When should you not better go in the Sauna?
The Gang in the Sauna, per se, is good for the body and the mind. However, There are exceptions. When, therefore, one should not go in the Sauna? Because there are indeed times when a sauna is not useful. At first this may sound contradictory, because taking a sauna strengthens the immune system and is especially in the cold Season relaxation de Luxe. We will tell you what you should be aware in the sauna, and how to make the most out of your time can get.
Sauna strengthens the immune system
It is important to be healthy and to go to physically fit in the Sauna. Because the immune system is challenged by the visit to the sauna, first, stress hormones are released. In a healthy body this is wonderful, because the immune system is strengthened in a sustainable manner. But if you are a cold, for example, can have a visit to the sauna in two ways. It may happen that the cold is better and the recovery is faster.
Senior practitioner and Mind Body therapist Dr. med. Sabine Egger warns, however, against the second scenario: “the sauna session the body can be overwrought in a way that the common cold breaks out fully”. The consequence of this is that the disease takes instead of three days, seven full days. Therefore, the sauna is recommended only in the case of a slight runny nose to. Is suitable, above all, the Bio-Sauna, as it is less hot and the body is not loaded too heavily. Who is sick in bed or already at the stairs, the sweat rise gets outbreaks, you should not go in the Sauna. (So you can recognize the difference between influenza and the common cold)
As the sauna works best
To go lim Winter in the sauna is not unfortunately the hoped-for success. In the ideal case, the visit to the sauna should be regularly in the calendar. This creates a fixed relaxation for appointment in the stresses of everyday life and the body can protect itself by the continuous load better against diseases.
Per visit to the sauna three rounds in the Sauna and a three-Time Cooling, are ideal. After a half hour of rest is at least in the quiet room on the program. Longer than 20 minutes at a time, you should not stay in the Sauna. Otherwise, the body shuts off too much and it can lead to circulatory problems. Who will get Up dizzy, sits down again briefly and omitted in the next round to Lie down. (The best tips on how to get rid of a cold quickly, read here)
Important: the proper Cold-Hot exchange
Get out of the Sauna directly into the cold water jump? I’d rather not, because of the difference in temperature can lead to circulatory problems and in the worst case, to a heart attack. “Cooling should begin slowly. Only the arms and legs wet and then slowly the whole body in the pelvis to slide,“ advises Sabine Egger.
This so-called stimulus-response principle, leave the Sauna to good use. The change between heat and cold bring the body and the immune system in full swing. At the same time, the rest phase provides for Regeneration and relaxation. “So the Foundation stone for a strong defence force,” says the expert.
The perfect time for the Sauna
For the visit to the Sauna, one should take sufficient time. Thereafter, no further appointments or work as much as possible on the program. It is better to use the relaxation to a boil by a little Light (read here: you should go to eat after a workout), read, or sleep early to. (Here you will find tips for healthy sleep) in addition, the sauna is ideal after Sport, to relax instantly and rejuvenate the muscles.
For complete relaxation with a full Spa day provides. Through the combination of Sauna, massage and periods of rest your body and mind can switch off properly. These breaks from everyday life are essential for an intact immune system, and increased resilience. (Read it here: resilience, the silent helpers against Stress)
This article was written by (Ruth de Carné)
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