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Sure, the soothing warmth of a Cedrus
sauna feels great, but it's more
than relaxing. Medical research has
shown a vast number of benefits associated
with the use of saunas such as improving
circulation, cardiovascular conditioning,
removal of toxins, improved skin conditions
and caloric consumption.
Improved
Circulation/Cardiovascular Condition:
As the body works to cool itself,
there is a substantial increase in
heart rate, cardiac output and metabolic
rate thus improving circulation. Blood
flow during whole-body hypothermia
is reported to rise from a normal
5 to 7 quarts per minute to as much
as 13 quarts per minute.
Injured muscles will repair faster
as large amounts of oxygen rich blood
circulates through the body, improving
the body's immune system. Drainage
of toxic materials is accelerated.
An oxygen rich blood supply helps
to restore the body's natural balance.
"Many of us who run do so to
place a demand on our cardiovascular
system, not to build big leg muscles.
Regular use of a sauna imparts a similar
stress on the cardiovascular system,
and its regular use may be as effective,
a means of cardiovascular conditioning
and burning of calories, as regular
exercise."
- Journal of American Medical Association
August, 1981. |
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