Enjoying the Moment: 7 reasons to give sauna a try

Ready to sweat out the toxins? Whether you have a makeshift sauna at home or are visiting a nearby spa, they're not just about chilling out—they do a lot of good for holistic health. And when paired with a healthy diet, the benefits are even greater!  

Here are seven reasons why you should add sauna sessions to your self-care routine. 

Saunas keep your blood pressure in check by boosting blood flow and banishing stress. Similar to the effects of moderate exercise, using the sauna may also lower your cholesterol significantly as you work up a sweat. Just be sure to have a chat with your doctor before hopping in. 

Saunas aren't just heart heroes; they're respiratory rockstars too! Not only do saunas improve your lung function, but they also open your airways, eventually leading to enhanced lung health. To safely harness its benefits, you can start with a lower temperature that you can gradually increase during your session. Perhaps the most important factor to remember is to always keep your water bottle by your side and stay hydrated. 

Say goodbye to impurities and hello to glow because saunas help your skin flush out toxins, leaving you feeling fresh and fabulous. This increased blood flow that your body experiences in saunas also carries essential nutrients to your skin and promotes cell rejuvenation to leave your skin looking healthier and more vibrant.

When it comes to beating the blues, saunas are mood lifters indeed. They crank up endorphins, those natural feel-good hormones in the body—it's happiness therapy! 

Feeling all wound up? Sauna time to the rescue! Let those blood vessels relax, get that circulation flowing, and feel the stress melt away.  

Sore muscles? Saunas can help with that. They're a warm balm for your joints, easing tension and giving you welcome relief. The heat from saunas can also help reduce inflammation and stiffness of the joints to help get you moving. 

Struggling to hit the pillow? Saunas increase levels of melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep-wake cycles. Here’s a fun fact: the gradual drop of temperature after you get out of the sauna actually tricks your brain into thinking that it is time to sleep. This is because our body’s core temperature need to drop in order for us to fall asleep. Just be sure to time it to hit the sweet spot, which is about 1-2 hours before sleeping.

Sweet dreams! 

Here’s how to get the most out of your sauna session: