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Description of  Sauna for Your Health

What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the word "sauna"? The concept of a sauna may seem like an enigma for those who haven't experienced it yet. You might think of it as a hot box with suffocating smoke where people, half or fully naked, are dripping in stinking sweat! Well, if you put it in that way, it sounds a bit awkward and definitely not like anything for which you will pay money to experience. Many first timers remain skeptical about it at the beginning. However, once they enter into one session, they become addicted to it. What is the reason? They have experienced the multiple health benefits after coming out of these sweat lodges. Saunas can do wonders for your body and mind. Thousands of people around the world have been using saunas for centuries to get mental, physical and emotional benefits. The most obvious health benefits include flushing toxins from the body, relaxing muscles, relieving stress and tension, soothing pains and aches, cleansing skin, improving cardiovascular functioning, fights illnesses, burns calories and tranquilizes the body to induce deeper and more peaceful sleep. The question remains, what is the correct way to use a sauna in order to experience these benefits? There are several ways to use a sauna. This book is designed with general and easier steps so that a newcomer can use a sauna safely and without any problem. The guidelines mentioned are only recommendations, although individuals should consult a physician before using a sauna. The real purpose of using a sauna is to feel good both inside and out. Keeping this in mind, the contents of this book has been arranged. The topics include - -Brief description and background of saunas -Some common concerns of using a sauna -Correct way to use a sauna -Health benefits of using a sauna -Risks and precautions of using a sauna -Some common myths about using saunas