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The Steam Bath and Steam Shower Trend

noreply@blogger.com (Hot Tubs | Saunas | Pools) — Mon, 14 May 2012 13:44:00 +0000

There is a growing trend of steam bath and steam showers across the nation. They offer both the benefits of a steam room and the functionality of a shower or bath. It is a fun, relaxing way to get clean and relax at the same time.

Steam showers are a type of bathing where a humidifying steam generator produces water vapor that is dispersed around a person’s body. It can be explained as a steam room that offers the same features of a bathroom shower, or a regular shower with an added steam feature that is powered by a home steam generator. Some steam showers also use solar thermal technology and heat the water with the sun, reducing the electricity bill.

A major difference between steam showers and saunas are the humidity levels. Steam baths tend to be more humid, but you can adjust the temperature and steam in both. Steam showers are usually in an enclosure that prevents the water vapor and steam from escaping.

Steam showers are available in a variety of materials, including but not limited to acrylic, fiberglass, stone and wood. Modern steam showers also provide additional features that may include foot massagers, rain faucet showers, stereo and television features, chromotherapy (light therapy) and aromatherapy.

Steam baths provide the same concept as steam showers. Heaters are used to maintain warm temperatures in the baths.

Steam showers and baths offer a lot of the same benefits of the sauna. The steam will soothe sinus irritation and chest congestion. Sweating helps clear your pores and purge toxins. The elevated temperatures increase your circulation for healthier skin and more energy. It will also help relax sore and stiff muscles.

SaunasAndStuff.com offers many options for steam baths and showers. We have a great selection of steam generators to help create your relaxing oasis. Contact us to receive advice on how to select the perfect generator to create your steam bath or shower, or you can select from one of our steam bath or shower options. We also offer a full range of beautiful electric towel warmers for you bathroom. The come in a variety of designer finishes such as chrome, white and oil-rubbed bronze. A wonderful warm towel is the perfect finishing touch to your steam shower experience.

Saunas at the Spas - A Must

noreply@blogger.com (Hot Tubs | Saunas | Pools) — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:13:00 +0000

When I head to the spa for a full day of relaxation, one of the things I look forward to besides the relaxing massage is sitting in the sauna. I always enjoy detoxing in the heat of the sauna after a relaxing massage. There is something exciting about the cleansing and renewing of your body.

I always get sad when I notice a spa location or hotel spa does not include a sauna. There are so many easy sauna options to sit in the smallest places or set up exactly how you would like, so adding a sauna can be easy and an exciting addition.

With all of the amazing health benefits of the sauna, it is the perfect thing to add to allow your clients to experience the most relaxing and fulfilling experience at your spa. I always try to use the sauna for approximately 10 minutes at a time, depending on how I feel and my temperature. I also always advise take a shower upon exiting the sauna to rinse away the toxins off my skin, since the sauna helps expel toxins in your body out through your pores.

There are so many great sauna options in all different shapes, sizes and kinds to fit your needs and what will best benefit your customers. The two main types of saunas are dry and wet. Wet saunas, otherwise known as steam rooms, are kept at lower temperatures to prevent superheated water from scalding the skin on contact. Dry saunas are kept at much higher temperatures by keeping the moisture levels down to close to zero. These extreme temperatures cause relaxation and promote sweating to help cleanse the system and provide health benefits. These dry saunas are the types I would suggest for the majority of spas. Larger spas can have both options.

Infrared saunas are the most popular as the infrared technology produces heat through electromagnetic radiation heaters. One of the reasons infrared saunas are gaining popularity is because of the lower air temperature which is easier to tolerate. Especially in the case of first time users, infrared provides the same sauna benefits of a traditional version, without the intense and sometimes unbearable heat and thick air.

If you own a spa or health club and are looking to add the business benefits of saunas, please contact http://SaunasAndStuff.com for the best options and a ton of different products to meet your needs. We also ship to the 48 states for free, as well as offer some of the lowest prices around. Now that’s a reason to add a sauna!

The Sauna: A Refuge in Your Own Home

noreply@blogger.com (Hot Tubs | Saunas | Pools) — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 14:20:00 +0000

Is your home no longer a place of rest for you? Have kids, cleaning, work, or house repairs prevented you from finding time or a place to relax within your own home? With the increasing stresses of life burdening us more and more these days, there is an ever expanding need for some “me” time.

Sure, a trip to the day spa may be in order now and then, but who has the time to drive there? Day spa visits can also add up to a great deal of money in no time at all. Perhaps your own home sauna is a better option, being both convenient and cost effective.

Saunas, for all their physical health benefits we have discussed here on this site, are also a boon to mental health and relaxation. Imagine having your own personal oasis in the home – always quiet, away from the stress, where your mind and body have a chance to heal. Just 20 to 40 minutes in a sauna and you emerge rejuvenated and refreshed. Imagine having this refuge inside your own home, at your disposal 24/7!

With a wide variety of styles, options, and sizes, there is a “personal in-home refuge” (the sauna) available to fit every budget. If you’ve been considering buying a vacation home to get away from it all but are worried about the costs, bring a mini vacation into your home with a sauna from Saunas & Stuff!

Sauna Ideas for Valentine’s Day

noreply@blogger.com (Hot Tubs | Saunas | Pools) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:53:00 +0000

News alert to all of the men out there. Valentine’s Day is approaching mighty quickly, and we have a great last minute romantic option for you! This Valentine’s Day, think bubbles and bubbly. We can set the stage for a great option that will blow her socks off and allow her to relax. You don’t need expensive restaurant reservations. Just a sauna from SaunasAndStuff.com and some creativity.

Here are several creative options for this Valentine’s Day to incorporate the relaxing benefits of a sauna:

Start by purchasing a couple of steaks, potatoes and vegetables to cook out on the grill. Make the perfect, romantic dinner at home to relax and enjoy each other’s company.

Leave an invitation to a warm rendezvous in the sauna somewhere where she will find it.

Start the sauna right after dinner to get it ready for your romantic time in the sauna to detox, relax and be able to talk and catch up.

Set up a comfy sofa or blankets and pillows to enjoy after the sauna. Upon exiting, you can take a warm shower together and continue relaxing in the comfy blanket and pillow bed with a glass of wine and some chocolates.

If you need to buy a sauna, head to SaunasAndStuff.com for a large selection of saunas for sale. You are sure to find the perfect option. You will get a years of use from a sauna and you can have these romantic nights whenever you want throughout the year.

Sauna Rules for Safety and Fun

noreply@blogger.com (Hot Tubs | Saunas | Pools) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 02:11:00 +0000

Saunas are gaining in popularity, and they are becoming more and more crowded in gyms, health clubs and spas around the world. The best way to truly enjoy a sauna is to get one in the comfort of your own home, where you can use it as much as you want and in the privacy of your own living space. In your home, the rules go out the door. But what happens when you have company or others in your sauna?

Here are some basic rules for using saunas:

1) Do Not Sit Spread Eagle in the Sauna
At least try to close your legs and know that everyone else in the sauna does not need to see what you are working with. Some places request a towel be used at all times, and we are in this camp in regards to the lower regions. Try to at least think about those around you and what they would want to see and what should remain for you and your significant others eyes only.

2) Try to refrain from talking a lot
Most people head to the sauna to relax and reap the amazing health benefits they offer. They don’t want to hear about your most recent breakup with your boyfriend or how crappy your job is going. We want to shut out the world and think of nothing during these few precious minutes of sauna bliss. Please allow us this one request for a short time, and take your drama conversations to the locker room.

3) Use a towel to sit on or lay on
There is nothing worse than seeing a person’s bare bottom sitting on the wood, sans towel. I don’t want to sit anywhere where someone wasn’t using a towel, and don’t want to think anyone might think this is okay. Please, please always use a towel to sit or lay on when using the sauna.

4) Shut the Sauna Door
I recently headed to the sauna after a yoga session. I was relaxing, when someone entered the sauna and left the door open. I looked at them for a moment, got up out of my relaxation moment to fix their thoughtless mistake. Always close the door. We are using the sauna for the heat. Please don’t ruin that.

5) Stay in your Sauna as Long as you want
Saunas are the perfect opportunity to relax, rejuvenate and enjoy life. Reap all the amazing health benefits the sauna has to offer, and stay as long as you feel comfortable and happy. Upon exiting, remember to shower off to remove the toxins and complete the entire experience.

These basic rules should help you feel more comfortable using the sauna and enjoying everything it has to offer. Make sure you adhere to the rules of using a sauna. And if you can’t stomach thinking of someone breaking one of these rules, you should head to www.SaunasAndStuff.com and check out the amazing options on home saunas we have so you can put one in your own home. Then you can sauna in privacy and reap the rewards without interruptions.

Sauna Health Benefits

noreply@blogger.com (Hot Tubs | Saunas | Pools) — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:48:00 +0000

Everyone is running around trying to finish their last minute Christmas shopping and preparing for Santa’s visit. After they collapse in exhaustion from Christmas, that week between Christmas and New Years gives people a chance to figure out how 2012 will be different. Resolutions, resolutions and more resolutions. For the most part, at least one of those New Years resolutions revolves around improving your health or making a health change. Did you ever realize a sauna can help you with those resolutions?

Saunas can help you achieve your wellness goals with the many health benefits they offer. You can lower your blood pressure, aid in weight loss, and extend your life. You can also relax at the same time, which should be at the top of your resolution list.

Saunas for Weight Loss
Saunas can be amazing partners to help you achieve your weight loss goals. One sauna session can help you burn more than 600 calories, which is equivalent to 30 minutes of rowing at the gym or an hour on the treadmill. The heat from the sauna penetrates below the skin to break down the fat and water particles in your skin, helping to burn calories and accelerate weight loss. It is a great alternative to physical exercise for those who are unable, or unwilling, to exert themselves.

Saunas for Cleansing and Detoxification
We are exposed to so many toxins every day, from what we eat to the hazards in the environment. When toxins are present in our body, blood circulation is blocked and cellular energy is impaired. The body’s immune system is inhibited due to toxins, making it difficult to fight disease. When infrared sauna heat is applied, the large water molecules in our bodies that contain toxic gases like sulphur dioxide, carbon dioxide, lead, mercury and chlorine vibrate are broken down. The encapsulated toxic materials and gases are then released, expelling these toxins. Some experts in weight loss believe our bodies use fat to dilute toxins. Since infrared saunas excel at helping rid your body of toxins, you may be burning fat that is being used to dilute toxins in the process. Make sure you take a shower once you leave the sauna to wash the toxins off your skin. If you want a great option to start the year with a detox program, a sauna is the perfect partner for you to accomplish this goal.

Saunas to Help Lower Your Blood Pressure
Infrared saunas are great for lowering blood pressure. People who take saunas a couple times per week actually drop their blood pressure by heating their body. The environment in which they are lowering their blood pressure is more comfortable than sitting in a heated external environment. Infrared saunas are a great option due to the fact that the cooler air temperature they have is less likely to hurt your lungs if you take a deep breath. Relax and enjoy a few moments of peaceful silence.

Saunas to Extend Your Life
A major benefit is helping to extend your life. Medical researchers have long been reporting on the health benefits of infrared sauna therapy. It helps support those who suffer from fibromyalgia, arthritis, chronic fatigue syndrome, and even autism. The circulatory and blood pressure lowering benefits are also a plus! One major benefit that helps to extend your life, and the overall quality of your life, is the fact that saunas aid in relaxation. With all the stress being experienced and the fast pace of life, saunas help you take a moment and fully relax. The heat also helps bring that relaxation to a heightened stage of completion.

2012 is finally your year!! If you want to lose weight, relax and find your zen, or help lower your blood pressure, incorporate the sauna into your routine. After a workout, head to the sauna to help eliminate toxins and relieve pain from sore muscles. You can also continue losing weight by doing this. This is the best time to make it happen. Having a sauna in your home guarantees easy access and the option of using the sauna whenever you want. There are some great deals for you now. Get hot and healthy in 2012 with your own sauna from www.saunasandstuff.com!

Home Sauna Kits: Pre-Built VS Pre-Cut

noreply@blogger.com (Hot Tubs | Saunas | Pools) — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 07:18:00 +0000

Today’s consumers have the luxury of choice with many of their purchase decisions, and saunas are certainly no exception. With such a wide variety on the market many shoppers can get lost in the mix. So where do you start and what kind do you get? Two of the most popular traditional rock sauna styles we offer are pre-built saunas and pre-cut saunas. These two types of sauna kits get mixed up all the time so we want our customers to be educated about the differences so they can make the most qualified purchase decision this holiday season.

Pre-Built Traditional Rock Saunas

Pre-built sauna kits come in an easy-to-assemble kit and are self-contained, freestanding units. These modular, prefabricated wall units fit together easily and provide greater flexibility in terms of being portable. You can take these saunas with you when you move, so they make a great option for someone who relocates often. Sauna assembly can vary by room size and shape, and these can take as little as one to two hours to put together. Then you are ready to relax and sweat away the toxins!

Pre-built saunas come in a variety of sizes ranging from a 4 x 4 foot room suitable for two people to a 9 x 10 foot family sauna, and larger. The pre-built wall and ceiling panels are made from Grade A Clear Western cedar wood and are also available in fir, poplar or spruce. Assembly is further simplified with pre-built sauna benches, a pre-installed door and all the parts and accessories needed to complete your installation.

These pre-built (also called prefabricated) home saunas can be installed indoors or outdoors. If you want to install it indoors, we suggest you assemble the steam sauna room on a waterproof surface such as tile, concrete or linoleum. For the outdoors, a poured concrete slab is the best. Roof kits are also available to convert an inside sauna into an outdoor sauna. We advise you to apply a water sealant to the exterior wood to protect the walls from the elements if you are converting from an indoor to an outdoor sauna.

Pre-Cut Traditional Rock Saunas
Pre-cut sauna kits are made for converting an existing room, large closet or old laundry room/bathroom into a sauna. These are great for the do-it-yourself-er that wants to be actively involved with the assembly of their new sauna, as well as save money. You need to build an insulated stud frame room to install the sauna kit if you don’t have a good-sized area available for the sauna.

For the pre-cut sauna kit, you are required to provide the structural framing, insulation, vapor barrier and exterior paneling. Everything else that you need to line the inside of the room with cedar, as well as a pre-hung door, pre-built benches and duck board floor, bucket, ladle, wall light and more are supplied in the kit.

These offer a variety of different design options and allow the customer to put their own personal touch on the sauna. The options are endless!

With the holidays coming up a new sauna would be the perfect addition to your house or condo. They offer a great way for the family to spend quality time together while relaxing and benefiting their health. What are you waiting for? Grab either your pre-built or pre-cut sauna kit from www.saunasandstuff.com today! If you are just looking for a sauna heater, check out our full line of Tylo models.

Saunas, Snow-Style!

noreply@blogger.com (Hot Tubs | Saunas | Pools) — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:01:00 +0000

The leaves have fallen and we are approaching the beginning of winter. Everyone is beginning to find boots, beanies and ways to keep them warm in the dropping temperatures. What better way to immerse yourself in warmth than in an outdoor sauna.

We have saunas that have pink foam board insulation to protect them from snowy conditions, allowing the user to experience the benefits of sauna use all winter. If you have always wanted a sauna, but do not have room in the house for one, consider an outdoor sauna. You can even situate it near the backdoor, allowing for quick access all year long.

Outdoor saunas in snow country are beginning to catch on, as people find this an exciting way to relax and socialize, without giving up precious square footage in their tiny cabins or ski getaways.

During the long, dark final days of winter, regular sauna sessions will help you stay healthy and lift your spirits. Sauna parties at the cabin are also a great way to socialize. Begin by enjoying the sauna in a regular sauna session. Once you are warm and the sweat is flowing, open the sauna and head out into the snow. You can lay down and roll around in the snow, letting it scrub your skin, further cleansing it. You will find you can enjoy the snow for quite a long time before getting cold. Once you start to get cold, you can enjoy round two in the sauna. The Finnish love the experience of using a sauna in the snow, and it has become somewhat of a tradition in that country. It is one of the most exhilarating experiences in life!

Saunas are a major part of the Finnish culture. There are more than five million inhabitants and more than two million saunas in Finland, averaging one sauna per household!! The Finnish believe that saunas are a place to relax socially with family and friends, and to receive health benefits, both physically and mentally. The Finns think of saunas as not just a luxury, but a necessary part of life. And the sauna in the snow experience is one of their favorite parts in the winter.

If you are excited about the sauna in the snow experience and want to find the perfect sauna for your backyard, please visit www.SaunasAndStuff.com or contact us to discuss the best option for you.

Saunas...the Five W's

noreply@blogger.com (Hot Tubs | Saunas | Pools) — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 21:22:00 +0000

Saunas, health benefits and relaxation oh my! Saunas are all the rage, and we are hearing sauna conversations across the nation; across dinner tables, in health clubs and between friends at bars. Are you still confused on the basics. We are here to clear some things up with the five W’s of sauna…in true sauna fashion.

Who – Who is enjoying saunas?

It used to be the people of Finland, the finnish. Then it was the Scandanavians. Now its your next door neighbor and that sassy skinny girl leaving hot yoga. Everyone is starting to get into saunas, especially after Oprah and Dr. Oz starting talking about the massive amount of health benefits infrared saunas offer. So yeah, it should be you next.

What – What the heck is a sauna?

Saunas are small rooms, or a house, designed as a location to experience dry or wet heat sessions for recreational or therapeutic experiences. There are two main types of saunas: dry and wet. The majority of saunas are built out of wood, with cedar and hemlock being the most common.

Wet saunas, or steam rooms, are kept at lower temperatures, 100°F to 115°F, which prevents superheated water from scalding the skin on contact. Dry saunas can be kept at much higher temperatures of up to 250°F by keeping the moisture level down to nearly zero. These temperatures cause relaxation and promote sweating, to help cleanse the system and provide health benefits.

Where – Where are saunas?

They are now everywhere! They used to only be at swanky hotels, expensive condo or apartment communities and ritzy health clubs. Now they are in basements, houses and neighborhood gyms across the nation. They can be built to your liking, with custom build kit saunas that incorporate all the elements you want. Easy to assemble, and ready to use.

When – When is the best time to sauna?

You can sauna when you are stressed out as a massive form of instant relaxation. You can sauna after you work out, to help your body eliminate toxins in your system and clean itself out. You can use the sauna in the dead of winter in the frigid temperatures of the snowy states, or during the summer why relaxing at a hotel spa in Las Vegas. We use ours almost everyday to relax, refresh and detox. And sauna parties are always popular.

Why – Why use a sauna?

Saunas offer numerous health benefits. You can lower your blood pressure, aid in weight loss, and extend your life. Saunas offer a great way to detoxify your system. The main thing we want to stress is to wash your skin once you exit the sauna to get the toxins off your skin. One major benefit that helps to extend your life, and the overall quality of your life, is the fact that saunas aid in relaxation. With all the stress being experienced and the fast pace of life, saunas help you take a moment and fully relax.

What more could you ask for! SaunasAndStuff.com is here to help with any questions you might have about saunas and the options available to you. Now’s the time to enjoy that sauna!!

Hot Sauna Trends to Watch For

noreply@blogger.com (Hot Tubs | Saunas | Pools) — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 01:14:00 +0000

Saunas have been gaining popularity in the last several years. North America is taking a cue from the Finnish and reaping the many health benefits of saunas. Whether you want to buy an infrared sauna or a traditional hot rock steam sauna, there are many different options to choose from. Saunas continue to adapt and evolve with new designs and trends popping up across the nation.

The following are some trends we are seeing in 2011 in the sauna industry:

The top trend that continues to evolve with saunas is design. People are beginning to customize sauna kits to fit their taste and style, as well as the overall feel and design of the interior of their home. The individualization of the sauna includes using new materials to help the environment (for the eco-friendly) or the use of exotic stones (for the discerning) are coming into play.

This year has also brought in the evolution of smell. The use of fragrance or essential oils is beginning to allow users to personalize their sauna experience for a particular time of day or feel. Using citrus scents in the morning allows the sauna user to make up and prepare for the day, or relaxing lavender after a day of stress or for anyone that needs an enhanced complete relaxation moment.

New LED technology changes the use of lights, allowing for an even more serene sauna experience. The use of a “starry sky” or new illuminated elements allows the sauna user to personalize the sauna or add new lighting elements to make the experience one to remember.

A future trend sauna users should be on the lookout for is the control technology. The introduction of a sauna remote that can be used in multiple locations may allow sauna users to heat up their sauna in the basement from the comfort of their office upstairs. Users may also be able to program the sauna to begin heating up at a certain time during the day, like 10 minutes before lunch so it is ready for your lunch break.

The use and popularity of saunas is widespread, and it might be a great way for you to spruce up your home. The personalization of the sauna is now more available than ever, offering multiple options to make your new sauna to fit right in your home. Contact SaunasAndStuff.com to discuss our many options and which sauna will be the best one for you.

Infrared Room Heaters: Energy Efficient Space Heater Technology

noreply@blogger.com (Hot Tubs | Saunas | Pools) — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 11:56:00 +0000

Nowadays, infrared room heaters and fireplaces are all the craze. These innovative household mainstays are gaining popularity due to the safe, beneficial heat they deliver. In fact, the sought-after design of the fireplace room heater in particular is showing up in more and more homes across the country each year.

These infrared quartz heaters are a revolutionary-designed portable heat source. Infrared heat is safe, healthy and therapeutic, offering many benefits for users beyond the typical room heater. Quality infrared room heaters should never feel hot to the touch. They do not emit any fumes or harmful matter into the air like normal home heating systems, and quartz room heaters will not dehydrate the air. Some even sanitize or purify the air!

Electrically heated infrared heaters radiate up to 86 percent of their input as radiant energy. Nearly all the electrical energy input is converted into infrared radiant heat in the filament and direct onto the product by reflectors. Infrared heaters are much more energy efficient than most space heaters, utilizing most of the electricity and energy that is emitted.

The designs are constantly evolving, and you can now choose anywhere from micro portable heaters to the beautiful infrared fireplace room installation. Both will keep you warm during the colder months, or simply give you the excuse to cozy-up with that special someone.

Portable room heaters are perfect for single places like offices, garages, workshops, basements and cool spots in your home. They work in collaboration with an in-home heating system, heating rooms that are not used often in order to conserve energy. If used collectively, you can cut some of your heating bills in half by strategically utilizing infrared room heaters in some unused rooms or spaces within your dwelling in place of heating every room in your house.

Check out SaunasAndStuff.com’s quartz infrared room heater to stay warm in the winter months, or cuddle up by the infrared quartz fireplace room heater and enjoy a cup of hot chocolate.

Sauna Sales are Hot in Summer 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Hot Tubs | Saunas | Pools) — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 17:11:00 +0000

Yes, we the pun in the headline was intentional. It's hot outdoors, yet the popularity of saunas has been picking up speed in 2011. Sauna sales are very strong this year despite the still somewhat slow economy. There home improvement trend continues, with folks investing in there home and making it a daily vacation destination. Why relax just two weeks a year?

Many people are beginning to realize the various health benefits of saunas, and pre-built sauna kits are making it easier for saunas to fit in just about anyone’s home or backyard, no matter what the size.

Despite saunas having been around for centuries, the increased focus on stress relief and improvement of health in society today has brought saunas back to the forefront. In addition to providing a relaxing experience, saunas also cleanse the body of toxins and other impurities, ease joint and muscle pain, stimulate metabolism, and provide many other holistic health benefits.

People are also entertaining at their homes more often, and focusing more on spending time with family. The social aspect of saunas allows families to enjoy their custom built sauna kits in the comfort of their own home. Coupled with the health benefits and relaxation, it is a win-win cocktail of enjoyment.

The ever-increasing popularity of saunas has led to many innovative design options, including various heating technologies and a wide variety of home kits, pre-built kits or custom designed kits to allow individuals and families to build the sauna of their dreams within the space they have available. These sauna kits are easy-to-use and can fit any living situation and budgets. Many new heating technologies including wood, electric dry, electric steam and infrared sauna heat provide even more options to the consumer than ever before. In addition, the increasing coverage of carbon fiber infrared saunas in the news has allowed them to become a best seller at SaunasAndStuff.com.

With this growing trend of sauna popularity, we cannot wait to see what comes on the market next. If you are looking for the perfect option to relax, improve your health and spend time with your loved ones, a sauna might be the ticket for you!

Demystifying the Health Risks and Health Benefits of Saunas

noreply@blogger.com (Hot Tubs | Saunas | Pools) — Mon, 16 May 2011 19:51:00 +0000

There are many articles out there about the alleged health risks of Saunas, and for every one of these articles there is another one stating all of the health benefits of saunas. With such conflicting pieces of information, many people do not know what to believe.
We at www.SaunasAndStuff.com would like to help demystify the health risks of saunas and give you some facts about the risks:

Cooling down is as important as the heating process in your sauna session. It is safe to take a few moments after exiting the sauna before entering a cold plunge in a pool or shower. After your session you can turn the sauna off, open the door slightly, and allow your body to cool down for 10 minutes. If you shiver afterward, it is a sign of the automatic responses of your body trying to warm itself back up. You may want to reenter the sauna and allow your body to cool longer afterward. If you ever feel slightly sick after using the sauna, a less hot sauna and warmer, longer cool down is suggested for future use. Sleep disturbances can also occur if your body is not cooled down properly, so give yourself sufficient time to cool down after using the sauna.

Prolonged stays in the sauna may lead to the loss of electrolytes from the body, which is similar to what can happen to your body after rigorous exercise. Risks of dehydration leading to heat stroke can occur if you are not hydrating enough. Always drink plenty of fluids before, during and after using the sauna. Using the sauna during alcohol withdrawal or while “hung over” can also cause dehydration, so it is not recommended to use the sauna after a night of drinking.

Ease yourself into regular sauna use slowly to lower the risks. Start with short intervals once or twice a week, and work up from there. And always remember, if at any time during your sauna session you feel dizzy, sleepy or any discomfort, exit the sauna immediately.

Saunas have many health benefits and should be used correctly to eliminate any risks associated with them. Please submit any additional questions to www.SaunasAndStuff.com to answer. We support using saunas safely to maximize the health benefits!

How to Use Your Sauna

noreply@blogger.com (Hot Tubs | Saunas | Pools) — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 14:12:00 +0000

You finally made the best decision of your life…to get your own sauna. Good for you! The relaxation and major health benefits of infrared saunas are amazing. Once you get the sauna and set it up in your house, you begin to wonder how to use it and how to increase the benefits of your sauna sessions. SaunasAndStuff.com is here to help.

Always remember to drink plenty of fluids before, during and after your sauna session. Drinking plenty of water after will help your body eliminate all of the toxins from the sauna session.
Heat the sauna to the desired temperature. You will want to do this up to 30 minutes before you plan to use it so it is warm and ready when you are. The most common temperatures for beginners are in the range of 110° F to 118° F. You can experiment to find what is most comfortable for you.
Some people enjoy working out prior to using the sauna to get their blood flowing. If you exercise prior to using the sauna, monitor your body to make sure you do not overheat, since you will already be warm prior to entering.
You can start with one or two sauna sessions per week and work up from there. Start with 15 to 20 minutes and gradually increase this time with future sessions as desired.
Wear as little clothing as possible to get the best infrared sauna benefits and feel the most comfortable. Infrared rays have difficulty penetrating clothing. You should take two towels in the sauna. One will be used to sit on, and the other can be used to wipe away any sweat.
Use this sauna session to relax, meditate and escape. Relieving stress and tension is one of the sauna’s major benefits! You can massage the areas of your body that ache to relieve sore and tense muscles. From time to time throughout the session, wipe off excess perspiration to allow for more intense sweating.
If at any time during your sauna session you feel dizzy, sleepy or any discomfort, exit the sauna immediately.
After your sauna session is complete, turn off the power and sit in the sauna with the door opened slightly for about 10 minutes to let you your body cool down.
Take a shower to clean the toxins from your body. It is best to wait 15 to 20 minutes before taking a warm shower to rinse the perspiration from your body so you can fully cool down and finish sweating prior to your shower.

Saunas are a great way to relax and de-stress, as well as offer many health benefits. Saunas And Stuff offers many different size saunas for every home.

The Health Benefits of Infrared Saunas

noreply@blogger.com (Hot Tubs | Saunas | Pools) — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:30:00 +0000

Everyone strives to be healthy and happy. Infrared Saunas can help you achieve this goal with the many health benefits they offer. They can lower your blood pressure, aid in weight loss, and extend your life. Mainstream media is finally giving infrared saunas the attention they deserve, according to Dr. Mehmet Oz on The Oprah Winfrey Show.

The following are some unique health benefits that infrared saunas provide users:

Lower Blood Pressure
Infrared saunas are different from normal saunas in that they make the same rays that come from the sun without the UV radiation, leaving only the infrared rays. These rays are then lightly absorbed into the skin. Dr. Oz mentions the reason heating the body is important is that it is shown that people who take saunas a couple of times per week actually drop their blood pressure. The infrared sauna environment in which they are lowering their blood pressure is a more comfortable temperature than sitting in a heated traditional sauna environment. These saunas excel due to the fact that they do not hurt your lungs if you take a deep breath.

Detoxification
We spoke about the benefits infrared saunas have on detoxification in our Sauna FAQ. The main thing we want to stress is to wash your skin once you exit the sauna to get the toxins off your skin and refresh your system.

Weight Loss
We also mentioned the benefits of weight loss that come from using an infrared sauna in our Sauna FAQ. Since it increases blood circulation, makes your heart beat faster and gets you to burn more calories. Hats off to burning calories!

Extend Your Life
A major benefit is helping to extend your life. Medical researchers have long been reporting on the health benefits of infrared sauna therapy. It helps support those who suffer from fibromyalgia, arthritis, chronic fatigue syndrome, and even autism. The circulatory and blood pressure lowering benefits are a major plus! Another benefit that helps to extend your life, and the overall quality of your life, is the fact that saunas aid in relaxation. With all the stress being experienced and the fast pace of life, saunas help you take a moment and fully relax. The heat also helps bring that relaxation to a heightened stage of completion.

In 2011, if you want to help your health and quality of life, visit your sauna for relaxation, weight loss, detoxify, and lowered blood pressure. Visit www.SaunasAndStuff.com to see the many different types of saunas and infrared sauna kits we offer.

Heat Your Winter with a Facebook Contest Winner

noreply@blogger.com (Hot Tubs | Saunas | Pools) — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 19:00:00 +0000

The success and popularity of Facebook continues to grow every day. This social media platform allows small businesses such as SaunasAndStuff.com to get updates on new products, deals and company/health information to its clients quickly and easily.

Our Facebook page can be found at http://www.Facebook.com/SaunasAndStuff.

In order to give back to our clients already following us on the social media site and to bring aboard new followers, we are holding a contest on Facebook for the month of February. Please visit our Facebook page link above, “Like” us, and you will be automatically entered for a chance to win an infrared room heater, which is valued at more than $199.00. The winner will be chosen on March 1, 2011.

The Infrared Quartz Heater uses the same ceramic tube heaters as our infrared saunas. It is a revolutionary-designed portable heat source that offers you safe, healthy and therapeutic heat for a single room up to 1000 square feet. This beautifully crafted heater will also save money compared to other supplemental heating systems. The Infrared Quartz Heater emits clean, ultra-efficient, and evenly distributed heat. It produces a soft, and cozy heat that warms the air.

So if you want to heat up the cold winter months (we keep reading about the abundance of cold and snow storms sweeping the nation) then head over to our Facebook page for a chance to win a portable quartz infrared room heater from SaunasAndStuff.com.

Buying a Sauna to Help with New Years Resolutions

noreply@blogger.com (Hot Tubs | Saunas | Pools) — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 17:45:00 +0000

Each New Year we examine our lives to figure out the things we want to change and write a list to start overhauling everything right after that ball drops and we fight off any pending hangovers. Have you ever thought that buying a sauna might help you achieve some of those goals?

Weight Loss with Saunas
Saunas can be amazing partners to help you achieve your weight loss goals. One sauna session can help you burn more than 600 calories, which is equivalent to 30 minutes of rowing at the gym or an hour on the treadmill. The heat from the infrared sauna penetrates below the skin to break down the fat and water particles in your skin, helping to burn calories and accelerate weight loss. It is a great alternative to physical exercise for those who are unable to exert themselves.

Expel Toxins with Saunas
At most spas, you will find hot tubs and saunas as a fixture. Besides relaxation, these devices help expel toxins from your skin. When toxins are present in our body, blood circulation is blocked and cellular energy is impaired. The body’s immune system is inhibited due to toxins, making it difficult to fight disease. When infrared sauna heat is applied, the large water molecules in our bodies that contain toxic gases like sulfur dioxide, carbon dioxide, lead, mercury and chlorine vibrate are broken down. The encapsulated toxic materials and gases are then released, expelling these toxins. Some experts in weight loss believe our bodies use fat to dilute toxins. Since infrared saunas excel at helping rid your body of toxins, you are burning fat that is being used to dilute toxins in the process.

Saunas Help Relieve Pain from New Years Work Outs
Many people in the New Year head to the gym to work out, lose weight and feel great. By day three, their bodies are sore and in need of heating pads…or saunas. Infrared Saunas are the answer to your prayers. Heat has been shown to reduce pain sensation by direct action on both free-nerve endings in tissues and on peripheral nerves. Many athletes sit in the sauna or hot tub to relieve sore muscles and alleviate pain.

So if you are now beginning to conquer your New Year Resolutions, plan to buy a sauna or hot tub. Buying an infrared sauna or hot rock sauna just might help you get closer to your goals than you ever thought. Add purchasing a sauna from SaunasAndStuff.com to the top of your list.

Difference Between Hot tubs Spas and Saunas

noreply@blogger.com (Hot Tubs | Saunas | Pools) — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 18:20:00 +0000

What is that steam room type thing that you sell? What is the hot tub thing that goes outside or inside? Is there a difference? Since we sell spas, hot tubs and saunas, our clients and potential customers are sometimes confused about the difference, especially between hot tubs and saunas. We are here to clear up any confusion.

Saunas
Saunas are small rooms, or a house, designed as a location to experience dry or wet heat sessions for recreational or therapeutic experiences. There are two main types of saunas: dry and wet. The majority of saunas are built out of wood, with most featuring aromas that are released as they get heated.

Wet saunas, or steam rooms, are kept at lower temperatures, 100°F to 115°F, which prevents superheated water from scalding the skin on contact. Dry saunas can be kept at much higher temperatures of up to 250°F by keeping the moisture level down to nearly zero. These temperatures cause relaxation and promote sweating, to help cleanse the system and provide health benefits.

Our most popular saunas are Infrared Saunas. The infrared sauna technology produces heat through electromagnetic radiation heaters with temperatures reaching between 120°F and 150°F. Infrared heat is thermal heat, which mostly passes through the air and then heats the surface it reaches. In this case, that is the sauna bather, and that infrared energy is what cause a great detoxifying sweat without the discomfort of super-heated air.

In comparison, traditional or conventional saunas do not directly heat the body but rather warm the temperature through steam or air, up to 195°F. One of the reasons infrared saunas are gaining popularity is because of the tolerability. Especially in the case of first time users, infrared provides the same sauna benefits of a traditional version, without the intense and sometimes unbearable heat and thick air.

Hot Tub Spa
A hot tub is a small pool of heated water used for soaking, relaxation, massage or hydrotherapy. In most cases, they have jets for massage purposes. Most are located outdoors, but they can also be located inside as well. There are two different styles including simple wooden soaking tubs or acrylic tubs, which are normally referred to as a spa.
Whether you are in the market for a sauna, hot tub or spa, SaunasAndStuff and SpasAndStuff can offer you the help to clarify which would work best for your particular needs.