Did you sleep well last night? – No, that’s no surprise, since more and more people in Germany are suffering from difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep.
We only realize how important sufficient, restful sleep is when we don’t get it. A relaxing sauna session in the evening can help. Sauna bathing can promote sleep and significantly improve sleep quality. The hot-and-cold cycle stimulates the cardiovascular system and strengthens immune cells. The pleasant warmth relieves tension and relaxes muscles. For particularly severe tension in the head and back, combining sauna bathing with infrared rays can help.
Our sleep rhythm
We spend around a third of our lives sleeping. That averages seven to eight hours a night. However, an individual’s sleep needs depend primarily on their genes. If we can’t get enough sleep, the effects quickly become apparent during the day: fatigue, difficulty concentrating, irritability, and a weakened immune system. That’s a recipe for a stressful, exhausting day!
According to a representative study by DAK’s health report “Germany Sleeps Poorly,” around 80 percent of employees aged 35 to 65 suffer from sleep disorders. Possible causes include stress, poor diet, alcohol consumption, and being constantly reachable by phone, tablet, and other devices – with no chance to unwind. People affected often try to make up for this lack of rest with medication, but this does not address the underlying causes in the long term.
Sauna bathing can improve sleep quality
A regular sauna session is much more effective and healthier. It’s as simple as it sounds. When sauna bathing at around 90 degrees Celsius – the typical temperature of a Finnish sauna – the body is exposed to intense heat. The blood vessels expand slightly, warming the skin and the layers of tissue beneath it. The body can regenerate and relax.
Next comes the cooling-down phase: a cold bath, a refreshing shower, or cooling down outdoors causes the blood vessels to contract. It also stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system, which promotes relaxation. Body and mind can finally find the rest they crave, a pleasant drowsiness sets in, and nothing stands in the way of a restful night. The same effect can also be achieved in a bio sauna, where you can also let the full benefits of your favorite herbs come through.
Ongoing headaches, joint and back pain, and muscle tension can also disrupt a night’s rest. Here, too, a sauna session can provide the relief you need and ease muscle tension. Infrared rays can also help. Deep heat can revitalize cells, stimulate blood flow and metabolism, and improve oxygen supply. Infrared heat radiation can be helpful, especially for chronic tension and pain. If you think you need to buy an infrared cabin in addition to a regular sauna to enjoy deep heat, think again: Infrared heaters can be integrated into the sauna either as ceiling-mounted heaters for a relaxing lying position or as heaters for a seated position. They can also be retrofitted in existing saunas, provided the construction allows it.
Conclusion
So, by regularly enjoying the hot-and-cold cycle, you do something good for yourself, your body, and your mind – and sleep more deeply. With that in mind, we wish you a restful night!