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Posted on April 1, 2006 by Alphonso Sirtle | Posted under Shopping and Product Reviews
Dry Saunas Or Wet Saunas Which Will It Be?
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Too often a west sauna is actually confused with a steam room although in fact the two are not alike at all. Saunas have volcanic stones and a radiant heater. When the sauna is set to dry it simply means it is set so that there is no moisture. A dry saunas temperature can actually reach up to 200 degrees Fahrenheit. Now youve got to admit thats toasty! It is easy tolerated because the humidity is so low so you perspiration very quickly evaporates. To create a wet sauna all you need to do is pour a small amount of water onto the volcanic stone which then creates a burst of vapor. The temperature drops a little bit and the humidity jumps as much as 30% almost instantly which intensifies the heat. Traditionally a sauna would start with a dry sauna, then a rest, and then when the sauna was re-entered the bather would have a ladle and wood bucket in tow so that small amounts of water could be added to the stone creating a wet sauna. The Finns take credit for the wet sauna or steam based sauna which they so love while the Swedish prefer the dry sauna. In actuality there is nothing dry about a dry sauna where sweat and steam are still major components. You probably already understand that when there is humidity it feels much warmer. We see it in the summer months often when warnings go out because the humidity has climbed. A 114 degrees Fahrenheit in Arizona can be more comfortable than 95 degree Fahrenheit You see its not about the heat its about the humidity. The higher the humidity the hotter it feels and more you will sweat. So which type of sauna is best? Wet or dry? The answer is simple. Its the one you enjoy the most. If you like to sweat then a wet sauna is the best choice. Sweating cleans the pores and helps to detoxify the body. Youll also sweat in a dry sauna but youll also experience increased heart rate and a metabolism thats speeds up. Want to loose weight? Then the dry sauna is for you. 20 minutes in a dry sauna will burn 300 calories. Now you might be surprised to discover this but the Swedes have known it for years perhaps why they have some of the fittest athletes in the world. In fact the Swedish Olympic team even travel with a dry sauna. The dry sauna relaxes the muscles which allows the athletes to train much harder than they could otherwise do. Hey lets face it. If its good enough for professional athletes we should be paying attention and if its good enough for the Swedes and the Finns we should be using it. A dry sauna will not only relax you it will provide you with some terrific therapeutic value. If you are suffering with pain from an injury or from debilitating diseases such as Arthritis, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, or cancer. a sauna will be very beneficial. Even those that find no relief from pain medicine have found relief from a sauna. Of course the heat provides some of the pain relief, but much of the relief actually comes from the chemicals released by the body. Just once a day will provide remarkable improvements. A sauna is also very beneficial for mental health problems such as depression and anxiety because the endorphins that are released help elevate the mood especially for people suffering from depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety. And if you are one of the lucky ones who currently doesnt have any ailments then you can reap the benefits of preventative treatments so that you stay nice and healthy. In fact your heart is counting on you using a sauna to keep it healthy. Did you know that studies have shown that a sauna is very beneficial to the heart and a wise choice for those suffering from various forms of heart disease. No heart disease then why not consider preventing it with your sauna? The benefits are reaped whether you use a dry sauna or a wet sauna. Your body doesnt really care which one you choose only that you choose one. Heck why not consider using both methods. After all variety is the spice of life right? Whether you choose dry saunas or wet saunas is entirely up to you. Whats important is that you choose one and begin to get the health benefits now! About The Author: Alphonso has been working in the home remodeling industry for last 5 years. Take advantage of his experience and written material on hot tub |
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