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Many of us wonder if a steam sauna also known as a traditional sauna or a steam shower will help us relax after a long day. While a steam sauna or steam shower both have numerous health benefits, each are created differently. The heat produced varies between the two and the amount of humidity created also differs. Both saunas and steam rooms can be installed in the home so, it’s a matter of...

If you’re a genuine sauna lover, and looking for a hardworking, long lasting electric sauna heater, Saunafin offers a full range of makes and models. Choosing the right electric sauna heater is a little more involved – but understanding the benefits of each model will help in deciding. Sweden's Tylö brand electric sauna heater This is a sauna heater with features...

The purported health benefits of sauna use are numerous. Although, sweat may seem like something you’d rather do without, it’s actually great for the body. The health benefits of sauna use extend to our entire bodies According to Dr. Julian Whitaker, a respected American physician, sitting in a sauna has the same health benefits as mild exercise. By sitting in a sauna for 15...

Without doubt, winter in Canada can be extreme – freezing weather, greyish sky, and arctic winds to really make things uncomfortable. It’s the perfect weather for getting into a sauna, feeling cozy, and taking advantage of the many health benefits. The benefits of using a sauna in the winter go far beyond coziness and comfort. In fact, the Finns make use of their saunas to address a...

Doing hot yoga in a sauna can be a very relaxing experience. Beyond the many health benefits, it allows the mind and body to comfortably align. Sometimes referred to as sauna yoga, it’s based on the simple poses associated with traditional yoga. It’s ideal to strengthen the body, stretch out the muscles, and enjoy an atmosphere of peace and quiet. However, it’s important to...

Many homeowners wonder if a home sauna actually adds value to the home or property. Clearly, there is a touch of luxury to a home with a built in-sauna, and some added leisure to the living environment. All things considered, a sauna can add value to your home. Understandably, the added value of a home sauna will be defined in different ways. In general, residential real estate prices are...

A sauna wood burning stove, sometimes referred to as a wood burning heater, is considered to be the “traditional” sauna experience, and much preferred by sauna enthusiasts around the world. Offering softer heat and softer steam, the sauna wood burning stove is designed to use wood as fuel instead of electricity. A sauna wood burning stove allows for very effective flame circulation,...

Using scented essential oils is very popular in saunas.  Most commonly, a few drops of oil are added to the sauna water bucket.  When water is ladled over the sauna stones, the steam gives off a pleasant fragrance.  By far the most common scented essence is eucalyptus.  Lavender is also a very pleasant and popular scent for aromatherapy.  Others may include pine, birch,...