A sauna bath is balm for the soul and offers protection against colds. And everyone knows how relaxing the heavy sweating can be, for example, after a hard day at the office or in general when stressed. So why do without it in the summer? Many people believe that saunas only help in winter, and that people sweat enough in summer anyway. A popular misconception, because there are three unbeatable arguments for “roasting in your own juice”.
Patent remedy against the summer flu
Sweating in the dry sauna climate puts less strain on the circulation than humid summer heat. And sweating unclothed is simply healthier. This is because sweat can evaporate and cool freely on bare skin, while it cannot be optimally removed under clothing, no matter how thin.
Sweating is also an ideal preparation for vacation trips to hotter regions. The body increases its sweat production through regular sauna bathing – and sweating is ultimately the best defense against too much heat.
In addition, if you want to strengthen your immune system in the long term, you should also take regular saunas and not interrupt them for long periods in the summer. After all, we can catch a cold even in the warm season and sauna is a good way to prevent summer flu.
And if you are a guest in a sauna that has a secluded garden on offer, sauna bathing in the summer is particularly appealing.
Not forbidden even for heart patients
And there’s something else in favor of regular sauna visits: the heat and cold stimuli help the skin cells: Sweating in the sauna virtually cleanses the body from the inside and increases the removal of waste products. It is also an effective cardiovascular workout. New research has shown that the sauna even has a positive effect on patients with cardiac insufficiency, i.e. the decline in the efficiency of the heart. But of course, here, as with all diseases that basically allow going to the sauna, it is necessary to consult with the doctor beforehand.
Pregnant women “yes” – babies “no”.
Pregnant women who are used to sauna, children and the elderly can go to the sauna without worry. However, in the case of children, care should be taken not to expose them to the heat for too long. Because of their large skin surface (compared to their body size), they absorb the heat very quickly. The same applies to cooling down: Your child should not cool down too much. For babies, the sauna should always be taboo. The high temperatures are not good for their circulation. They can get short of breath in the heat.
And one last tip: You should not drink between sauna sessions, as this virtually interrupts sweating; the body switches from excretion to absorption. The full sauna effect also unfolds best if you abstain from nicotine, alcohol, coffee and tea after the sauna. This also applies to sports: anyone who immediately engages in physical activity after the sauna, e.g. swimming, impairs the relaxation gained.
