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Posted in saunas on Oct 31st, 2006
By: Munya Chinongoza
Whether you call it a sweathouse or steambath, you may find a wide-range of health benefits from the use of a sauna, which provides therapy through both wet and dry heat sessions of treatment. The history of the first saunas can be traced back to the creation of the Finnish variety, which […]
Posted in sauna health on Oct 31st, 2006
By: Sandra Kim Leong
Skin cleansing is the technique used to remove the surface dirt and other substances which accumulate and cause clogging of the pores of your skin. You should perform regular skin cleansing to maintain a blemish free and healthy complexion.
During a skin cleanse, the elimination of toxins is usually done by stimulating […]
Posted in saunas on Oct 30th, 2006
By: Ron King
Part of the joy of taking a sauna is its simplicity and lack of rules — just get in the sauna and enjoy yourself. That said, there are a few accepted procedures that are wise to follow, especially in a public sauna. Observing some basic guidelines will show respect for your fellow bathers […]
Posted in saunas on Oct 25th, 2006
By: C.J. Gustafson
The health benefits of saunas are not a recent discovery. The use of steam or smoke baths to cleanse the body and reduce stress has been a part of religious, social, and family traditions in numerous cultures for thousands of years. Native Americans, Russians, Romans, and Mediterranean cultures all had some sort of […]
Posted in sauna tips on Oct 25th, 2006
By: Mike Hirn
Using a sauna has many health benefits associated with it. There is no need to get hurt while you try to get healthy. A sauna is unique environment. The heat, moisture and small space dictate that certain construction methods and behaviors be observed.
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Posted in saunas on Oct 21st, 2006
By: Mike Hirn
Saunas have been a way of life in many parts of the world for at least 2000 years. In Finland, with about 5 million people, there are nearly 2.5 million saunas. This is more than enough to have a home sauna in every household. Traditionally Finnish life was centered around the sauna. […]
Posted in sauna kits on Oct 19th, 2006
By: Mike Hirn
It is easier than you may think to build your own sauna. With some basic carpentry skills and a little specialized understanding you can be relaxing in your own home sauna in no time at all.
There are a few important decisions to be made to be sure you end up with the […]
Posted in infrared sauna, Uncategorized on Oct 18th, 2006
At the Sauna Center, we strive to bring you the most accurate and up to date information pertaining to saunas and related issues including health and wellness articles and links. We research and produce this content ourselves or scour the web in search of the best. This article meets our standards for republication. We hope […]
Posted in infrared sauna on Oct 17th, 2006
By: Joe Bella
Infrared light has been purported to relieve pain, aid the body in releasing its toxins, improve circulation and metabolism. How can light have that supposed ability?
Infrared heat application isn’t new. It’s produced by the sun too. This is the heat you feel penetrate your skin when you stand in the sun - and […]
Posted in sauna heaters on Oct 16th, 2006
Infrared heaters are the main functional element of an infrared sauna and they are electrical equipment with intensive power consumption (1-2 kW in a 2-person infrared sauna) and it is extremely important to choose far infrared heaters wisely. The quality of a heater affects not only your comfort, but also for your health and safety. […]