Similarly, if you’ve been struggling to sleep or feeling stressed out, the sauna’s heat can help you overcome these challenges.
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If the primary purpose of a sauna is relaxation, then having a view of the outdoors can only add to the aura of tranquillity. If you’ve got an ocean view from your sauna, so much the better. If located adjacent to a bathroom, the wood of your sauna can create an earthy juxtaposition against the smooth tiles of the bathroom.
The top ways that sauna time can rejuvenate you and keep you healthy
Over and above the simple relaxation that time spent in your sauna will bring you, there are a number of remarkable health benefits that the intense heat provides. Together with activities like beach walking, meditation and relaxation, your sauna can enhance your overall health and wellbeing.
With that said, it’s important to note that people with any medical conditions should consult their doctor before starting a sauna regimen. It’s also very important to stay hydrated and avoid prolonged exposure to the excessive heat. You should sit in a sauna for about 15-20 minutes only — and you should halve that time if you’re new to the experience. It is perfectly safe to use a sauna every day.
Improved heart health and lowered blood pressure
Research has suggested that regular sauna bathing can benefit the health of your heart and cardiovascular system. Daily sauna use can improve the amount of oxygen flowing to the heart muscle and can also improve general circulation, as well as lower your blood pressure.
Better respiratory function
Inhaling the warm, dry air in a sauna can help open up airways and improve respiratory function. In certain cases, that can benefit people who have asthma or have been struggling with infections like flu or bronchitis.
Glowing, vibrant skin
Spending time in the sauna will cause you to sweat, and this in turn can help to cleanse the skin and remove dead skin cells, leading to improved skin health, a clearer complexion and skin that looks younger and more vibrant.
Muscle relaxation and pain relief
If you’ve been hitting the gym hard or pushing yourself in your regular workouts, a sauna can be just what the doctor ordered. The heat can help relax your muscles and alleviate tension, which may provide relief from muscle soreness and pain. Sauna use post-exercise may also accelerate recovery by reducing inflammation, promoting muscle relaxation and enhancing your circulation.
Stress relief
Saunas are known to be great places to relax, either on your own or with a friend or family member. Allow the heat to melt away your stress while it promotes overall wellbeing and leaves you physically and mentally equipped to tackle whatever challenges life brings your way. Spending time in a sauna can be a natural mood elevator and for some people, it may lessen symptoms of anxiety by reducing levels of stress hormones like cortisol.
Natural detoxification
Sweating in a sauna helps eliminate toxins and impurities from the body through the skin, supporting the body’s natural detoxification process.
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Having a sauna in your house transforms your home into a luxury retreat. To find a beautiful home where the heat of a sauna awaits you, get in touch with Lew Geffen Sotheby’s International Realty today.
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