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On which point would you like something scientific? The lowering of immune system (pretty much any Dr. will tell you that occurs) or the toxins release? I can certainly look, but google and pubmed is your friend just like it is mine and I would think you can drill down into some of the research if you want to get clinical proof of benefits. The ultimate point of Steam and sauna is its a place to relax and/or decompress. Any health benefits that accompany that process are just a plus. I dont use it to "lose" weight as anything lost is water anyhow so its back in you when you exit and drink a beverage.0
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sorry if that comment came off rude as that was not the intent. I was basically saying you likely have the same "tools" as I.0
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But what toxins are you claiming get pushed out in a sauna?0
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here is one on immune recovery benefits.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24511348
toxins
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22505948
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I read thisTavistockToad wrote: »snickerscharlie wrote: »
Well you could push something out while you were in there... I don't think other people would appreciate it though...
and then I read this immmediately below it and lost my *kitten*Just log the distance you run to throw yourself naked into a snowbank.
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In all seriousness, now, I love saunas. I use them regularly and find them a wonderful, calming therapy. My husband even built one for us. I like a dry sauna especially, my skin feels great and my muscles recover faster especially after killer physio. But I do not consider it exercise.
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Nice to meet all the rude ones. To someone who is new to fitness, I appreciate those who tried to be serious in explaining things to me.
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I was wondering about the benefits of the sauna, as well. Thanks for starting the tread.0
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Melissa_Edds wrote: »Does anyone log their time spent in a sauna? I'm starting out at 20 minutes after my workout, looking for some insight.
Thanks!
Melissa
I would probably not log the time in the sauna. I think any calorie burn that you experience would be insignificant in the grand scheme of things, so I would just enjoy the time alone to relax and let any calorie burn contribute to the margin of error in calculations.1 -
I try to help when things hit inside my typical wheel house of daily events and or research.1
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Melissa_Edds wrote: »Nice to meet all the rude ones. To someone who is new to fitness, I appreciate those who tried to be serious in explaining things to me.
A sense of humor is not rude. Try it.3 -
Chef_Barbell wrote: »Melissa_Edds wrote: »Nice to meet all the rude ones. To someone who is new to fitness, I appreciate those who tried to be serious in explaining things to me.
A sense of humor is not rude. Try it.Was thinking the same thing! No one is being rude to you, they are just being their own funny selves. Please don't be so easily offended xo
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