Nothing is more relaxing than going to the spa to unwind. Everyone deserves to be pampered and there is no time like the present. Below a list of ten reasons to enjoy a sauna, spa or wellness centre experience. P.S. There is a special Giveaway at the end of this article.
1. Relax - being in a sauna is the perfect time to relax and either disconnect from everyday problems or think about them with a clearer mind. Being in a sauna forces you to sit back and relax as you cannot do anything else there and the outside world, with its distractions, stays out.
2. Deep cleaning and rejuvenating the skin - sauna, whether it is a dry sauna or steam room, helps cleaning the outer layers of the skin by making it softer and removing dead cells. Also, the heat causes the blood vessels under the skin to expand, thus nourishing and oxygenating the skin better.
3. Socializing - as people are relaxed when sitting in a sauna, it is a good way for them to start chatting and socialising.
4. Sauna helps loosing weight - the heat of the sauna increases the heart rate, thus increasing the metabolism, which helps you burn more calories.
5. Boost the body’s immune defences - the heat in the sauna creates and artificial temperature for the body and there are studies showing that this increases the amount of white cells in the blood, thus boosting the body’s natural immune system.
6. Clean the body - the heat in saunas and steam rooms makes you sweat, therefore it helps the body get rid of waste accumulated within.
7. Boosting self-confidence and improving your mental body image - going to a sauna, spa or wellness centre means that you take care of yourself in a complete way and also get to know your body better. This in turn improves self-esteem and helps you appreciate your own body.
8. Relieve muscle ache after exercise - having a sauna helps the muscles get rid of lactic acid and release tension. This is why, if after exercising your muscles ache, having a sauna can help you recover faster.
9. Clearing the respiratory system - this is true especially in steam rooms, where the steam helps clear the respiratory ways and can have a therapeutic effect, especially if aromatic oils are added.
10. Feeling energised - having a few sauna sessions, especially if followed by a dip in a cold plunge, leaves you feeling energised, both physically and mentally. Whether this is due to the peace and relaxation you can find in a sauna, or to the beneficial effects of the heat on the body, it is a great feeling and it is worth going to a sauna to experience it.
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Oh my goodness a massage sounds wonderful so does a facial.
the way I relax and wind down is to take a bath and read a book or else I knit too.
Hello gals! I work 2 jobs so it is sometimes hard for me to find time to relax and unwind! In those rare instances when I do get to I enjoy taking walks or working out listening to some good music! Some days I just like putting my feet up and watching America’s next top Model, American Idol, or laughing out loud at shows like Family Guy or Conan! Other than that I enjoy spending free time cuddling up to my teddy bear of a husband even though he says I just married him to be my own personal pillow! lol. I also enjoy looking at plus size fashions online (since I do not have a lot of time to spend in the stores) and thinking about what I will be wearing this summer to look cute! So I hope you guys pick me for the relaxing spa gift! I sure could use it! Thanks!!!!!
Once a month, I take real time out for me to treat myself to a vacation away from home. I spend the weekend at a hotel, I make an appointments for spa services, and I take myself out to dinner.
I relax by taking a very hot shower and just sit around in my bathrobe. I also love a great massage, with a mani and a pedi
In the past 10 years I have become disabled after working for over 30 years. I have a long list of ailments and medical conditions that have put a damper on my quality of life. Fibromyalgia, Cronic Pain and Cronic Fatigue syndromes and diabetes to name a few.
It is hard to wind down when you are in pain 24/7/365.
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