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Omron Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor

Hypertension, or high blood pressure (HBP) is a condition that affects about 30% of the US population. The US National Institute of Health (NIH) estimates that 90% of middle aged adults face the risk of developing high blood pressure in their lifetimes.

Klafs, the German manufacturer of high-style sauna installations, recently reported on research done by Dr. Hans-Joachim Winterfeld at the Charité University clinic in Berlin, where he proved that regular use of a sauna can have a positive effect on the health of high blood pressure patients. High blood pressure affects about 16% of all Germans.

From 1996-1998, Dr. Winterfield tested 40 patients diagnosed with High Blood Pressure who were not otherwise treated with medication.  These patients visited the sauna at least twice per week. During each visit, they would have two 8-10 minute sessions in the sauna, sitting on the middle bench, cooling down as needed between sessions. He found that:

• 60% of the patients had their symptoms improve. These people further reported that their sleep quality and alertness levels improved during their treatment period.
• 38% of the patients had their blood pressure return to normal without any additional treatment!

The sauna that Dr. Winterfield used in his study was a Sanarium, or steam sauna. This sauna operates at a temperature between 46-60°C or 115-140°F, much lower than the typical dry sauna temperature. The relative humidity is much higher, between 40% and 55%, but not as high as the humidity in the steam room. For post-sauna cooling he recommended a gentle method to his patients, for example a rain shower at about 13°C or 55°F.

Before adding sauna to your regimen you should discuss it with your doctor, especially if you are taking any type of blood-pressure reducing medicine: Many of these medicines directly influence the dilation of your blood vessels and your body’s water content. Furthermore, elevated temperatures may impact how these medicines work.

[SANARIUM helps patients with high blood pressure]

[caption id="attachment_158" align="alignright" width="160" caption="Omron Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor"][/caption] Hypertension, or high blood pressure (HBP) is a condition that affects about 30% of the US population. The US National Institute of Health (NIH) estimates that 90% of middle aged adults face the risk of developing high blood pressure in their lifetimes. Klafs, the German manufacturer of high-style sauna installations, recently reported on research done by Dr. Hans-Joachim Winterfeld at the Charité University clinic in Berlin, where he proved that regular use of a sauna can have a positive effect on the health of high blood pressure patients. High blood pressure affects about 16% of all Germans. From 1996-1998, Dr. Winterfield tested 40 patients diagnosed with High Blood Pressure who were not otherwise treated with medication.  These patients visited the sauna at least twice per week. During each visit, they would have two 8-10 minute sessions in the sauna, sitting on the middle bench, cooling down as needed between sessions. He found that: 60% of the patients had their symptoms improve. These people further reported that their sleep quality and alertness levels improved during their treatment period. 38% of the patients had their blood pressure return to normal without any additional treatment! The sauna that Dr. Winterfield used in his study was a Sanarium, or steam sauna. This sauna operates at a temperature between 46-60°C or 115-140°F, much lower than the typical dry sauna temperature. The relative humidity is much higher, between 40% and 55%, but not as high as the humidity in the steam room. For post-sauna cooling he recommended a gentle method to his patients, for example a rain shower at about 13°C or 55°F. Before adding sauna to your regimen you should discuss it with your doctor, especially if you are taking any type of blood-pressure reducing medicine: Many of these medicines directly influence the dilation of your blood vessels and your body's water content. Furthermore, elevated temperatures may impact how these medicines work. [SANARIUM helps patients with high blood pressure]