THE BENEFITS LAST
What is a Traditional Sauna?
Imagine a peaceful space where you can unwind and let your worries melt away. That’s what a traditional sauna offers. It’s a small, cozy room made of wood and heated by hot rocks. The heat soothes your muscles and clears your mind, leaving you feeling rejuvenated and refreshed. Sit back, relax, and let the warmth work its magic on your body and soul.
Advantages of a Traditional Sauna
1. Authentic Experience
Traditional saunas have been used for centuries as a form of heat therapy in many cultures around the world. With roots dating back to ancient times, traditional saunas offer a timeless and authentic form of heat therapy.
2. Superior Heat Penetration
Traditional saunas offer higher temperatures and humidity levels, promoting deep sweating and allowing heat to penetrate the body more deeply, potentially resulting in greater health benefits. Infrared saunas may also offer heat penetration, but the high temperatures and humidity levels achieved in traditional saunas can provide a more intense and comprehensive heat experience.
3. Natural Heating Method
While traditional saunas use natural heat sources, some infrared saunas use LED lights to heat the body, and the long-term effects of exposure to this type of light are not fully understood. With traditional saunas, you can enjoy a natural and safer heat source without the potential risks associated with artificial light sources.
4. Enhanced Detoxification
Traditional saunas produce high heat and humidity, causing the body to sweat profusely and expel toxins through the skin, resulting in enhanced detoxification compared to infrared saunas, which rely on lower temperatures and produce less sweat.
5. Promote Respiratory Health
The heat and steam from traditional saunas can help clear the respiratory system, whereas infrared saunas do not produce steam and rely on lower temperatures.
6. Relaxing Atmosphere
Traditional saunas offer a more comprehensive and relaxing experience due to their high heat and humidity levels, which relax muscles, open pores, and promote sweating, compared to the targeted and uneven heating of infrared saunas.
7. Positive Impact on Cardiovascular Health
Traditional saunas have a more positive impact on cardiovascular health compared to infrared saunas. They increase blood flow, lower heart rate, and help reduce risk factors for cardiovascular disease, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and insulin resistance. Infrared saunas, in contrast, provide more localized heating and do not generate the same levels of heat and humidity as traditional saunas, potentially limiting their cardiovascular benefits.
8. No Electromagnetic Fields (EMF)
Traditional saunas offer a safer option for those concerned about EMF exposure, unlike infrared saunas that emit EMFs. Some studies suggest that long-term exposure to high levels of EMFs may have adverse health effects. Choosing traditional saunas can help you enjoy a relaxing sauna experience without any potential risks associated with long-term exposure to high levels of EMFs.
9. Environmentally-Friendly Option
Traditional saunas are more energy-efficient and eco-friendly than infrared saunas because they have better insulation and heat retention properties. This means they require less energy to maintain the desired temperature, resulting in a reduced carbon footprint. The natural materials used in traditional saunas, such as wood, provide superior insulation and prevent heat from escaping, creating a more sustainable and efficient heating solution.
10. Greater Temperature Customization
Traditional saunas offer a wider temperature range for customization, allowing for greater flexibility in catering to individual preferences and health needs, such as lower temperatures for those with respiratory issues, higher temperatures for those with muscle tension, and a more intense sauna experience for those who prefer it.
Who can benefit from using a traditional sauna?
Taking a relaxing sauna can be a great way to boost your overall health and well-being. Traditional saunas are suitable for a wide range of people and may benefit those interested in enhancing their physical and mental wellness. Here are some groups of people who may find traditional saunas beneficial:
Individuals who want to improve their cardiovascular health
Athletes or individuals with muscle tension
Individuals seeking relaxation and stress relief
Individuals seeking detoxification
Individuals looking to enhance skin health
Cleanses & Improves Skin
Sweat produced by the soft natural steam from a traditional sauna helps cleanse your skin of bacteria, removes and replaces dead skin cells.
Restores and rejuvenates skin moisture barrier properties
Anti-Aging
Stem Cell Production
Prevents & Protects the Risks of Health Conditions
There have been several studies in Finland by researchers who found that people who regularly use saunas, 2-3 times per week could prevent, relieve, and lower their risks in developing diseases.
Relief from Symptoms of Asthma
Lower Risk of Alzheimer’s
Improves Cardiovascular Health
Positive Effects on Blood Pressure
Protective Effects on Neurocognitive Diseases
Beneficial Effects on Pulmonary Disease
Heal Your Body and Mind,
Because You Deserve It
Step into your own private sanctuary and experience a traditional Finnish sauna session.