Wood Care
If the sauna exterior body has become scratched or scuffed, it could be concealed by using a small
amount of furniture polish, oil or other furniture treatment. The interior blemishes, scratches, or
scuffs can be either left alone, sanded or combination of gluing plus sanding.
Avoid any treatment
containing benzene or a high concentration of alcohol.
Outdoor model’s body needs to be maintained on a regular basis (between 6 months to a year) by
polishing or resealing the body as needed. If the varnish is cracked or worn off, sand the surface and
re-varnish the affected area. Consult your local handyman or furniture repair professional for more
details on how to maintain the wood in an outdoor environment.
Sauna and Contraindications
Sauna and Medications
Individuals who are using prescription drugs should seek the advice of their personal physician or
pharmacist for possible changes in the drug’s effect when the body is exposed to far-infrared waves
or elevated body temperature. Diuretics, barbiturates, and beta-blockers may impair the body's
natural heat loss mechanisms. Some over the counter drugs such as antihistamines may also cause
the body to be more prone to heatstroke.
Sauna and Children
The core body temperature of children rises much faster than adults. This occurs due to a higher
metabolic rate per body mass, limited circulatory adaptation to increased cardiac demands and the
inability to regulate body temperature by sweating. Consult with the child's Pediatrician before using
the sauna. Sauna is NOT recommended for small children!
Sauna and the Elderly
The ability to maintain core body temperature decreases with age. This is primarily due to circulatory
conditions and decreased sweat gland function. The body must be able to activate its natural cooling
processes in order to maintain core body temperature. Please consult with your physician prior to
use.
Sauna and Cardiovascular Conditions
Individuals with cardiovascular conditions or problems (hypertension/hypotension), congestive heart
failure, impaired coronary circulation or those who are taking medications, which might affect blood
pressure, should exercise extreme caution when exposed to prolonged heat. Heat stress increases
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