Sweat Your Way To Better Health

I have a friend who hardly ever perspires, but did you ever think about the fact that your body's own natural defense to invaders is to get a fever and sweat them out? Sweating actually has benefits for most people. For example, in addition to eliminating toxins, sweating improves circulation, purifies skin, and can even burn calories, helping you control your weight! In fact, enjoying a hot bath or sauna can burn up to 300 calories - the equivalent of running more than 2 miles! I love relaxing in a sauna. The gym I am a member of has one, but I always seem to forget it's there until I'm ready to leave. (and it takes 10 minutes to get to optimum temperature!) I would love to be able to enjoy one in the privacy of my own home. Do you ever get a chance to sweat in the sauna? Do you feel it's beneficial? Do you have to go out to one, or do you have one at home? You can learn more about sauna sweating for health by reading SEX in the SAUNA , SWEAT in the CITY, a new Blog by Writer Sauna Shauna (a pseudonym obviously) covering the health benefits of Infrared Home Saunas. And here's a short video (news clip) that will give you a quick run-down of those benefits.