Sauna therapy may improve the condition of workers exposed to chemicals by increasing the excretion of toxic substances through sweat fluids. - GreenMedInfo Summary
Abstract Title:
[The use of the sauna for disease prevention in the workers of enterprises with chemical and physical occupational hazards].
Abstract Source:
Vrach Delo. 1991 May(5):93-5. PMID: 1866932
Abstract:
It was found that being a hygienic procedure sauna essentially improves well-being of the workers, activates the cardiovascular system and mechanism of general adaptation of the body. Sauna increased excretion with sweat fluid of toxic substances (lead, thiuram, captax, sulphenamide C) that penetrated the body during work. Sauna is recommended as an effective procedure in conditions where chemical and physical factors are the leading professional noxae.
Article Published Date : May 01, 1991
Study Type : Human Study
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Therapeutic Actions : Sauna Therapy : CK(167) : AC(27)
