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Finnish sauna

 
Overall, the benefits of a Finnish sauna are well known and include positive effects on the human psyche, regeneration of the whole organism, cosmetic and relaxing effects. It helps in preventing respiratory diseases, allergies, and skin complications and improves the durability of the whole body.

Heat stimulates blood circulation in the skin and causes sweating. This increases the activity of sebaceous glands (sweat glands), which discharge dirt and toxins out from the skin.

Heat also warms up the joints thereby increasing their the mobility, improves heart function, boosts blood circulation and affects the regulation of blood pressure.

  • temperature: 80-110°C (175-230°F)
  • humidity: 8-15%
  • procedure: 15 minutes, it is ideal to repeat a sauna session three times; sauna (10-15 minutes), cooling, rest(15 minutes)