Research shows that sauna bathing, when done correctly, can reduce blood pressure improve circulation and increase immune function. But how many of you or your clients actually bathe properly?

A correct cycle of bathing should incorporate mini cool off periods between sauna sessions.  The client should be advised  to bathe for around 15 minutes, cool off in the shower or plunge pool and take a relaxation break for a short time before entering the sauna and repeating the process.

This cycle of heating and cooling the body encourages the bodies own natural ability to regulate temperature and immune response.  An imposed ‘fever’ is said to cause the bodies healing processes to kick in and produce more of those necessary white blood cells.  More white blood cells, the greater the ability to fight infection. What a lovely way to ward of those winter chills.

Enhancing the experience is also an important factor for body and mind and fragrance is the simplest way to do this.  Natural botanical essences not only give the brain that feel good hit but are shown to have marked  physiological effects too.  Lavender and Eucalyptus are widely used as antiviral, antibacterial essence to soothe and fight infections.  A must for hot humid communal bathing areas.

A few drops in the essence cup or raponsing bucket is enough to fragrance the cabin and evaporate those clever little infection fighting particles into the air.  OK so its not going to cure the common cold but they certainly seem to help diminish the spread and soothe discomfort.  Helping you and your clients to breathe easy.