Backyard Living Center has a range of Canadian-made Cedar Saunas!

People are looking for more ways to care for their health and well-being. We cannot always control the environment around us, but we can control how we practice wellness. What better way to bring wellness into your home for you and your family to enjoy daily than your private sauna?!

Much has been made of the health benefits of sauna bathing, with good reason. Physically, nothing is more reinvigorating than a deep, healthy daily sweat. Tension fades. Muscles unwind. Mentally, we emerge relaxed, revived, and ready for whatever the day may bring.

A few minutes daily is all it takes to look and feel better. The body’s response to gentle, persistent heat is well-documented and proven day in and out by people worldwide. This is why more and more doctors are recommending its purifying benefits.

A sauna not only feels good, but it’s also good for your body. Not surprisingly, sauna bathers most frequently cite stress reduction as the number one benefit of sauna use. Medical studies often determine that stress in our daily lives can negatively affect our health. The vast majority of disease (e.g. heart disease) is partially stress-related. Heat bathing in a sauna provides stress relief in several ways. It’s a warm, quiet space without any distractions coming from the outside. As we say, “Step into a sauna, and close the door on the rest of the world.” The heat from the sauna relaxes the body’s muscles, improves circulation, and stimulates the release of endorphins. Endorphins are the body’s all-natural “feel good” chemical, and their release provides a truly wonderful “after-sauna glow.”

German sauna medical research shows that saunas significantly reduced the incidences of colds and influenza amongst participants. As the body is exposed to the heat of a sauna, it produces white blood cells more rapidly, which in turn helps to fight illnesses and helps to kill viruses. In addition, saunas can relieve the uncomfortable symptoms of sinus congestion from colds or allergies – mainly when used with steam (tip: add eucalyptus to the water for added benefit and overall enjoyment). The steam vapour action helps to clear up unwanted congestion and is a beautiful aspect of the Finnish sauna experience.

As we progress through our stressful everyday lives, the sauna provides a pampering retreat – where we can relax and restore body and soul. Now is the time to maximize your health and keep your immune system strong by bringing a sauna into your home!