{"id":4588,"date":"2024-12-02T20:31:30","date_gmt":"2024-12-10T04:54:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthmedicinet.com\/review\/?p=4588"},"modified":"2024-12-10T04:54:39","modified_gmt":"2024-12-10T04:54:39","slug":"hmn-18-sauna-benefits-risks-and-safety-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthmedicinet.com\/review\/hmn-18-sauna-benefits-risks-and-safety-in-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"HMN: 18 sauna benefits, risks, and safety in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n<br \/>Do you know:  18 sauna benefits, risks, and safety in 2025<\/p>\n<p>\n                                    People use saunas for numerous health benefits. Compare the types of saunas and learn the potential risks.                                 <\/p>\n<div id=\"main-content\">\n<div id=\"post-intro\">\n<div id=\"takeaways\">\n<h2>Key takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Saunas offer various health benefits, including muscle recovery, improved exercise performance, stress management, and better sleep. Still, you should use them cautiously to avoid side effects like dizziness and hypotension.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>There are three major types of saunas \u2013 dry saunas, steam saunas, and infrared saunas, each offering unique health advantages from muscle recovery to skin health and detoxification.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Regular sauna use is linked to numerous benefits such as enhanced cardiovascular health, reduced asthma symptoms, management of arthritis, support for the central nervous system, and alleviating chronic pain conditions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Certain populations, including pregnant women, individuals with orthostatic hypotension or cardiovascular disorders, should avoid saunas, and all users should follow safety and etiquette guidelines to maximize benefits and minimize risks.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"table-of-contents\">\n<div class=\"anchorLinks\">\n<div class=\"mobile-only\">\n<div class=\"dropdownLists\">\n<div class=\"dropdownBtn\"><span class=\"listsIcon\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/singlecare\/images\/union.svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"20\"\/><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<label><\/label><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"downArrow\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/singlecare\/images\/dropDownArrow.svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As part of managing an injury, recovering from a vigorous workout, or just relaxing, saunas are a holistic option for rejuvenation. The benefits of saunas are many, but some specific populations should use saunas with caution\u2014or avoid them altogether. Here we will discuss how a sauna can improve one\u2019s quality of life while reviewing the caution that should be practiced.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-do-people-use-saunas\"><b>Why do people use saunas?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many potential benefits to using saunas, including:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muscle recovery<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improved exercise performance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relaxation and stress management<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improved sleep<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Detoxification<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skin health<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antiaging<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stress management<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased metabolism\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight loss<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mental health support<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Immune function support<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improved cardiovascular health<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduced asthma symptoms<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Central nervous system (CNS) support<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Immune-mediated disease management<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduction of symptoms in chronic pain conditions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With so many benefits, it\u2019s easy to think saunas are the colloquial \u201cfountain of youth.\u201d However, excess use of saunas comes with some danger. Saunas may cause some side effects in individuals sensitive to them, including dizziness and hypotension. Therefore, the safest way to enjoy the benefits of a sauna is to sit with your back supported; don\u2019t lay down. In addition, the time spent in the sauna should be tracked, especially if sensitive to a hot environment or when extra exhausted. When used safely, saunas can be used daily\u2014but users should abide by the safety measures addressed above.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"types-of-saunas\"><b>Types of saunas<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saunas are anything but one-size-fits-all. There are three major categories of saunas, and each may help support the various benefits to varying degrees. It\u2019s important to research which type of sauna will provide the sought health advantage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"dry-saunas\"><b>Dry saunas\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dry saunas provide just what they sound like\u2014dry heat\u2014in the air around you in the cabin and is the mechanism by which the body is warmed. These saunas are very popular in Scandinavian countries. The heat is generated by burning wood or by using an electric heater. The body begins heating from the outside, slowly warming up toward muscles and organs. Dry saunas are usually very hot, with temperatures ranging from 150\u030aF to 195\u030aF. It may be difficult to tolerate this type of sauna due to the high temperatures. Dry saunas can produce some steam when water is thrown on hot rocks, but in general, steam saunas are their own category.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"steam-saunas-steam-room\"><b>Steam saunas (steam room)\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Steam saunas use a generator filled with boiling water to heat the sauna to an average temperature of 110\u030aF. The boiling water creates a humid, or wet, environment. The benefits of a steam sauna focus on improving blood circulation, which may serve to manage the recovery of stiff muscles from exercise and reduce inflammation in joints in arthritis patients. The increased circulation in the skin, allowing for improved oxygen blood flow, may promote collagen and elastin production. Elastin fibers help to maintain skin resilience and elasticity, so regular steam saunas may help reduce the appearance of wrinkles, among other skin benefits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"infrared-saunas\"><b>Infrared saunas\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Infrared saunas represent a newer technology in the sauna world and use infrared light and heat waves, transmitted by carbon heaters. This technology essentially heats you from the inside out and can penetrate heat deeper into the skin and neuromuscular system than warmed air alone. Unlike dry saunas, the air in the structure itself is not heated, and therefore the benefits can be enjoyed at lower temperatures\u2014somewhere around 120\u030aF and 140\u030aF. This is a much more comfortable and tolerable temperature for most people but still causes the benefits of intense sweat.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-are-the-benefits-of-a-sauna\"><b>What are the benefits of a sauna?<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"1-muscle-recovery\"><b>1. Muscle Recovery<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perhaps one of the most well-known benefits of sauna bathing is the impact on muscle recovery. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4493260\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Infrared sauna use<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">as recovery from both strength and endurance training sessions revealed that 30-minute sessions both decrease post-workout muscle soreness and boosted recovery. The heat boosts the circulation of oxygen- and nutrient-dense blood throughout the body, assisting muscles damaged by exercise to repair.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"2-improved-exercise-performance\"><b>2. Improved exercise performance<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While regular use of a sauna will not improve one\u2019s fitness on its own, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/16877041\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">endurance performance<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is improved for runners who recover in a sauna after training. In addition, the body may <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8297353\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">adapt to heat stress <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">through regular use of a sauna, allowing athletes to exercise more efficiently and possibly perform better in warm temperatures.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"3-relaxation-and-stress-management\"><b>3. Relaxation and stress management<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saunas, especially infrared saunas, have been observed to help lower cortisol to below-average levels following their use. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/articles\/22187-cortisol\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cortisol<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, sometimes called the stress hormone, plays an important role throughout many organs. It helps to control metabolism, inflammation, blood pressure, blood sugars, and stress levels. Therefore, a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.sagepub.com\/doi\/10.1177\/15579883211008339\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reduction in cortisol <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can positively impact the body from many perspectives, including feelings of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canr.msu.edu\/news\/understanding_cortisol_the_stress_hormone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stress and anxiety<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"4-improved-sleep\"><b>4. Improved sleep<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our body keeps the cortisol level in check throughout the day. As it relates to establishing a 24-hour circadian rhythm, it pairs off with melatonin (a sleep hormone) to establish our traditional sleep-wake cycles. Reducing cortisol through regular use of sauna bathing may improve sleep. If you\u2019re struggling with sleep or waking up in the middle of the night, try incorporating sauna bathing into your routine to help support a normal circadian rhythm with decreased circulating cortisol.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"5-detoxification\"><b>5. Detoxification<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sauna bathing has been associated with detoxing the body from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindawi.com\/journals\/jeph\/2012\/184745\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">heavy metals<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and toxic chemicals stored in fat cells. Sweating can also release toxins stored in <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rediviva.sav.sk\/51i34\/133.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fat<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> since sauna use can increase fat turnover. A third mechanism by which sauna bathing allows for detoxification is that the temperature rise mimics that seen with fevers. This environment can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/f1000research.com\/articles\/9-292\/v2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">trigger the immune system<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">by activating cells that release Heat Shock Proteins (HSPs), whose protective function is to activate cells that eliminate ineffective, mutated, and dead cells.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"6-skin-health\"><b>6. Skin health<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many realized benefits that saunas, specifically steam saunas, offer to skin health. The heat promotes circulation, while the steam opens pores. The improved circulation delivers oxygen to the skin, producing a natural, healthy glow. The effect on pores is cleansing and can release <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">acne-causing bacteria<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and sebum. The steam also hydrates the skin and acts as a natural moisturizer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"7-antiaging\"><b>7. Antiaging<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to overall skin health benefits, the heat and increased blood circulation experienced in sauna bathing <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.liebertpub.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1089\/rej.2008.0683\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">promote collagen and elastin production,<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> which can result in firmer skin.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"8-weight-loss\"><b>8. Weight loss<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight loss related to regular sauna use is nominal and probably due to a combination of a few factors. The immediate weight loss observed upon leaving a sauna is loss of water weight. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/staying-healthy\/saunas-and-your-health\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Harvard Health <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reports people can lose up to a pint of sweat in a single session of sauna use. Being dehydrated long-term is not good for the body\u2019s overall function, so it\u2019s important not to confuse weight loss with dehydration.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"9-increased-metabolism\"><b>9. Increased metabolism<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sitting in a sauna bath may also contribute to weight loss by increasing metabolism since the heat does cause an increase in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6360547\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">heart rate <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">which may promote calorie burn. However, this effect is likely minimal and should only be considered one aspect of a weight loss journey.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"10-mental-health-support\"><b>\u00a010. Mental health support<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saunas, specifically infrared saunas, increase <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1002\/cne.22207\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dopamine production<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Adequate <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/news.emory.edu\/stories\/2023\/01\/som_bhc_inflammation_felger\/story.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">circulating dopamine<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is important for managing depression, as dopamine has been touted as our natural antidepressant.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"11-immune-function-support\"><b>\u00a011. Immune function support<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sauna bathing may boost the immune system since it has been linked to reduced risk of respiratory infections like pneumonia. In <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/29229091\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">one study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, those who used a sauna greater than equal to 4\u00a0 weekly and those who used a sauna 2 to 3 times weekly showed a decrease in the diagnosis of pneumonia to a cohort that reported less frequent sauna use by 47% and 33%, respectively. However, sauna use should be avoided during the acute phase of infection due to an increased risk of side effects like dizziness and dehydration. When used cautiously during sinus congestion, a steam sauna can open up congested blood vessels and provide relief.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"12-improved-cardiovascular-health\"><b>\u00a012. Improved cardiovascular health<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The short-term beneficial impact of regular sauna bathing on heart health has been known for some time, but not until a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/jamanetwork.com\/journals\/jamainternalmedicine\/fullarticle\/2130724\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2015 study <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">was published were the long-term effects identified. This study followed patients who routinely used a sauna for a median of 20.7 years and found that an increased frequency and duration of sauna bathing is associated with a reduced risk of sudden cardiac death, fatal coronary heart disease, fatal cardiovascular disease, and all-cause mortality. The mechanisms suspected to realize this benefit include improved vessel dilatation, reduced artery stiffness, reduced total cholesterol levels, and impact on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0965229919301943\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">autonomic nervous system. <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"13-blood-pressure-management\"><b>13. Blood pressure management<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to the macrovascular (cardiac) benefits identified with regular sauna bathing, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/physoc.onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/full\/10.1113\/EP089424\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">one review<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of available evidence found that heat therapy reduced mean arterial, systolic, and diastolic pressure. At least one mechanism of reduced blood pressure may be secondary to the macrovascular effects of sauna bathing, so there might be a greater benefit over a shorter period in those with preexisting <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cardiovascular disease<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Systolic blood pressure decreases of almost <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.physiology.org\/doi\/full\/10.1152\/ajpregu.00076.2022\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 mmHg <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">have been observed in some people when sauna bathing is used in conjunction with physical activity. Overall, this may be a safe addition to other management strategies like a healthy lifestyle and physical exercise in those with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">high blood pressure<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"14-reduced-asthma-symptoms\"><b>14. Reduced asthma symptoms<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patients with asthma and chronic bronchitis have reported that sauna use <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/europepmc.org\/article\/med\/3218895\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">symptomatically improves their breathing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Sauna bathing may play a role in reducing symptoms in patients with other chronic obstructive pulmonary disorders based on the evidence suggesting <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/2596966\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">improved lung function<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">through improved vital capacity and volume, ventilation, and forced expiratory volume.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"15-management-of-arthritis\"><b>15. Management of arthritis<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies have demonstrated improvement in symptom control in both <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">osteoarthritis<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rheumatoid arthritis<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. One <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/18685882\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">small study <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of patients diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis demonstrated a reduction in pain and stiffness receiving a sauna intervention that was not sustained after the sauna sessions were discontinued. A significant inverse association between the frequency of sauna bathing and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/profile\/Jari-Laukkanen\/publication\/321539869_Sauna_bathing_and_systemic_inflammation\/links\/5b0c267c4585157f871ca51a\/Sauna-bathing-and-systemic-inflammation.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">systemic inflammation, <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">as seen in arthritis, has been demonstrated. The improved blood flow with sauna use is effective for the pain and stiffness in joints experienced by those inflicted with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">osteoarthritis<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as joint synovial fluid may become less viscous due to the heat. This allows for improved joint mobility, coupled with surrounding skeletal muscle being relaxed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"16-central-nervous-system-cns-support\"><b>\u00a016. Central Nervous System (CNS) support<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased blood flow and oxygenation throughout the body, including the brain, may support <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3130162\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">neurogenesis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which is the growth of new brain cells. A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/ageing\/article\/46\/2\/245\/2654230\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2017 study <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">identified a lower risk of dementia and Alzheimer\u2019s disease in a male population with moderate to high frequency of sauna use.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"17-immune-mediated-disease-management\"><b>17. Immune-mediated disease management<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Routine use of saunas may have positive effects on autoimmune conditions like systemic <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lupus<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> erythematosus (SLE), <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fibromyalgia<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and chronic fatigue syndrome. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21742283\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefits<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may include subjective improvement in pain scores, reduced symptoms, improved quality of life, and objective decrease in pain by palpation on physical exams. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25748743\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fatigue<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, depression, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/318440069_Waon_Therapy_is_Effective_as_the_Treatment_of_Myalgic_EncephalomyelitisChronic_Fatigue_Syndrome\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">anxiety<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have also been reduced in these patient populations with regular use of sauna therapy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"18-reduction-of-symptoms-in-chronic-pain-conditions\"><b>\u00a018. Reduction of symptoms in chronic pain conditions<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several studies have demonstrated the benefit of regular sauna bathing in reducing the pain intensity experienced in chronic tension-type headaches. One such <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25636135\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> demonstrated a 44% reduction in headache intensity with 6 weeks of regular sauna use. Another <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/16088266\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of patients with chronic pain conditions detected that, in combination with behavioral counseling and exercise therapy,\u00a0 those patients that received the intervention of sauna use versus those who did not have an increased likelihood of returning to work 2 years following the sauna intervention, as well as decreased anger scores.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"who-should-avoid-saunas\"><b>Who should avoid saunas?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Either way, you slice it, saunas cause you to sweat profusely and acutely and may cause changes to heart rate, cortisol levels, and blood pressure. Also, you\u2019re inside a small, hot space. Claustrophobic individuals probably won\u2019t do well in a traditional sauna cabin. Sauna structures are usually small, fully enclosed, and dark. Infrared sauna blankets might be a good alternative for these individuals, who don\u2019t want to sit in a small space but want to reap the benefits of regular sauna use.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acog.org\/womens-health\/experts-and-stories\/ask-acog\/can-i-use-a-sauna-or-hot-tub-early-in-pregnancy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pregnant women <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">should avoid using saunas, and hot tubs while we\u2019re at it, especially for long periods. Some studies suggest the use of these body-temperature-raising practices is associated with congenital disabilities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People who suffer from orthostatic hypotension or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0should also avoid saunas. Orthostatic hypotension is low blood pressure that occurs when standing from sitting, while POTS is characterized by a rapid increase in heart rate from sitting to standing. Saunas can increase heart rate acutely and may cause an acute drop in blood pressure due to volume loss following a session, so those with this condition should skip the sauna bath. Like those with orthostatic hypotension, those with a propensity to experience dizziness should avoid sauna bathing, given the acute impact on blood pressure, heart rate changes (increase, then decrease), and volume losses from sweating. While regular sauna bathing may cause an overall decrease in blood pressure, blood pressure increases during the actual sauna bath. In those individuals with uncontrolled high blood pressure, this small rise in blood pressure can put them at risk for complications.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While a positive impact on cardiovascular health is noted, certain cardiac conditions like severe aortic stenosis, unstable angina, and recent myocardial infarction (within 6 weeks) are considered contraindications to sauna bathing. In these patients, the acute changes in heart rate and blood pressure during a sauna session may result in too much of an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31126559\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">increase in cardiac demand<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to be safe.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"sauna-etiquette-and-safety-tips\"><b>Sauna etiquette and safety tips<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sauna bathing is used for many different reasons and by many people, so it\u2019s important to follow some sauna etiquette.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find out the dress code beforehand if entering a public sauna. While nudity in traditional Finnish saunas may be the norm, it\u2019s usually not in the United States. Find out the requirements ahead of time to avoid embarrassing yourself or other users.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a quick shower before you head in, especially if you\u2019ve just finished a vigorous workout. It\u2019s courteous, but it\u2019s also hygienic.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bring a towel, whether it\u2019s to wrap around yourself or as a hygienic place to sit or lie down on within the structure.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t make a scene when entering the sauna\u2014enter and exit quickly and quietly. Opening the door will decrease the temperature in the sauna, so make sure you do it quickly and pay attention that the door shuts completely. For those using that time to relax, you don\u2019t need to make a ton of commotion to interrupt their me-time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re in a public steam sauna, always ask before you pour water on the rocks to generate steam.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leave your smartphone outside and enjoy your few minutes to disconnect. Even those most well-intentioned by bringing their phones into the sauna may unconsciously check their emails or scroll through social media. This may be distracting to others, and we may forget we\u2019re in a shared space as we laugh out loud at the latest viral meme. Even using earbuds can be disruptive to those trying to zen out. While the benefits to us are plentiful, the heat in the sauna probably isn\u2019t the safest for the health of your phone.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be conscious of space for others entering the sauna. While you don\u2019t need to be packed in like sardines if sitting up would give enough space for another person to sit, be courteous.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sit still, and don\u2019t make a scene. That means no exercising or stretching. While you\u2019re at it, keep any grunting or groaning at a minimum.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safety is also a major consideration when incorporating sauna bathing into your wellness plan. Keep the following points in mind:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid alcohol use before and immediately after your sauna<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not use a sauna if you take medications that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sweathelpnj.com\/oral-medications\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">impair sweating <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0(and increase the risk of overheating)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limit the time in a sauna to 15 to 20 minutes. 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