Posted by shitty speller...DEAL WITH IT! at 63.204.49.1 on March 10, 2004 at 11:46:26:
In Reply to: First of all pigs don't sweat but here posted by fluffy on March 10, 2004 at 11:43:51:
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: : i am doing bikram yoga right now, which is yoga done in a 110 degree room for an
: hour and a half. its hard as hell. you sweat like a pig. What are the health benefits (if
: any) is there from sweating like a pig? Weight lose? Better skin? Rasing your
: immune system?
: ~ there are several benefits to be gained from sweating. Sweating is your body's
: response to overheating. Plus your skin is your largest organ. It regulates your
: temperature when you are too hot and as a side benefit the stuff you call sweat isn't
: just water, it carries toxins. Normally your kidneys and liver have the burden of
: eliminating toxins from your system so when you sweat you're giving them a break
: and using your skin. As your body temperature rises it has the mini effect on killing
: any low grade virus you might have..much like a fever. On the down side if you are
: already sick, it won't help. Many cultures still adhere to the sauna as a health
: tool..and it is.