Numerous Germans have their own sauna in their private living rooms. Sauna fires occur 60% in private saunas. How does it happen? How can they be prevented? And are smoke detectors actually mandatory in private saunas?
Some want to relax in the sauna, for others health aspects are decisive. However, not everyone who would like to go to the sauna may expose themselves to the high temperatures. In some diseases, sauna should be avoided.
When we sweat out of all our pores during a sauna session, it is our skin that benefits the most. Because the heat in the sauna does our body a lot of good: the skin no longer dries out so quickly, is optimally supplied with blood and, last but not least, our immune system is also strengthened in the long term. Reason enough, therefore, to take a closer look at the subject of saunas.
A visit to the sauna is an excellent way to switch off and forget the stress of everyday life: Just forget everything, enjoy yourself and let your thoughts wander – in a sauna you really have time for yourself.
Infrared lamps have been used in therapy for a long time. The infrared cabins, on the other hand, are still relatively new. For this reason, many prospective customers ask themselves: How healthy is an infrared cabin? Is an infrared cabin safe? What are infrared radiators? How do infrared radiators affect the body? We have taken a close look at these questions and explain the most important details in this article.
According to a Finnish study, women and men over the age of 50 are less likely to die from cardiovascular disease if they visit the sauna several times a week. The reason for this is most likely the positive effects of heat on heart rate as well as blood pressure.
What is a sweat belt or abdominal belt and how exactly does it work? In this article, we explain what such abdominal belts really bring.
Switching off and relaxing is a renewing experience in itself. The pleasure is even increased in a whirlpool: in the warm water, water jets gently massage the back. Unfortunately, bacteria and germs also feel at home in warm water and multiply.
In Germany, about 16 million people suffer from athlete’s foot. It itches, scales, forms blisters and sometimes bleeds. Athlete’s foot is transmitted from skin to skin or through surfaces. But if you follow a few hygiene rules in the swimming pool or sauna, you will be spared from nasty athlete’s foot.
Have you ever noticed those people with hats in the sauna? Surely you will have thought of Seppel from the Punch and Judy show the first time you saw it. But why can’t these people do without their headgear when they are otherwise naked? Is this a new weird fetish?
For blemished skin, a scrub can work wonders and such a scrub you can easily make yourself. We’ll show you how and what you need to do it.
Lomi Lomi Nui is a Hawaiian temple massage and promises relaxation for the whole body. The massage is designed to relieve stress blockages and tension. The masseurs work not only with their hands, but also with the forearms and elbows.
A visit to the sauna is beneficial to health and relaxing. These statements probably confirm most sauna fans. Many people visit the sauna to lose weight, because they hope to lose a few fat pads in a relaxed way. What is the truth of the often quoted statement that saunas are a healthy way to lose weight and keep it off permanently?
