It's maybe the most well known bathroom, though often its traditional rules are not respected in the spa or at home ... "Sauna" is a term of Estonian origin (sauna = "steam") used to indicate a practice individual and collective , widespread in Estonia and Finland since 1200, is a hygienic purpose that magical-religious. However, steam baths were already practiced in the Roman baths, Turkish steam bath and mushiboro in Japanese.

BENEFITS OF SAUNA
The temperature varies from 80 to 100 ° C, with humidity around 20%, but many people prefer lower temperatures (60 ° -80 ° C) and a 'higher humidity (30-40%). L 'profuse sweating helps remove toxins and relax muscles, with benefits not only for circulation and metabolism, but also for the mind thanks to' the effect of releasing the tension and 'anxiety.

THE TRADITIONAL FINNISH SAUNA
The traditional Finnish bath of sweat was followed by a cold shower, to be whipped and ran into the snow. Even in health clubs sauna after you run a cold shower to stop sweating and induce a tonic effect.

TIPS FOR A SAFE SAUNA
Before the sauna is recommended:
- See your doctor to rule out any contraindications (heart disease, varicose veins, hypertension, weakness, old age ...);
- Drink plenty of water (even after the sauna) to avoid the risk of dangerous dehydration, given the 'abundant water loss;
- Do not drink alcohol:
- Implement an appropriate range of meals (the sauna should be avoided in the fed or fasting). The fruit is a good food to eat before.

HYGIENE RULES TO BE RESPECTED FOR SAUNA
It 'good to respect some basic rules of hygiene every time you make a sauna:
- Precede the sauna with a shower;
- Cover hair;
- Use a towel to sit on the benches staff;
- After the sauna apply a moisturizer on your skin.

You can then complete the treatment with various forms of massage or lymphatic drainage.

Source: Mondobenessere blog