Question 1

does using a steam room or sauna have any health benefits

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Sauna: Sauna use may reduce the incidence of the common cold, and temporarily relieve the symptoms.It increases performance in endurance sport, increases plasma volume and red cell volume in athletes, decreased systolic blood pressure, significantly improved exercise tolerance, increased peak respiratory oxygen uptake, and enhanced anaerobic threshold in chronic conditions.

Question 2

wat are the benefits of the sauna and how long should i stay in there the first time i use it?

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Below: The November issue of Harvard Men's Health Watch explains how these changes may influence a man's health.

"All in all, saunas appear safe for the body, but there is little evidence that they have health benefits above and beyond relaxation and a feeling of well-being," says Dr. Harvey Simon, editor-in-chief of Harvard Men's Health Watch. However, heart patients should check with their doctors before taking a sauna. Studies show them to be safe for people with stable coronary artery disease. "But patients with poorly controlled blood pressure, abnormal heart rhythms, unstable angina, and advanced heart failure or heart valve disease will probably be advised to stay cool," says Dr. Simon.

He suggests that sauna users follow these simple precautions:
•Avoid alcohol and medications that may impair sweating and produce overheating before and after your sauna. 
•Stay in no more than 15–20 minutes. 
•Cool down gradually afterward. 
•Drink two to four glasses of cool water after each sauna. 
•Don't take a sauna when you are ill, and if you feel unwell during your sauna, head for the door.

Question 3

what kind of exercise is using a sauna? how can it benefit me? should i use it b4 or after or both when working out?

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No real exercise!: Although time in a sauna may feel good and relax your muscles, the increasing sweating truly depletes your body of fluid and electrolytes.  It would not be a good idea either before or after working out.  Better to do it after a great massage or before a nice long evening together.  Just remember to rehydrate with water and electrolytes!

Question 4

what benefits do a sauna and steam room have i have heard since it elevate your body temperature it helps fight bacteria and virus?

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None: There are no known health benefits to sauna and steam room.  People just think it feels good.  Theoretically, warming your muscles might help exercise or post-exercise pain by increasing blood flow and flushing out the lactic acids that can build up.  But you have to be careful not to raise your body temperature too much.  It can be dangerous with certain medical conditions.

Question 5

is sauna good for you ? and why ?

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Can be.: Sauna helps you sweat which is one of the ways your body gets rid of toxins.  Sweating is an important part of being healthy and sauna can help with that.  Sauna is not appropriate for everyone however and you should discuss it with your physician.  Take care!

Question 6

what helps to reduce toxins in your body? are saunas helpful?

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Detoxification.: Only if part of a more intensive detoxification program.  By the way, a number of providers on this site, have answered similar questions by stating it doesn't help. So expected varied responses.

Question 7

sauna ok for a 7 month old?

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No: Infants this age can not regulate temperature with sweat glands as well as adults and they can become dehydrated and in danger of developing heat stroke.

Question 8

does sauna helps you lose weight? ?

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Not really.: Might help lose a little water, but that loss is only temporary.

Question 9

do facial saunas help you lose face fat/slim down?

Accepted Answer

Facial sauna: No. They will tone and moisturizer your skin though.

Question 10

dose the sauna help you loss weight a long with diet and exercise?

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Weight Loss: Diet control and exercise is best for weight loss. Results from 2009 study showed that sun lighten saunas are beneficial for loosing weight and waist circumference. Refer to the following article:
dr. Richard beever bsc, md, ccfp. Do far-infrared saunas have cardiovascular benefits in people with type 2 diabetes? Canadian journal of diabetes 2010; 34 (2) :113 - 118.

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