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Some other benefits of steam and sauna are:[/FONT]
- [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Provides a cardiovascular benefits and helps condition the heart: The heart rate increases when the body is exposed to high temperature, improving circulation.[/FONT]
- [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Soothes and relaxes tired muscles. Heat can be beneficial for post workout relaxation. It can revive tired and strained muscles after physical exertion.[/FONT]
- [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Help relieve allergies and sinus congestion, help arthritis pain and reduce sunburn pain.[/FONT]
- [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Helps cleanse the skin as the pores open in your skin.[/FONT]
- [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Exposure to high heat creates an artificial fever state. Fever is part of the body's natural healing process. Fever stimulates the immune system resulting in increased production of disease fighting white blood cells and antibodies.[/FONT]
- [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Sauna and steam rooms can be an aid in weight loss. As you unwind, your body is actually hard at work producing sweat and increasing your heart rate, which in turn burns calories. Combined with a healthy diet and regular exercise, sauna bathing can burn as much as 300 calories during each session.[/FONT]
- [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Can help relieve inflammation and congestion of the upper respiratory membranes.[/FONT]
- [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Relieves throat irritation by moistening the air.[/FONT]
- [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Helps relieve spasmodic breathing. (asthma, croup)[/FONT]
- [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Helps loosen secretions and stimulate discharges of mucous in the throat and lungs and reduces excessive throat and lung drying.[/FONT]