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Sauna can lower blood pressure

A Finnish study showed that regular sauna visits can help stabilize blood pressure. The study involved 1600 male volunteers. The study was conducted by the University of Kuopio. However, high blood pressure patients should first consult their family doctor or cardiologist.

Halved risk

Men who went to the sauna four to seven times a week suffered from elevated blood pressure only half as often as those who only went to the sauna once a week.

Long-term study

It is a long-term study. The scientists collected the data over 22 years. That's how an accurate result could be created. The less often someone went to the sauna, the higher his blood pressure. Those who went to the sauna two to three times a week reduced the risk by 24%.

Where does the lower blood pressure come from??

The researchers explain the connection between sauna and lower blood pressure: The sauna raises the temperature of the body by two degrees, thereby widening the blood vessels and the blood pressure drops. In addition, the regular saunters lose fluid, which also lowers blood pressure. In addition, sauna sessions would relax and relieve the cardiovascular system.

Sauna is good for your health

Depending on the compatibility, one to three sessions of sauna should take place with a duration of eight to 15 minutes each. Between the individual courses, a short fresh air stay, a cold water application and possibly a warm foot bath are pleasant. Even a 15- to 20-minute rest is good. If you follow these rules of thumb, then sauna is an optimal after-sports supplement and promotes good health.

Sauna does not help everyone

However, the sauna is not suitable for all people. If you have a cold you should not go to the sauna, even with fresh wounds or if you have alcoholism.

Beware of cardiac patients

For certain illnesses, patients should abstain from using the sauna. For example, patients with rheumatoid arthritis should only take a sauna in periods free of inflammation and epileptics should be completely avoided, since seizures could trigger convulsions. Even persons with strong varicose veins and other venous vascular diseases should be careful and follow certain rules of conduct, such as raising their legs whenever possible. Especially in cardiovascular or vascular diseases such as coronary heart disease, myocardial infarction, arrhythmia (heart palpitations, tachycardia), hypertension or asthma, patients should seek medical advice before a sauna session. (Dr. Utz Anhalt)