Aug 15, 2017 | Spas, Steam Rooms & Saunas
Weight. Stress. Wrinkled skin. These are all things you, along with countless other people, may struggle with daily. But did you know that using a sauna daily has the power to change all that?
But did you know that using a sauna daily has the power to change all that?
Studies and personal testimonies speak to what even ancient people deemed to be true: heat therapy and sweat can do wonders for an ailing body. So, if you’re ready to live a healthier, more relaxed life, then check out why you should make sauna use a part of your daily routine.
3 Ways Using a Sauna Every Day Will Change Your Life
Weight Loss
Continual sauna use can drastically improve your weight loss efforts. Just like during cardio exercise, you’re burning calories in the heat of the sauna. You could sweat off several hundred calories in just one session, which over sustained periods of time could eliminate those stubborn pounds. Using saunas in addition to healthy eating and exercise will help you see results faster and help you live the life you want sooner.
Stress Relief
We experience unprecedented stress levels in today’s society. Thus, it’s even more vital to take time for stress relief. Using a sauna can do just that. Sauna use promotes the release of endorphins and other chemicals in the brain that counteracts the harmful spikes of adrenaline you may experience during the day. Besides the science behind it, quietly sitting in a wooden, warm room is an experience everyone deserves to enjoy.
Skin Rejuvenation
As a result of stress, your skin can wrinkle and sag. If you hate it just as much as the next person, then you need to use a sauna. Sweating can rejuvenate your skin by flushing out toxins and promoting your collagen. By reinvigorating your collagen structure and levels, your skin will be left feeling fuller and younger. Sauna use will tighten your skin, eliminating the wrinkles and lines in your face.
Start Using Saunas Today
Saunas are great, but the benefits are limited on their own. So, to enhance your experience, check out our Eucalyptus Oil ShowerMists. Spray these onto the floor of the sauna and you’ll experience a refreshing aroma. The Eucalyptus oil will open up your lungs and improve your circulation, augmenting the above benefits.
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Dec 27, 2016 | Uncategorized
The winter holidays are known for bouts of binging on the treats we look forward to all year. And it’s no wonder either. But then there’s the guilt that follows – and you end up regretting everything you enjoyed so much.
So what do you do? Skip out on the fun and festivities? No way! However, if you really want to enjoy them – make sure you’re balancing out all that sugar with some healthier practices.
Drink a LOT of water. Water is cleansing and balancing. It helps to detox the extra sugar you’re consuming as well as dilute it so you don’t get that dreaded sugar hangover.
Eat twice as many greens. Similar to water, greens detoxify and balance out your body. They are packed with minerals which are the opposite of sugar. So eat plenty of them and even better – grab a high quality green powder supplement.
Drink less alcohol. Not saying you shouldn’t have a drink or two, but keep it at that. More than two drinks overwhelms your liver, dehydrates you and reduces your sleep quality.
Sleep. Don’t skimp on the rest. It’s when you sleep that your body has the chance to detoxify what it’s been given. So either go to bed at a decent time, or make sure you’re able to sleep in the next morning.
Detox Deeply. What goes in must come out. The best way to do this is through hydration and sweat. Water carries a ton of our toxins out of the body so make good use of it. Run a hot shower or sit in a sauna/steam room and breathe in the heat. For an even deeper detox, add a few sprays of our Eucalyptus Shower Mist into the steam and let it clean you out and relax you at the same time!
We want you to be healthy and also enjoy your life. There will always be many occasions in life that call for sweets and sugary delights. It’s just about finding balance. And then the benefits will come through for you!
Nov 16, 2015 | Spas, Steam Rooms & Saunas
It’s becoming common knowledge that using a sauna or steam room on a regular basis is a benefit to your immune system, quality of health, and life. The many benefits range from relaxation and anti-aging to pain management, weight loss, and cleansing. If you are looking for new ways to look and be healthier, adding sauna treatments to your health routine at home is a great way to start.
At EuroSpa, we specialize in supporting the immune system and total body health with the use of Eucalyptus oils and Menthol crystals. It’s easy to add these powerful agents to your natural health routine.
Make the most of your sauna experience with these benefits
Pain Management
Heat has an analgesic, or pain relieving, effect due to its ability to create more effective blood flow. Painful conditions caused by inflammation such as arthritis and fibromyalgia can be temporarily managed through heat treatments like those found in both saunas and steam rooms. Massaging essential oils, such as peppermint, eucalyptus, rosemary or even wintergreen, in small amounts and diluted with coconut oil, on to the muscles before and after entering the heat will further your results even more. For managing pain, saunas may be preferable for people who are negatively affected by humidity as are some sufferers of acute rheumatoid arthritis.
Anti-Aging
Due to the increased circulation of the blood, the contraction and detoxification of the pores, and the activation of collagen and elastin, saunas are great for restoring a youthful glow to the skin. You will love the way your skin regains that rosy hue and hydrated glow.
Expectorant
One health advantage that can only be provided through the heat of saunas is the expectorant effect, when adding a Menthol-Infused Eucalyptus Oil to the mix, such as eucalyptus oil. These oils thin and open the mucous membranes in your body, including in your sinuses, throat and lungs. If you suffer chronic congestion or sinus infections, using Eucalyptus, peppermint and rosemary, can help loosen and clear the mucous from your nose, chest and throat.
Mind and Body Relaxation
We lead stressful lives, so the emotional and physical relaxation that stems from sauna use is irreplaceable, providing a calmer response in your mind and body when dealing with everyday stress. Both wet and dry heat simulate sedative effects that generate feelings of calmness and relaxation, and some people who suffer emotional or mood disorder may find relief with regular trips to saunas or even steam rooms.
To increase the above benefits, add menthol crystals or eucalyptus.
Menthol Crystals
Just sprinkle a very small amount on your carpet or add to your oil on a burner or warmer. Always start with less than you think you’ll need. It doesn’t take much to infuse the entire room or sauna with the uplifting scent of menthol. You can also melt the crystals into a mineral oil to use as a bath salt. Or allow the oil to cool and apply as a paste for sore muscles. When you use menthol crystals, you should start with just 1/4 teaspoon or even a single medium-sized crystal. It’s better to use too little than too much.
Eucalyptus ShowerMist
This one is so simple, you can even use it in the shower. Just turn on the water and let it get hot before stepping in. Now spray a few shots of 100% pure Eucalyptus oil right into the steam. For the sauna, simply spray 2 or 3 sprays into the air or onto the rocks, and enjoy. The result is an explosion of invigoration that permeates the shower area and instantly energizes and relaxes your whole body. Breathe the powerful aroma into your lungs and feel it go to work cleaning and providing antibacterial action into your entire respiratory system.
So next time you go to the spa or sauna, bring some goodies with you that will make your experience truly excellent.
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Nov 2, 2015 | Aromatherapy, Health & Wellness
Did you know that oxygen shortage in the human body has been linked to every major illness category including heart conditions, cancer, digestion and elimination problems, respiratory disease, inflamed and aching joints, sinus problems, yeast infections, and even sexual dysfunction? It’s not common knowledge yet, but new studies are coming out every day. We’d like to keep you informed.
So let’s talk about oxygen, how we can get more of it, and what it will do for us.
Oxygen is our primary source of energy and is the main energy source for our brain function. It calms the mind and stabilizes the nervous system. Without oxygen, we cannot absorb important vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients our body needs. When our cells lack oxygen, they weaken and die. Without oxygen, nothing works very well or at all.
That means “taking 10 deep breaths” to calm down is a valid and medically proven way to relieve stress and calm the nervous system. No pills, just a small step toward big change.
Before I send you suggestions, it’s important to remind you that worry and anxiety aren’t part of the stressless solution. So start by intentionally choosing not to worry and instead take care of yourself. How do you take care of yourself? With more oxygen of course.
Tips for Oxygen Therapy to Heal Your Body
- Exercise: Raising your aerobic activity level forces the blood to distribute oxygen throughout the body quickly and efficiently
- Essential oils: Use Lavender and Sandalwood to relax and calm down. Using other oils such as Rosemary or our Eucalyptus ShowerMist in the shower or sauna are great for enhancing oxygen absorption and detoxing.
- Saunas and steam rooms: The heat and moisture relax your body, allowing it to take in more oxygen and release toxins and stress.
The vital role oxygen plays in our bodies makes it a health factor we should pay much closer attention to. With these tips, you can start living a happier and healthier life right now.
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Oct 26, 2015 | Seasonal
Winter weather is exhausting. It’s tiring to feel cold all the time and be surrounded by gray clouds. The chill, damp nature of winter leaves our bones begging for sustainable warmth. You find yourself longing for the summer and time just seems to drag on. But you can make life more beautiful in this season.
How to be Happier in the Winter
Limit your screen time
As a whole, our society forgets how important it is to rest our minds from our screen-addicted culture (this I say while writing from a computer of course). But the point remains. We have a hard time turning off our screens. We likely spend half our day in front of a computer, then go home to zone out on TV and the internet. This over works our eyes and causes us to be more tired and get poor sleep.
Less obligations
We tend to say “yes” too much to people and then find ourselves missing times of relaxation and needed stillness. When we say “no” appropriately, we remind others and ourselves of our personal value and the self-respect that should go along with it. You know what’s going to benefit and drain you; it’s ok to set those boundaries.
Go outside
Although it might be gray and cold outside, fresh air is so necessary. Get out your rain or snow gear and feel alive. Go for a hike, take a walk, or just find a reason to move your body. We can counter the cold weather by deep breathing and increased circulation in the fresh air. I know it may be hard to get up the gusto, but it’s worth it. Love yourself enough to make it happen.
How to be Warmer in the Winter
New ways to get warm
Heat therapy does wonders for the cold body. Steam rooms and saunas offer a world of relief, relaxation, and detoxification in this season of cold and flu.
In many European countries, it’s the norm to have a sauna in your home or apartment building. We haven’t caught up with that yet, but it doesn’t mean they’re hard to find.
Usually your local gym and fitness center will have a room available for you. However, if this isn’t an option, take a steam bath or steam shower at least twice a week to really sink some heat into your bones. And for an added bonus, spritz some Eucalyptus ShowerMist into the steam and cleanse your bronchial passages.
Winter can be a challenge, but it doesn’t have to be miserable. Make an effort to care for yourself from the inside out.
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