Even by Los Angeles standards, the last week has been extremely warm, and the air conditioner at my West Hollywood office has been broken for the past three days. It's the type of heat that makes you think only of how good an ice cream cone sounds right about now.
I've decided to take a break from the searing Los Angeles heat by visiting an urban sweat lodge in Studio City, so I'm leaving work early today instead of going directly to the beach.
Boosts Efforts to Reduce Weight
Perspiring might aid in weight loss. While it's true that you'll shed some temporary water weight during a session, the additional energy expenditure and calorie burning you experience as a result of your body's efforts to bring your core temperature down make up for that.
Drain The Bad Stuff
Axe argues that the skin may eliminate poisonous chemicals from the body, despite the widespread doubts about sweat's capacity to act as a simple detoxifier. "Sweat does help flush away certain poisons," they say.
A 2012 study indicated that heavy metals, including mercury, lead, cadmium, and arsenic, are excreted through sweat. These metals dissolve quickly in water. 1 To minimize such low-dose chemical dangers, Axe recommends drinking filtered water and following a balanced diet.
Strengthens Heart Health
According to Chiche, exercising isn't the only way to get your heart rate up when your body has to cool itself through sweating. The risk of cardiovascular disease can be lowered by sweating, which can be accomplished by exercise or just sitting in a sauna, as noted by Axe.
In support of his claim, he refers to a 2015 research that tracked the health of Finnish males for 20 years and found that sauna goers had a lower risk of dying from any cause.
Enhances Muscle Regeneration
Working up a sweat won't speed up muscle-building but will help recovery. According to Axe, "sweating increases circulation and aids in flushing away lactic acid." This can help reduce pain and help you feel better faster.
Benefits Immunity
The skin is the body's first line of protection against the many foreign substances we come into contact with daily, so it's not surprising that Axe describes it as an integral aspect of the immune system. "Fluids from any living thing are a part of this biological defensive mechanism, acting as a deterrent to microbes," he explains. To further guard against disease-causing microorganisms like MRSA and TB, human perspiration includes a natural germ-killing protein called dermcidin. 4
Gain Radiant Skin
According to Shape House's website, as sweat may wash away some poisons, it can also eject impurities like pollution, grime, and cosmetics trapped in the skin. Skin tone, clarity, and texture are all supposed to benefit from increased circulation, which is another perk. 5
Cheer Yourself Up
Sweating, like any other form of exercise, can cause the release of endorphins, chemicals that elevate mood. Your disposition and general health can significantly benefit from this. 6
You don't have to go to a sweat lodge in the middle of the city on a steamy summer day to reap the advantages of perspiring; instead, you need to discover a method that works for you. Remember to drink lots of water to replenish your body's fluids after vigorous exercise that causes you to sweat heavily.
Facilitates Pore Opening
Sweat, contrary to popular perception, can aid in the reduction of acne. How? The good news is that perspiration aids in the removal of pore blockages. Sweating allows the dirt, oil, germs, and debris trapped in your pores to escape; nevertheless, you should take a shower or wash your face as soon as possible after working up a sweat to prevent the bacteria from reentering your pores.
Reduces the Potential for Kidney Stones
Reduced toilet visits may seem like a reason for alarm, but they can reduce the risk of kidney stones. Less water loss through sweat means less time for kidney stone-causing minerals to accumulate. And because you drink more water when you sweat, you also lose these minerals via your urine. Can you believe it?
Is Sweating A Good Thing?
Sweating is a healthy bodily function. Without sweating, our bodies would quickly overheat. But heat exhaustion, anxiety, and sickness are all linked to the exact causes of sweating: prolonged exposure to the sun's rays, nervousness, and disease.
On the other hand, physical activity and moderate sauna use have been shown to have positive health effects. This suggests that the activities leading up to the sweating are more critical than the sweating itself in determining whether it is beneficial to health. When you start sweating while exercising, you have reached an intensity level that benefits your heart.
