Journal of the Korean Home Economics Association (대한가정학회지)

The Korean Home Economics Association (대한가정학회)
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Influence of Regular Jjimjilbang Exposure on Farmers' Physiological Responses

정기적인 찜질노출이 농업인의 생리반응에 미치는 영향

  • Choi, Jeong-Wha (Department of Clothing & Textiles, Seoul National University) ;
  • Song, Eun-Young (Department of Clothing & Textiles, Seoul National University) ;
  • Park, Joon-Hee (Department of Clothing & Textiles, Seoul National University)
  • Published : 2008.01.30
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Abstract

We analyzed the effects of regular Jjimjilbang(Korean sauna) exposure on the physiological responses in seven elderly farmers(Male=3, Female=4). Jjimjil training group took a bath in Jjimjilbang 8 times twice a week. Jjimjibang exposure was limited three times per day. Rectal temperature, total sweat rate, body fat (%), blood pressure, pulse, $Na^+$ concentration in sweat, and subjective sensation were measured during Jjimjil training exposure. The results are as follow: During Jjimjil exposure, changes of rectal temperature in male farmers were more stabilized than female farmers. The gradual decrease in total sweat rate and Na+ concentration in sweat was observed in both sexes. After Jjimjil exposure, the decrease in blood pressure was observed in both sexes, but not observed changes according to regular Jjimjil exposure. Subjective thermal comfort sensation was changed positively. In conclusion, the regular Jjimjil exposure has positive effects upon improvement in regulation of body temperature, blood pressure, and $Na^+$ concentration especially in heat tolerance.

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