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Sunday, March 2, 2008

Benefits of Sauna and Steam Rooms

Did you know that after a 10-20 minute Sauna session your heart rate can increase by 50-75%. The body's metabolic rate increases the same as during a brisk walk.

  • Blood vessels become more flexible improving circulation to the body's extremities Blood flow increases to as high as 50-75% bringing nutrients to the skin tissue resulting in a healthy radiance.
  • Steam Baths and Saunas induce sweating, cleaning and detoxifying the body's largest organ - the skin. 30% of the body's waste passes through the skin's pores which improves the immune system and the functions of the liver and kidneys.
  • Steam Room and Sauna improve the benefits of massage and lymphatic drainage by the elimination of the toxins from the body.
  • Relieves pain and stiffness of arthritis and fibromyalgia.
  • Improves muscle tension from physical exercise.
  • Steam Baths improve the respiratory system, relieving respiratory conditions of chest congestion. It also helps relieve the symptoms of bronchitis, laryngitis and sinusitis.

A good shower is recommended during and after Steam Room, Sauna and Spa as this improves your treatment. It is also recommended that you drink lots of filtered water.

Note: This treatment is NOT suitable for people who suffer from high blood pressure, severe heart conditions and women during pregnancy need to be cleared by their doctor.


Benfits of Spa

What could be better than relaxing in a warm spa as the hydro jets and spa bubbles gently massage away stress and tension from fatigued muscles.

Promotes better sleep

Accelerates the natural healing process by:

  • Easing pain by relaxing muscles and increasing endorphines (the body's natural pain relief.)
  • Increase blood flow which improves circulation
  • Improves the immune system by speeding the elimination of toxins that are replaced by oxygen and the body's natural nutrients.

Improved Arthritis/Chronic pain by:
  • Improving joint flexibility
  • Decreasing joint swelling and encouraging collegen tissue around the joint to be more flexible.

Helps improve Diabetes Type 2 by:

  • Improved sleep
  • Lowered blod sugar
  • Boost general sense of well-being, helping to make exercise easier.

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