SAUNAS KEEP YOU HOT FOR LIVING LONGER
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A study out of Finland has suggested that men who frequent a sauna are much less likely to die a premature death.
The researchers studied nearly 2,400 middle-aged Finnish men and found those who visited saunas between four and seven times-a-week were 40 per cent less likely to die than those who only went once-a-week.
It found the men that visited the saunas more frequently were 63 per cent less likely to have a fatal heart attack, 48 per cent less likely to die of heart disease, and 50 per cent less likely to die of cardiovascular disease.
"Further studies are warranted to establish the potential mechanism that links sauna bathing and cardiovascular health," the study concludes.
Dr Rita F. Redberg of the University of California said:
"Although we do not know why the men who took saunas more frequently had greater longevity (whether it is the time spent in the hot room, the relaxation time, the leisure of a life that allows for more relaxation time or the camaraderie of the sauna), clearly time spent in the sauna is time well spent."
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Are there any correlation that people that go into a sauna are slim and fit (likely less prone to diabetes, heart problems etc)? People with a lot of meat on their bones can't really stand the heat for a long period of time and may avoid sauna. Just curious.
A study out of Finland has suggested that men who frequent a sauna are much less likely to die a premature death.
The researchers studied nearly 2,400 middle-aged Finnish men and found those who visited saunas between four and seven times-a-week were 40 per cent less likely to die than those who only went once-a-week.
It found the men that visited the saunas more frequently were 63 per cent less likely to have a fatal heart attack, 48 per cent less likely to die of heart disease, and 50 per cent less likely to die of cardiovascular disease.
"Further studies are warranted to establish the potential mechanism that links sauna bathing and cardiovascular health," the study concludes.
Dr Rita F. Redberg of the University of California said:
"Although we do not know why the men who took saunas more frequently had greater longevity (whether it is the time spent in the hot room, the relaxation time, the leisure of a life that allows for more relaxation time or the camaraderie of the sauna), clearly time spent in the sauna is time well spent."
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A study out of Finland has suggested that men who frequent a sauna are much less likely to die a premature death.
The researchers studied nearly 2,400 middle-aged Finnish men and found those who visited saunas between four and seven times-a-week were 40 per cent less likely to die than those who only went once-a-week.
It found the men that visited the saunas more frequently were 63 per cent less likely to have a fatal heart attack, 48 per cent less likely to die of heart disease, and 50 per cent less likely to die of cardiovascular disease.
"Further studies are warranted to establish the potential mechanism that links sauna bathing and cardiovascular health," the study concludes.
Dr Rita F. Redberg of the University of California said:
"Although we do not know why the men who took saunas more frequently had greater longevity (whether it is the time spent in the hot room, the relaxation time, the leisure of a life that allows for more relaxation time or the camaraderie of the sauna), clearly time spent in the sauna is time well spent."
That sounds very weird. Any links?
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I dunno…I've read interesting stuff about the benefits of sauna and Turkish baths.
I have taken them myself too, and I must say that at least they reinvigorate me. If I have a little cold I get better (just be careful to be completely dry when you go out to the street) and they definitively do wonders for my asthma.
Too bad I can only go once a month. But hey, I leave relaxed and satisfied every time. (Yes, kinky stuff that happens there also helps)
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Ahem, gentlemen, they are referring to those proper saunas. Though there are gay saunas with quite good proper sauna facilities, most men go for the more fun stuff.
The proper way to use a sauna is to get heated up and sweat out those toxins in our body. Sweat is like urine, it helps our body to excrete waste inside our skin. Then jump straight into the cold pool. The colder the pool the better the thermal shock. In Scandinavian countries like Finland, they even jump straight into a freezing lake.
The thermal shock has 2 major effects
1. The sudden contraction of the blood vessels near our exterior creates a sudden pressure to push blood into our brain and interior. You experience a sudden surge in blood pressure into your body like you've done some heavy exercises. It can produce some pleasant euphoria in your brain. But be warned that this stress on your body is dangerous for those with poor health. But it strengthens the circulation system of our heart and improves it. That's why these men live longer.2. When the process is done two to three times with proper rest in between, your skin gets good exercises stretching between the hot and cold treatment like heat/cold treatment of steel to strengthen it. Our skin is the biggest organ in the human body. This hot and cold stretching is the few proper exercises it can get. It keeps our skin supple, young looking and radiant. Your muscles need exercising to keep fit and so do your skin. You should see some Finnish men with glowing baby smooth skin and be convinced.
I go to those gay saunas with proper facilities and spend most of my time using the sauna facilities. They post a notice on the wall that sauna is not recommended for those with heart problems.
Some guys think I'm weird while others think I'm a pretentious exhibitionist. Well, in some ways I am because I believe if you got it, you can flaunt it but take the effort to maintain it else it's gone.
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The thermal shock has 2 major effects
1. The sudden contraction of the blood vessels near our exterior creates a sudden pressure to push blood into our brain and interior. You experience a sudden surge in blood pressure into your body like you've done some heavy exercises. It can produce some pleasant euphoria in your brain. But be warned that this stress on your body is dangerous for those with poor health. But it strengthens the circulation system of our heart and improves it. That's why these men live longer.Well, that explains why I feel so reinvigorated. Unfortunately, the facilities I visit don't have cold water pools (or pools at all…) but they have a really nice and potent shower system (gosh, I want one of those in my house..) I normally sweat in the sauna room and then refresh myself by showering with cold water, and it feels so great. And I only do that in the sauna, because I usually hate cold showers.
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Have never been a fan myself