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Sauna Bath Tips

A sauna is usually wood-lined with wooden benches, and is insulated to contain heat. A sauna bath uses dry heat and low humidity, with temperatures ranging from 160 degrees to 194 degrees Fahrenheit for a Finnish sauna. Other saunas have lower temperatures, such as the steam sauna, which ranges from 90 degrees to 120 degrees Fahrenheit, and the infrared sauna ranging from 80 degrees to 125 degrees Fahrenheit.



A typical sauna bath is a process. It will last approximately 15 to 20 minutes, followed by a cool-down interval, a second sauna and sometimes a third. Following safety tips will allow for a healthy and relaxing sweat.

  1. Remove All Items

    • For the best overall sweat, it is ideal to be naked, although you can wear a bathing suit or a towel. Metal objects, such as bracelets, rings and other jewelry should be removed as they will heat up quickly and may burn the skin.

    Adjust Moisture

    • The moisture in the air of the sauna can be adjusted by throwing water on stones. This creates steam and will raise the temperature in the sauna by a few degrees, through it will cool down quickly. The air should never be allowed to be completely dry. as this can be harmful to the respiratory system. You can also splash some water on the benches to cool them down and add moisture to the air.

    No Food or Alcohol

    • Food should not be eaten before or during a sauna bath, nor should alcohol be consumed. Eating and drinking alcohol can lower your blood pressure and also cause dizziness, nausea and fainting.

    Protect Skin and Hair

    • In order to reap the full benefits of a sauna bath, 20 minutes is enough time and then the bather should take a break. Staying in a sauna too long can hurt your skin and cause dehydration. Additionally, the intensity of a sauna's heat can dry out hair shafts, causing hair to become brittle and break off; a towel or turban is recommended to protect your hair.

    Rehydrate

    • After leaving the sauna, immediately drink cool water, as dehydration can occur quickly. The recommended amount of water is 2 to 4 glasses. Cooler temperatures in general are also recommended, which you can achieve with a cold shower or a quick swim in the pool.

    Health Conditions

    • Certain health or other conditions will disqualify some people from taking an infrared sauna bath, which is not a sauna in the traditional sense. This includes pregnant women, the elderly, people with implants, patients on medication and sickly individuals. An infrared sauna is different because it uses infrared waves, instead of steam to heat the body. People with high blood pressure are also advised not to take any type of sauna bath.

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