Spa Services: Saunas, Steam Rooms and Paraffin Baths

Saunas and steam rooms offer thermal therapy benefits, but it's important to understand the differences between them. Learn the best way to use a dry sauna, the benefits of infrared heat, and how paraffin treatments can improve skin health.

Sauna Benefits: Calories Burned

Published Jul,18 2017 | By Alison Stellner

The sauna, referred to as a fountain of youth in Finnish writings, has been touted for centuries as a wonderful place to experience relaxation and total body cleansing. According to Harvard Health Publications, the dry heat provided by the sauna has profound effects on the body.