TRY SAUNA + MASSAGE TO BOOST IMMUNITY

Here is a stay-healthy tip for cold and flu season that is a lot more fun. Plan a visit to the spa and reap multiple wellness benefits including a fortified immune system. Try incorporating the following therapies to strengthen the body’s natural defences:

1. PLAN A SPA DAY. The simple relaxation benefits of visiting a spa can lower stress levels, which can be worth it on its own. Excessive or prolonged stress is a common cause for weakened immune systems, and reducing stress by making time for self-care can help ensure better health.
   
2. MASSAGE THERAPY. Shown to benefit the immune system, regular massages can lower stress as well as stimulate the lymphatic system, removing toxins and waste from the body. Studies have also indicated that massage may increase the activity of natural killer cells, a type of white blood cell which play a key role in defending the body against viruses.
   
3. HOT AND COLD THERAPY. Try sauna followed by a cold plunge, to stimulate circulation and enhance immune function. The heat encourages the production of white blood cells, crucial to fighting off infections. The cold plunge causes blood vessels to constrict, then dilate as the body warms up, which can improve circulation and detoxification. This process may reduce inflammation and increase the body’s resilience against common colds and flu.
   
4. INFRARED SAUNA. Using an infrared sauna can increase core body temperature, which helps stimulate white blood cell production, while also promoting detoxification and improving circulation, supporting overall immune resilience.
   
   Ready to bolster your wellness? Enjoy some stress-reducing and immune-boosting treatments at RITUAL Nordic Spa, an urban sauna house in downtown Victoria. Choose from RMT and Swedish Massage, Infrared Sauna sessions, or our Nordic Circuit. The Nordic Circuit includes sauna, steam, cold plunge, Nordic bucket shower, salt lounge and outdoor patios. A great way to build your wellness practice or spend time with friends. All you need is your swimsuit!
   
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