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THE TRADITION OF FINNISH SAUNA
Sauna, which is now widely spread, is a treatment for the psycho-physical well-being; the "heat bath" permits
to eliminate toxins and wastes of the skin through sweat, by increasing transpiration.
Sauna is born in Finland, where it was already practiced in 1100. The execution methods were different: the
classic "Finnish sauna" was taken in specifically predisposed rooms, where the required temperature was
reached by means of suitable stoves.
The most known procedure includes a first "bath" of dry air, followed then by a "superheated steam bath",
obtained throwing water on hot stones. In this way, by saturating the room with humidity, an abundant sweat-
ing is fostered. In the Nordic countries, this phase is followed by a bath in cold water, while in other countries,
a cold shower is usually taken.
THE EFFECTS OF SAUNA
The most evident effect of the high temperature reached inside sauna is sweating, a natural mechanism
which regulates body temperature, keeping it as close as possible to 37 ° C. Swaeting permits to eliminate
water and, increasing the activity of sebaceous glands, also toxic substances. The increase in body tempera-
ture has beneficial effects on the muscles, that relax and reduce tension.
During sauna,
metabolism
and heart rate increase, there is vasodilation and the blood becomes less "sticky”:
these reactions facilitate circulation of blood.
Heat can also be beneficial to those suffering from respiratory diseases (bronchitis, sinusitis and chronic rhi-
nitis); it can favour a faster muscle recovery, facilitating relaxation and elimination of lactic acid, a sedative ef-
fect on nerve endings and a better recovery of the peripheral circulation. Sauna is particularly recommended
for detoxifying the body from toxins and obtain a general sense of well-being and psyco-physical relax.
WHEN SHOULDN’T SAUNA BE RECOMMENDED?
Sauna is not recommended in the following cases:
1. In case pressure is too high or too low;
2. In presence of heart or circulation diseases;
3. In feverish states;
4. In case of inflammatory skin, also to avoid the contagion risk;
5. In case of varicose veins;
6. In pregnancy;
7. During the menstrual cycle (the vasodilation effect and the reduction in blood viscosity may cause
haemorrhage risk).
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The above information are purely indicative.
Teuco assumes no responsibility for what is declared; please strictly follow medical advice.
HOW TO PREPARE FINNISH SAUNA
An optimal climate for sauna can be obtained only with the suitable environmental conditions, as
tempera-
ture, moisture and aeration
. The sauna heater heats room by means of heated air. Fresh air is sucked
through the fan in the lower part of the room, it is heated, goes up, and then is ventilated in the whole volume
of the cabin. Part of this warm air is then expelled through a second opening duly positioned, called breather.
In this way, the typical sauna climate is recreated and a gradient of the temperature is obtained in the room
volume. The temperature becomes higher getting closer to room ceiling.
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