"The first wealth is health." -Ralph Waldo Emerson

Sauna Sweat


Using the sauna at the gym for a “sweat bath” has many health benefits, and has a profound effect on the human body. Your skin temperature soars to 104° F, and your internal body temperature rises to 100° F within minutes. Your metabolism increases. Your pulse rate jumps by 50% or more, allowing the heart to nearly double the amount of blood it pumps each minute. This increased cardiac load is the equivalent to a brisk walk. 2 million sweat glands are activated and you will pour out a pint of sweat during a short stint in the sauna, and it will leave your body soothed and your mind serene.

As the temperature of the body rises, the body’s ability to prevent diseases and promote health increases. Exposure to this high heat creates an artificial fever state. This state stimulates the immune system and increases the production of:

1.) White blood cells: cell that defends the body against infectious diseases and foreign materials
2.) Antibodies: protein that neutralizes foreign objects such as bacteria and viruses
3.) Interferon: protein that fights viruses, bacteria, parasites, tumors, and cancer

Many viruses and bacteria cannot live in temperatures above 98.6° F, so in many cases sweating literally burns away illness. In the old days, priests and healers relied on saunas to treat illnesses and chase away evil spirits. If you are a cancer patient, it is almost guaranteed you’ll have better chances of surviving cancer if you complement your therapy with sauna sessions.

Last but not least, your skin plays a major role in the detoxification process. It is the largest organ in the body, and it is exposed to hundreds of chemicals during the course of your life. They are affected by shampoos, shower gels, lotions, sunscreens, soaps, deodorants, detergent residue on clothing, and chemicals from the bath and shower water. Sweating removes these toxic chemicals from the body. The kidneys can take up to 24 hours to remove harmful toxins like lead and mercury out of the body, while sweating removes these metals much faster. If you don’t sweat regularly, you will accumulate toxins that prevent cells from regenerating efficiently, which will rapidly age your body. (Another reason to exercise) Sweating bathes skin cells with a liquid rich in nutrients. The nutrients and minerals in sweat are essential to maintaining the collagen structure of the skin. Sweating on a regular basis staves off the collagen breakdown that results in wrinkles and sags.

Using the sauna is a great habit that pays many health dividends:

· Revives muscles after physical exertion
· Reduces muscle soreness after physical exertion
· Reduces fatigue
· Flushes out toxins
· Burns calories
· Strengthens immune system
· Fights illness
· Slows the aging process
· Reduces the incidence of the common cold
· Relieves symptoms of the common cold
· Relieves joint pain
· Improves muscle performance
· Improves cardiovascular peroformance
· Improves blood circulation
· Improves exercise tolerance
· Improves flexibility
· Increases peak respiratory oxygen uptake
· Replaces dead skin cells
· Clears skin complexion
· Improves skin elasticity
· Sharpens senses
· Induces a deeper sleep
· Oxygenates cells, tissues & organs
· Eliminates lactic acid after exercise
· Fights depression
· Fights anxiety
· Releases endorphins
· Improves mood
· Reduces stress
· Reduces levels of lead, copper, zinc, nickel, & mercury
· Reduces discomfort due to cramping & menopause
· Unclogs skin pores, reducing incidences of acne, pimples & blackheads
· Improves a myriad of conditions including: obesity, insomnia, diabetes, hypertension, high blood pressure, smoking induced symptoms, recuperation after childbirth, chest congestion, bronchitis, laryngitis, sinusitis, rheumatoid arthritis, anorexia nervosa, vasodilation, heart arrhythmia, glaucoma, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, obstructive lung disease, arteriosclerosis, hyperlipidemia, atherosclerosis, gout, neuralgia, lyme disease

In conclusion, #letssweat

Posted 3 months ago
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  1. jojopheenie reblogged this from br1anv and added:
    8 days of 2-3 hour...sessions! All ending in 15min...plan by...
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  4. aiyomikeo reblogged this from benjaye and added:
    destress -_____-
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  7. regipanda reblogged this from loveleah and added:
    might start using one after workign out then :3
  8. jillizzzleeee reblogged this from benjaye and added:
    sitting in a sauna after a workout feels pretttty goood
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  10. alexvee reblogged this from atwtktd and added:
    audreyy, more of a reason...sooner! ;)
  11. benjaye reblogged this from atwtktd and added:
    I’m not quite sure if the UCI ARC has a sauna but the one at my previous gym in San Diego was always occupied by old...
  12. atwtktd reblogged this from reedfish and added:
    I’ve only used the sauna once, and it was with Stacee Phoungsuwanh the first time I ever met her and we talked about...
  13. reedfish reblogged this from tonicole and added:
    Oooh, Justin told me about this when I saw him...gym on Saturday. Abby, Frances, and...
  14. tonicole reblogged this from br1anv and added:
    Lucky me, there’s...base gym! >:D Work
  15. loveleah reblogged this from br1anv and added:
    Just recently went...first time yesterday,...felt really...
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