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In winter, when it’s cold and wet outside, a visit to the sauna can do wonders for your well-being. Join ANNA HOCHSIEDER in the sweat room.
In the sauna
“The sauna is the poor man’s pharmacy,” a Finnish proverb says. Regular use of a sauna will boost your immune system, rid your body of toxins, improve your circulation and cleanse your skin. Further health benefits include relaxation and relieving stress.
Tips for first-time sauna users
Remove all clothes and footwear. Remove any jewellery, contact lenses or glasses.
Always shower before entering the sauna.
Sit or lie on a towel while using the sauna.
Do not use the sauna on a full stomach. Do not use the sauna if you are ill. If in doubt, consult a doctor.
If you feel faint or unwell, leave the sauna room immediately.
Keep conversation to a minimum.
Stay in the sauna for no more than 15 minutes.
Recover for 20 minutes between sauna sessions.
After each session, cool off in the fresh air.
Wash off perspiration with cold water before using the plunge pool.
Enter the plunge pool gradually. Do not use it if you have high blood pressure. Rest and drink plenty of water before beginning the next sauna cycle.
Enjoy yourself!