Kaiser Permanente Selects Silver&Fit(R) Senior Fitness Program for More Than 50,000 KP Senior Advantage (HMO) Members in Oregon and Washington Nov 19, 2009
Their Silver&Fit membership includes all of the standard amenities offered by that club's standard membership, such as access to weight equipment, cardiovascular equipment, and where available, pools, saunas, and whirlpool facilities. In some full-service fitness clubs, members may also participate in a fitness program specifically designed for older adults. (Primezone Releases)
Palmquists Combine Farming, Vacationing Guests (41) Oct 15, 2009
Guests are treated to Helen s hearty Finnish meal, and most check out two home-built Finnish saunas. The Palmquists were among farmers honored during the Wisconsin State Fair this year for having a century farm. (Agri-View, WI)
102 Dead, Several Hospitalized at New-Age Sweat Lodge in Arizona» Oct 13, 2009
Sweat lodges are indoor saunas usually located at spiritual resorts. The Associated Press contributed to this report. (Fox News)
Travolta Defendants Caught in the Act? Sep 30, 2009
The interesting part of this story that gets glossed over in the attempt to portray Johhny Revolting as a "caring father" is that HE SIGNED THAT DOCUMENT. His son had autism and a serious, life threatening, seizure disorder; he was "treating" his kid with vitamins and exercise and saunas, having discontinued the seizure medication; and if there was a problem, he didn't want his kid to be taken to the hospital. Scientology is whacked. (CBS News -- Early Show)
* [THE WEEKENDER] Electron electrifies, Wild Cursive a stroke of genius Sep 21, 2009
He and his two colleagues, American dancer/choreographer Casey Advaunt and Taiwanese dancer Yogi (Chan Tien-chen, ), wore white, short-sleeved neo-prene scuba-diving suits that must have felt like saunas under the stage lights, but worked very well during the black-light segments that reduced the dancers to just their white shells. Electron began with the three hooked up to white cords that connected them at the neck to a hook-up in the ceiling X very Matrix. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
The Infrared Sauna Jul 22, 2009
Unlike traditional saunas that heat the body indirectly through steam-heated air, infrared saunas use radiant heat energy that is directly absorbed by the body. Because infrared saunas significantly increase blood circulation, they re effective for relieving pain in individuals with arthritis and other connective tissue disorders; relaxing muscles and joints; causing a sense of well-being; promoting weight loss; improving skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, cellulite, and acne; and... (Suite101.com)
Young stockbroker's death fall stuns family and friends Jul 9, 2009
On his Facebook profile, Mr Malde listed his interests as "Las Vegas, tropical islands, financial markets, restaurants, nightclubs, property, Jacuzzis, steam rooms, saunas". Russian model "Irra K", who had reportedly became friends with Mr Malde after meeting him at Oxford, announced his death to his friends on Facebook. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Stockton Arena ranks among top venues Jun 19, 2009
Stockton Arena features 24 luxury suites, 400 luxury seats, an exclusive lounge, a state-of-the-art Daktronics videoboard, four full team locker rooms equipped with a training room, steam rooms and saunas, in addition to three separate team and arena office accommodations. Complete results of all fan poll categories can be viewed by visiting. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Sand dollars: Deals amid the Atlantic dunes May 30, 2009
Sun Realty's portfolio includes some monsters: oceanfront homes that sleep 20 and have amenities such as saunas, pools even chapels. The "big boys," Davies said, have defied the economy and been booked at $8,000 to $10,000 a week. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Seeking tranquility? Head to the ships spa May 28, 2009
The Thermal Suite has both herbal and Finnish Saunas, an ice fountain, two reflexology basins that massage tired feet, and an aromatic steam room ... The spa also has separate men and womens saunas, aromatic steam rooms, plunge bath, hydro baths, and hot tub. (MSNBC -- Travel)
See Seoul's ancient sights for less May 13, 2009
After paying the entrance fee, you get your own loungewear and access to baths, saunas, therapy rooms and relaxation area where perfect strangers catnap side by side or in individual booths. Sauna areas are men/women only but relaxation areas are usually co-ed. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Semana Santa is an uplifting tradition Apr 13, 2009
Large luxe rooms, saunas, restaurant, ideal location. $100. (San Francisco Chronicle)
EvolutionHealth.com Introduces the 5 Essentials Tools for Health for Detoxification, Clean Air, Clean Water, Functional Exercise, and Inversion Apr 3, 2009
Unlike traditional Finnish Saunas, infrared saunas do not use steam, (which heats the air, and thereby the user) but instead use infrared radiation to directly heat the user. offers a wide range of infrared saunas to accommodate most any budget, from luxury saunas to affordable saunas. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
In Honor of Diabetes Alert Day, Silver&Fit Urges Older Adults to Reduce Their Risk Mar 18, 2009
Silver&Fit provides: a no-cost membership at a local participating fitness club, including use of cardiovascular equipment and weights, whirlpools, exercise classes, and saunas, where available; specialized senior exercise classes; access to an online health library, a quarterly newsletter and health monitors; a health store; and, support from Silver&Fit's toll-free member services hotline and Web site. Unless required by their health plans, Silver&Fit members pay no copays, coinsurance, or... (Primezone Releases)
Spa Treatments During Pregnancy Feb 20, 2009
Treatments and procedures employing heat such as mud baths, steam rooms, saunas, hot tubs, hot wax used over large areas, and heated seaweed wraps should be avoided. These can raise body temperature, causing hyperthermia, and adversely affect both the mother and baby. (Suite101.com)
Runny nose? Visit a sauna Feb 8, 2009
With temperatures of 176 Fahrenheit or greater, saunas have been recommended for arthritis, asthma and chronic fatigue, among other things, since they were used by nomads in Finland centuries ago. Some reputed benefits have not been examined, but there is evidence that saunas may speed recovery from colds and reduce their occurrence ... One group was instructed to use saunas regularly; the other group abstained. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
