Sauna Health Benefits: Are saunas beneficial or damaging to one's health?
The dry heat of a sauna (which may reach 185° F) has dramatic effects on the body. Within minutes, the skin temperature rises to around 104° F. During a brief session in a sauna, the average individual will sweat a pint. The heart's pulse rate increases by 30 percent or more, allowing it to pump roughly twice as much blood each minute. The skin receives the majority of the additional blood flow; in fact, the circulation shunts blood away from the interior organs. Blood pressure fluctuates from person to person, increasing in some and lowering in others. Saunas appear to be safe for the majority of people. People with uncontrolled high blood pressure or heart problems, on the other hand, should consult their doctors before using a sauna. Sauna users usually mention "stress reduction" as the most important benefit of using saunas in Glasgow . According to studies, the majority of diseases (such as heart disease) are at least largely caused by stress. Saunas have been prove...