When in Tenerife, do as the Finns do

This paper has been kind enough to allow me to write this feature about our sauna company – “Pasidee S.L”. My name is Dee and my husband Pasi and I started up this business when we realised how difficult it was to get authentic Finnish saunas on the Island. Pasi is from Finland and he and his family have been working with saunas for the past 40 years, the last three generations, so it only made sense that we should give our expert advice and knowledge to others. We work alongside “Harvia” who is The World’s leading sauna manufacturer, all the wood that is used is slowly grown from Northern countries for its durability and we only supply the best Harvia products and accessories.

Some people still have the perception that a sauna is a dark sweat box to feel claustrophobic and hot, but anybody who has had the pleasure of using one of our designs would say that it was a pleasurable and relaxing experience, providing a great sense of well being. Not only an enjoyable environment to help relax and unwind from the day’s stresses and strains, there are also many professed health benefits from saunas, here are just a few:
· Your heart rate increases between 50-70% during a 10-20 minute sauna session, the increased cardiac load is the equivalent to a brisk walk, this causes a nominal effect in blood pressure because the heat also causes blood vessels in the skin to expand to accommodate increased blood flow.
· Such increased blood flow brings important nutrients to the surface tissue promoting cellular activity and growth, resulting in healthy, glowing skin.
· Skin is the largest organ of the body and saunas induce sweating to provide a comprehensive cleansing of the skin and sweat glands.
· Such profuse sweating enhances detoxifying capacity of the skin, by opening the pores and flushing impurities from the body.
· Research has shown that sweat is much more effective than water in emulsifying fat, which results in removing the bacteria and allowing essential fluids to be moved to the skins surface, showing a continued wrinkle free complexion.
· When taking a sauna, skin temperature rises to 40’C (104’F) and internal body temperature rises to 38’C (100.4’F) such heat creates an artificial fever state, which stimulates the immune system in increased production of disease fighting white blood cells and antibodies, which is all part of the bodies natural healing process. Also excellent treatment for keeping tension headaches and migraines at bay.
· Steam inhalation is an excellent treatment for many respiratory problems, such as chest congestion, bronchitis, laryngitis and sinusitis. The moist air loosens secretions and relieves inflammation.
· Saunas are often used alongside a massage, to loosen fatty tissue and assist in the battle against cellulite or to revive tired and strained muscles after physical exertion.
· A sauna relaxes the body and soothes your inner self whilst unlocking tension. Limbs feel supple, muscles at ease and the whole mind and body light.
All our saunas are custom designed to suit specific requirements, virtually any size, no matter how small can be built, for indoor or outdoor and as basic or exclusive as required. Personalised with windows, doors, colour lights and speakers to suit the mood. Either a traditional wood burning or a more economical electric stove, however, the Finns aren’t overly keen (although we would supply) on the infrared cabins, these nowhere near could ever compare to the feeling of the exuberance when the water is thrown on the hot stones and the steam, which can be fragranced or herbal, encompasses the air. We are quite relieved that we are yet to sell an infrared and when people enquire about them it’s only because they are uneducated on the alternatives.

Source:www.tenerifenews.com