by steam. Likewise saunas product positive spiritual effects in that they are calming.
Finnish Saunas
Sauna bathing in Finland typically lasts between half an hour and two hours. The sauna is often followed by a shower or swim in a lake. In winter, many of the Finnish rub snow on their skin after their sauna. Some beat their skin with birch twigs soaked i
Saunas
Taking a sauna is a relaxing experience that leads to sweating, which has many health benefits.
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