Sauna, ice and steam Manly

Research into viral infections has found that those frequently attending a sauna have a reduced risk of being diagnosed with pneumonia.

For both high-intensity (interval training) and targeted muscle exercise, cold water immersion such as ice baths, have been found to significantly aid the recovery of muscular power following a 24 hour period after the training.

The likelihood of young men with no previous history of mental illness (study specific) to suffer from psychosis in the future, is significantly avoided through frequent visitation to sauna rooms.

Increased visits to the sauna each week are proven to reduce the risk of fatal cardiovascular disease events. Longer sessions (though not excessive time) within the sauna also reduce the likelihood of experiencing heart complications.

There is reason to believe that the softening of the skin following steam bathing reduces the visible signs of age. Researchers have also pointed to the therapy’s healing effect on skin, helping reduce infections and rashes.

Those who suffer from osteoarthritis benefit significantly from regular Sauna therapy. Additionally, those with fibromyalgia (more commonly known as widespread body pain) also find the therapy relieves uncomfortable pain.

Regular sauna bathing is linked to breathing wellness. Specifically, the therapy helps improve lung function, including increased vital capacity and volume, ventilation and forced expiratory volume.

Chronic tension-type headache, a continuous pain that can be suffered for hours, is significantly relieved with regular visits to a sauna.

The accelerated reduction of skin temperature experienced after cold immersion, such as ice bath therapy, has been proven to help regulate sleep following exercise.