I love being in the sauna. It is a place to cleanse the mind, rejuvenate and refresh the spirit. After minutes of stay in it, your body feels great and you’d feel really beautiful.

This brings me to recall my first sauna experience. Travis and I were not married then. We were given passes to Thermae 200 by Papa Hen and Manang Rema for us to experience one of their favorite place to go and favorite thing to do. Each sauna has different temperatures to it. We first went ti the 45°C (113°F) room but realized it was packed. We then decided to go to the highest temperature room available in the resort which is 75°C (167°F). It was just us and we can feel every drop of sweat that would come out from our skin.  Every drop of it is like every bit of toxin out of my body as it melts the stress away.

These days technology has made a breakthrough with far infrared saunas.  These saunas use a special heater that generates far infrared radiation rays similar to that produced by the sun. Infrared Saunas are beneficial for overall health.  For one, Infrared radiation has been shown to kill the bacteria responsible for acne.  Not only that, the warmth of saunas will increase blood circulation to the skin which brings fresh nutrients to the surface.  These saunas assists with and or alleviates symptoms of Pain relief, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Arthritis, Weight Loss (burn up to 900 cal. in a 30 min. session, Increases Extensibility of Collagen Tissue, Joint Stiffness, Increases Blood Flow, Menopausal Symptoms, Low Blood Pressure, Detoxification of the Body, Aging, Skin (clogged pores, poor skin tone, acne, & more), Eczema, Menstruation Pain, Ulcers, High Blood Pressure, Hepatitis, Asthma, Sore Throat, Nose Bleeds, Sunburns, and Scarring.

These health benefits are just an added bonus to the feeling of rejuvenated, refreshed and cleansed every time you step out of the sauna.  It is amazing how a traditional Finnish ritual evolved to become an aid for healthy living.