___Prickly Heat, aka Miliaria, occurs because sweat glands in the skin are blocked. It often occurs in infants as their skin is still poorly equipped to eliminate toxins. Sometimes, on heat exposure and as during the Therapeutic Fasting Program, it is caused by one's own sweat provoking an inflammatory response, swelling shut the sweat glands. Continued exposure to heat bursts the gland sub-epidermally causing the red blotchy appearance.

It is believed that the sauna was invented in Finland. Today there are over one and a half million saunas in Finland, that is one for every three inhabitants! Most Finns have a sauna in their own home and communal saunas are available everywhere. Almost all holiday cabins have a sauna and spending time in the hot steam is considered an essential part of a holiday in Finland.

Hot Sauna Health Information: NO. If you have the time to enjoy the sauna every day, you should do so. Daily saunas cannot harm your health as shown by the many Finns and healthy sauna-converts that make the time to use their saunas everyday. ...Answers Pertti.

NO!! You should feel comfortably warm during the wrap. After the wrap is applied stay warm bundled in a blanket for 1 hour. Do not perspire.

Hot Sauna Use Information: Take a shower or bath to cleanse your skin of salts and residues left behind. A cool rinse will close your pores and leave you feeling refreshed. Don't forget to moisturize your hair and skin with a quick shampoo and a lotion rubdown. Drink water, mineral water, fruit or vegetable juice to replace lost fluids. ...Answers Pertti.

Hot Sauna Planning Information: NO. Closing in the benches will change the natural air flow and heat distribution within the sauna as air must be free to circulate through the benches. The saving in heating cost is too nominal. Why bother? ...Answers Pertti. Hot Sauna Planning Information: NO. Any benches above the heater would not only be unusable (the heat would be intolerable) but a major fire hazard would be created. ...Answers Pertti.

middot; The use of saunas, hot tubs, and tanning booths is not recommended during pregnancy. The extreme temperature could potentially harm the developing baby. Extremely hot baths are not recommended as well. Bath temperatures should be below 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

Hot Sauna Building Information: NO. The use of a caulking is quite irrelevant as it will melt in the sauna heat. Only the cool bottom of the walls should be sealed with caulk to prevent water leakage under the wall framing. ...Answers Pertti. Hot Sauna Building Information: NO. The effectiveness of a heater should not be measured in how fast it heats the air in the sauna but how well it performs considering the rock capacity of the heater.

The older we get the more toxic we become. Many anti-aging practitioners are now incorporating steam/sauna therapy. It is important to note that virtually all patients over sixty are dehydrated to some degree, and this should be addressed along with mineral deficiencies. Low temperatures are mandatory, never over 55oC. Begin at 40oC and gradually increase the temperature.

Three times per week is usually recommended. More often is possible but it is best to discuss with your health practitioner.

It is recommended that you use your sauna 4-6 days a week for fifteen to twenty minute intervals. As you become used to the daily sessions you may increase the time to thirty minutes if you feel comfortable.

Because infrared light has no ultra-violet rays, it is actually as beneficial, but much safer than natural sunlight. It is also more effective than steam because the infrared light penetrates the body so quickly and safely.

NO. Although the wraps are applied warm, your body will feel cool. For your comfort, a poncho is put on you to help you retain your own body heat.

Acute injuries (injuries that just occurred) to bone, muscle, joints, etc. should be treated with ice. It is best to use real ice, rather than chemical cold packs, contained in a plastic bag or securely wrapped in a towel. The ice pack should be applied directly to the injury site, wrapped in place with mild compression, and the injured part should be elevated above the level of the heart of if possible.

Hot Sauna Health Information: YES. (Qualified). Some asthma sufferers do not enjoy the effects from the heat and should not use the sauna when bothered by asthma. Sinuses may run as a result of the heat. Many people, even with severe asthma, report that the sauna helps clear up congestion and that the effect lasts for days. ...Answers Pertti. Hot Sauna Building Information: NO. Many heat saunas are left natural as a matter of choice.

Hot Sauna Use Information: Temperature range depends on user's preference, but is typically between 175 and 190 degrees Fahrenheit. ...Answers Pertti.

Hot Sauna Use Information: Use common sense as to what feels comfortable. Typically, stay in the sauna for 10-15 minutes, step out and cool off, then return to the sauna for another session. Repeat as often as desired. Don't overdo it. Set the temperature and humidity level to your comfort level. If you begin to feel uncomfortable, leave the sauna and cool off. ...Answers Pertti.

Hot Sauna Use Information: YES. But it is mostly a matter of knowledge. An experienced sauna user knows that slow inhaling and exhaling and a very relaxed breathing cycle is very comfortable for the lungs. Nervous energy may create breathing problems for novice sauna users.. While the lungs want "new air", they also protect themselves from the heat if inhaled too quickly. ...Answers Pertti.

Take a shower or bath to cleanse your skin. A cool rinse will close your pores and leave you feeling refreshed. Drink fluids to replenish those lost through perspiration. Applying a skin moisturizer is a good idea. Drink water, mineral water, fruit or vegetable juice to replace lost fluids.