Dry Sauna - Detox, Improve Health and Lose Weight With a Dry Heat Sauna
A dry sauna helps increase circulation, metabolisma and overall health and wellbeing...
A Finnish invention, the term Sauna implies a smaller room or house which is customarily heated for experiencing dry or wet natural sweating, for therapeutic uses. Originally, the Finnish word 'sauna' means an unusually hot and humid condition. The sauna has come about to be widely accepted as a social session with the aim of general relaxation and promoting sweating for improving health.
Sauna generally is available in two types, the conventional sauna which heats the surrounding air continually or infrared. The oldest saunas in Finland were known to be pits dug in the slopes of hills. These were then kept heated by regular fire hearths mostly using rocks or charcoal. Water when thrown over these rocks produced steam which raised temperatures high enough for the dwellers to remove their clothes.
Used as a retreat to cleanse the body and mind and rejuvenate the spirit, the Finnish carried their concept around the world. Today, the health benefits of the Sauna are well known. Mainly two types of Sauna exist, the dry or wet sauna. The typical dry sauna is usually an enclosed space with several heaters that create the desired temperature around 110 deg F.
The usual infrared sauna can hold two or four people, whereas the Finnish Sauna is larger and is built outside the home. The ideal humidity for a dry sauna is about 20% which is considered very dry. Respiratory difficulties or dizziness may occur sometimes, the solution is to either leave or apply a towel to reduce the sensation of heat. Our bodies easily tolerate the dry heat, as the high humidity extrapolates the heat more effectively than dry air.
The increased heart rate and metabolism may also serve as a good substitute to a brisk walk in the cold of the winter. Apart from providing muscle relaxation and burning extra calories, this happens at temperatures close to 110 deg F, the dry sauna is much preferred due to ease of portability. Indeed, sports persons and athletes have been known to carry their sauna on competitions as a means of instant rejuvenation and relaxation. As explained earlier, the Infrared sauna is also a preferred type of dry sauna.
The principle of operation of the Infrared Sauna is that heating of the human body is achieved without heating the ambient air quite akin to solar power heating. Infrared saunas ensure even heating without the need for a circulator. Very efficient by way of power consumption, various models of Infrared Saunas are available. The Precision Hemlock, Therasauna, Tylo Sauna are amongst the popular models with prices ranging from $1100 to $5500.
These models can be installed in your home as well as outside. The portable saunas are also quite popular with prices ranging from $200 to $3000. For installation, a larger sauna would mostly require a 240 volt power source and a hard wired breaker. Smaller models generally require 120 volt outlets. To avoid power extension cords hanging outside, the power source outlet should be provided close to the installation point.
It's important to keep a low ceiling, not more than six to seven feet. The idea is to keep the heating close to the body rather than heating air rising high and being wasted. Today, ready made kits are widely available, but for a first timer it's beneficial to refer to expert help. Saunas are ideal instruments of relaxation and also aid in healing ailing muscles, increasing the body's metabolism and stimulating blood flow.
When used regularly, Sauna studies have demonstrated many benefits such as improved blood circulation, toxin and heavy metal cleansing, allergy and rash reduction, better weight control, skin cleansing and rejuvenation. For people with risk of heart disease and those over 60 years, it's important to refer to a doctor prior to using any sauna therapy.
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