What are the first things that pop into your mind when you think of a sauna? You might be thinking of heat, sweat, and steam. Now you aren’t wrong for thinking that. There is a lot of heat, sweat, and steam involved when it comes to saunas. In fact, there are a number of people who actually enjoy a good sauna session. Now what you don’t know is that there are a variety of different benefits you can experience while in the sauna. That’s right, there are actually health benefits to using a sauna. It really isn’t only a great way to relax.

The first and well most obvious benefit of using a sauna is that it opens and cleans your pores. Have you ever seen someone steam their face as part of their skincare routine? Well, they do this to open their pores. Now simply think of a sauna session as a way to open all the pores on your body all at once. Your pores are opened thanks to the steam of the sauna. With that, your body is able to get rid of all the toxins living in your pores. This is why you might feel refreshed after you have spent some time in the sauna.

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You may have seen people use the sauna after a workout session. This is because the steam and heat from the sauna can help preserve your muscle mass. Now you may be thinking how is this possible well the steam of the sauna helps prevent inflammation that you experience after a workout. Another great benefit of a sauna is that it can help you shed a few extra pounds. Now it may not drop your weight drastically but it can help you get rid of some unwanted water weight after just one session.