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Hypertension Studies Regular saunaing lowers high blood pressure
Regular sauna sessions protect against high blood pressure. This is proven by a study of the Finnish University of Kuopio at 1,600 men.
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.
People who often go to the sauna, thus preventing high blood pressure. (Picture: nd3000 / fotolia.com) 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.
Loss of fluid
In addition, the regular saunters lose fluid, which also lowers blood pressure. In addition, sauna sessions would relax and relieve the cardiovascular system.
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
Do you have a heart attack or a narrowed main artery behind you? Then you have to give up the sauna. (Dr. Utz Anhalt)