The sauna fulfills a physical need. It offers real physical and mental relaxation, change of mood, internal cleansing of the body. It means the reconciliation of difficult life circumstances, with the improvement of bodily functions. And of course, an additional quality is the shared fun with family and friends.

The benefits of sauna to our health:

Frequent use of the sauna not only causes sweating, but it has been observed according to research, that it reduces the cardiovascular risk (stroke and heart attack). The sauna helps to avoid viruses and colds. Detoxification is one of its most popular benefits. When we enter the sauna, toxins are eliminated through sweat, as well as heavy metals and bacteria, while at the same time the detoxification capacity of our skin increases, through the stimulation of the sweat glands. The sauna can actually help increase blood flow to the skin, which in turn makes the substances present in our tissues more nutritious. It also helps to clean the skin, through the sweat that expels bacteria.

What to be careful of before entering the sauna:

To avoid any negative health effects, the following precautions are recommended:

• Avoid alcohol: Alcohol increases the risk of dehydration, hypotension and arrhythmia.

• Drink plenty of water: It is important to replace fluids lost through sweating. People should drink about two to four glasses of water after using the sauna.

• You should not use the sauna immediately after exercise, wait until your body "calms down". In addition, you should not use the sauna immediately after eating or on an empty stomach.

• Every sauna starts with a shower. Enter the sauna after showering, dry and with a towel that you will need to sit on. A session usually lasts 8-15 minutes. However, for each it lasts as long as it is pleasant. The higher you sit, the warmer it is. Do what pleases you personally and is good for you. In general, at first you need to lie down for a few minutes on the lowest bench.

• Children: Children aged 14 and over can safely use the sauna. They should not spend more than 15 minutes on it at a time.

• After the sauna comes the cooling period. The ideal is to take a cold shower after the sauna. Sauna literally means alternating hot/cold bath. The refreshing cool down period is just as important as the cool down period. Then comes the rest phase which should last at least 15 minutes. It should be repeated at least once.

• Finally, there are certain population groups that are not recommended to use the sauna. Whether you belong to them or not, it is a good idea to first consult the doctor about the use of the sauna. These groups include people with: asthma, high or low blood pressure, rheumatism, coronary/heart failure, kidney disease, inflammation, vertigo.