PHYSIOLOGIAL
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ESTETHICS
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EMOTIONALS
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CIRCULATIONCapillaries that don't get adequate blood flow during normal activity are irrigated. People suffering from poor circulation can benefit by increasing red blood cell volume and plasma volume which are also important for athletic recovery. It produces an anti-inflammatory effect and a greater recovery of damaged areas. By improving circulation, blood vessels transfer necessary nutrients so that the affected area regenerates better and the natural repair of the tissue is achieved.
PAIN AND FLEXIBILITYThe stiffness of the joints in any part of the body can be alleviated by using the dry sauna as therapy because it increases blood flow to the affected areas. This can allow those who suffer pain to be able to move better and do exercises for their joints. It can also relieve muscle pain as heat promotes relaxation of musculoskeletal tissues. Sauna can reduce chronic pain and has been proposed as a treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome, hypertension, hyperlipidemia and atherosclerosis.
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METABOLISMWhen the body increases its temperature, the metabolic rate of the body also increases significantly. This means that the body uses more calories to supply itself with the energy needed by the increased activity of the bloodstream. The body, of course, loses amounts of water to produce sweat, so most of the weight loss is attributed to the loss of water. This helps to eliminate fluid retention but also, for this reason, proper hydration is important prior, during, and after using the sauna.
DETOXIFICATIONThe action of sweating opens all the pores of the body, releasing the toxins that are accumulated. Since most toxins are absorbed from daily activities and stored in fatty cells, the body uses those cells because of the acceleration of metabolism which releases toxins and allows the body to expel them through sweat, urine, and bile. The fundamental principle is the increase of heat from the core of the body which allows a release of toxins from the interior of the body, not just superficially.
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