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BELVITA<br />
SAUNA GUIDE<br />
The effect of the sauna<br />
Sweating in the sauna trains the body’s thermoregulatory<br />
system. Through the interplay of<br />
warmth and cold the blood vessels in the skin<br />
and in the mucous membranes of the respiratory<br />
tract are stimulated. In this way the body<br />
learns to adapt to different temperatures. As a<br />
result, flu infections are prevented.<br />
The steam sauna<br />
The steam sauna and cabins with particularly<br />
humid air mainly have an effect on the respiratory<br />
tract and mucous membranes. In conjunction<br />
with the aromas and oils used, an antibacterial<br />
and metabolism-stimulating effect is gained.<br />
In addition, a visit to the wet cabins has a noticeable<br />
beauty effect. Especially in combination<br />
with peelings and re-fattening, the uppermost<br />
layers of skin are rejuvenated and cared for. After<br />
a visit to the steam bath, a lukewarm shower<br />
and a long resting phase is recommended.<br />
The Finnish sauna<br />
Finnish saunas are dry, hot-air baths with intermediate<br />
cooling stimuli and have proven to<br />
have a positive effect on health. The interaction<br />
of heat and cooling stimuli promotes the blood<br />
circulation of the skin and mucous membranes,<br />
gently trains the cardiovascular system, adjusts<br />
blood pressure and blood distribution, increases<br />
the defence forces against infections, helps<br />
to cleanse the skin and to regenerate cells and<br />
has a relaxing effect on the psyche and musculature.<br />
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