Sauna
Sauna
Sauna (/ˈsɔːnə/ or /ˈsaʊnə/; from Finnish [ˈsɑunɑ]) is a small room or building designed as a place to experience dry or wet heat sessions, or an establishment with one or more of these facilities. The steam and high heat make the bathers perspire.
Etymology
The word sauna is an ancient Finnish word referring to the traditional Finnish bath and to the bathhouse itself. In Baltic-Finnic languages, sauna does not necessarily mean a building or space built for bathing. It can also mean a small cabin or cottage, such as a cabin for a fisherman.
History
The sauna has been used in Finland for over two thousand years, for both traditional and modern uses. In Finland, saunas were originally used as a place to clean oneself, but they have evolved into a place for relaxation and mental and physical health benefits.
Types of Saunas
There are several types of saunas, including the traditional Finnish sauna, the Turkish bath, the Infrared sauna, and the Steam room. Each type of sauna has its own benefits and uses.
Finnish Sauna
The Finnish sauna is a substantial part of Finnish culture. With the population of 5.3 million, Finland has over 3 million saunas. The Finnish Sauna Society believes that everyone should have a sauna experience at least once in their lifetime.
Turkish Bath
The Turkish bath, also known as a Hammam, is a type of public bathing associated with the culture of the Ottoman Empire and more widely the Islamic world.
Infrared Sauna
Infrared saunas use infrared heaters to emit infrared light experienced as radiant heat which is absorbed by the surface of the skin.
Steam Room
A steam room is a heated room that people use for relaxation and to relieve some medical conditions. They are often found in gyms or spas.
Health Benefits
Saunas can have many health benefits, including improving cardiovascular health, helping with weight loss, relieving stress and anxiety, and even improving skin health.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sauna
- Wikipedia's article - Sauna
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