Even today, people still enjoy using saunas, which have been around for thousands of years. People can relax and unwind in a sauna, and it is also good for their health!
“Sweat houses” were used by the Mayans 3,000 years ago, claims Harvard Health Publications. 1 in 3 Finns or Finnish people still use saunas, which have been around for thousands of years.
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According to Medical News Today, a sauna is typically a room heated to between 70° to 100° Celsius. Traditional Finnish saunas usually use dry heat, with a relative humidity that is often between 10 and 20%.
In other sauna types, the moisture is higher. Turkish-style saunas, for example, involve a greater level of humidity.
Possible Health Benefits
Increased circulation may alleviate arthritis pain, improve joint mobility, and reduce muscle soreness.
A sauna's heat may also promote relaxation in addition to improving circulation. This may make you feel better.
Over the course of 20 years, one study in Finland followed 2,315 men aged 42 to 60. The findings suggested that people who use a sauna may have a lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease.
Using a dry sauna dries the skin. Some people with psoriasis may find that using a sauna relieves their symptoms, but those with atopic dermatitis may find that it worsens.
Asthmatics may find that using a sauna relieves some of their symptoms. A sauna may aid in the opening of airways, the loosening of phlegm, and the reduction of stress.
Saunas are usually safe for most people. However, people with uncontrolled high blood pressure and heart disease should check with their doctors before taking a sauna.
