Ways In Which Saunas And Steam Rooms Benefit Health

Reduces Stress

Sauna and steam room use reduces stress in several ways. First, the body increases its release of endorphins, the so-called 'feel-good' chemicals associated with cardiovascular exercise. As the hormones course through blood, a deep sense of calm develops. Endorphins also reduce pain in the body. The body’s stress reduction mechanism is related to a concept called hermetic stress in which the body, when exposed to limited amounts of therapeutic stress like sauna exposure, adapts and becomes more resilient to stressors. Because of the hermetic stress effect, the benefits extend well beyond the time spent in a sauna or steam room as the body’s nervous system becomes stronger and more flexible. The immune system, which is closely connected to stress levels, also benefits from exposure to heat in a sauna or steam room.

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