Steam room or sauna ? The coming of winter, it is necessary to choose

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Published the 21.10.2017 at 14: 00

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In the sauna, the heat is dry ; in the steam room, it is due to the steam. But the physical principle is the same.

A heater elevates the temperature of a room at 80-90°. One lies on a bench after taking a good shower savonnée and, at the end of five to ten minutes, the body begins to sweat profusely. You can then cool off in the outdoor shower more and more cold, and then come back several times in the warm atmosphere. The alternation of sudations, cold showers, then a bed rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, provides a well-be important.

Why have we taken so long to introduce you to this ancient practice ?

Through ignorance, the medicine has long sown the seed of doubt about their safety. However, medical studies nordic have shown for years the benefits of the sauna on the stress, the skin, muscle pains, rheumatic, but also, as many doctors believe the contrary, on the heart and blood circulation. Of course, the heart rate increases at the end of ten minutes at this temperature, but no more than when you mount a staircase, that one laughs or is surprised.

The only counter-indication, that seems to be accepted by all, is venous insufficiency, because the heat dilates a lot the veins of the lower limbs. If you have the tendency to have a venous insufficiency, the hammam and the sauna will therefore not be indicated for you.

Many health benefits

The lung specialists, them, advise her practice in respiratory tract infections, dermatologists, urticaria, and acne. The elimination of toxins through sweat, ease, and relaxation of the muscles makes the ideal complement to the practice of sport. On the other hand, it is necessary to struggle against a misconception. Never the sauna has made them lose weight. Most likely you will lose one or two pounds per session, but it is water that it is necessary to reconsommer as soon as possible.