What do Vitamin C, Zinc, and Saunas have in common? If you guessed that they are all helpful immunity boosters, you are correct. Saunas are not only magical boxes of relaxation and refocus, they provide incredible health benefits to boot. Fall and winter are known to bring with them all the viruses. Our bodies are incredible at fighting off the onslaught, but we all can use a helping hand, or in this case, a sauna. Let’s dig a little deeper, and look at the immune boosting benefits of a sauna.
Friday Night Fever
Fevers are our bodies natural response to illness, and they have the ability to kill off viruses by raising the core body temperature. Saunas mimic this effect by also raising our body temperature and effectively helping us fight off whatever sickness is knocking down our door.
Sweatin’ to the Coldies
Illness leaves our body in need of a good detox. A sauna’s ability to make you sweat while you relax is truly unmatched. As the sweat leaves, so do all the germs that have you feeling under the weather. Detoxification by sweating is also a good way to release heavy metals, and give you beautiful, glowing skin.
Steam it on Repeat
Research has shown that alternating between environments of heat and cold increases the number of white blood cells and lymphocytes in our body. Spending 10 minutes in the sauna, then getting into a cold shower or bath, and repeating the cycle several times will give your immunity system another powerful jolt. The best part is that you will get a fantastic night’s sleep after this little dance!
More than ever before, this cold and flu season, we will all be practicing extra diligence and taking precautions to stay WELL! The immune boosting benefits of a sauna are an invaluable addition to your healthy habits. Relax, decompress, and let your sauna and body team up to do their thing. We proudly carry Finnleo custom-cut saunas, and we would love to help you create the right design for your space. Come Find Your Gathering Place at Energy Center-Manhattan Pool!
