Small chambers that are heated to between 65°C to 90°C are known as saunas. They frequently have temperature controls and unpainted wood interiors. As an additional heating source, rocks in saunas can both absorb and emit heat. These rocks can be poured with water to produce steam.
Saunas come in a variety of designs. Turkish-style saunas contain more moisture while Finnish Saunas normally employ dry heat.
The finest part of your gym workout can be unwinding in a warm, woodsy-scented sauna, or it might be something you only do while you’re on vacation. Saunas can be relaxing and have health advantages, such as easing minor aches and pains, whether you use them frequently or simply occasionally and that is why the use of saunas is recommended in SOMATOLOGY / HEALTH AND SKINCARE / BEAUTY THERAPY.
Saunas come in a variety of styles. Some adopt the conventional Finnish method, employing dry heat with a nearby pail of water and ladle to create brief bursts of steam. Some people only generate dry heat instead of using a water bucket. Additionally common are Turkish saunas. These have a similar purpose and layout to steam rooms and employ wet heat.
In SOMATOLOGY / HEALTH AND SKINCARE / BEAUTY THERAPY, therapists are trained to assess if clients are not contra-indicated to suing the sauna and to ensure the safe use of the sauna.
There are various ways that heat is produced in saunas. Some ways to heat include:
Instead of heating the entire space, infrared saunas heat your body using lights that produce electromagnetic radiation. Compared to other types of saunas, infrared saunas typically maintain temperatures around 140°F (60°C).
Electric heaters are widely used in gyms and fitness clubs to heat sauna rocks to a high temperature. The low humidity and dry heat produced as a result are identical to those produced by wood burning.
Steam, Turkish-style saunas produce moist heat and high humidity using steam from boiling water. These saunas are often known as steam rooms or Turkish baths. Wood, This age-old technique involves burning wood to produce embers or heat sauna rocks. Low humidity and dry heat are produced. Every 10 minutes or so, water can be poured onto the rocks to give the space brief bursts of heat and dampness.
The effects on the body are consistent regardless of how the sauna is heated or the humidity level, in SOMATOLOGY / HEALTH AND SKINCARE / BEAUTY THERAPY, therapists recommend the use of a sauna because:
- A person’s pulse rate rises and their blood vessels widen while they relax in a sauna. This improves circulation in a manner comparable to light to moderate exercise, depending on how long you spend in the sauna.
- Increased circulation may alleviate arthritic pain, enhance joint mobility, and lessen muscle soreness.
- By using a sauna, people with asthma may experience some symptom alleviation. A sauna may aid in clearing mucus, reducing swelling, and widening airways.
- In addition to enhancing circulation, a sauna’s heat may also encourage relaxation. This may increase your sense of well-being.