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Baths and saunas: benefits and pleasure


A bath and a sauna are not only a place to relax and unwind, but also a great way to improve your health. Regular visits to a bath or sauna help strengthen the immune system, remove toxins from the body, improve blood circulation and skin condition.

Types of baths and saunas

There are many types of baths and saunas, each with its own characteristics.

  • Russian bath - this is a steam room with high humidity and temperature. In a Russian bath, it is customary to steam with a broom, which helps to improve blood circulation and cleanse the skin.
  • Finnish sauna - this is a dry steam room with a high temperature. In a Finnish sauna, the air heats up to 80-100 degrees, which contributes to intense sweating and the removal of toxins from the body.
  • Turkish hammam - this is a steam room with a moderate temperature and high humidity. In a hammam, visitors not only steam, but also have massages and other cosmetic procedures.

Benefits of bath and sauna

  • ** укрепление иммунитета **. Regular visits to a bath or sauna help strengthen the immune system and increase the body's resistance to colds.
  • ** вывод токсинов **. Together with sweat, toxins and шлаки are removed from the body, which improves the overall health condition.
  • ** улучшение кровообращения **. The high temperature in the steam room contributes to the expansion of blood vessels and улучшению кровообращения.
  • ** омоложение кожи **. Steam and high temperature contribute to cleansing the skin from impurities and dead cells, which makes it smoother and more elastic.
  • ** снятие стресса и расслабление **. Visiting a bath or sauna helps to relax, relieve stress and improve mood.

How to properly visit a bath or sauna

  • Before visiting a bath or sauna, you need to take a shower and remove all jewelry.
  • In the steam room, it is recommended to stay no more than 10-15 minutes per session.
  • After the steam room, you need to take a cool shower or plunge into the pool.
  • It is not recommended to visit a bath or sauna if there are contraindications, such as cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, oncological diseases, etc.

Bath or sauna - what to choose?

The choice between a bath and a sauna depends on your preferences and health condition. If you like high humidity and steam, then a Russian bath is suitable for you. If you prefer dry heat, then choose a Finnish sauna. In any case, visiting a bath or sauna will bring you benefits and pleasure.

Conclusion

A bath and a sauna are a great way to improve your health and get pleasure. The main thing is to follow the rules of visiting and choose the type of steam room that suits you best.