Dry Sauna Information
There are many benefits to dry saunas, which are are known to reduce stress and tension, and are less humid than regular "wet" saunas. Types of dry saunas include Finnish and infrared saunas. Some saunas, such as those powered by wood-burning stoves and electric ovens, can double as dry saunas if no steam is generated. Does this Spark an idea?
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Difference
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Whereas with traditional wet saunas, when water is splashed over hot rocks to generate steam, dry saunas use only the rocks. The heat also reaches the body directly, producing quicker results compared to a wet sauna.
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Infrared Sauna
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Infrared saunas are a type of dry sauna that heat users with infrared rays, similar to the heat generated by the sun. They use less power and heat faster than dry saunas that rely on rocks and floor heaters.
Finnish Sauna
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Finnish saunas use hot rocks warmed by a heater. Finnish saunas also tend to be larger than infrared saunas.
Benefits
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According to SaunaRelaxation.com, saunas can increase blood flow and heart rate, and aid the body in sweating out toxins.
Risks
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Saunas that are overly dry can cause respiratory problems. Also, excessive sweating can lead to dehydration.
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