What Are the Benefits of Having a Sauna?
Saunas are a common feature of many fitness clubs and spas, but you might be considering having one of your own. The dry heat of the sauna provides a variety of potential physical and mental benefits. Does this Spark an idea?
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Relaxation
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Water can be poured over a sauna heater to provide humidity. A sauna provides a convenient method of relaxation that can help alleviate stress. Relaxation is important for good health because chronic stress can lead to health problems over time, according to MayoClinic.com.
Breathing
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Asthma and bronchitis cause lung inflammation that's visible on an X-ray. The dry heat of a sauna can provide relief to patients with breathing trouble caused by asthma and bronchitis, according to PubMed. However, this benefit is transient and symptoms will likely return soon after leaving the sauna.
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Rheumatoid Arthritis
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A sauna's heat can relieve pain from rheumatoid arthritis. Sauna bathing can help to reduce pain and increase range of motion in people with rheumatoid arthritis, an auto-immune inflammatory condition that mainly affects the joints, according to PubMed.
Skin Effects
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The heat in a sauna temporarily cleans the skin's surface. The heat in a sauna cleans the outer layer of skin and can temporarily relieve the symptoms of psoriasis.
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References
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