FINNISH SAUNA
Sauna is a procedure consisting in alternating bathing in hot dry air with periodic short exposure to high humidity and subsequent cooling of the body. Cooling of the body takes place through a cold immersion bath or cold shower. A minimum of two people should stay in the sauna cabin.
Therapeutic effects:
increases immunity, cleanses the body, relaxes the muscles, improves the appearance of the skin, has a relaxing effect, accelerates rest, improves efficiency by overall health
Indications:
- Rheumatoid diseases (during remission) arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis.
- Metabolic disorders (obesity, diabetes),
- Post-traumatic states of the musculoskeletal system.
- Allergic diseases.
- Uncommon respiratory tract infections, bronchial asthma, chronic bronchitis
- Reduced body immunity
STEP 1 PREPARATION (10-12 MINUTES) -
- It is not recommended to start the treatment earlier than 1.5 - 2 hours after the last meal and on an empty stomach,
- before entering the sauna, wash the body and dry it thoroughly,
- if necessary, warm the feet with warm water,
- do not apply body creams or face creams.
STEP 2 FIRST OVERHEATING (8-12 MINUTES) -
- it is worth starting from the lowest bench gradually going higher, depending on how you feel,
- on the bench you should lie down or sit with your legs bent on a towel,
- last 2-3 minutes - taking a sitting position with legs down,
- keep quiet and peaceful in the sauna
- take any change of well-being seriously, if in doubt leave the sauna,
- during the stay in the sauna you can not replenish the liquids, it is allowed only during the rest.
STEP 3 COOLING (C. 8-12 MINUTES)
- the higher the temperature in the sauna, the longer we cool down the body,
- we use a cold immersion bath or cold shower (shower) (10-30ºC) - without the use of soap.
- after the cooling procedure and before the next entrance to the sauna you can take a warm foot bath,
STEP 4 NEXT OVERHEATING AND COOLING (20-40 MINUTES)
- repeating Steps 2 and 3 (3 baths in total)
ADDITIONAL TIPS
- Physical exercise is contraindicated in the sauna,
accustomed persons can enter the sauna three times in total,
people who are for the first time, a maximum of two sauna entries is recommended,
- after bathing in the sauna, rest for about 20-30 minutes, drinking moderate amounts of mineral water or juices.