Saunas existed thousands of years ago. Its purpose is to give relaxation at the same time cleanse the body from unhealthy elements. Advances in technology brought about improved and enjoyable saunas. In most hotels saunas are heated by electricity, some uses infrared but Finnish like it in its traditional way.

Despite the fact that saunas did not originate from Finland but it is so much part of Finnish culture. It was estimated that there are 2 million saunas in Finland for a population of 5 million. The first saunas were holes dug in the ground with a fire pit in the center and a roof to cover the fire, maximize heat and protection against rainfall, wind and snow. Traditional saunas are heated by wood, burned either with a chimney or in a stove. Chimney or smoke sauna is the original sauna and is believed to be the best.

It was proven that sauna is not only pleasant but also an amusing way to detoxify. To make us perspire is what sauna can do and sweating removes toxins in our body. Two types of saunas can be used for the all natural super detox program - the traditional sauna and the infrared heat sauna. It enhances blood circulation and provides more oxygen to our tissues. Exposure to it opens our nasal passages to drain our sinuses. Sauna is known to be the best natural detox solution for heavy metals toxicity which includes high mercury toxicity levels and it also helps to provide arsenic removal from our body. Take a shower immediately after you get out of the sauna to wash off the toxins that seep through your pores.

Saunas not only tender natural detoxification, they are also relaxing and offer tension relief after a hectic week and help reduce pain. Sauna is a place to relax and relieve stress and tension. Pamper yourself a little more by experiencing an exquisite detoxification process… Enjoy the warmth of sauna!