Sauna generally refers to sauna.

Sauna, also known as Finnish bath, refers to the process of using steam to treat the human body in a closed room. Usually the temperature in the sauna can reach above 60℃.

Sana originated in Finland and has a history of more than 2,000 years. The hot and cold stimulation of repeated dry steaming and flushing of the whole body causes blood vessels to expand and contract repeatedly, which can enhance the elasticity of blood vessels and prevent vascular sclerosis.

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In a high-temperature environment, an internal heat effect can be produced deep in the skin, the capillaries of the whole body are expanded, and the amount of sweat produced by the body is much higher than that of ordinary activities. This kind of enjoyable and large amount Sweating helps to remove various wastes from the body and is also helpful in eliminating diseases.

At the same time, due to repeated cold, hot, dry, steaming and flushing of the body, blood vessels are continuously contracted and expanded. In exercise physiology, it is called: vascular gymnastics, which can enhance the elasticity of blood vessels and prevent vascular sclerosis.

Sauna bathing is carried out in a static high-temperature environment. Subcutaneous fat is consumed through the body's massive perspiration, allowing you to lose weight easily and comfortably. According to tests, 10 minutes in a sauna is equivalent to 10 kilometers of long-distance running, so it has the effect of bodybuilding and weight loss.

In addition, when the body perspires heavily to eliminate subcutaneous dirt, it can improve the permeability of epidermal cells and activate cells, so it also has the effect of beautifying skin care and delaying aging. During the sauna process, the body continuously absorbs healthy trace elements emitted by the unique rocks on the stove, which has the effect of preventing diseases.

Reference: Baidu Encyclopedia-Sauna (a form of physical therapy)