Sauna Cleanses the Body from Toxins
Recent studies have revealed that Saunas go a long way in cleansing the body from toxins. Toxins are poisonous substances produced within the human body that are capable of causing disease when introduced into the body tissues. A 10-20 minute sauna session increases the heart rate by 50-75%, an increased cardiac load equivalent to brisk walk. The heat generated also causes blood vessels in the skin to expand to accommodate increased blood flow and a considerable increase in sweating. During a sauna session, blood flow to the skin increases to as high as 50-70%, compared to the standard 5-10%. This is due to the blood vessels in the skin’s surface expanding to accommodate the increased blood flow, a process known as vasodilation. Sweating opens up the pores in the skin and thereby helps the body flush out impurities stored within. Enhanced sweating provides the body with a comprehensive cleansing power…about 30% of body wastes are eliminated through the skin while sweating. Research has shown that sweat is more effective than water when it comes to emulsification of fat located in the skin’s sebaceous glands, and at removing the sebum and bacteria stored in the fatty tissues. The high temperature even helps release toxins that are stored within the fatty tissues, allowing the body to eliminate them via perspiration or the intestinal tract.
