In the past, the sauna was a room where you poured water over hot rocks to produce steam. These days, with infrared saunas, the heat depends on the heaters. But the effects really are the same. With a sauna bath, the skin’s pores are open, thus expelling toxins and purifying the blood.
A sauna bath also promotes blood circulation and induces physical and mental relaxation. For those who need to lose weight, consistent sauna steam baths also helps reduce weight since -20 minutes in a sauna equals to an hour of brisk walking.
However, in the past, sauna baths were available only in health spas, hotels and gyms. These days, though, it is possible to buy readymade saunas that can simply be put up at home. So, if you're considering buying a sauna, here are some tips.
Type of Sauna: What kind of sauna do you want? This is important. There are prebuilt saunas, portable saunas and outdoor saunas. Even complete sauna kits are available that allow people set up their saunas with basic carpentry skills. Prebuilt saunas are more expensive because most of the assembly work is already done for you. However, if you want to take the sauna with you wherever you go, a portable sauna is a good choice. Choose the right type of sauna depending on your unique needs.
Size: A personal sauna comes in standard sizes. If you want to design a sauna for professional use, you need to decide how many people you will be accommodating at the same time in the sauna room. You even get saunas that come with a changing room. If you live in an apartment or a small house, a portable sauna is your best bet. Make a realistic estimate of the amount of space you can spare for the sauna.
Location: Where will you keep the sauna outdoors or indoors? The outdoor sauna must endure the weather outside. Therefore, the materials used must be able to withstand heat and moisture. An outdoor sauna kit has the right materials. Check whether there are any special building codes in your area that you must adhere to before you buy the outdoor sauna kit.
Who you buy it from: Finally, if you want to be assured of high quality saunas, you must buy from reputed manufacturers. Do not shop by price a lone, because as they say, if you give peanuts, monkeys are what you'll get! Look for reputed dealers by browsing the internet and asking for referrals. Also make it a point to evaluate warranties, shipping and return policies of the manufacturer. Many reputed manufacturers sell saunas and sauna accessories online. Therefore, it is a good idea to shop for your sauna online.
Before you buy a sauna, it is important to take your time and evaluate your options. That way, your purchase will bring you the kind of returns you've always dreamed of!
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