Taking a sauna can definitely go beyond pure relaxation and is associated with health benefits.
- The heat in the sauna makes your heart beat faster and stronger
- The heat increases blood flow to the muscles and joints
- The arteries become more flexible and can better compensate for high blood pressure
- Sweating cleans the pores of the skin and thus improves the complexion
- Visits to the sauna have an anti-inflammatory effect
- Regular sauna use promotes the release of serotonin