Saunas cleanse and rejuvenate skin. A radiant and pink skin become a reality. Mental and physical relaxation is also a major benefit of sauna use. In addition, saunas relax sore muscles and help in relieving stress and tension. The sauna also improves one's immune system, metabolic rate and circulation. Arthritis patients can benefit temporarily by taking sauna baths.

During a sauna bath, natural chemicals (Norepinephrines and Beta Endorphins) are released to relieve pain. Saunas help in burning sizeable amounts of calories. Also, the combination of low humidity and high temperature helps in cleansing ones pores thoroughly by increasing perspiration.

Infrared saunas are helpful in treating diabetes, hypertension, metal implants, and varicose veins. The patients of bronchial asthma, bronchitis, cough, catarrh of upper respiratory channels, and joints problems benefit from steam saunas.

Saunas create a condition of fever, which activates all organs of the body. It is a cure for headaches and common cold. Saunas promote sweating. Sweating is as essential as breathing and eating. Sweating cleanses, removes body waste and regulates body temperature. Sweating is very limited or non-existent in many as they live a sedentary life.

In summary, saunas have numerous health benefits. However, there are health risks of using saunas for some individuals so caution must be exercised.

Saunas Info provides detailed information about infrared, home, Finnish, and steam saunas, as well as sauna kits, heaters, suits, and benefits, plus advice on how to build a sauna. Saunas Info is the sister site of Hot Tubs Web.