Some of this therapy date back to 400BC while others are recent discoveries. However our main concern here is the sauna, which is dry heat and the steam bath which is the wet heat.
A sauna is usually made of a wooden material, preferably the fin wood sectioned into logs of between two and six inches wide and up to 8ft long. These logs are joined together either vertically or horizontally depending on the choice of the builder. The interior could be made to seat one to four persons or sometimes more at a time. The heater is then planted in such a way that the occupant will be able to wet the stones in the stove /heater as he/she wishes or humidity required. This aspect of it should be noted. However in recent time, technology has made it possible to use infra red light for the same heating purpose but some how without the choice of humidity.
Steam bath can be carried out in a variety of ways. We have mentioned the African native intelligence method of steam bath, which is a matter of boiling water or "Agbo" as the case may be and get the beneficiary covered up to absorb the vapour via the skin. Wealthy Indians of 200 B.C did not consider their mansion complete unless it included a bathhouse with a steam room. The Muslim Hamman, or bathhouse, central steam chamber is installed, an integral part of life in Muslim countries. A steam bath involves boiling of water that will in turn give off steam as it gaseous state. However the steam generated are normally highly humid. It is also hot and at a temperature higher than the boiling point of water. But because it displaces the air already present in the cubicle or covered cloth it will gradually increase as to allow the body get use to it. In the recent past many methods have been involved to trap steam and even to generate it.
Understandably because it is hydro based, wooden cabinet cannot be good for it as with sauna. Also, to keep the temperature without losing so much of the needed heat, fabrics are not very suitable. Therefore ceramics, glass and other materials in this category has been found suitable to conserve heat and also maintain status. Generating the steam is another issue of concern. If you boil water and quickly cover up yourself with it, the temperature will quickly fall as it rises. If you cover yourself up, while the water boils, the water may soon dry up and in any case, you are held down to it. Or you can continue to replenish the water. But aside from all this, modern technology has made it possible for you to enjoy your steam for as long as you want without concerning yourself with the source. You can decide and choose the temperature at which you want it and for how long you want. Also for you to decide the interior and or how many persons you want in it. How is this possible ?you will see very soon.
Why sauna or steam?
Improved health
* Detoxification programs
* Immune system deficiencies
* Pain management
* Cancer
* Arthritis
* Stress and muscle tension
* Increasing body metabolism
* Elimination of toxins
* Blood circulation
Relaxation
* Skin
* Relationship
As much as we talk about healthy living, our environment continuously remains a source of threat to this healthy life. Not only this; our daily activities and occupation also challenge our health. Therefore there is always the need to continuously maintain good health by seeking it out or through routine activities that will in turn help or promote our well being. Heat therapy has become a veritable means of maintaining good health.
Heat therapy increases blood flow, tolerance level and flexibility.
“Heat speeds up the chemical processes in the body, making steam and sauna bathing one of the simplest and most comfortable ways to rid the body of accumulated toxins. As the pores open up and the million of sweat glands start to excrete, the body rids itself of metabolic and other waste products. Sweat contains almost the same elements as urine, and for this reason, the skin is sometimes called the third kidney. It is estimated that as much as 30% of bodily wastes are eliminated by way of perspiration.”- The International Steam Therapy Association
These days we eat lots of snacks and junks that are not really useful to the body but just good for taste and fill of the stomach. This need be excreted away to free our body system from the burden of deposited fats and oil that are not required for our normal activity.
There are numerous medical benefits derivable from sauna or steam bath. Further information and enlightenment in regards to this can be gotten from medical personnel or a knowledgeable and experienced beauty therapist or LANNIK BEAUTY INSTITUTE & WELLNESS CENTRE
Apart from the numerous health benefits which cannot be exhaustively discussed in the course of this write-up our beauty care is of equal importance. The skin remains the largest organ of the body and the first impression you can make of yourself. Therefore the need for a glowing skin cannot be over emphasised. According to Dr. Paavo Aviola, an author in health matters:
"The sauna increases the eliminative, detoxifying and cleansing capacity of the skin by stimulation of sweat glands. A steam bath provides a mild cleansing process for the skin as certain body fluids are released through the skin. It also promotes healthy skin tone and texture due to increased blood circulation."
It is also true and correct to say that sauna or steam bath is a good way to relax. The muscles of the body are usually tensed up by standing, seating, lying down for too long. Unfortunately, non of this can be totally avoided by any person. You are either seating for too long, standing for two long or even if you are the lazy type, you will become a lay about. Heat therapy will exchange the tenseness of muscle with the subtle gradually increasing heat and your mind will be shifted away from the muscle and with a good massage thereafter you must fall asleep and forget your pains. This is also a psychological treatment or benefit if you like to see it like that.
A couple entered into a steam room with face frowned and they came out laughing, such is the effect of warm humid wind of change in the steam room. Going through a romantic experience of a steam…, shower…, steam…, shower…reveals the newness of the skin that has shed off the old cornified layer exposing the new born skin nourished by the increased blood flow to the basal layer. …the result may be what to expect in nine month – a new baby.
A sauna is usually made of a wooden material, preferably the fin wood sectioned into logs of between two and six inches wide and up to 8ft long. These logs are joined together either vertically or horizontally depending on the choice of the builder. The interior could be made to seat one to four persons or sometimes more at a time. The heater is then planted in such a way that the occupant will be able to wet the stones in the stove /heater as he/she wishes or humidity required. This aspect of it should be noted. However in recent time, technology has made it possible to use infra red light for the same heating purpose but some how without the choice of humidity.
Steam bath can be carried out in a variety of ways. We have mentioned the African native intelligence method of steam bath, which is a matter of boiling water or "Agbo" as the case may be and get the beneficiary covered up to absorb the vapour via the skin. Wealthy Indians of 200 B.C did not consider their mansion complete unless it included a bathhouse with a steam room. The Muslim Hamman, or bathhouse, central steam chamber is installed, an integral part of life in Muslim countries. A steam bath involves boiling of water that will in turn give off steam as it gaseous state. However the steam generated are normally highly humid. It is also hot and at a temperature higher than the boiling point of water. But because it displaces the air already present in the cubicle or covered cloth it will gradually increase as to allow the body get use to it. In the recent past many methods have been involved to trap steam and even to generate it.
Understandably because it is hydro based, wooden cabinet cannot be good for it as with sauna. Also, to keep the temperature without losing so much of the needed heat, fabrics are not very suitable. Therefore ceramics, glass and other materials in this category has been found suitable to conserve heat and also maintain status. Generating the steam is another issue of concern. If you boil water and quickly cover up yourself with it, the temperature will quickly fall as it rises. If you cover yourself up, while the water boils, the water may soon dry up and in any case, you are held down to it. Or you can continue to replenish the water. But aside from all this, modern technology has made it possible for you to enjoy your steam for as long as you want without concerning yourself with the source. You can decide and choose the temperature at which you want it and for how long you want. Also for you to decide the interior and or how many persons you want in it. How is this possible ?you will see very soon.
Why sauna or steam?
Improved health
* Detoxification programs
* Immune system deficiencies
* Pain management
* Cancer
* Arthritis
* Stress and muscle tension
* Increasing body metabolism
* Elimination of toxins
* Blood circulation
Relaxation
* Skin
* Relationship
As much as we talk about healthy living, our environment continuously remains a source of threat to this healthy life. Not only this; our daily activities and occupation also challenge our health. Therefore there is always the need to continuously maintain good health by seeking it out or through routine activities that will in turn help or promote our well being. Heat therapy has become a veritable means of maintaining good health.
Heat therapy increases blood flow, tolerance level and flexibility.
“Heat speeds up the chemical processes in the body, making steam and sauna bathing one of the simplest and most comfortable ways to rid the body of accumulated toxins. As the pores open up and the million of sweat glands start to excrete, the body rids itself of metabolic and other waste products. Sweat contains almost the same elements as urine, and for this reason, the skin is sometimes called the third kidney. It is estimated that as much as 30% of bodily wastes are eliminated by way of perspiration.”- The International Steam Therapy Association
These days we eat lots of snacks and junks that are not really useful to the body but just good for taste and fill of the stomach. This need be excreted away to free our body system from the burden of deposited fats and oil that are not required for our normal activity.
There are numerous medical benefits derivable from sauna or steam bath. Further information and enlightenment in regards to this can be gotten from medical personnel or a knowledgeable and experienced beauty therapist or LANNIK BEAUTY INSTITUTE & WELLNESS CENTRE
Apart from the numerous health benefits which cannot be exhaustively discussed in the course of this write-up our beauty care is of equal importance. The skin remains the largest organ of the body and the first impression you can make of yourself. Therefore the need for a glowing skin cannot be over emphasised. According to Dr. Paavo Aviola, an author in health matters:
"The sauna increases the eliminative, detoxifying and cleansing capacity of the skin by stimulation of sweat glands. A steam bath provides a mild cleansing process for the skin as certain body fluids are released through the skin. It also promotes healthy skin tone and texture due to increased blood circulation."
It is also true and correct to say that sauna or steam bath is a good way to relax. The muscles of the body are usually tensed up by standing, seating, lying down for too long. Unfortunately, non of this can be totally avoided by any person. You are either seating for too long, standing for two long or even if you are the lazy type, you will become a lay about. Heat therapy will exchange the tenseness of muscle with the subtle gradually increasing heat and your mind will be shifted away from the muscle and with a good massage thereafter you must fall asleep and forget your pains. This is also a psychological treatment or benefit if you like to see it like that.
A couple entered into a steam room with face frowned and they came out laughing, such is the effect of warm humid wind of change in the steam room. Going through a romantic experience of a steam…, shower…, steam…, shower…reveals the newness of the skin that has shed off the old cornified layer exposing the new born skin nourished by the increased blood flow to the basal layer. …the result may be what to expect in nine month – a new baby.