Sauna brooms are made from different types of wood, the most popular among them is birch. In Finland this is called Vihta and in Russia Venik. Such a sauna broom massages the body and gives it health, vitality and well-being.
If you want to benefit from all the advantages of a sauna at home in your own 4 walls, you do not necessarily have to buy a stationary wood sauna. Mobile mini steam saunas are also recommended, can be installed quickly and, of course, cost nowhere near as much as a conventional wooden dry sauna.
If you are planning to buy a home sauna, you also need to think about the right flooring for the sauna area. Below you will learn which floor coverings are suitable for the sauna area and what are their advantages and disadvantages.
Sweating through physical exertion or in the sauna increases blood circulation and strengthens the cardiovascular system. In a study of regular sauna users, researchers found that those who had the most weekly sauna sessions were least likely to suffer from cardiovascular disease.
A stay by the sea is not only good for the soul, but also for the respiratory system. Especially people with respiratory problems benefit from this. With a brine-salt vaporizer, you can also experience the positive effect of salty air in your sauna. Thereby, the intensive salt content in the air corresponds to that on the seashore and is a beneficial support for your skin as well as for the respiratory tract.
Menthol crystals are used for infusions in the sauna. They make sauna a unique experience – both for sauna novices and sauna professionals. What’s the deal with this flavoring? How is an infusion with the sauna ice crystals performed? And what effect does menthol have on humans?
After the sauna, you sleep much better. Even better if you get into bed naked. We have eight good reasons for you why this is so.
Organic infusion concentrates with essential, natural ingredients are also very popular in the sauna due to their volatility. You will feel the difference.
Ever heard of wacheln in the sauna? We explain what wacheln, is good for – and what physics has to do with it.
An infrared heat cabin offers much more than just relaxation, it scores with many health benefits.
To protect against mosquitoes, it doesn’t always have to be the chemical mace, as certain oils and fragrances provide excellent natural mosquito protection.
From what age are babies allowed in the sauna? There are very different opinions on this. In Finland alone, 75% of all parents already go to the sauna together with their babies. And there is a reason for that. Regular sauna bathing strengthens the body’s defenses through the alternation of heat and cold and thus reduces the susceptibility of babies and small children to infections and shortens the duration of illness.
Our body consists of more than 65% water – so it is not far-fetched that water also plays a major role in our health. In addition, it has been known for thousands of years that water is a natural remedy that can do a lot of good for body and mind.
Now it crackles again, this wood in the sauna stove. But not all wood is the same. Learn what kind of wood is best to operate the sauna heater. With the following tips, the choice of firewood for your sauna stove is guaranteed to be easier!
Ventilation is one of the most important components of a sauna. Sauna ventilation not only ensures the removal of excess moisture, but also ensures the circulation of fresh air during sauna sessions.
A great and above all beneficial alternative to the classic sauna is the infrared cabin. Due to the irradiation with infrared light, it is very gentle on the circulation. After all, the temperatures of only 30 degrees Celsius (86 °F) are significantly lower than in a conventional sauna. Consequently, the circulatory load is also significantly lower. Nevertheless, you should follow some tips.
Readers ask us this question again and again. You have children who have discovered the hot pleasure for themselves at a young age. They don’t necessarily have much desire to always spend these hours with their parents. There are many reasons for this.
The heart of any sauna are the sauna stones, which are responsible for generating steam and heat. In order to keep your sauna running smoothly, you should regularly maintain, clean and replace the stones as needed.
People with chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases such as asthma or COPD should take special care when visiting the sauna, for health reasons.
A textile sauna is a great way to relax, relieve stress and promote good health. Unlike a traditional sauna where nudity is common, in a textile sauna you can wear swimwear or towels. But what is the actual dress code in a textile sauna? In this article we explain everything you need to know about it.
The trend of garden sauna has become increasingly popular in recent years. More and more people use the luxury of their own sauna in the home garden to relax and enjoy wellness all year round. But in addition to enjoying the garden sauna, there is also the question of insurance. Is it really necessary to insure the garden sauna? In this post, you’ll learn everything you need to know about insuring your garden sauna, so you can relax with peace of mind in the future.
Sauna is a place of relaxation and recreation for many people. Here you can leave everyday life behind, relax and recharge your batteries. But it happens again and again that sauna visitors complain or even suffer health problems because of an infusion. In such cases, the question of liability arises: Who bears responsibility for possible damage?
Even though the sweat bath has several millennia under its belt, it cannot be said that it lacks followers. On the contrary, the sauna is more popular than ever. And for good reason, because it makes hectic disappear, helps to relax and has a healing effect.
Inner restlessness, tension and stress are widespread phenomena in our performance-oriented society. If not counteracted, negative stress can also become a danger to one’s own health, both physically and psychologically.
Hot tub is the simplest variant of a bath tub for the garden. Wait – hot tub? Yes, exactly – because a hot tub is by no means a classic whirlpool.
