When sitting in a dry sauna the heat may reach as high as 185 degrees, which can have a profound effect on your body. For example, your skin temperature can reach 104 degrees within minutes when sitting in a sauna and you may produce a pint of sweat even if you are a sauna only a short period of time.

This is one reason why saunas have also been referred to as “sweat baths.” Your pulse rate can jump to 30% or higher than average, which causes the heart to nearly double the amount of blood pumped each minute.

Most experts believe that even though saunas are considered safe, there is no real evidence of any health benefits beyond the feeling of rest and relaxation.

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However, the general consensus is that a heart patient needs to speak with his or her doctor before making use of any sauna equipment. Anyone having any type of abnormal heart rhythm, hard to control blood pressure or unstable angina will likely be told to avoid sauna room.

It is always a good idea to practice safety measures when planning to spend some time in the sauna and those precautions may include limiting your sessions to 15 or 20 minutes, gradually cooling down when you are done and drinking several glasses of cool water when finished.

Of course they may vary for each individual, but most people do experience some type of benefit.

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Even with conflicting feelings about the actual safety or usefulness of the sauna there are some results that are undeniable. Of course they may vary for each individual, but most people do experience some type of benefit.

Reviving strained and tired muscles after physical exertion is only one of the most common benefits of a sauna that people report. It revives strained and tired muscles after any type of physical exertion and a sauna also has a cleansing effect from the profuse perspiration, resulting in healthy skin and a clearer complexion.

Plus it can offer relief from the pain and stiffness of arthritis.