Take a Sauna – Get Rid of Toxins and Loose Some Weight
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Being Scandinavian Sauna is a must, it’s part of life!
But is the effect of Sauna in weight loss myth or a fact?
Saunas have been a popular tool for relaxation for a very long time. When saunas were first introduced, they were used primarily for relaxation of muscles and relieving the stress and tension that build up throughout life. As saunas became more and more popular and widespread, the people who used them regularly began to notice some very desirable side effects. Specifically, noticing weight loss as a result of using saunas.
Higher metabolism doesn’t mean you will lose weight. However, having a higher metabolism does mean that your body can convert food into energy faster, which allows the body to burn off the energy through heat and perspiration. By having a slower metabolism rate the body starts to store the energy in fat tissues and if not released through diet and exercise, will remain in the tissue and weight will be gained.
Here are some of the ways Sauna assists in weight loss :
- It effectively reduces heavy metals which have been directly related to metabolic imbalances in the body causing poor digestion and weight gain.
- It decreases fat stored (lipophilic) toxins. Often weight loss cannot be accomplished unless these toxins are first removed.
- Although weight loss due to perspiration (water loss) is quickly regained, sending more blood to the capillaries and converting fats and carbohydrates results in as much as 600 calories burned during one short sauna session. A single sauna session will burn as many calories as you would during rowing for 30 minutes. Weight loss occurs because body fat becomes water-soluble at 43ºC and the body can sweat it out.”
Sauna can be beneficial to long term weight loss. Sweating in a sauna helps to rid the body of toxins and impurities which can effect the body in many ways. Toxins and impurities can effect the way the body functions, including metabolism and waste production. By taking a sauna a person is getting rid of these toxins. Saunas also increase the heart rate and can be equivalent to a walk or jog.
Doctor’s studying the effectiveness of saunas for weight loss have observed that side by side with the relaxation benefits of saunas, they do help with detoxification of the body and with weight loss, when used frequently. Nice combination – take a sauna for relaxation and relief from stress and ends up with weight loss and body detoxification.
Additional benefit:
If you have skin problems then you will love the effects of the sauna. Saunas have been shown to improve the skin of those with excema, acne and other skin problems. Cleansing toxins from our bodies helps with this, but so does the increased heart rate I talked about earlier. By increasing our body temperature and heart rate we also increase the blood flow to our skin significantly. The increase in blood to our skin helps sweep away toxins and also brings more nutrients and oxygen to the skin which aids in healing.
In fact in Finland we have a saying that women look the most beautiful (at their best )straight out of sauna.
Take a Sauna – relax, get rid of toxins and loose some weight!
Reference:
Hannuksela M, Ellahham S. Benefits and risks of sauna bathing.
Barkve TF, Langseth-Manrique K, Bredesen JE, Gjesdal K. Increased uptake of transdermal glyceryl trinitrate during physical exercise and during high ambient temperature.
Kauppinen K. Facts and fables about sauna
November 2nd, 2008 at 13:24
very interesting. over where i live, saunas aren’t really that popular, probably because the temperate over here is usually quite hot to begin with.
that said, i can imagine that, even if you’re not really looking to lose weight, saunas can be quite a great experience anyway.
after all, saunas can be quite relaxing. you basically sit there, and allow your body to sweat. you’re not working, not stressing out, not worried about what’s going on in the outside world. it’s just you, the steam, and maybe a few companions.
what’s not to like about that? and then after, you shower, and proceed to reenter the real world. but at least, for a short time, you got to get away from it all.
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November 3rd, 2008 at 13:24
Thanks for your comment and yes I guess sauna is more of a Scandinavian thing and as you said it is a great experience. The feeling after a sauna is something that you can not replace with anything else. If you ever have a change to try it do it and see how you feel
December 28th, 2008 at 13:24
Here’s how the sauna is used in The Purification Rundown http://www.scientologytoday.org/Common/question/pg26.htm . I have done this Rundown and had great results. Clearer sight, faster reflexes, and more clear thinking.
January 25th, 2009 at 13:24
Another key health benefit of saunas is lowered blood pressure, which can benefit those who suffer from chronically high levels. The heat from a sauna causes the dilation of the capillaries, which effectively reduces blood pressure. (It should be noted that sauna usage shouldn’t replace a doctor’s treatment for high blood pressure, but can serve as a beneficial supplement.) Infrared saunas have even been linked to lower cholesterol levels.
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January 26th, 2009 at 13:24
Hello Kevin and thank you for your comment. You are totally right on the other key health benefit of sauna on lowered blood pressure. Interesting data about the infrared sauna, I am not really familiar with infrared saunas as being a Finn I love the good old wooden heated sauna
January 27th, 2009 at 13:24
There is obviously a lot to know about clean clense. I think you made some good points in EALTHY LIVING | Take a Sauna – get rid of toxins and loose weight
January 29th, 2009 at 13:24
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February 2nd, 2009 at 13:24
There is obviously a lot to know about clean toxin. I think you made some good points in EALTHY LIVING | Take a Sauna – get rid of toxins and loose weight
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July 2nd, 2009 at 13:24
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July 14th, 2009 at 13:24
Personally I have never used a sauana to get rid of toxins but… I suppose it’s something to try.
July 14th, 2009 at 13:24
We have had an infrared sauna for a number of years now. We use it more in the winter then the summer months, but come the cold of winter, we use it at least 3 times a week. We are firm believers in detoxing our bodies on a weekly basis
July 15th, 2009 at 13:24
I have always though that using a sauna for weight loose would only make you loose water.
Thank you for making me smarter on this issue…
July 15th, 2009 at 13:24
Getting rid of toxins + losing weight – what great benefits. Plus saunas are relaxing, so I appreciate the reminder to take the time to use them.
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July 15th, 2009 at 13:24
all I know is that I feel great after and I AM SO relaxed
July 19th, 2009 at 13:24
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July 19th, 2009 at 13:24
seems like a good idea to me… a good sweat will help clear the body of all those toxins. This would be a good way to start a diet.
Regards
Nick
July 21st, 2009 at 13:24
Definitely! There’s nothing like a good sauna to relax after an exhausting day!
However, your points are interesting…
July 21st, 2009 at 13:24
Yes, the detox process leads to weight loss, but the process is quite slowly. Just having one sauna will not do much. Other techniques to slowly detox your body leading to weightloss, are the drinking lemon juice or apple cidre vinegar with honey.
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July 21st, 2009 at 13:24
If you use your sauna a minimum 3 days a week you should notice a big difference in your health in 6 to 8 weeks. We use ours just before bed and find that we sleep much better. Our energy level the next day is very noticably better.
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July 22nd, 2009 at 13:24
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July 23rd, 2009 at 13:24
I like the sauna then into the pool idea better than roast in the sun then into the lake because of the controlled environment of the sauna with the steam in the air, yes much better
July 24th, 2009 at 13:24
Drink at least 8 ounces of water
July 28th, 2009 at 13:24
you can never be too careful, with what you eat and the water you drink, a sauna sounds like a great backup to your efforts to stay clean inside
August 2nd, 2009 at 13:24
Maybe Sauna can have a small impact on the weight loss process. But you can’t use it as a thing to lose your weight. It has some bad side effects too. I think it is simple, that you will lose the part of your calories through sweat in sauna. But it is a great article though.
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August 5th, 2009 at 13:24
Drink at least 10 ounces of water before you go into the sauna and then drink water while in the sauna so you can sweat out more toxins and don’t get dehydrated
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August 10th, 2009 at 13:24
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August 21st, 2009 at 13:24
Thanks for the info. I have been trying to tell my wife that saunas are very healthy for you and you have furnished the goods on that. I’m going to tell her about this.
August 24th, 2009 at 13:24
I find it interesting about the saunas. My question is does the steam bath or shower work the same way.
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August 30th, 2009 at 13:24
taking a sauna is a great way to relax and me and my wife use ours nearly daily. It also helps clean your body, like you mention in your post and it’s considered to be very healthy. Thanks for a great article there were many things I didn’t know thaere that only help to strengthen my beliefs on the benefits of sauna.
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September 3rd, 2009 at 13:24
I found sauna interesting for reduce weight. Sauna-induced dehydration is an effective way for athletes competing in weight class events to lose weight rapidly before competition, according to a new study from Spain. However, female athletes may find the weight loss benefits cancelled out by a decrease in explosive power.
September 11th, 2009 at 13:24
600 calories burned from one sauna session? Wow, i did not know that. How long of a session are we talking and would this apply to steam sauna as well? Btw, if this weight loss thing was true, why does everyone not do this?
September 18th, 2009 at 13:24
Wow! Totally awesome, Thank you so much for sharing!
September 20th, 2009 at 13:24
Sauna probably helps out body toxics and does result to weight loss but its not the same with the amount or share spent by a constant workouts such as walking, jogging or even swimming. Sauna could help however due to the fact that sweats results to a weight loss.
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September 30th, 2009 at 13:24
Sauna in fact it has been around for generations and is known for relaxing muscles and even easing tension. It can take away excess fat and toxins in the body to accelerate weight loss. I have a friend who once tries this Sauna and it really helps out, he reduces his weight from 60 to 57 in just a week. It depends on the people how we use it, the more we use the more weight will reduce. Using a Sauna makes the body relax so we will feel like use it just to relax our body while losing weight.
October 4th, 2009 at 13:24
I tried it already, and yeah right, takes away my stress and refreshing. The after effect is that I want to sleep the whole day…
October 12th, 2009 at 13:24
Saunas have certainly come a long way from jamming a towel underneath your bathroom door and turning the hot water in your shower up full blast… Still, sometimes I miss the old way of doing things (sigh)
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October 27th, 2009 at 13:24
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October 29th, 2009 at 13:24
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November 3rd, 2009 at 13:24
Sauna has been around for generation and is known for relaxing muscles and even easing tension. It’s an enjoyable experience for most, but it appears as though saunas can actually do away with excess fat and toxins in the body to accelerate weight loss. If we want to keep this weight off you will have to continue to take a sauna every day. Enjoy the Sauna and Lose Weight it really work out I have try it.
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November 5th, 2009 at 13:24
Hi, there it’s really a nice article and your blog gives me lots of information. Thanks for sharing all these rare information. Sauna are really helpful to loose weight and to burn the calories but I didn’t even use it just after having my diner as it says that it is not good to put Sauna just finishing the food.
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November 18th, 2009 at 13:24
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November 28th, 2009 at 13:24
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November 28th, 2009 at 13:24
I have used saunas many times, but I had no idea that they help with weight loss. With the release of toxins, it does make sense though.
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December 19th, 2009 at 13:24
We’ve got a sauna at our gym (which unfortunately is under remodelling/reconstruction at the moment)
Once you get used to the dry heat you really don’t want to leave the sauna again.
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December 23rd, 2009 at 13:24
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