A sauna bath is a type of heat therapy that involves sitting in a heated room or enclosure, typically made from wood, and allowing the body to sweat. Sauna baths have been used for centuries for their therapeutic benefits, and they are particularly popular in Nordic countries.
During a sauna bath, the room is heated to a high temperature, usually between 70 and 100 degrees Celsius, and the air is kept dry to increase the body’s core temperature. This causes the body to sweat, which helps to eliminate toxins and impurities, relaxes muscles, and can provide relief for respiratory and skin conditions.
Sauna baths can be dry or wet. Dry saunas are typically heated with electric or wood-burning stoves, while wet saunas, also known as steam rooms, use a generator to produce steam.
