Saunas - what's the point?

[Marguerite02]

I really like saunas, but i don't know what the point of them is. I've heard it's to lose excess water, but i have to drink so much of it to avoid getting a huge headache for the rest of the day that surely i just replace any water i sweat. any suggestions?

[~Wingnut~]

I think it's for sweating all the bad stuff out of your pores too, toxins and things.
I work in a kitchen and the last few weeks with the amount of sweating I have done in this hot weather, my skin has just been lovely!!

[andy-hughes]

The main idea is to sweat some toxins and excess oil and surface impurities out through your skin, and the other reason is because it feels good.

If you are getting headaches and having to take loads of water in, you are either having the temperature too high, or staying in too long, or both. Why not adjust either or both factors, you should enjoy it more.

Loosing excess water is done by jockeys and boxers who have to make a specific weight at a specific time, not for the casual user, so take it easy.

[Marguerite02]

thank you both of you - that is really helpful!

[turboped]

First one to fill their belly button with sweat wins! - National sport of Sweden.

[andy15star]

Hi im a beauty therapist and i work in a health and beauty spa ,there is a sauna there .Saunas are really good 4 your skin as the rise in temperature causes good blood circulation,it also helps to eliminate toxins and impurities


laura xx

[fritzmastersonm1]

Sauna session increases the amount of oxygen and nutrients delivered to your organs especially the skin. Saunas make your body heat up the same way it would if you had a fever, helping your body to heal itself. Saunas makes you sweat and helps you shed salt and water, thereby allowing you to lose extra weight. You can proceed to this website for more information: http://www.aqualinesaunas.co.uk/saunas.html