Top 11 Health Benefits of Sauna
The Sundance Spa Store is proud to be a provider of world class saunas as the GTA's sole Finnleo Saunas Dealership.
Finnleo and its parent company, TyloHelo World Group, are celebrating milestone anniversaries in 2019.
TyloHelo is celebrating 100 years with roots dating back to 1919 in Wyborg, Finland. During those 100 years, sauna has changed significantly, especially since the invention of the electrical sauna heater by Leo Vikstrom, who is the “Leo” in “Finnleo.”
Finnleo, founded September 14, 1984 is celebrating its 35th anniversary. While sauna room and heater designs have changed significantly in those 35 years, Finnleo’s commitment to sharing the Pure Sauna lifestyle has remained constant.
For Finnleo, helping people plan, design, and install their sauna is not just business; it is an opportunity for us to share our culture and heritage and to help people live happier, healthier lives. As a local Finnleo dealer, we at The Sundance Spa Store are ready to help you begin your sauna project. Please enjoy this video created to share the 100 year history of TyloHelo & Finnleo Saunas. Below the video is an article by Finnleo outlining the Top 11 Helath Benefits of regular sauna use.
The Top 11 Health Benefits of Sauna Use, according to Finnleo Saunas:
1. Saunas improve cardiovascular performance.
Not surprisingly, sauna bathers most frequently cite stress reduction as the number one benefit of sauna use. Medical studies often determine that stress in our daily lives can negatively affect our health. In fact, the vast majority of disease (i.e. heart disease) is at least partially stress-related. Heat bathing in a sauna provides stress relief in a number of ways. It’s a warm, quiet space without any distractions coming from the outside. As we like to say, "Step into a Finnleo sauna, and close the door on the rest of the world." The heat from the sauna relaxes the body's muscles, improves circulation and stimulates the release of endorphins. Endorphins are the body’s all-natural "feel good" chemical, and their release provides a truly wonderful "after sauna glow.”
- Reduced risk of all-cause mortality & fatal cardiac incidents (heart attacks). Using sauna 2-3 times per week at 174 degrees F reduces
risk of Fatal Cardiovascular Disease by 27% and 4-7 times per week reduces risk by 50% - Reduced risk of hypertension (high blood pressure) with regular sauna use. A 3-month study of bi-weekly sauna use showed
reduced occurrence of high blood pressure. - Long-term sauna use and aerobic exercise are associated with improved arterial compliance, which means the arteries are healthier and better able to handle additional stresses.
- Sauna use increases the heart rate similar to aerobic exercise with the heart rate ranging between 120-150 beats per minute.
2. Saunas aid in recovery after intense physical activity. Saunas relax muscles and soothe aches/pains in both muscles and joints.
Under the high heat provided by a sauna, the body releases endorphins (see health and wellness benefit #1). Endorphins can have a mild, enjoyable "tranquilizing effect" and the ability to minimize the pain of arthritis and muscle soreness other from, say, an intense physical workout. Body temperature also rises from the heat of the
- Regular sauna use may also benefit strength training through improved recovery & muscle growth through
the increased growth hormones. - Growth hormone increases by 200-300% after a single sauna use, which helps with reducing muscle atrophy. This relates to
University of Iowa study. - Three-weeks of post-exercise sauna bathing increased run time to exhaustion by 32% in male distance runners.
3. Saunas Flush Toxins
Many - if not most - of us do not actively sweat on a daily basis. Deep sweating, however, has multiple proven health benefits. Benefits derived from a deep sweat can be achieved via regular sauna bathing
4. Reduces incidences of Alzheimer’s by 65%
A 20-year study conducted with more than 2,300 participants at the University of Eastern Finland by Dr. Jari Laukkanen and his colleagues revealed regular sauna use (4-7 times per week) at 176 degrees F for 19 minutes lowered the risk for both Alzheimer's & Dementia.
The control group for the study seldom, if ever, used sauna (0-1 times per week).
5. Saunas relieve stress.
Sauna use can help the body and mind adapt to stress and reduce the risk of depression and other mental disorders. In addition to the adaption to stress, the improved cardiorespiratory fitness contributes to the therapeutic effects of sauna for depression and anxiety.
6. Saunas Can Induce a Deeper Sleep
Research has shown that a deeper, more relaxed sleep can result from sauna use. In addition to the release of endorphins (see above), body temperatures, which become elevated in the late evening
7. Saunas Can Help Fight Illness
German sauna medical research shows that saunas were able to significantly reduce the incidences of colds and influenza
8. Sauna Cleanses The Skin
Heat bathing is one of the oldest beauty and/or health strategies in terms of cleansing one's skin. When the body begins to produce sweat via deep sweating, the skin is then cleansed and dead skin cells are replaced - keeping your skin in good working condition. Sweating rinses bacteria out of the epidermal layer and sweat ducts. Cleansing of the pores has been shown to improve the capillary
9. Saunas Burn Calories
Outlandish claims are often made by some sauna sellers (primarily those who sell infrared saunas) to promote saunas as an end-all weight loss tool. While some individuals may experience high amounts of calorie burn at first - particularly those individuals in poor shape to begin with - over the long term, saunas are simply treated as one of many tools in our arsenal when it comes to
10. Saunas Bring Out Recreational and Social Benefits
While the social benefit is rarely talked about, it's actually quite important. The sauna can be a private, personal area of relaxation and solitude. However, it can just as easily be a relaxing environment for socializing with family, friends and soon-to-be friends. The sauna room environment is conducive to open, intimate and quiet conversation.
11. Saunas Just Feel Good
A sauna not only feels good,
Come in to any of our 6 locations (Burlington, Hamilton, Mississauga, Oakville, St. Catharines & Vaughan) to find out more about Finnleo Saunas. We have both Traditional and Infrared styles available and would love to help you find the sauna that is just right for you and your loved ones to enjoy. Also, ask us about our famous Sweat & Soak Package Deals, combining a Finnleo Sauna and Sundance Hot Tub - It's the ultimate in relaxation!
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