HISTORY OF THE SAUNA

PRONOUNCING IT: Thet Anglicizing the word "sauna" has evolved into the incorrect pronunciation of "saw-na". True sauna enthusiasts are taking increasing care in the using the correct Finnish pronunciation of “sow-na” (as in cow), as it has been accepted elsewhere in the world.

A BRIEF HISTORY

The Romans. 2000 years ago, they considered the heat bath as an enjoyable experience and of the sociability of roman life. It was a place to unwind, a time to enjoy and a rite to be shared among friends. The air was dry and hot enough so the could stay in the heat for 30 minutes at a session.
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NORTH AMIRICAN SAUNA

Many saunas were build by Finnish immigrants for their own use everywhere the settled since the 1600's. Established residents often watched in a disbelief as a Finn built his sauna first and later began working on his home. It was a very practical approach (it still goes on today) as the sauna... For more - click here

FINNISH SAUNA STYLE

The sauna room is a specially-built insulated chamber where a bather can take temperatures of 75 C to 95 C and even hotter. The heat causes the body to perspire extensively, cleansing the skin and the pores. Impurities are removed from the blood as well as acid from physical exertion...
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DRY HEAT VS. WET HEAT

At first glance, it would appear that one perspires more in the wetter Steambath as the body is constantly covered perspiration. It is however, known that the greater the temperature, the more the body has to perspire to maintain a comfortable skin temperature... For more - click here

SAUNA VS. STEAMBATH

It is unfortunate that the term "steambath" still lingers in our minds as a valid name and description for the sauna. The sauna is not a steambath! True sauna temperatures are in the 77C to 88C range with typical humidity of 10 to 20%, for a dry type of hot thermal bath. For more - click here

This paper provides of an overview of the use of the therapeutic benefits of infrared sauna radiation and human health. It provides of brief discussion of the electromagnetic spectrum, the biophysics of heating and heating agents and the use of sauna therapy and specifically infrared radiation saunas. - For more - click here

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