Saunas Help Ease Neck and Head Pain Says New Research
(PRWEB) July 30, 2013 -- Carried out by Dr Giresh Kanji, the research at Masey University in Wellington showed that immersing oneself in a sauna not only reduced the intensity of pain related to a headache, but also worked to minimize its duration.
Mr Mouw, who owns West Virginia-based Almost Heaven Saunas, said: “We’ve always known about the health benefits of regular sauna use, and the benefits are well-documented. For instance saunas are an excellent method of reducing stress and are terrific for detoxification because they encourage the release of toxins through the skin as a result of the intense heat in the sauna.”
“In addition, regular sauna use strengthens the immune system, improves circulation, causes cardio conditioning, and more.”
Mouw continued, “It’s certainly nice to see more scientific studies being carried out to highlight these benefits both within the medical community and the general public at large.”
The study showed that while painkillers tend to mask a headache, time spent in a sauna ends up treating the pain at the source. This is because the main triggers of headaches tend to be neck pain and psychological stress, and saunas reduce stress in the body.
Around half of the participants in the New Zealand study had suffered from daily tension headaches for an average of 16 years. Results were based on their taking a 20 minute sauna, three times a week over a period of two months.
Almost Heaven Saunas has been producing handcrafted barrel-shaped home saunas made from thick, western Canadian red cedar for nearly four decades. The saunas are easy to assemble and include a genuine Finnish stainless steel sauna heater.
Mr Mouw added: “Even if you don’t suffer from tension-induced headaches like the volunteers in the New Zealand study, saunas are still excellent for relaxation. A sauna just before bed, for instance, can enhance sleep while other studies have shown that individuals suffering from fibromyalgia were helped by sauna use.”
Those interested in the health benefits of using a sauna are encouraged to visit almostheaven.com where they’ll find an impressive selection of barrel designs.
Rick Mouw, Almost Heaven Saunas, http://almostheaven.com, 888.355.3050, [email protected]
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