HEALTH BENEFITS
A review of the literature turns up some very
significant health claims:
PAIN RELIEF:
Heat relieves pain by expanding blood
vessels and increasing circulation. Better circulation
allows more oxygen to reach injured areas of the body
and helps reduce pain and speed up the healing process.
WEIGHT CONTROL:
Perspiring is part of the complex thermoregulatory
process of the body that increases the heart rate, cardiac
output, and metabolic rate. The process requires a large
amount of energy and reduces excess moisture, salt and
subcutaneous fat. Fat becomes water-soluble and the body
sweats out fats and toxins.
EXERCISE:
 During
a 10-20 minute sauna session, your heart rate increases
by 50-75%. This provides the same metabolic result as
physical exercise. The increased cardiac load is the equivalent
to a brisk walk. There is a nominal effect on blood pressure
because the heat also causes blood vessels in skin to
expand to accommodate increased blood flow.
DETOXIFICATION:
Toxins such as sodium, alcohol, nicotine,
cholesterol and carcinogenic heavy metals (cadmium, lead,
zinc, nickel) accumulate in the body during modern  daily
life. The body eliminates most toxins naturally by sweating.
Heat therapy stimulates the sweat glands that cleanse
and detoxify the skin. The heat simply speeds up the body's
natural process. |
INDUCED FEVER:
Most illnesses are accompanied by
a fever. During a fever, the body heats up to eliminate
viruses and attack foreign agents. Often misunderstood,
this rise in temperature is a natural stage of the immune
system's healing process and is one of the best ways
to rid the body of chemicals and unwelcome visitors.
The immune system weakens the hold of viruses and bacterial
growth. Saunas induce an "artificial fever"
by heating up the body but without the pains of an illness.
Subsequently, the body wards off invading organisms
much more easily because the immune system is activated
consistently by the "artificial fever".
REDUCE STRESS:
Heat therapy loosens the muscles
and relaxes the body. Many massage
therapists use heat to provide more thorough and effective
treatment.
BENEFIT TO SKIN:
Heat improves circulation, expels
dirt & chemicals and removes dead cells on the surface
of the skin. This leads to a more soft and clear complexion
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Which is best for you? All else being equal,
we always encourage our customers to select the sauna that
they "like" best. The reason is quite basic. Most
of us have a piece of equipment or a utensil sitting around
the house that we could not live without, yet never use. We
want you to use and enjoy your sauna or steambath and you
are more likely to do that if you enjoy the experience.
If you are not sure which sauna product
is best for you, please browse our website to educate yourself
and do not hesitate to call us to pick our brains. We don’t
mind at all, that’s what we are here for. We are pleased
to assist you in all facets of your project; helping plan,
design and build a sauna or steambath you will enjoy and be
proud of for years to come.
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In
Canada, Saunafin is well known as Finlandia Sauna &
Steam. Since 1962, Finlandia has been pleased to serve customers
in the Toronto area and across Canada. In order to avoid
confusion with another firm in the USA with a similar name,
we have established the Saunafin division for US sales.
We are pledged to supply our American friends the same quality,
care and customer service that our Canadian customers have
come to expect and appreciate.