Looking for a way to take your daily body massage ritual to the next level? We have a hot tip for you: a sauna session will help support detox flow, promote a healthier immune system and relieve stress. Read on for 5 reasons why we recommend incorporating sauna sessions into your wellness regimen…plus 5 tips to support your ritual!
5 WAYS A SAUNA SESSION CAN IMPROVE OVERALL WELLNESS
- Boosts lymphatic flow: The heat from a traditional or infrared sauna causes your blood vessels to dilate, which boosts blood flow. Better blood flow means better circulation, which allows your lymphatic system to work more efficiently to drain out excess fluid and toxins.
- Optimizes muscle recovery: A sauna session helps reduce soreness and relieve that “tight” feeling our muscles sometimes have after a workout. In a recent New York Times article, Dr. Amy West explains that increase blood flow helps deliver more oxygen and nutrients to your muscles, which can help promote healing.
- Relieves stress: Aside from the obvious stress-relieving benefits of disconnecting from your digital devices, spending time in the sauna has been proven in research studies to help improve mood and reduce anxiety, and may also help decrease levels of stress hormones.
- Helps flush out toxins: Don’t sweat the small stuff…sweat it out in the sauna! Raising your body’s core temperature allows you to work up a sweat that helps flush toxins like heavy metals and open detox pathways.
- Promotes more restful sleep: Studies done in Finland (which is known for its sauna culture) show that regular sauna visits are associated with improved sleep. Those who don’t get enough sleep are more likely to experience chronic long-term health problems, so getting your rest is key to overall wellness.
