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Dry Parksville Saunas Keep You Hot And Sweaty
By Barbara Pinnington

It has often been noted that the heat in the southwest does not seem as hot because of the dry air and when visiting Parksville in British Columbia you can experience that same feeling by visiting one of several dry Parksville saunas for help in weight loss. While they are termed as dry, they do rely on steam and your sweat to be effective.

In reality, the term dry may not be completely accurate as they do count on your sweat as well as steam to help clean your pores, but the humidity level is usually much lower than the 100 percent found in a traditional sauna. The temperature in dry Parksville saunas may reach upwards of 200 degrees Fahrenheit but due to the humidity level being only a few percent, and the heat causing the body's sweat to evaporate quickly, the high level is barely noticeable.

Many people will spend times in dry Parksville saunas followed by brief periods outside the sauna, and then re-entering. Following brief periods in dry Parksville saunas they will often re-enter with a bucket of water and a ladle to create steam with the hot lava rocks, creating a wet sauna. It has been noted that brief periods in a dry sauna can burn as much as 300 calories, similar to a long walk or a short run.

Infrared Heating Offers Additional Benefits

Although heat for dry Parksville saunas can be supplied by many sources, electric, gas and wood infrared heating lamps are beginning to gain in popularity as more people discover the added health benefits of using infrared heat. It has been shown to kill bacteria that causes acne as it heats the moist air and helps the heat penetrate the skin and muscles much faster than steam alone. It may also help reduce other forms of bacteria that can be present in a wet sauna.

Removing toxins from the body is the goal of traditional wet saunas, as the steam promotes sweating. However, in dry Parksville saunas it is the heat that prompts sweating, which helps draw out more toxins in the pores and beneath the surface, which is where some of the weight loss benefits come into play.

It has also been noted that if a heavy smoker sits in dry Parksville saunas on a white towel, there may remain a yellow stain from the nicotine being cleansed from the body as an indication that it is having the desired cleansing effect.

Author Details:
Barbara Pinnington has managed her health club for a number of years and has gained much knowledge about the equipment used such as saunas.

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