Therapeutic Benefits of Sauna Steam

It is apparent that the sauna (סאונה)is one of the oldest forms of enjoyment still in use today. It is estimated that the first saunas were created somewhere between the fifth and eighth century. The terminology actually stems from the "Finish" word from smoke known as "savu" and funnily enough is the only Finnish word that is found within the English dictionary.

There are a couple of main differences between the steam room and the sauna. Basically the sauna offers dry heat, whereas the steam room utilises a moist and wet heat. Temperature also differs greatly between the two. The sauna will normally operate between 160 and 200 degrees Fahrenheit alongside a humidity range of between 5% and 30%. Steam rooms on the other hand operate at 100% humidity but with temperatures between 110 and 114 degrees.

The sauna (סאונה) and steam room both have similar properties with the body and this is to help the body to sweat and perspire. It is estimated that on average, the body will sweat around a pint of fluid within a matter of only minutes of entering the sauna or steam room.

Although common perception believes that sweating will remove toxins within the body, it is not true. Our liver and kidney are purpose built for this procedure. However sweating is able to eliminate dirt and grime within our pores, this is through the perspiration pushy its way through the skin bringing with it any excess dirt and grime.
There are many other benefits to our bodies through the use of the sauna (סאונה)and steam room. Pain can be relieved through loosening tense muscles and on the other hand after a tense workout can alleviate muscle cramp; relief can be aided to people who suffer rheumatic pains alongside much, much more.