Dr. Jari Laukkanen on Sauna Use for the Prevention of Cardiovascular & Alzheimer’s Disease

This podcast features Jari Laukkanen, M.D., Ph.D., a cardiologist and scientist at the Institute of Public Health and Clinical Nutrition, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio. Dr. Laukkanen has been conducting long-term trials looking at the health effects of sauna use in a population of over 2,000 middle-aged men in Finland. The results? Massive reductions in mortality and memory disease in a dose-response fashion at 20-year follow-up.
EPISODE LINKS:
Show notes and transcript: www.foundmyfitness.com/episod...
Dr. Jari Laukkanen on Twitter: / laukkanenjari
PODCAST INFO:
Email: www.foundmyfitness.com/newsle...
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1h5z...
Full interview playlist: • Interviews
Clips playlist: • FoundMyFitness Clips
Chapters
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:00:37 - Heart health
00:04:44 - Lowering blood pressure
00:06:56 - Sauna conditions
00:10:00 - Dementia
00:13:40 - Pre- vs post-exercise
00:15:50 - Mood
00:19:06 - Cold-water immersion
In this episode, we talk about...
00:00:37 - The association between sauna use and fatal cardiovascular outcomes
00:00:37 - The inverse association between cardiovascular-related deaths and all-cause deaths.
00:02:00 - How men that used the sauna 2-3 times per week had a 27% lower cardiovascular-related mortality than men that used the sauna 1 time per week
00:02:15 - How men that used the sauna 4-7 times per week had a 50% lower cardiovascular-related mortality than men that used the sauna one time per week.
00:02:50 - The confounding factors Dr. Laukkanen and his colleagues had to adjust for, such as physical exercise, cholesterol, obesity, smoking, alcohol consumption, socioeconomic status.
00:03:26 - The various types of cardiac-related deaths their reductions were shown in, including coronary artery disease, sudden cardiac death and more.
00:05:00 - How one of the major mechanisms by which sauna use improves heart health is by reducing blood pressure and incident hypertension.
00:05:40 - The mechanisms by which the sauna lowers blood pressure, which can occur via balancing of the autonomic nervous system, improvements in blood vessel function, decreases in arterial stiffness and compliance of arteries.
00:06:17 - The increases in heart rate seen with sauna use that make it similar to moderate aerobic exercise in some ways (up to 150 beats/min!).
00:06:56 - How time spent in the sauna was one of the more important factors for risk reduction with at least 20 minutes per session in a 174 F (79C) 4-7 times per week being a "sweet spot."
00:09:29 - The inverse, dose-response relationship between sauna use and all-cause mortality: 24% for 2-3 times per week, 40% for 4-7 times.
00:10:00 - His newest study that now shows a reduction in risk in a similar dose-response fashion for dementia and Alzheimer’s disease by around 65% for the most frequent sauna users.
00:10:18 - The way sauna use increases heat shock proteins which repair damaged proteins and prevent protein aggregates and how this could end up being at least one potential molecular mechanism at play.
00:13:03 - How sauna use increases growth hormone by 200-330%.
00:14:10 - The patterns of sauna use and especially whether to sauna before or after you weight train.
00:15:55 - The effect of sauna on mood which may be from improvements in cardiorespiratory fitness and possibly endorphins as well.
00:18:39 - How sauna improves heart rate variability.
00:20:04 - Cold-water immersion after sauna and a few cautionary words for extreme contrast therapy in people with a pre-existing heart condition that is currently unstable.
SCIENCE OF HEALTHSPAN EMAIL NEWSLETTER:
Receive emailed episode notifications and regular updates on the emerging science of healthspan. www.foundmyfitness.com/newsle...
SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:
Premium subscribers of FoundMyFitness get access to a Google Presentation for the graphics in videos, earlier access, a two-times-per-month science news digest and commentary, and some kind of live online event usually every month. Learn more at: www.foundmyfitness.com/crowds...
Thank you for watching!
SOCIALS:
/ foundmyfitness
/ foundmyfitness
/ foundmyfitness
PODCAST:
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/5QjpaU0...

[@FoundMyFitness]

Hey, guys! If you love these videos, it's important to realize that the expense involved in their production is covered by... people just like you! I wouldn't be able to keep all cylinders firing on this if it weren't for the generosity of the pay-what-you-can subscriber support that helps me keep the channel and other FoundMyFitness related projects going. For those who chose to support, I try to throw in a little bit of special treatment including a little more direct community interaction (especially on patreon), sometimes earlier releases, etc. To learn more about more about how you can make a pledge for as little or as much as you like head over to foundmyfitness.com/crowdsponsor. Thank you for your consideration!

[@christineodegi4228]

A cause that I actually believe in and practice! I couldn't be happier supporting all your hard work and effort. I always look forward to watching your videos. Thanks Dr. Ronda Patrick!

[@FoundMyFitness]

Thank you, Christine! I appreciate you so much!

[@r.d.6565]

You definitely deserve it.

[@worthy81]

FoundMyFitness Hi love you work. One question, it about infrared saunas. Do you think the benefits will be the same as the temperature is lower externally, Will the same stress pathways be opened? Please give me your thoughts.

[@timpet1989]

Link to the study plz!

[@charlesbryan7184]

Hello again Dr Patrick, I am of Finnish descent with my grandparents immigrating around 1915 and building a farm I upper Michigan. Every Saturday was sauna and we'd take turns with the Finn settlement residents so not everyone would have to use their wood to fire their sauna. As a young boy we would place a cold wet washcloth over our nose and mouth while sitting on the lower benches to breath. A dipper of hot water on the stones to make the steam then sweating a bit and washing. Then jumping into the snow , creek or lake to cool off. In the summer we'd run barefoot in the grass breath deep of the cold clear air while watching the northern lights. It was a great cure for hangovers, I heard, but for me it was very exellerating and a rite of passage growing up with the family I love. Thanks for reminding me of those times and pointing out the benefits of sauna. I intend to build one in my passive solar greenhouse to help keep the aquaphonic garden warm for the fish. I will be using solar powered water heater to steam the building as I want to recapture 95% of the grey waterand condensate to recycle it to the plants and toilet. I plan to use the water several times. Excellant video and one that's near to my heart. My thanks also to Dr. Jari. You and Dr Brewer are my favorites. Continued success to you both.

[@SanjuroSan]

These videos are so well put together.

[@fifteenbyfive]

You're the boss, Dr. Patrick! Thank you for this interview with Dr. Laukkanen. Cardiovascular disease and Alzheimers dementia are like Mothra and Godzilla coming right at us. While we're all dividing up into groups and fighting over trinkets and baubles in meaningless squabbles, this channel doesn't have 1% of the views it deserves. Thank you for the important work you do. The world needs you Rhonda. Visiting Finland isn't cheap. Thanks again!

[@shreddedsportsscience]

Hi Rhonda, I am a massive fan of yours. Thank you so much for the information you share in your videos.

[@phantumgrey]

This is the only person on the planet that got me to eat my vegetables.

[@intramotus]

LOVE the popups with references to studies. this I find very valuable.

[@IIIIIIIIIIIllllllIIIIIIIIIII]

Those explanations are fantastic on screen! Wow

[@unclejoe3397]

Very informative. Thank you. My gym has a sauna and now I use it regularly. Very relaxing.

[@SteveXII]

This is one of the best videos on youtube.

[@andyleroy3829]

She is smart and highly informed. i enjoy her alot. Thanks for sharing Dr Rhonda

[@peterz53]

Excellent information. very important topic. The detailed time-line which Rhonda provides is a major plus.

[@scottpinardi4991]

What you’re talking about is absolutely true I’m a fireman and we had a 98° day and we were the second crew to go into a walk up attic to look for hotspots and ventilate after the fire was knocked out but the attic held all the heat,it was extremely hot we were up there for about 20 minutes I can’t tell you the exact temperature but it was well over 200° if not more, it was very stressful the heat. But what I can tell you is afterwards that night I experienced runners high and I felt 10 years younger it was incredible. Dr. Rhonda I don’t know you should probably talk to some Firefighters and maybe research them you might find some interesting results. And I have to say to experience the endorphins and everything that comes with it the heat exposure would have to be very intense, in the upper range of very comfortable. But I will say after that heat torture you will feel amazing.

[@erikeippel]

Thank you for your service - firemen are such unsung heroes🙏🙏🙏🙏🇺🇸

[@DonthekeyforJ]

Thankyou for sharing. I would never have heard of this elsewhere.

[@scottpinardi4991]

@@erikeippel thanks you❤️

[@michaelgoldstein6834]

Thanks, Dr. Patrick. Great info!

[@doncrassus5873]

Wow.....the captions explaining the information they are discussing is just on another level. Wow.

[@raggedyandy74]

Great Video Dr Patrick I have a family history of heart mortality ( Cholesterol and BP) being the key factors. So this information is valuable to myself as I too have high cholesterol and BP! Thankyou

[@japonicaren]

You have a family history of poor eating and diet. Diseases are only about 5% hereditary with the majority being environmentally triggered through epigenetic gene expression. Modern doctors want you to think your going to get ill like your relatives and will not give you any advice about nutrition but happily hook you up with their drug dealer. Look up everything about keto on Rhonda's channel and also High Intensity Health channel.

[@liormevorach7856]

Thank you Dr. Patrick! I love your videos

[@magangordhan4796]

Very informative Jari covered important points on sauna.Thank you

[@bbh29]

If the overwhelming majority of study participants are alternating cold immersions with sauna, then the benefits attributed to sauna perhaps only take place when sauna is used in conjunction with cold immersions. It would be good to know if the reported benefits occur when sauna is utilized without a subsequent cold treatment.

[@_jamesbradley__]

another absolutely fantastic vid!😎👍

[@kawas86]

Very interesting, thank you very much Rhonda! Greets from Germany

[@anitaramani5584]

Wonderful video, Rhonda. As always! Have you come across any scientific studies that have explored the effects of hyperthermic conditioning in patients with rheumatoid arthritis?

[@sunshinesilverarrow5292]

Thank you both for sharing. Hugs & sunshine ☀ N

[@LionheartedDan]

Thank you for sharing this!

[@zororat]

Great video and I love the art work

[@jeeheon]

Thanks for the minute by minute breakdown in your email digest!

[@FoundMyFitness]

You are welcome! We will venture to do so with greater consistency moving forward!

[@davidstrong7854]

I love your work. You bring such a level of knowledge and expertise to these subjects. I find most of your work excellent.👍

[@kierankd10]

This guy is a rockstar, great to put a face to the name. Awesome videos by the way, keep up the great scholastic work!

[@d2row96]

Awesome content as usual!

[@AndrewBuckleBookReviews]

Can't wait to get back to the sauna / steam room once they re-open. I love sitting in the sauna every day, great place to chat with people as well as just melt away and jut to be left alone with your thoughts and more. Enjoy bouncing back and forth from steam room / sauna as well as the cold pool. I stay in the sauna for about 20 minutes but depends on who I am chatting with, it could be longer. 79 Degrees is about the temperature, certainly beats the freezing UK evening !

[@elitepilatesyogateachertra6401]

Great video and content - again

[@gn2650]

This interview is worth watching, thanks for the content. Would lower temperature (40 C) higher humidity work too?

[@andybowman9697]

I wish there were more studies on the cooler IR saunas that are more common in the US..

[@wread1982]

Great video, do you have any videos on Photobiomodulation and red light therapy?

[@SpareKingdom]

Rhonda, are you curious about the interaction of cannabis with inflammation management?

[@Dj_Nizzo]

Is it known if there is any correlation with hot tubs? At 103 F, is this hot enough, or is it believed that the increased heart rate is factor in the decreased mortality, as opposed to the heat? Thank you! Love your videos.

[@shadykillerpromax]

Great video Dr. Patrick. I have a question for you unrelated to this interview. In your interview with Dr Peter Attia, you seemed skeptical of ketogenic diet in sense you did not try it yourself. Can you explain what are your exact thoughts on it ?

[@bobcocampo]

Please have a video on Sauna and insulin resistance/sensitivity

[@sealcycle2020]

Can you do a study on the IR saunas and their health benefits compared to Finnish Saunas?

[@shanebaird543]

Short sesdions pre exercise can he a great way to warm up.

[@usawrestling2842]

My girl... love this lady

[@mariodeleon763]

Can you do some research on full spectrum infrared saunas, what health benefits do they bring & are they equivalent to the traditional sana?

[@menerke]

Could we get some information whether these people did a rapid cold shower or cold immersion right after their sauna use? I heard that in Finland they traditionally cool themselves very fast after the sauna use. Maybe this cyclic heat-cold exposure is whats really giving the benefits, and not the heat exposure alone?

[@bostaurus1]

Most don't do very cold.

[@AndrewBuckleBookReviews]

Always possible, I like to mix cold / sauna / steam room / exercise

[@Tom-fz6pe]

Would love to know more about the different benefits of NIR, FIR, and Finish Saunas.

[@dannymortimer2483]

Me too, are IR saunas safe?

[@toivoha]

Which sauna was your favorite at The Finnish Sauna Society? Wonderful that you got to experience the place!

[@Axetofall]

Thank you for this video! I have an infra red sauna / cabin. Does this also aply to this kind of sauna?

[@Thomas-lq7wr]

You should talk to a mechanical engineer about the rate of heat transfer to the body from different types of saunas. Dr. Rhonda Patrick you are the G.O.A.T

[@SeekerFitness]

when you recommend 20m minimum, does it have to get in 1 session. I can't stday in that long, so i do 10m, do a cold shower to cool down and drink water , wait a few min, and go back in . Would that work or the efficacy is a 20m session

[@314Tazo]

I find that 170 degrees F to be too hot for me to be in a sauna. I can stay in a sauna, at that temp, to be 5 minutes. Taking blood pressure medication could be the reason. I, almost fainted , due to, heat exhaustion and lowering of blood pressure.

[@tomekjamrozy6479]

Hello, do you think that there is any correlation between time of using sauna and increasing cortisol level as it is during aerobic exercise?

[@themath-rocknews1972]

Yes what about steam rooms?

[@ShellysAshes]

Dr Patrick, could you please talk about what you know about anti-nutrients at some point? I know you've touched on this topic here and there but I'm not sure you've ever addressed it directly as a primary topic. I'm transitioning to a vegan-ish diet (I'll still be eating carefully selected meats and eggs from time to time) so I'm looking to up my intake of legumes, nuts and seeds and other foods that are high in lectin and other components that are reportedly potentially harmful. As with many aspects of nutrition there seems to be a complete range of messages on the subject. Whilst I know already that cooking legumes at a high temperature negates many of the potential negatives, I put a lot of ground seeds and nuts into my smoothies. Should I be worried? If you could address this at some time, or point me in the direction of solid information, it would be greatly appreciated.

[@jdiritto701]

Any recommendations for a DIY or custom home sauna?!

[@Nsingh11]

What type of sauna is needed the one you plug in or?

[@mavamQ]

I'm curious about how, actually where, temperature is measured. I have a small sauna, inside is 40" x 72" with a 72" ceiling. I find as much as 110*F difference between the floor and the ceiling. I can have 210*F at the ceiling and 110*F at the floor. There is huge stratification of air temperature. I doubt this because of the size, but would be curious about how the air in larger saunas stratifies.

[@sirwalksoftly]

This may or may not have been answered... but rather if one is using an infrared sauna or a traditional sauna, what is the recommended/ideal heart rate for reaping benefits of sauna use for 20 minutes? Would it be recommended to keep the heart rate in a steady-state cardio zone, say 150 bpm? Or more of a faster run, say 175 bpm?

[@vinnyshoreman]

I love her work but she loves the sound of her own voice

[@Panazoniac]

Does it matter what type of sauna? Any info on infrared vs traditional?

[@Wheneverythingelseis]

Thanks!

[@mindcache5650]

The extraneous variable : Finnish people are super calm and thoughtful with logical reasoning. Americans are highly stressed, fast , loud talking .

[@jimking6484]

Rhonda, thank you for your interviews! Always educational. Your interview with Dr Attia, you mentioned you zone 2 and VO2Max on the Peloton. Would love to know your Peloton Leaderboard name.

[@ZiglerZ]

First, thanks for this great vid! Second, what does "40% reduction in all-cause mortality" mean? Did they not die at all?? Edit: Has any work been done regarding hotter temps? 90-100 celsius?

[@szilviabokros1493]

In this type of trial, science use Kaplan-Meier analyses, that measure the harazd ratio (HR). If without saune user's Kaplan-Meier curve decreases more faster like (more frequenty the death in time, then the hazard risk of death for sauna users is lower. HR: 0.6 ....so 40% reduction.

[@eeezzztolv]

Which is the best and healthiest sauna to buy? Infrared doesn't sound so good to me. And I'd like if they had a sauna and steam combined! Any advice would be greatly appreciated

[@mindcache5650]

I use deep breathing intermittently combined with very fast breathing ,2 minute cardio intervals in a hot steam room for 40 minutes using an ice cold shower in between sessions. Cardio means, breathing fast then shaking muscles from top to bottom , vigorously. Then for a break, I raise legs against the wall and deep breath for 10 minutes . Obviously taking, plenty of water and ions. Mostly sauna sessions after interval training in the gym or pool sessions. That’s my regime.

[@gregp6123]

Does an infra-red sauna give the same benefits as a thermal heat sauna?

[@bobcocampo]

Ambient Temperature in the Philippines is already 30 to 35 degrees Celsius what sauna temperature would you recommend.

[@7Archie4]

I think this is better if done by Ronda, because she asks questions then she also answers her own questions. The guest is not interacting and contributing significant information. he answers more on "yeah, yeah, yeah" we're looking for substantial information from the guest cutting edge Dr.

[@helmutwhynot8968]

So if i do sauna i dont need to do cardio workout ?

[@sinatra7407]

I don't recall seeing a temperature gauge in sauna at the gym. So what does that mean for measuring sauna efficacy?

[@DSnyd901]

What about Steam Room vs Sauna?

[@dmitriabramov1877]

He mentions arterial stiffness when asked about strength training and sauna. So is the speculation "Sauna may increase arterial stiffness after strength training" or "Strength training may increase arterial stiffness in the moment but sauna may counteract it if used after"?

[@IvanBFit]

Dmitri Abramov RT may increase arterial stiffness and sauna use will reduce arterial stiffness. Aerobic exercise after RT also reduces arterial stiffness. I will also say that not all studies show increases in arterial stiffness with RT. And then the question becomes is this stiffness acute or chronic? I'm a proponent of concurrent training, which inherently eliminates this stiffness caveat.

[@dmitriabramov1877]

Thanks for clarifying.

[@gama6749]

Dmitri Abramov Withings, Now "Nokia Health" has a bomb ass scale that measures this using pulse wave velocity. Sending a small electromagnetic signal through your body testing resistance using an algorithm not too DisSimiLAr from #HRV technologies. I'd say that scale, #EliteHRV app, & a decent Polar HR Monitor and you can monitor & autonomously #Navigate your health/Mana/Life/Bio Force / Energy. Raising your HRV is like raising your mana in a video game. Or like the Hebrew food. Or Hawaiian understanding of energy life force. The Ha. The Mana. The HeArt is 🔑 to study. This divine #Angel #Dr.Patrick #Goddess #Queen #Mother #HeartLed #SheErectsMyBrain #ViagrisQueenWow #CuriousEve🌹🌊 🍎 🤙🏼

[@extraordinarywomennextchapter]

you may have already answered my question, but are they finding any difference between men and women?

[@japonicaren]

Check her interview with Dr Charles Raison. Your questions will be somewhat answered.

[@PraveenSawh]

Anyone have good recommendations for installing a sauna in your home?

[@AndrewBuckleBookReviews]

Think there are quite a few videos on the YT for that. I must admit I prefer to go to a communal one but it would be great if saunas were a regular feature in homes around the UK etc

[@frank3081]

The infrared sauna at my gym only goes to 140°. Will I get some of the same positive effects? Do I just need to stay in there longer?

[@Jeff-wj4wy]

I'm wondering the same

[@sonomasyrah]

79° Celsius is 174° Farenheit. I don't think I've seen saunas that high in temp. Is that right? Thanks Dr. Patrick

[@jordansahlberg8437]

That is correct. Finnish saunas are typically around 80-100ºC and 20% humidity (although there is significant variation). However, the upper temperature is the temperature near the top of the sauna. At foot level the temperature is closer to 30ºC. Source: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6262976/

[@stevenjames6376]

Will saunas at a high frequency not terribly dry out the skin on your face?

[@fountainpure1]

What type of Sauna are you talking about, Far infrared Sauna?

[@user-wc1em7pc2p]

In order to receive the benefits does the 20 minutes per session have to be continuous exposure or can there be 3-5 minute breaks and the 20 minutes be cumulative? I use a dry sauna at 175f and find it difficult to remain in for over 15 minutes in one sitting without having to get out and come back in to complete a 20-30 minute session in intervals. I do this 5-7 times a week but if I'm needing to stay in I'll try to gut it and stay in rather than taking a little break in all of those sessions.

[@Re3iRtH]

Fred Horner I am not sure I buy what you are even what Dr. Patrick says that you have to be uncomfortable to get the beneficial effect. I routinely do sauna even up to 195°F, and its pleasurable the entire time. Where is this discomfort?

[@robynhay2069]

Fred Horner Take a shower before you get in, it helps me stay in longer (20) min. Although, Im a woman w/ very long hair. Maybe its just me. Lol

[@life107familyfitnessboxing8]

I did a 90 min sauna session. I have been doing it for 44 years

[@taoist32]

TONYLOUIS107 BOXING, FITNESS, TRAVEL & HEALTH How often a week?

[@life107familyfitnessboxing8]

4 to 5 times a week & in the last 10 years 5 times a week. I drink plenty of filtered water, pure coconut water, freshly squeezes lemon with ice and water and keep hydrated. My record in the sauna is 90min on top shelf straight in one go and 2hrs 23min in the steam room straight. They are both good for cardiovascular health and fitness. Just make sure you keep hydrated always

[@bigwill9111]

i have a question. if i buy a portable sauna is that ok since the head is not inside . do we have to breath the air in a real sauna to have the benefit you explain

[@allenmiller2071]

I have a portable sauna and I find that the heat escapes through the head opening that causes my head to perspire. Sweat starts dripping down my forehead before my body begins to sweat.

[@alpha7lee639]

Have you heard of EECP therapy?

[@bobcocampo]

Any research on Atherosclerosis? Removal of CV INFLAMATION, Removal of soft plaque and hard plaque in the arteries?

[@theinvisiblewun]

our sauna is a Carbon fibre FAR Infra Red Sauna. You set it at say 60 celcius (140F) (or whatever ones preference might be), then you set the timer say 50 minutes and the Infra red rays actually massage the internal organs up to 2 inches below the skin - that's all over. After 5 years using it we're so much healthier - skin is better, joints much better, and we no lomnger need deodorants - we are detoxed permanently. This sauna also has an essential oil burner, ozone/oxygen generator, music and multi coloured lighting and reading light.... It's much more than a sauna for us - it's a place to contemplate and meditate- The benefits are many.

[@shawnmorris1929]

Where did you order your sauna?

[@LOCYVID]

Any thoughts about infrared heated sauna?

[@FoundMyFitness]

Usually closer to 140ºF rather than the 174.2ºF mentioned in these studies, which may mean a longer duration would be needed, but without it being studied directly it is hard to say with certainty!

[@gama6749]

FoundMyFitness #TalkNurtre2Me

[@BaphomentIsAwsome666]

Is there a lot of work being done in hot yoga, it would seems to have similar effects as saunas unless the intensity is to low. If any one knows of some research papers please send links.

[@japonicaren]

Dr Rhonda interviewed Dr Charles Raison and touched on hot yoga. Look it up.

[@Supermojoman]

Ok Rhonda, FoundMyFitness lets hear which type and brand of sauna we should buy to receive these benefits. A sauna is a major investment and the last thing I want to do is buy one that is omitting too much EMF. Near infrared vs far infrared? thanks

[@kurtdriver]

Portable Saunas on Amazon are not very pricey, 200 and up.

[@valerie4975]

@@kurtdriver But those fabrics just seem toxic. Heated and dripping. This is just my thoughts though - I have no idea.

[@ynotsaile]

I may have missed it, what was the temperature in the sauna? I only have access to the sauna at the YMCA ( infrared) wold I have to sit longer? Also, is there a time of day that is best? How does this impact sleep?

[@pamarabenton2329]

79°C

[@ynotsaile]

@@pamarabenton2329 - that would be 174 F…?? Wow!

[@roblovegreen]

What a nerdy tank top. I want one! 😎

[@peterbeyer5755]

Does wearing a sauna cap change the outcome.

[@whatwhat8524]

In Finland everyone uses a sauna multiple times a week. They even have saunas in the prisons and if they go camping they take a portable sauna with them. I am surprised they could find anyone in the country that isn't sitting in the sauna regularly. It is part of their culture. Finlands cardiovascular death rates are very high, . 2-3 times higher than other European counties. The sauna culture doesn't seem to be helping much.

[@alexohanlon9789]

Do a vid with Thomas seyfried

[@mindcache5650]

I keep pretty fit. 5 times per week x2 hours . Swim at HIIT twice or 3 times per week. But what I incorporate is a steam room exercise regime with variable breathing and all over body shaking for 45 minutes. Drinking plenty of fluids. What I do is start with slow deep breathing and meditation with legs propped against the wall at 60 degrees angle. Then, luckily, there is a ice cold hose pipe to cool down. Then the fun begins: I breath really fast standing up for 1 minute , followed immediately by extremely fast for 1 minute, followed by quick body shaking from head to toe. Then repeat 3 times without a break. Followed by ice cold hose down and deep breathing. That makes up 1 block of HIIT / SIT. I do 4 blocks . The result? I used a heart rate monitor and it gets my rate each time to 182 bpm . Far more than I achieve in the pool ( usually up to 156 bpm going absolutely flat out for 50 m). After a proper cold shower ( shampoo, clean teeth, mouthwash, shave , hairdry) … I’m exhausted . But this exercise regime is brilliant and I feel great ( the next day). Thing is, I shouldn’t be 182 bpm though. I’m 63. But I’ve being doing it for months . Do you know what, if I ever went to jail, I’d exercise with deep and fast breathing in a 7*5 foot cell.

[@rws1st]

Any sense on how this would translate to a "Far Infra Red" sauna that only gets to 150 f?

[@johnepyttesr8947]

Robert Sperry track your heart rate to adjust for the lower temp, once it becomes "demanding" you would be benefitting

[@leonardhair]

im 55 been using saunas all my life and i feel its kept me alive

[@vc3694]

Can a Jacuzzi have the same benefit ?

[@generousg83]

No! Not hot enough.

[@davidhiga09]

Hello, does anybody know If sauna causes irreversible infertility in men?

[@calitropicalfruits8725]

What type of sauna treatment for Alzheimer’s? Dry sauna or Infraredsauna?

[@woodbutcherjc]

This study was the dry sauna. I wish they had more information in the infrared saunas.I’ve been considering getting one but the cost is quite high so I want to be sure.

[@karas0ne]

can sauna and fasting be combined for more robust hgh increase

[@harrymatadeen]

Marcus Lang that wouod be powerhouse of healing and health in my mind!

[@michaelgoldstein6834]

Marcus Lang Yes, it combines well with intermittent fasting to increase fat burning at hgh

[@MRFAKEMOVIE]

I think you need food after sauna, it takes a lot of energy

[@kf6pfk]

That's a great question. Fasting is also a stressor though and it possible to get too much of a good thing. I'm taking a wait and see for now. Instead, I'm doing some HIIT and strength training before my sauna. This is a common way to boost HGH and use it as Rhonda indicated.

[@bjl4165]

I guess having hypo blood pressure leaves me out. My dyastolic number was always been about 65, but in the last 10 yrs , it has been more around 55, but can be 47. I am now 70 years old, never get dizzy or weak from it, and have pretty good energy, often walk 8-10,000 steps and walk about 2-3 miles a day briskly. What can I do for my health and heavy metals? I haave about 10-15 % Caartoid Artery Disease tho I eat well and would like to get rid of any heavy metals, espec any mercury I may have from old amalgams that were removed wrong. Please offer any help. I don't trust most detox methods and also want to have a good heart. My Cholessterol runs about 205, but I eat pretty well. My triglicerides are low.

[@DonthekeyforJ]

My diastolic is also similar. I've noticed my bp went up a bit immediately after sauna, but returned to the original level. Keep monitoring your pulse also, and keep watch for ANY discomfort and come out immediately

[@dq1043]

How soon after quadruple heart surgery could one start a sauna?-and-any statistics or thoughts on cancer chemotherapy survivors who may consider sauna..

[@japonicaren]

If you've been through chemotherapy and survived then I'd look at rebuilding your immune system through gentle exercise, D3, B100, quality sleep and perhaps even keto. Save the sauna for later. Look up the following on KZbin. Chrisbeatcancer 17 year oncology nurse Dr Stasha Gominak D3 gut health

[@livefreeallways]

Also suggest Dr. Esselstyn's dietary advice. He specializes in cardiac patients.