Archive for October, 2008:


Far Infrared vs. Steam Saunas

Published by in Sauna on October 31st, 2008

  Steam saunas have their place in natural healing. In fact, they have stood their ground for thousands of years. In a purely electric, dry sauna environment, those with sensitive nasal passages may become irritated. Hence, those with respiratory concerns or sinusitus may find it prudent to use warm, aromatherapy steam for sweat bathing and

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Sauna Detoxification for newbies

Published by in Sauna on October 31st, 2008

Enjoy the therapeutic benefits of a sauna but don’t like the wet, moist and messy environment? You are in luck! New far infrared saunas provide the warmth and therapeutic benefits in a dry sauna environment. Now you can achieve a far infrared sauna detox without the mess. Here is what you need to know about

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What are Dry Saunas?

Published by in Sauna on October 30th, 2008

When people think of “saunas,” they usually think of steamy rooms where bathers lounge on wooden benches, enjoying the heat and humidity. But there is such a thing as a dry sauna, though the name “dry sauna” can be somewhat misleading. Traditional Finnish saunas use steam to make the bather sweat, whereas dry saunas, or

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History of Saunas

Published by in Sauna on October 30th, 2008

Saunas originated in Finland some 2000 years ago, where the weather was cold and damp. The Finns used saunas to warm up, and to also rejuvenate the mind and body. The traditional Finnish sauna uses steam to heat the body and make the sauna bathers sweat. Swedes modified the Finnish sauna by changing to use

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Portable Dry Saunas

Published by in Sauna on October 29th, 2008

If you would like to invest in a dry sauna but don’t want to dedicate the space to building one in your house or on your property, consider a portable dry sauna like the Polar Portable or Polar Knockdown Portable Sauna from Polar Sauna. Portable dry saunas allow you to enjoy the benefits of a

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How to use a Sauna

Published by in Sauna on October 28th, 2008

If you want to get the maximum sauna experience when using a dry sauna, you should sauna like the Swedes do. Here are the steps you should take to sauna like a Swede, and ensure your Swedish sauna is the most beneficial and pleasant experience: • Remove all your clothes before entering the sauna •

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Dry Saunas

Published by in Sauna on October 27th, 2008

Dry saunas work in much the same way as wet saunas, but without the use of steam. Traditional dry saunas use wood, electric, or gas stoves that heat rocks, thereby heating the air as well. If you want to use a dry sauna, but don’t want to set up a traditional dry sauna heater and

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Benefits of Infrared Saunas over Hotrock

Since infrared saunas heat the body directly rather than heating the air, many proponents of infrared saunas claim that the heat penetrates the body deeper than the heat of traditional saunas, which use steam. This penetration leads to more sweat, which leads to a greater detoxification experience. It also can promote tissue stimulation, which can

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Sauna Detox for rescue workers

Published by in Sauna on October 26th, 2008

By now every American remembers the tragic events of September 11, 2001 but one story that hasn’t been told is the use of sauna detox to assist the New York city rescue workers. When the World Trade Center towers collapsed, the cloud of toxins included asbestos, benzene, dioxins, PCBs, fiberglass, mercury, lead, silicon and much

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Stay Healthy using a Sauna

Published by in Sauna on October 25th, 2008

If you have ever enjoyed the benefits of using a sauna, then you should try out an Infrared Sauna. These types of saunas have been tested by the WHO with great results. You can expect to experience results such as detoxification, some weight loss, soothing pain relief, skin purification from sweating, a cardiovascular workout, a

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