pores will be open and the soap might obstruct them.
It is important to replenish liquids sweated out of your body during your
sauna stay. Fresh water is the ideal drink which will not return to the
body the calories burnt by sweating.
After leaving the sauna remove water and sweat from the cabin inside
with a wet cloth (see the following chapter TAKING CARE OF YOUR SAU-
NA) and leave the door open to ventilate the cabin inside.
Regular cleaning of your sauna is very important:
sweep or vacuum the fl oor, including the benches if needed
wipe the walls where you touch them - i.e. above the benches, around the
door and the control panels
use warm water with a fi ne soap cleaner and a clean cloth, then wipe with a
clean wet cloth
avoid strong cleaners that may stain the wood or even leave traces of chemi-
cals which may release to the air by heat. We recommend to stick to special
infra sauna cleaners, such as Saunareiniger
do not use too wet cloth to avoid wood darkening
when using your sauna always use a towel for sweat wiping, generally your
skin should not be in direct contact with the sauna surface, i.e. the benches,
the walls or the backrests
never use steam cleaners, pressure cleaners or water sprays for cleaning your
sauna.
never pour water or rinse the infra sauna inside or outside
never use dyes or other chemicals to paint the sauna inside, the heat may
cause release of vapours form the paint
for wood impregnation of its protection against humidity you can use paraffi
n
oil on the benches and other exposed wooden walls, which will in addition
make the natural wood patterns stand out more pronouncedly
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WHAT IS INFRA RED RADIATION (IR)
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The benefi ts of infra red therapy have been studied for several decades in Ja-
pan, Europe and since recently also in the United States. The following benefi -
cial eff ects have been observed in people using infra red sauna regularly:
blood pressure reduction
joint stiff ness reduction
weight loss
positive eff ect on the cardiovascular system
reduction of blood glucose levels
increase of blood circulation
reduction of cholesterol and triglyceride levels
relief from muscle spasms
pain relief
energy charging and stress relief
increase of body strength and vitality
increased extensibility of collagen tissue
sauna helped resolve problems of infl ammatory infi ltrates, oedemas and
exudate
sauna helped cure acne, eczema, psoriasis, burns, cuts and bruises of the
skin
sauna helped open wound healing leaving fewer scars
sauna improves skin colouration and elasticity
sauna helps treat cellulite
sauna strengthens the immune system
sauna helps reduce injury risk when used for muscle warm up before
stretching and exercise
sauna detoxicates the body
sauna helps treat bronchitis
sauna helps treat urticaria, gout, tissue damage and prostate hypertrophy
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