Detoxifying the Body The beneficial heat of Saunas enhances the bodyâ��s natural detoxification process. Warmth causes capillaries to dilate, increasing blood flow, which in turn presses the heart to pump faster. As a result of increased circulation, the body more quickly collects and flushes out waste products from the liver, kidneys, stomach, muscles, brain, and other organs. The skin and kidneys then filter the waste in the form of sweat and urine. Skin is therefore often regarded as â��the third kidneyâ�� because of its cleansing function â�" sweating out toxins and waste from the body. A 15-minute sauna session excretes
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There are many claims about the health benefits of saunas. They are supposed to be good for losing weight, cleansing the body of toxins, lowering cholesterol, relieving the symptoms of arthritis and treating respiratory problems like bronchitis and laryngitis. Sounds like a miracle cure, doesn't it? Some of these claims may be exaggerated, but others may have sound scientific foundations. Let's take a closer look. (see Steam Sauna) Losing Weight There are plenty of weight loss programs that suggest saunas are an effective way to lose weight. They point to the fact that when you are in a sauna your heart rate
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