safety first
Your Cal Heat Sauna will quickly become a treasured retreat in your home, providing a “day spa” environ- ment for thermal therapy and daily rejuvenation in the comfort and privacy of your own Home Resort. For a safe and enjoyable sauna experience, Cal Heat recommends following these simple guidelines:
•Before using your sauna or starting any other exercise or therapy regimen, consult your physician, es- pecially if you have been diagnosed with high blood pressure, heart disease, or other serious medical condition. Sauna use is not recommended for pregnant women.
•Remove all jewelry before entering a sauna. Metals absorb heat easily and can become very hot in the sauna, possibly causing burns. Also, heat causes blood vessels to dilate and skin to swell so any
•Be sure to have a light meal before stepping into the sauna. Sauna use works the heart and body in sweating and increased circulation; your body will need energy before it can expend energy. You should also not use a sauna on an empty stomach. Sauna use on an empty stomach can cause fainting or nausea.
•You should wait one to two hours after a large meal before entering your sauna as eating puts a strain on the circulatory system.
•Do not use the sauna after recovering from a long or serious illness or if you are physically exhausted or feeling weak.
•When using the sauna for the very first time, start at a low temperature and slowly increase the tem- perature as you become accustomed to sauna heat. Do not force your body to endure uncomfortable heat. Over time and several sauna exposures, your body will acclimate to higher temperatures. Take it slowly!
•Stay in the sauna for about 10 to 15 minutes, step out and cool off, then step back in, repeating as desired. Do not stay in the sauna for long periods of time.
•Hydrate often! Drink plenty of water after using the sauna. It is important to replace the fluids lost through perspiration.
•In a steam sauna, sprinkle or spray water onto the rocks to adjust the amount of moisture in the air to your desired level. Be careful with the amount of water you sprinkle – too much water can cause extremely hot steam. Steam rises quickly in the sauna, so warn others sitting on high benches before you sprinkle water.
•After your sauna treatment, take a bath or shower to cleanse your skin of released impurities, salts, res- idues, and dead skin cells. Cool water will help close your pores and retain your skin’s natural moisture.
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