The sauna has reached a widespread and is a treatment that would give welfare agency, the "heat bath" is to eliminate, through sweat, toxins and wastes from the skin, increasing transpiration. It is often used to lose weight, but in reality the sauna does not lose weight, but only liquids and must be used carefully because they do not always do well.
The sauna was born in Finland, where it was practiced as early as 1100, in a hole in the soil and then covered. There are many methods of execution: the classic Finnish sauna "is made in a specially prepared, in which the temperature raised to about 60 ° C by means of appropriate stoves. After this first "bath" of dry air (which may last 10-15 minutes), continues with a "bath of hot steam, obtained by throwing water on hot stones (lasting 15-20 minutes). In this way, the saturating humidity environment, it promotes abundant sweating. In the Nordic countries at this stage is followed by a bath in cold water, while the other is used to make just a cold shower. The interior of the sauna rooms and benches for the users are covered with rough wood, poplar or pine.
BEFORE MAKING THE SAUNA
In many contexts today sauna and other similar treatments are offered as a moment of comfort and pleasure. Maybe attached to swimming pools, gyms, fitness and beauty in so-called club, where they often lack the adequate assistance of specialized personnel to supervise the treatment is without risk. The sauna is not only a moment of pleasure and relaxation, but can also be a time of therapy to achieve clinical outcomes, such as occurs in spas, and therefore requires specific medical indications. it is therefore necessary, first, be sure to be in good health by making a visit (with Specialist in Sports Medicine or the Cardiologist), also running an electrocardiogram to check the functionality of your cardiovascular system and measuring their blood pressure. The doctor, after the visit, will state the time, method of application and a list of any contraindications of the sauna itself, it must be remembered that the abrupt loss of large amounts of fluids and minerals (as may happen after sweating) can not be tolerated by all and threatens to cause a hypovolemic shock * (decreased volume of circulating blood). Especially those with heart problems and / or blood pressure should undergo this practice only after careful evaluation by your doctor.
(* = Intravascular volume depletion decrease in blood volume that occurs for example, during states of shock.)
EFFECTS
The high temperature has the effect most noticeable perspiration, natural mechanism that serves to regulate the body temperature, keeping it as close as possible to 37 ° C. Through the sweat and water are eliminated by increasing the activity of the sebaceous glands, toxic substances. The increase in body temperature has beneficial effects on the muscles, which relaxes and lowers its voltage.
During sauna * metabolism and heart rate increase, there is vasodilation and blood becomes less "sticky": these reactions facilitate the movement of blood around the body.
The heat can also give benefits to sufferers of respiratory diseases (bronchitis, sinusitis and chronic rhinitis) and may facilitate a faster muscle recovery (facilitated by relaxation and disposal of lactic acid), a sedative effect on nerve endings and a recovery Best of the peripheral circulation.
(* METABOLISM = set of biochemical processes that take place in cells and organs with the function to allow for maintenance, growth and multiplication.)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
* WHEN SHOULD BE RECOMMENDED?
1.In case the pressure is too high or too low
2.in presence of heart disease or circulation
3.durante fever
4.in case of skin inflammation (including the risk of transmission to others)
5.in varices
6.in pregnancy
7.durante the menstrual cycle (for vasodilation and reducing blood viscosity, we run the risk of bleeding)
8.durante the age of development (the interference of any kind on an organism in development and changes may be negative).
* HELP AGAINST STRESS?
Its relaxing effect on muscles and its analgesic action (Achieved by reducing sensitivity to pain) can be effective in reducing anxiety and stress.
* is ideal for those in sports?
is particularly suitable because it allows the athlete to recover faster (accelerating the disposal of toxins and lactic acid), due to a sedative effect on the nervous system and improves peripheral circulation.
* is contraindicated if you are suffering from diseases in muscles and joints?
In the case of localized disease (muscle injuries and / or bone and joint) may be indicated because of its relaxant effect on muscles and increases metabolism, which accelerates the disposal of toxic catabolites that are formed in the structures affected by trauma; important then the effect of "block" level of pain receptors.
* MUST GET WET?
is a good idea to take a shower at room temperature to "open" the pores and relax, then get wet for a few minutes in the sauna, go out again to take another shower, cooler, then back into the sauna itself. * How long must
?
You should not exceed 15-20 minutes and not to adapt gradually, starting with shorter times to prevent disturbance of blood pressure.
* You can not risk heat stroke?
is possible, but you can avoid recognizing the symptoms: increased heart rate and temperature, malaise, stomach pains and feeling dizzy are important signs of risk and should be stopped to the sauna.
* You can exit SAUNA QUICKLY?
No. The low pressure may experience a feeling of dizziness: it is always better to go out quietly and then remain lying down for a few minutes to allow any pressure to return to normal.
* you can eat before the sauna?
must not enter the sauna on an empty stomach, but you have to settle for a light snack: yogurt and fruit are fine.
* What should I NEXT?
We recommend a cold shower to bring the temperature to a normal level and to have a firming effect on the skin. is good, as mentioned above, then enjoy a few minutes to relax, to enjoy the steam exerts a relaxant effect on the body.
* lose weight?
is one of the myths to dispel: the sauna is not a slimming effect. The weight lost during the session is related to fluid loss through sweating, which are replenished by drinking liquids exit the sauna itself.
* You can drink in a sauna?
is key replenish fluids and minerals lost through sweat. Better however, avoid sugary drinks, stimulants, and especially alcohol before and during and after the sauna. Are denoted teas, fruit juices and vegetables.
* FA becomes more beautiful?
Indirectly, yes: the skin (removal of dead cells, becomes brighter and more supple. The sauna also promotes sleep, improves blood circulation and lymphatic circulation, keeps you young tissues and makes the skin more resistant to weathering.
* EA
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