BysairaHealthy tips, WELLBEINGMay, 2015

EVERYTHING YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT WHY SAUNAS ARE GOOD FOR YOU

Find out the seriously beneficial effects of why the heat from saunas is good for you.

Let’s face it, most of us skip out on spending time in a sauna. So, even though we are into finding the best health and fitness routines and tools out there, we seem to ignore this particular one that is available at most gyms and fitness centres across Dubai.

The concept of using hot steam rooms has been part of so many different cultures around the world for centuries. They are used for both medicinal and therapeutic properties and were first seen in Finland around the 12th Century. Other popular versions include the famous Hammam in Dubai, Banya in Russia and Hanjeungmak in Korea.

So, read below to find out why and how exactly saunas are good for you:

Stepping into a dry or wet sauna can have many benefits. These include:

Cleanse your skin

Increase circulation

Open up your airways and sinuses

Ease muscle and rheumatic pain

Strengthen your immune system

Improve joint movement

Release any stress and tension

Remove toxins and impurities

Aid in the healing process of infections

Stimulate the endocrine glands that are important for regulating mood, tissue function and metabolism

Of course, you must make sure you are medically fit and healthy to use a sauna. Also, it is a must that you stay hydrated and drink plenty of water before and after using a sauna.

We personally recommend the one at So Spa, Sofitel The Palm Jumeirah (+9714-4556677), where you can use their state-of-the-art sauna before and after a treatment.