Hi Everyone! 

Today, I am going to talk about the benefits of using a sauna regularly. This is something I try to do at least twice a week for 10-15 minutes each time. I like to use the sauna after my stretching after working out. I have found it to be very helpful and I look forward to it at the end of my gym session.

Benefits of using a sauna:

• Improves overall health
• Helps to flush toxins
• Aid in muscle recovery
• Helps to relieve stress

Now, I am going to go into detail about each of these benefits. According to JAMA, regular sauna use (four times a week for 15 minutes) can reduce your mortality rate by 40%. The sauna can lead to a healthier brain. There have been studies that show regular use of a sauna can reduce your risk for dementia and alzheimers. Heat also helps to increase the speed as to which white blood cells are released in our bodies, this can help us to fight illnesses. Saunas can help to cleanse your skin as well. Sweating helps to rinse the bacteria out of the epidermal layer and sweat ducts. Due to the heat of the sauna, your body begins to deep sweat, this can help your body to rid it of many toxins. These toxins include: lead, copper, zinc, nickel, and even mercury. The sauna can help you by relaxing your muscles and improving your circulation. This happens because your vessels dilate which supplies your muscles with more oxygen. This also helps to speed up your muscle healing process. Sauna’s help to regulate your cortisol in your system, lowering cortisol and increasing serotonin. 

I personally love using the sauna and I have seen a lot of the benefits above. I was so excited when the sauna opened back up at my gym this year. I definitely missed it. I feel when I use it after working out that my recovery is better and faster. I feel better overall.  

If you are thinking about trying out the sauna for the first time, listen to your body. I would start by doing five minutes. If you feel dizzy or nausea, get out of the sauna. If you are dehydrated, the sauna can make that worse. Make sure that you are well hydrated before doing a sauna session. Do not stay in the sauna longer than twenty minutes. 

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