The Sauna 

 

The sauna is another part of our personal care, routine use to get a nicer free of dirt and stress skin, but has also provided a number of unknown benefits, and the cardiovascular system and engine will be helped by intense heat sessions taking place at the sauna. 

 

Sauna heat dilates the capillaries of the skin to maintain blood pressure by increasing the temperature, which is multiplied by two, which makes increases the blood circulation in the skin surface. That is why a similar effect to that achieved fast walking occurs. 

 

The pores of our skin open so we get rid of toxins and cleansing the epidermis. Through transpiration remove heavy metals such as lead, mercury, nickel, cadmium ... plus substances such as alcohol, nicotine, sulfuric acid and can become a good ally for cholesterol. 

 

High temperatures and high humidity stimulate circulation and cell regeneration with it skin, improving in many cases skin lesions or skin diseases. This excessive heat also helps the cardiovascular system, as a result of vasodilation, the heart pumps stronger promoting blood circulation. 

 

One of the important qualities of the sauna is its relaxing power because high temperatures get our nerve impulses are slow, so we got more calm. In addition, our body releases endorphins that help us fight stress and insomnia. We feel more relaxed and calm can sleep better. 

 

Sauna sessions have a diuretic effect. This removal of fluids helps reduce cellulite and fat deposits. Also, get beneficial effects on our musculoskeletal system and joints, thus eliminating fluids will help in sprains, neuralgia, joint stiffness, muscle spasms ... We must not forget that it is a good ally against arthritis. 

 

If in addition, in carrying out a sauna, use essential oils like menthol or eucalyptus steam that is released will be very beneficial for our lungs, as it opens the bronchi and clears.