The benefits of sauna therapy: 1. It can help lower your resting heart rate 2. It can stimulate lymphatic flow 3. It can help lower blood pressure 4. It can decrease the risk and intensity of an asthmatic event 5. It increases circulation 6. It can strengthen the immune system 7. It can help decrease all-cause mortality 8. It can decrease pain 9. It can decrease inflammation 10. It may help improve psoriasis 11. It promotes recovery 12. It supports cognitive function 13. It increases insulin sensitivity 14. It decreases ROS (it has an antioxidant effect) 15. It has similar benefits to moderate aerobic exercise 16. It promotes better skin quality 17. It increases autophagy *It increases melatonin (when using a sauna with infrared light) Thank you Dr Berg! 🐱👍🏿
@kareemahmed7028 Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@magicalhoof7431 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the summary!
@sandrayousefi2758 Жыл бұрын
Thank you . 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸❤️❤️❤️🌸🌸
@cookmeadrinkshow4814 Жыл бұрын
Kills sperm and testosterone. Not worth it. At least for men.
@kennethj.ruffombarealestat1402 Жыл бұрын
How long should I stay in a regular sauna?
@Sibahem3 Жыл бұрын
You are a gift for people who are dedicated to their health.
@lesegoyv Жыл бұрын
Facts
@Drberg Жыл бұрын
No problem. Glad you like the information here.
@Sibahem3 Жыл бұрын
@@Drberg always appreciated your efforts.
@payamsal3032 Жыл бұрын
@@Drberg Hi dear doctor I am addicted just to methadone for almost 7 years..I am on methadone.. Or methadone maintenance therapy(mmt) Talk about methadone in your program please
@Ritalove838 Жыл бұрын
Can Info Red sauna blanket give same benefits?
@sallyjordan3250 Жыл бұрын
I started Keto on June 24, 2022. As of this morning, I'm down 61 pounds!! Thank You Dr Berg and Dr Berry!!I was at 288, I weighed in at 227 this morning!! I started intermittent OMAD a couple of months ago, but I mostly do 2 Meals a Day. I keep my carbs under 50 grams. I use Heavy Whipping Cream and 2 Stevias in my coffee and I also intermittently have Strawberry Cheesecake Fat Bombs to keep my sanity! Lol But, most importantly, I listen to and use as much of the medical advice that this man freely gives!! Dr Berg, you have made such an impact on my life. Thank You from the bottom of my heart!💜
@TheJustinHit Жыл бұрын
Gj you stopped eating processed carbs and sugar everyday! Something majority of Americans are addicted to.
@angelawarren3600 Жыл бұрын
That is so wonderful! would you share what some of your daily meals look like please? I keep yo-yoing and am wanting to do this to get to my ideal weight - the struggle is REAL!
@sallyjordan3250 Жыл бұрын
Angela, I struggled for about a month even after Two meals a day. So the week of Thanksgiving, I did OMAD leading into Thanksgiving. On Thanksgiving Day I ate!!! From pea salad to my Delicious Dressing to my Sweet Ham to my awesome mashed potatoes and even a slice of pumpkin pie!! I also had some leftovers the next day (Friday), but I got back on OMAD on Monday and on Tuesday when I weighed in, I had lost 2 pounds!! Lol Our bodies are totally awesome. I believe my body was in shock from all that I had eaten and decided to do a thorough clean out! It did not like all the food I had eaten! Also, my heel flared up on Sunday because of all the poison I had eaten but by Tuesday, I was back to normal! Yayyy!! As far as meals, on OMAD, like this afternoon around 1:00pm, I had a huge Romaine Taco Salad with beef, salsa, guacamole, sour cream, shredded cheese a very small portion of refried beans. I made sure I ate extra lettuce. That was it. This evening I will drink about 6 ounces of pickle juice with about 4 tbsp. of Apple Cider Vinegar. This helps with the clean out. 😁
@sallyjordan3250 Жыл бұрын
Angela, I'm down from a size 3x to an XL. I am having a wonderful time buying clothes!
@sallyjordan3250 Жыл бұрын
Dear HIT, I really was addicted to sugar. In the evenings sometimes, I would tell my husband, "I want some cake" lol. We both got on this diet. He got on it 2 weeks after me when he saw my face was shrinking. He started 2 weeks after me and passed me in the weight loss, but Dr Berry and Dr Berg said this was normal for a man to lose faster than a woman. Not fair! But, anyways...we both have lost over 60 pounds a piece. It helps when you have a partner to encourage each other.💜
@MM-vv8mt Жыл бұрын
I take a sauna every day when I can. Not only does it have the benefits described by Dr. Berg, I also spend my hour or so lying down on my back in deep meditation. I resolve so much anxiety-causing thoughts and genuinely am able to quiet my mind.
@erwynbalbuena9900 Жыл бұрын
Whoa! You spend an hour in the sauna at a time? That seems awfully long to me for some reason
@starfly7 Жыл бұрын
@@erwynbalbuena9900 I do the same. She likely has an IR sauna. Easier to spend longer periods of time than in a traditional one.
@charsiu_808 Жыл бұрын
I can only sit in my sauna
@charsiu_808 Жыл бұрын
@@erwynbalbuena9900 bc one hour is a long time
@erwynbalbuena9900 Жыл бұрын
@@starfly7 that makes sense, IR saunas are significantly "cooler" than the standard saunas that I'm used to... speaking of which, it's time for me to hit the gym 💪🏾
@YY6301 Жыл бұрын
I sauna 5-6 days a week. Love it! So happy to hear about these benefits. Can vouch for the calming & destressing effects
@Disinfo3216 ай бұрын
It’s just passive exercise because it raises your heart rate slightly, and that’s it. Every benefit mentioned here you can get from light exercise with the addition of your muscles also adapting. Anything else there isn’t any solid evidence.
@BestiezzzzАй бұрын
Have you purchased it? Becoz going for sauna everyday is quite pricy
@YY6301Ай бұрын
@@Disinfo321 I don’t know about the rest of the benefits but I don’t use it for exercise or benefits of exercising- I’m on the gym floor working out for that. I use it to destress and the calming effect I get afterwards
@YY6301Ай бұрын
@@Bestiezzzz My gym has sauna and steam room facilities which are part of the membership fee which is reasonably priced
@ff-zero2804Ай бұрын
@@Bestiezzzz in Finland its basicly free
@elle2437 Жыл бұрын
Been using an infrared sauna daily for 4 years. My motivation was heavy metals and parasites detox. This combined with healthy keto and intermittent fasting has helped me to cut down high levels of inflammation, fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. Oh and I lost and maintained a 50 lbs weight loss but most importantly I learned it’s not about the weight and while I have been doing OMAD for 2 years I am at peace with food-no cravings. I am 60 and I feel better then in my 20th when I was working out 4 hours a day and on low fat diets. It’s fun to feel great and learn about the body, very causative. Thanks Dr.Bery for all the incredible data. ❤❤❤
@im_so_bored3896 Жыл бұрын
and did it help with parasites? i want to get rid of them too but so many naturopaths say you need this and that and drainage pathways and pooping twice a day etc...
@Jay-pc2fp Жыл бұрын
Keto isn’t for me, but I am so extremely glad and grateful that you found something that works so well for you and makes you feel as amazing as it does.
@linroxanne6079 Жыл бұрын
Hi, can you please let me know which supplements by Metagenics? We deal with heavy metals and parasites. Thanks!
@johnjackiecollin2111 Жыл бұрын
How long do you sray in the sauna each time to get these benefits?
@im_so_bored3896 Жыл бұрын
@@rosalindr4975 damn that sounds well thought out. like what kind of food? mostly fiber or meat too?
@comradeozzbug Жыл бұрын
I have been using the sauna after a workout regularly for the last 6 months now. I’m currently doing 25 minutes per session. I split the time in the sauna between lying flat and sitting down. What I find remarkable is the calming effect lying down has on my mental and emotional state. I’ve recently been experiencing high levels of anxiety and one thing that truly helps, where I feel an immediate tangible impact is lying flat in a sauna. Don’t know why exactly, but I highly recommend it. Take a towel to lie on and have a bottle of water with you.
@HarioGu10 ай бұрын
Thats next level. Im gonna try it, i definitely feel jt has helped me with my anxiety but ill do anything to get a bigger benefit
@lark50009 ай бұрын
If it's more comfortable when you are lying flat, it may be beacause it's cooler the lower you are in the sauna. I noticed there is 60 degree swing from the ceiling to floor in the sauna I use at the gym (195F vs 135F, measured with a laser thermometer)
@leelunk82359 ай бұрын
DON'T LIE FLAT, YOU'RE BASICALLY COOKING YOUR SPINE/DISC WITH THE HEAT
@leelunk82357 ай бұрын
@@dg9015 WHY WOULD YOU LAY A TOWEL DOWN ON SWEATY BENCHES THAT YOU THEN LAY ON AND THE SWEAT FROM OTHERS SOAK RIGHT THROUGH THE TOWEL ONTO YOUR BACK, THAT'S DISGUSTING MY BOI
@leelunk82357 ай бұрын
@@dg9015 I USED TO YES, NOT EXACTLY MY PREFERENCE BUT IT BEATS STANDING IN ONE PLACE, NOW I HAVE A STEAM SAUNA AT HOME, SO IT'S FOR PERSONAL USE AND I DON'T HAVE TO SHARE IT, I DO IT 7 DAYS A WEEK FOR 20 MINS A DAY AT 117 DEGREES, TRUST ME, I RATHER SIT ON THAT DIRTY BENCH THAN LAY MY ENTIRE BACK ON IT WHICH IS HOT/ MOIST AND FULL OF OTHER PEOPLES SWEAT
@AveryMilieu Жыл бұрын
People with heart conditions are cautioned about saunas... AND - I have actual experience of sauna treatments killing off Lyme disease. Have to hold your body temp to 102 or higher for 20 minutes or more, do a slow cool down. Twice a week for six weeks then weekly for 3 months. Repeat if you are still testing positive or showing symptoms...
@MercyZoeyVlogs Жыл бұрын
😂😂 who else loves Dr.Eric?
@victoriawashington565 Жыл бұрын
I do ❤️
@SweetbabyRay437 Жыл бұрын
🙋🏾♀️
@lightfoot7098 Жыл бұрын
Lotttttttttttttttts of love and respect and prayers for our dearest Doctor Eric
@lesegoyv Жыл бұрын
❤️ from South Africa, this man is a God sent.
@galespressos Жыл бұрын
❤
@patrickmosley5743 Жыл бұрын
When covid hit I put an infared sauna in my garage and have using it almost everyday for two years. I just started combining it this last summer with cold plunging just love it. Thanks Dr. Berg you are a blessing to the Internet!
@khumaribrar9083 Жыл бұрын
Whats a good place to buy one
@patrickmosley5743 Жыл бұрын
@@440tomcat Bro i Don’t know where your getting your info from but it couldn’t be more wrong 😅
@dorothybrown8859 Жыл бұрын
Hi Patrick. I am purchasing an Infrared sauna and plan to install it in an unheated garage (I thought the basement would be too damp.). I live in Ohio. Have you had any issues with it being in the garage. What benefits have you personally experienced?
@peterlpool1387 Жыл бұрын
I’d love to do that. A gym, sauna and a ice bath.
@ministry_of_love Жыл бұрын
Helping lower resting heart rate is absolutely true. I used the sauna on an almost daily basis. I had my regular medical checkups and my physician asked if I was an athlete as my heart rate was 48-50bpm. When I stopped using the sauna, the heart rate went back to 60bpm.
@CaseOhfoodeater2 ай бұрын
How many minutes do you stay inside ?
@alexgonzalezMI Жыл бұрын
I'm super grateful that the house we bought last year had a built in sauna room inside the house. It's the type of Sauna with the rocks not an infrared. I use it a lot in the winter. I turn it on before I go for a run and when I get back it's all set to go!!!
@leelunk82359 ай бұрын
WHAT STATE?
@alexgonzalezMI9 ай бұрын
@@leelunk8235Michigan
@SisterGee15 ай бұрын
Noice! 😅
@jinnabeauchemin2086 Жыл бұрын
We have been using infrared lights in the early morning everyday as soon as we get up and infrared sauna in the evenings 3-4 times a week for nearly 2 years. We are at our 60s and 70s, have never been feeling this great for a long long time. Thank you Dr. Berg for what you have done for all of us!
@steves1390 Жыл бұрын
How long are your sessions in the sauna?
@jinnabeauchemin2086 Жыл бұрын
@@steves1390 about 45 minutes 😊
@connorkapal489 Жыл бұрын
3 beers= 40 minutes
@steves1390 Жыл бұрын
@@jinnabeauchemin2086 thank you
@RickPaquin Жыл бұрын
I've been doing this as well for a few years using an infrared sauna at 128 degrees for 20 min. At that point I'm pretty soaked. 45 min is a lot of time so I'm curious as to what temp you use?
@kembaroberts3121 Жыл бұрын
Wow. I literally started using the sauna for two weeks now and I think I’m addicted! I absolutely love it. Best sleep every!
@DestinBeachImages Жыл бұрын
Yes, I did this for 4 months 6 days a week for a candida cleanse. I did it for 20 minutes following my the first sweat on my brow. I built up to doing it longer. There was a local spa that had a nice steam, dry sauna etc. This is awesome for adverse effects of hysterectomy. I slept so much better and it helps with joints etc. It's also excellent for skin. Love the video - this is very interesting and verifies my experience. The Native Americas had sweat lodges long ago too.
@jadranair23 Жыл бұрын
Dr. Berg is a gem 💎 His free information is always 100% better than swallowing tons of pharmaceutical products.
@korypostma Жыл бұрын
Please consider doing a Red Light / Near-Infrared (NIR) Light Therapy topic sometime!
@Renee-Heal-The-Eagle4 ай бұрын
Yes please red light therapy!!
@mjremy2605 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Dr Berg! Joining a health club with sauna today! Too many benefits to pass up. I've told a lot of people about your channel and herbal supplements. I hope they give you some business.
@range2hproductions Жыл бұрын
I moved to Sweden about 8 months ago (from the US). I've been using the sauna and going for cold dips into the sea for the last 8 months 2-5 times a week. I swear this is a ritual I will keep up the rest of my life. I feel so excellent every time after a sauna and cold bathing session. I typically spend about 1 hour between the sauna and the sea.
@SkeebosRibShackАй бұрын
how bro and how are the fugees over there
@paulkim7870 Жыл бұрын
Doctor Eric, two questions for you : 1. What type of person should NOT use a sauna? We hear so often that it could be dangerous for some. 2. For the rest of us, how long should we use it? And are there any recommendations on how hot it should be? Would be great if you can do another episode on that. Thank you so much for your awesome insights! Love your videos!
@theflyervault Жыл бұрын
Men who are trying to conceive should stay away from the sauna.
@faylitaels Жыл бұрын
I guess ppl that use Botox shouldn’t use sauna too much
@judyfasola3737 Жыл бұрын
What about having hip implants
@leohd20407 ай бұрын
People with heart issues should be a bit cautious I've heard. It can be dangerous if u sit too long and it's too hot.
@victoriawashington565 Жыл бұрын
I love the thumbnail Dr. Eric!!!! I couldn't stop laughing 🤣 but I loved what you said about the Sauna because I take in liberty to go every week for about 15 to 30 minutes a day 5 days a week after a 3 hour workout at the gym after working a long 8 hour shift 💪🏽
@ndines6237 Жыл бұрын
I wish I had your discipline
@Drberg Жыл бұрын
That's very nice. Keep it up, okay?
@GameChanger597 Жыл бұрын
@@ndines6237 I wish I had her time lol
@cynthiaperkins6681 Жыл бұрын
Discipline!!!!I am inspired to do better
@canphan7040 Жыл бұрын
My blood pressure is lower can I use sauna after gym
@Piia2023 Жыл бұрын
In Finland you grow up with sauna, it's part of your life.
@Mush23898 ай бұрын
I’m jealous.
@Melanie-le6mw Жыл бұрын
I started using the sauna 3 years ago and it’s been soooooooo life changing!!☺️
@leelunk82359 ай бұрын
STEAM SAUNA IS BETTER
@dragonceo5911 Жыл бұрын
Can you please make video on the importance of chewing food properly before swallowing? Eating slow rather than fast.
@thebackroadstoo7147 Жыл бұрын
One of the fondest memories I have with my Dad was when we used to sauna together. Every year, my Dad, a suited business man, had a booth at the Kansas State Fair, and he would stay at the Holidome in the town where the fair was held. We would visit him, and the hotel and pool, specifically, was like a Polynesian Paradise. We would first sit in the sauna and my Dad would show me how to water the rocks so as to steam the sauna more…lol, then, we would soak our bones in the jacuzzi, and after that, we would hop out, run to the pool, and do the Polynesian Plunge, as he would call it, and cannonball into the ice cold water of their super cool pool. He would speak of the health benefits of such a ritual and I never saw it as such, just some chill time with my Father, who was always away on business, and I so enjoyed one of the few times that stress did not shade our moments in his life. I will revisit this health regimen, Doc, and thanks for reminding me of a wonderful memory with my Dad and also how he did know a thing or two about health, although I never really saw it that way, then. 🌻
@mrfake675Ай бұрын
Your Dad sounds like a wise man.
@shoshana7412 Жыл бұрын
Dr Berg you are amazing ! I just started using the dry sauna and it’s like you knew I needed to hear this. Btw I just bought your electrolyte powder and OMG what a difference it has made in my sleep at night. I used to wake up with horrible debilitating cramps in the wee hours of the night. Now I never get cramps anymore. God bless you Dr Berg!
@anaa8043 Жыл бұрын
Dr. Berg I've been learning from you for 4 years now! You deserve the most credibility in this niche on KZbin, in my opinion. Can you please do a video on Myostatin? Thanks in advance, have a great day!
@travelingismypassionh7486 Жыл бұрын
The thumbnail picture got me! You are amazing Dr Berg!
@graciem3669 Жыл бұрын
That thumbnail 😂 Thank you for all that you do, Dr.Berg❤
@kyla2423 Жыл бұрын
The thumbnail!!!😭😂😂 another great video! I’ve been wanting to try sauna/steam room consistently to detox and start my weight loss journey on a good note.
@Drberg Жыл бұрын
You should give it a try. You will love it!
@That_weird_therian_kid Жыл бұрын
Wow I love how this was broken down! So happy that I do the sauna for 30min 5 days a week!!
@joycee54935 ай бұрын
Just started using whirlpool followed by sauna to help my workout recovery. I’m 64 and slim… doing resistance training and interval training to put on muscle mass and reshape my body. I’ve really been pushing it and increasing my weight and reps. The effects of the whirlpool and sauna on my recovery are outstanding. It has relieved the pain and stiffness I normally have for the two days following a hard workout. I feel amazing!!! Highly recommend it. Didn’t know about all of the other benefits. Thank you Dr Berg!!!
@sipulinen Жыл бұрын
As a Finn, who uses sauna almost every night I would add also that you keep yourself clean😃
@seattlesix9953 Жыл бұрын
I like the high efficiency stoves from your region and telephoned a manufacturing company there in 1996 inquiring if they made one for the US power specifications. 😢 perhaps now they do?
@sipulinen Жыл бұрын
@@joeschleprock3409 , that IS strange.
@davidg.5647 Жыл бұрын
Great video. Personally I use the sauna at the end of my workout daily. My resting heart rate is below 48 bpm.
@keeb3095 Жыл бұрын
how long do you stay in the sauna after your workout?
@davidg.5647 Жыл бұрын
@@keeb3095 usually stay in the dry sauna for 20 minutes. I bring a frozen water bottle to bring while it melts
@davidg.5647 Жыл бұрын
On a second note: bring a earbud for music. Before u know it 20 minutes passes to quickly. Sometimes I go longer without realizing it
@Philipk65 Жыл бұрын
I have an infrared sauna and it is fantastic. I have had a lot of benefits from it. I swear by them.
@ftngie Жыл бұрын
That’s one hell of a thumbnail Doc 😂😂 love it
@mimi27513 Жыл бұрын
I love Dr. Berg! But on first look the thumbnail made my spidey senses go off. Lol.
@Drberg Жыл бұрын
Glad you like the video.
@conniefi Жыл бұрын
I do sauna 5 times a week. I feel horrible when I do not have a sauna. I have a grow tent with infrared bulbs, and I go to an infrared gym for a sauna and exercise when I feel well. i had a fall and still healing my hip. Have noticed my skin is much better... looks younger. I fall asleep if I do it at night immediately.
@JasonBailey-uy2vj7 ай бұрын
Eric needs to be the top subscribed KZbinr on this planet. Just gives us amazing life changing information for free!! My doctors would just prescribe me farma drugs for any issue I had. This dude is saving so many lives…
@BowHunter87 Жыл бұрын
I recently purchased an indoor traditional sauna. Worth every penny. I use it everyday before I go to work.
@ModernClassic4953 Жыл бұрын
Yes" covers every topic that we're thinking or not have even considered yet. Thank you so much, Dr Berg.
@Drberg Жыл бұрын
You're welcome. Glad that I can help you all. Thanks for your comment.
@itsliveagain5360 Жыл бұрын
They had a sauna at the massage parlor I worked at. We were payed to go in there with clients
@ModernClassic4953 Жыл бұрын
@@itsliveagain5360 thank you for sharing
@itsliveagain5360 Жыл бұрын
@@ModernClassic4953 Sure Mr. Sir Anytime
@ma.perlizsantiago3050 Жыл бұрын
@@Drberg can i take a warm shower after infrared sauna.
@niarusso6625 Жыл бұрын
What about steam bath. My gym only has steam bath. Love you Dr. Berg...you are a hero.
@e.l.4019 Жыл бұрын
My biggest problem with the gym sauna is I question how well or even if the employees clean the sauna? Many guys go in there and sweat buckets and ring their shirts right there in the sauna. I only go in there if I sense it's somewhat safe.
@sheldonhendrix1983 Жыл бұрын
Stumbled across Eric several years ago during the earlier parts of my health journey. He is truly a treasure and trove of objective invaluable information. Great video!
@ninawilliams7764 Жыл бұрын
Hi Dr. Berg, can you do the same evaluation for Steam rooms? I love the steam room ☺️
@cocomu9955 Жыл бұрын
Have not tried this. I wanna try it soon. Just the fact sweating feels so good, I can imagine how so much better this would feel.
@mmatroll7 ай бұрын
I’m always in a good mood after a sauna session.
@Valhalla_Heathen Жыл бұрын
I love going for a 30-min sauna session after a hardcore gym workout 💪🏻 All that hot steam makes me go into a deep relaxed mood and gives me a total serene zen moment!
@DixonDixon65 Жыл бұрын
Dry sauna is what he is taking about...not steam! Been doing Dry Su Sauna for 30 years. Fountain of Youth!
@greencontact Жыл бұрын
Steam? Not a sauna.
@greencontact Жыл бұрын
@@DixonDixon65 Dry? Whats that? Sauna is sauna then there is all these other things they like to add word sauna to. Puukiuas that is heated by burning wood and then modern sähkökiuas that warms with electricity.
@Melanie-le6mw Жыл бұрын
Yesssssss!!!!!!
@leelunk82359 ай бұрын
FACT
@lianelindsey1407 Жыл бұрын
Dr. Berg, You’re beaming with health!😃
@AshleyPaquin1 Жыл бұрын
What I was thinking!
@actingwithalli Жыл бұрын
What’s the recommended daily duration for how long you should be in a sauna to reap the benefits?😊
@clarab1646 Жыл бұрын
from my own research you are supposed to build it up and keep the temp comfortable as it heats up your core inside out, i started 20 mins a day 3 times a week and i now do a 30 mins 45 and 1 hour 3 times a week.
@leelunk82359 ай бұрын
15 T0 20 MINS A DAY...I HAVE A STEAM SAUNA AT HOME, I DO IT DAILY FOR 18 TO 20 MINS AT 114 DEGREES FEIN
@journeywithjami Жыл бұрын
omg, the thumbnail nearly stopped my heart... Dr. Berg please 😂😂😂❤
@GreyBeard_Fit Жыл бұрын
Great Topic Dr. Berg. I learn more watching your channel than I did in 4 years of Undergrad Biology. Heat Therapy is a **Cheat Code** to treat Insulin Resistance/Metabolic Syndrome/High Blood Sugar Metabolism booster before bed as I am noticeably leaner since implementing heat therapy. I like the traditional sauna as well but below is a home substitute if you can’t access standard sauna I have a nightly home routine: 1. 15 minutes in *hot tub* (hot bath will work just fine but add more hot water every 5 minutes) 10 minute break 2. *Infrared Sauna Blanket* -10 to 20 minutes while wearing a full sauna suit (top is long sleeve w/hood, and full length pants) Speeds my metabolism and enhances my sleep. I’ve tried to skip sessions and end up getting out of bed to complete the heat therapy as it helps my relaxation and sleep tremendously.
@Poekieman Жыл бұрын
Not sure how hot a sauna is exactly, but I'm staying in the tropics during the European winter. It's 31C here, with a pretty high humidity. Feels almost like a continuous mild sauna to me... Oh, and taking a cold shower is not possible here. 'cold' water is coldest early in the morning, before sunrise, but even then it's around 25C.
@charlesh3751 Жыл бұрын
Mine runs around 65C
@Poekieman Жыл бұрын
@@charlesh3751 oh, that's a lot higher than 31C. I'd be dead by now if it were that hot here for any time longer than maybe 30min max.
@charlesh3751 Жыл бұрын
@@Poekieman yea i know what you mean. There's one at my gym that runs at 65C but I can only stand 10-15 mins in it before I have to get out
@69exclusive69 Жыл бұрын
Literally watching this during a sauna Edit: I have a sauna blanket and I watch videos on my laptop while I use it
@JavaughnJPorter Жыл бұрын
How it will Mess your electronics
@69exclusive69 Жыл бұрын
@@JavaughnJPorter I was using a sauna blanket
@warmlantern0000 Жыл бұрын
With your phone????? How?????
@69exclusive69 Жыл бұрын
@@warmlantern0000 I have a sauna blanket and I watch videos on my laptop while I use it
@hi-line819513 күн бұрын
in my 50's, been taking saunas my whole life. This is great info.
@Arcticrobovacs Жыл бұрын
The electric price increases have stopped us using our sauna , local pools have increased their prices too which is a shame 😢
@shannondent7052 Жыл бұрын
Same thing for the steam room? The steam room is actually my favorite and I get in 4x a week 😊
@jfuston33 Жыл бұрын
That's a great question, I'd love to have an answer. Have we found out anything?
@dianabehrend7712 Жыл бұрын
We have a infrared sauna and love it. Especially helpful during a cold or illness. It has helped my asthma immensely by lowering inflammation!
@schillcr Жыл бұрын
that thumbnail is going to be my screensaver for awhile. i laughed until i cried....which i believe also stimulates lymphatic flow...
@janetcowie295 Жыл бұрын
So many benefits of having a regular sauna. Thank you Dr Berg
@TimeForFaith Жыл бұрын
Dr Berg, what do you think about infrared saunas in comparison to regular saunas?
@drhdi1568 Жыл бұрын
Same question here 😀
@Seek_Him Жыл бұрын
He says... Infrared saunas help better
@LoyMachedo Жыл бұрын
Videos like that of Dr. Eric Berg makes having free KZbin a gift to mankind. Seriously.
@Drberg Жыл бұрын
Glad to be an inspiration.
@daws817 Жыл бұрын
I always feel sauna has a reviving feeling after every visit, thanks for breaking down the benefit!
@ba8501 Жыл бұрын
I absolutely love going to the sauna. I don't know how anyone can miss out on saunas. I have been doing it for years. I have done it for 14 days + before too. It makes you feel amazing and the more you do it, the more you get used to the heat. I can stay in for quite a while. People are always shocked at how long I can stay there. I do go out for periods and take a cool shower, cool down, and then go back in again. I don't want to overheat.
@CarrieWallace Жыл бұрын
Daily sauna user here, years and years. I need the sauna to live. After having covid I didn't sweat for over 2 months. This was my scariest post-covid symptom, above losing 60%+ of my hair. I had to work back up to my sauna sweats. I never understood why this happened. Metabolically, something changed at least for awhile. I would love to know what happened.
@CTX50 Жыл бұрын
Did you get the jab?
@wiz4020 Жыл бұрын
@@CTX50 that's a good question, hopefully she'll answer!
@GameChanger597 Жыл бұрын
I have seen several videos where Dr Berg says certain vitamin and mineral deficiencies can cause excessive sweating or a lack of sweating. If I recall correctly, a vitamin B1 deficiency can cause both excess sweating and no sweating symptoms and an iodine deficiency can cause non-sweating symptoms. As far as I have learned, covid causes many vitamin and mineral deficiencies. That's why people have so many "weird" symptoms that linger after they get it. All these strange and random symptoms are actually just a bunch of different vitamin deficiencies.
@wiz4020 Жыл бұрын
@@GameChanger597 I saw somewhere that all the people that died, were all deficient in vitamin D!
@island661 Жыл бұрын
It's our government poisoning all of us.
@GeraldNzeribe Жыл бұрын
Dr. Eric thank you for all the knowledge you're giving out!
@MadMaxBeyondThunderBone Жыл бұрын
Education on this channel has thus far been exemplary. Doc even manages to throw in a few humorous pics in once in a while. Lol
@Rapha187 Жыл бұрын
I love saunas, been going there for years. Good to see a video about the benefits. Because most people are only talking about ice baths and cold water (like the Wim Hoff method). I knew Sauna’s are important too
@danb3080 Жыл бұрын
Been using traditional sauna about 15 months, so many benefits as mentioned, especially youthful appearance and soft skin😅
@anjalibiddanda4607 Жыл бұрын
Hey Dan, wet sauna or dry? He doesn’t mention it in this video, unless I missed it.
@DamirGrgic Жыл бұрын
@@anjalibiddanda4607 more than 80°
@fishinggod6700 Жыл бұрын
I had a thought to exercise today…I took a sauna and got so relaxed the thought went away. 😊
@fishinggod6700 Жыл бұрын
I’ve been following your advice for about two years now. I eat not perfect but I have learned to eat more healthy protein and fats and half the carbs I use to eat. I now take one pill a day instead of the five medicines I was taking. I no longer have diabetic problems, I lost thirty pounds and make beautiful paintings because my mind thinks more clearly and I have a love for life that is full instead of half empty. Bro hug from your Montana friend.
@Drberg Жыл бұрын
Perfect!
@burn_coke_melt_rocks Жыл бұрын
Hey, Dr Berg. Can you turn up the gain/volume on your microphone? I listen to KZbin all day while I work and your channel is notably quieter than other ones i watch.
@alicegunn3970 Жыл бұрын
Dr Berg, everytime I try to go into a sauna I seem to get extremely dizzy and have to leave it. I've been like this since I was a child. I am now 56 years old. Even humid environments knock me off my game. Have you ever heard of this from anyone else?
@showboat4869 Жыл бұрын
Sounds like you have low blood pressure or blood sugar
@alicegunn3970 Жыл бұрын
@Show Boat my BP is on the high side and I'm 5.6 on the fasting glucose test. 5.7 is considered pre diabetic so I'm at the door with it
@youngpower24 Жыл бұрын
Have you seen Laird Hamilton’s process? He goes back and forth between chryo and sauna one after another. I think building that flexibility into the body’s cellular structure is pretty brilliant.
@williamsworld523 Жыл бұрын
Very informative as ever. Any videos planned for steam room and spa / hot tub? Keep up the good work!
@iriswilson1978 Жыл бұрын
I would like to know the benefits of the hot tub use as well.
@donutdude41748 ай бұрын
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:02 🌡️ *Sauna for growth hormone release: For a significant growth hormone boost, sauna at 80-100°C (176-212°F) for 30 minutes once a week, with intervals of 5-10 minutes outside the sauna.* 01:27 💓 *Sauna frequency and cardiovascular benefits: Sauna use 1-7 times per week for 30 minutes each time reduces the likelihood of dying from cardiovascular events, with more frequent use showing greater reductions (e.g., 50% reduction with 4 or more times per week).* 02:23 🛀 *Alternatives to sauna: Hot water bath or hot tub if no sauna is available; caution against extreme measures like running in sweats to prevent hypothermia.* 03:47 ❄️ *Cold exposure benefits: Uncomfortably cold conditions trigger the release of dynorphin, inducing heat shock proteins repair and enhancing endorphin receptor binding, resulting in a feeling of well-being.* 04:58 🌞 *Infrared saunas: Emphasizes the importance of high heat (up to 200°F) in traditional saunas compared to infrared saunas, which may not provide the same heat stimulus.* 06:50 🌐 *Spa experiences: Different sauna experiences, from very hot saunas inducing breathlessness to milder steam rooms; mentions specific places in New York like Spa 88.* 08:56 💦 *Ice bath techniques: Suggests moving limbs in the cold water to prevent a thermal sheath, promoting increased metabolism; recommends staying in open air after exposure for the cold to stimulate metabolic responses.* 10:05 🔄 *The Soberg Principle: Advises ending a combination of ice and heat therapy with cold exposure to maximize the metabolic benefits, referencing research by Susannah Soberg.* 11:16 🎙️ *Podcast proposal: Discusses the idea of recording a podcast in a sauna and cold plunge, suggesting a joint podcast with Lex Fridman in such settings.* Made with HARPA AI
@Jake-gz6pw Жыл бұрын
Would a really hot bath/ hot tub have the same effects of a sauna?
@mydlonozka Жыл бұрын
nope
@Kermit938 Жыл бұрын
This man is fine wine
@IAMElsLife Жыл бұрын
Great information, thank you so much Dr. Berg.❤🙏🏽
@Drberg Жыл бұрын
You're very welcome!
@rfahy72 Жыл бұрын
Hah! Love that sauna thumbnail pic with Dr. Berg.
@saraechevarria6155 Жыл бұрын
I wonder if using a steam shower have the same benefits. Or what are the benefits from taking a steam shower.
@whagerty6768 Жыл бұрын
Hi Dr. Berg, what about a steamroom/wet sauna? I assume those have similar benefits, but is profuse sweating in those to be avoided? Thanks - Brian
@nasirkazmi67 Жыл бұрын
In the history of Thumbnails....this is the most awesome one :D
@RandomHuTaoSimp Жыл бұрын
Lol yeah
@blakegreen1827 Жыл бұрын
The thumbnail cracks me up! 😂 Dr. Berg is the GOAT of natural medicine, always good content! 👍
@nancybaumgartner67749 ай бұрын
I have an infrared sauna and love it. I use it 3-5x per week , usually at 145 degrees for 20-25 minutes. It also has an infrared light feature - I use red at night and blue during the day.
@ac8074 Жыл бұрын
So I’ve been visiting an infrared sauna for the past month since my last comment. I’ve easily gone 4x or more per week every week. I can’t confirm all of what’s shared here but I can say my resting heart rate is lower, my blood pressure is better, and after a session I feel zen afterwards for hours. I enjoyed it so much I bought a monthly unlimited package to use the saunas at a local yoga studio. I’ve been using the full 45min session usually and i have the temp usually between 135-150. I’ve found it to be extremely relaxing and a great escape after a long workday. Seems the use of saunas is in a lot of videos lately or perhaps its just the algorithm pushing content to me but so far I am seeing a benefit. Oh and my skin is much smoother now too. When I first started I didn’t seem to sweat as much; now I sweat like CRAZY so I’m sure it’s been beneficial for my lymphatic system for sure. Thx for the vid doc.
@OnilVarghese Жыл бұрын
Such an informative video. Thank you so much Dr Berg. Are you able to highlight the differences between traditional sauna and infrared sauna with their benefits or side effects?
@Drberg Жыл бұрын
We can't find any information on this but thanks for the video suggestion. Dr. Berg's Support Team.
@PeopleHealthTec Жыл бұрын
@@Drberg Most of the listed sauna benefits also apply to mild exercise in a hot climate? plus you get all the benefits of sunlight.
@mekman4 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I did cold showers for two weeks and despite the burst of energy I scaled those showers back to just burst of cold water during my regular showers to get the shock to my system. I Just couldn’t do it. Otherwise, I have the knowledge, maybe the summer time would be a better time to explore those.
@CTX50 Жыл бұрын
I've tried the cold showers thing several times and found there to be ZERO benefit. All it accomplished was it made me feel poor like a homeless person. Hot running water, and a sauna, make me feel rich. Waaay better!
@MajorasThirdEye Жыл бұрын
@@CTX50 cold showers have been proven to have lots of benefits.
@mrriesen9004 Жыл бұрын
I built a wood burning in my backyard, totally addicted. I use an outfitter stove, (thin walls) it has crock pot with river rocks, heats up to 200 F in 10 minutes. Very little maintenance, stain the cedar every few years, not like a hot tub. Never buy wood, just keep an eye out for it. The steam from rocks is super hot, for something different, I'll drop a large chunk of ice on the rocks and get the slow steam going.
@isaacjmay Жыл бұрын
Try taking Niacin and doing jumping jacks or burpees for 15 minutes before hand. You’ll sweat like you’ve never sweat in your life.
@bvneel Жыл бұрын
Is a steam bath better than a sauna? Is it okay to do a 15 min session of each, whilst obviously hydrating with water?
@TheRelger Жыл бұрын
Steam is good for your lungs.
@Drberg Жыл бұрын
I will check with Dr. Berg about this! Dr. Berg's Support Team.
@bvneel Жыл бұрын
@@Drbergdid he have anything to say about this?
@Dora-wc8be Жыл бұрын
Always great information Dr Berg. Thank you. Saunas are a great way to unwind and relax. There was a time when I used to take sauna soon after aerobic sessions.
@Drberg Жыл бұрын
That's great. It is indeed relaxing. Thanks for your comment.
@pierrewallberg101510 ай бұрын
Tack Dr Berg. För info:) Jag bastar 2 till 3 gånger i veckan:)👍💖
@tommybyrne574510 ай бұрын
He changed my life for the better .
@EB1000 Жыл бұрын
Dear Dr Berg, are you aware of the recent study conducted over 40 years and claiming that skipping meals especially breakfasts and doing intermitened fasting, increases rate of CVD related mortalities? I'd love to hear your thoughts about this. Thanks
@NYsFinestDiva Жыл бұрын
I heard this recently too from a link someone sent me. I immediately wondered what Dr. Berg's thought were on it. IF, OMAD and Keto have all helped me (thanks to Berg)and it does work. So, it was hard for me to accept the study findings. But, definitely not disregarded.
@pepper6253 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Dr Berg for the info, please let us know how long a session in the sauna should be to benefit from daily.
@davidg.5647 Жыл бұрын
15 to 20 minutes
@SFCISME3 ай бұрын
I put in a tradional sauna after first having an IR. They will both make you sweat but the traditional sauna has made a huge difference in my BP. I try to get in it at least 4X a week for 30 minutes per session. Ours gets up to around 210 degrees. The IR struggled to hit 140. I highly recommend traditional sauna.
@shy-guy55444 ай бұрын
Nice video as usual. It is my understanding that the effects of sauna last about 48 hours. I use a sauna several times a week, followed by a cold shower, and feel refreshed afterwards.
@kentborges5114 Жыл бұрын
RIGHT ON DOC ! THANK YOU, I am putting together my infrared dry sauna ! Primo advice !
@seattlesix9953 Жыл бұрын
Another side benefit is you can easily withstand prolonged 40 degree F showers after getting out of a sauna. Built one in my home and got the point where rubbing snow was great
@alm6671 Жыл бұрын
That’s such a funny thumbnail ! Had to watch
@bayside62074 ай бұрын
#1-Benefits of contrast therapy video #2- does EMF levels in a infrared sauna really matter?