Saunas and Pools

Health Benefits of Saunas

You Deserve it First and foremost, your sauna experience is simply a much needed, and well deserved, respite from the stress of life. Cardiovascular Improvement Your body responds to the sauna's dry heat by increasing blood circulation and perspiration, the same natural cooling mechanism used in exercise.

• A Healthy Glow

Sauna bathing helps improve your skin tone by stimulating your epidermis opening pores and increasing circulation near the skin's surface.

• Take Off the Weight and Keep It Off

Studies show that a person can burn 300-400 calories during a 20 to 30 minute sauna.

• Eliminate Harmful Toxins

Your sweat glands can eliminate a surprising amount of harmful toxins, including lead mercury, zinc, nickel and cadmium, as well as traces of alcohol, nicotine, sodium sulfuric acid and cholesterol flowing through your bloodstream.

• Increase Your Resistance to Disease

By increasing your circulation and oxygen flow -- together with improving your overall level of wellness -- the dry sauna heat helps your body strengthen its immune system.

• Post-Exercise Relaxation

Sauna bathing assures higher circulation and more oxygen delivered to aching muscles, helping loosen up tight muscles for greater relaxation and faster recuperation.

• Relief of Arthritic Pain

A dry, warm climate is what doctors prefer for those patients suffering from arthritic or stiff, painful joints.

• Restful Sleep

The soothing effects of sauna bathing when followed by a cold shower, help promote a deep, restful sleep.