Sauna bathing is beyond pleasure, reduces cardiac problems, skin diseases and more

New Delhi : Think about Sauna bathing and you will surely link it with pleasure, wellness, and relaxation. Well, you’re obviously right and to add more, the kind of bathing also offers numerous health benefits.  Experts come with evidences which suggest that beyond its use for pleasure, is associated with a reduction in the risk of vascular diseases, such as high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease, neurocognitive diseases, nonvascular conditions, such as pulmonary diseases, mental health disorders, and mortality. A new report published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings holds complete details associated with the study.

Additionally, sauna bathing lessen conditions such as skin diseases, arthritis, headache, and flu. The study also suggests that regular sauna baths are associated with a enhanced health quality for a healthy life.

This interesting research was conducted by team of researchers led by scientists from the University of Jyväskylä, the University of Eastern Finland, and the University of Bristol conducted a comprehensive literature review on the effects of Finnish sauna baths on health outcomes. Finnish sauna bathing is characterized by exposure to high environmental temperature (80 degrees C-100 degrees C) for a brief period.

Findings suggest that the health benefits of sauna bathing are linked to the effects of sauna on circulatory, respiratory, cardiovascular, and immune functions. Regular sauna bathing stabilizes the autonomic nervous system, reduces blood pressure, inflammation, oxidative stress, circulation of bad cholesterol, arterial stiffness, and vascular resistance. Furthermore, sauna bathing contributes to beneficial levels of circulating hormones and other cardiovascular markers. The physiological responses produced by an ordinary sauna bath correspond to those produced by moderate- or high-intensity physical activity such as walking.

The team also conducted experimental studies demonstrating the beneficial effects of short-term sauna exposure on blood pressure, specific cardiovascular biomarkers, inflammation, arterial compliance, and cardiovascular function. 

The feelings of relaxation and promotion of mental health and well-being associated with sauna sessions may be linked to the increased production of circulating levels of hormones such as endorphins, concludes research.