Sunna & Steam Room
Sauna Rooms
Sauna bathing often claim health benefits that include detoxification, increased metabolism, weight loss, increased blood circulation, pain reduction, antiaging, skin rejuvenation, improved cardiovascular function, improved immune function, improved sleep, stress management, and relaxation.
Saunas use a dry heat. They’re typically heated between 180°F and 195°F with very low humidity, heated by wood, gas, electric, or infrared technology
What are the health benefits of sitting in a sauna?
- Lowered blood pressure
- Improved circulation
- Relief from stiff joints and sore muscles
- Stronger immune system
- Improved mood
- Stress relief
- Glowly skin
Steam Rooms
Steam rooms aren’t as hot as saunas, and they’re much more humid. Typically, steam rooms are heated between 100 and 120°F and have nearly 100 percent humidity, says Dr. Parikh. But even though they aren’t technically as hot, you’ll likely feel the heat more in steam rooms than in saunas because of the humidity.
Steam rooms have all the same health benefits as saunas, because the effects of heat are the same whether it’s a dry heat or a moist heat means you’ll still get some cardio benefits, along with lessened pain and stiffness.
There is, however, one extra benefit to steam rooms for anyone who has respiratory problems like asthma or allergies. “Steam will moisturize and open the lungs a little more and hydrate the respiratory tract.” If you struggle with congestion, the steam can also act as a humidifier and help clear your nasal passages for easier breathing.
