The INSANE Cardiovascular Health Benefits of Sauna Bathing | Dr. Rhonda Patrick

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[@6789uiop]

Good for peripheral neuropathy?

[@natalievanhouten8809]

Thank you!

[@natalievanhouten8809]

I've stumbled across a video from cancer survivor that suggests acupuncture really helped@@6789uiop

[@JaneanStark]

Thank you!

[@openmind8620]

Dr R should receive some sort of international health promotion award!

[@progeda666]

Sauna is a MASSIVE increase to sleep quality.

[@jackmwa902]

True true. I sleep great

[@kickeramps]

I sleep awesome after a 30 minute soak in my hot tub (104°f), but for some reason after a 20 minute sauna session (170°-180°f) I don't sleep all the good. I wonder why?

[@TheSpecialJ11]

@@kickeramps It might depend on what time of day you use it, as well as how "used to it" your body is. High heat is a stressor on the body, and if your stress system is screwed up for any reason or it's just too much for you, your body might become overstressed by the sauna and disrupt your sleep with the excess cortisol. It's a similar effect to cardiovascular exercise, which is great in the general sense, but if it's more than your system can handle, becomes an added stressor that overloads it. When I had long covid, I could handle resistance training, but any sort of cardio above a brisk walk would cause me to be unable to sleep later that night, feeling wired and tired.

[@kickeramps]

@@TheSpecialJ11 when I wrote this 4 or so months ago I was just starting to use my sauna. Since then, I use it almost every day. Now it's like I'm taking a horse tranquilizer. So yeah, probably had something to do with just getting used to it. Now I feel like I'm slightly addicted to it. At least I look forward to getting in every day, and if I don't I feel a little off.

[@shfo875]

If you’re doing sauna, pay close attention to your sodium and potassium intake as excessive sweating will deplete your electrolyte stores. My brother has high BP and his potassium dropped so low that it caused his BP to skyrocket which then caused a hemorraghic stroke that nearly killed him.

[@theoddfather8782]

Great advice, I do sauna every day for 30 minutes but am drinking a sodium and potassium mix throughout the day.

[@chariotsoffire2714]

This will lessen over time. Your body adapts and will lose fewer electrolytes when youre acclimated.

[@MyBeautifulHealth]

Putting a pinch of Celtic gray salt in your water bottle helps.

[@jimdandy8996]

@@MyBeautifulHealth Eat a half avocado before starting.

[@stephtheone1398]

That is a well known fact. Drink celtic salt in water

[@DeniceGarrou]

I am half Finn. Grew up using the sauna. My Finnish grandparents said Sowna....many of the old Finlanders lived to be well over 100....

[@MinnesotaGuy822]

My extended family still lives in Finn country here in Minnesota. The older generations still pronounce it "SOW-na".

[@natalievanhouten8809]

I was dx with ovarian cancer, peritoneal carcinomatosis and malignant pleural and ascites fluid 12/23, currently receiving chemo. I use home IR sauna for 45 minutes every day, except chemo day. It's the one thing that relaxes me now. Oncologist says ok, as long as I stay hydrated. I still have debulking surgery and 3 more rounds of chemo. I've done really well with chemo, minimal side effects, now I'm curious to see how I'll do long term. Your skin is amazing!! Thanks for all the free information you provide!

[@richyneung]

my wife (45years old) had 1c stage ovarian cancer. she 's been debulking surgery (clean) before 6times of chemo (she need chemo as the cancer cell is clear cell) It's been 3 years from latest chemo now she 's 4 month regular check up (CA125 blood test). beside that I added her beta-glucan purify 99% for immunity system , reduce sugar level as much as she can , take some supplement to support immune system such as d3 5000iu daily , zinc , vitamin c , and most importantly well sleep (7-8 hours) and regular exercise. Hope you will free from ovarian cancer soonest and enjoy good long life later.

[@TravisBiggie]

look into fasting and chemo. fasting while on chemo/radiation seems to supercharge the effects of the chemo. Ive seen some miracles. I wish you the best.

[@6789uiop]

My wife avoids oxalates too. Lots of vids by Dr Attia delve into cancer treatments, at least in part - and not nutrition focused at all. Best wishes your way!

[@natalievanhouten8809]

I have, my albumin was low when I was first dx, labs are normal now but I'm 5'7" and weigh 122 lbs so MD is worried about additional weight loss, especially with surgery coming up. Once surgery is over I have 3 more rounds of chemo and may try fasting. Thanks for the reply@@TravisBiggie

[@natalievanhouten8809]

Thank you! I hope your wife is doing well too! I'd love to a study about sauna use during chemo treatment@@6789uiop

[@takeahike007]

I lived in Finland for 6 months. No one there takes a sauna alone. It's a very social activity done always in groups of 2-6 or more. That could have a lot to do with many of the reductions in the diseases as well--maybe the studies controlled for that factor?

[@markislivingdeliberately]

Wow. What a great point. I hope it was because that makes a lot of sense. Japanese in Okinawa live a loooong time and they have special little social groups they hang out with all their lives.

[@kbkesq]

True, but billiards is a social event and there is no health benefit associated with it. It’s a very short list you can find that correlates, longevity, benefits, cardiovascular benefits, and brain health benefits and that is social. But for example, there was a Swedish study that showed golfers, even the ones who ride in the carts live longer and there’s definitely a social element to that but there is also a lot of walking and golf even when you write in a cart, also, there has been a lot of cold plunge hype and that is also a social activity for many and has not shown any longevity benefits although it can help mood, etc. so I think there is really something to sauna in particular. The one thing I would say, is that if someone is very unhealthy or very obese, they are unlikely to get into a sauna out of shame, because they are public as you mentioned, so that may be a self selecting population, just like Beach Volleyball players might live longer, but they tend to be fitter than walkers because their body is on display and it is physically demanding. In any event, it may be a confounding factor so to be on the safe side use the sauna with a friend or spouse!

[@goutfromfriedokra3936]

how long do finish do sauna session? 30 min?

[@6789uiop]

@@kbkesq I played pool once and I'm not dead... PROOF! Yes, confounders and 'association isn't causation' - it's important.

[@sgmen32]

Great point as effects are usually synergistic

[@dm_podcast_takeways]

Summary: The conversation highlights the benefits of regular sauna use, drawing from studies in Finland. These studies suggest that frequent sauna sessions are associated with a lower risk of various health issues, including cardiovascular disease, sudden cardiac death, coronary heart disease, stroke, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease. The benefits appear to increase with the frequency of sauna use. Sauna bathing is compared to moderate aerobic exercise, as both activities elevate heart rate, increase core body temperature, and promote sweating. It's also suggested that sauna use may improve endurance exercise performance and help individuals acclimate to heat, potentially enhancing overall fitness.

[@QUANTUM508]

I work outside in south Georgia for long periods of time during the day in the summer and I would say that adapts me pretty good to being in a sauna.

[@frankwilliams-qi6nj]

Regardless of traditional, infrared sauna, steam room, etc.… Intense sweating is extremely beneficial for the human body. The heat exposure generated by virtually all forms of aforementioned is beneficial, some evidence would suggest traditional sauna is best however, most don’t have access to traditional saunas, particularly those who wish to do so in the privacy of their own home. I have been using saunas, both dry-electric as well as infrared since around 2000, can attest it has greatly improved and continues to maintain quality of my life at the age of 60. Good video!

[@heidijoubert6156]

I don't even break a sweat with my infrared sauna. Wish it got hotter than it does.

[@Groot_for_prez]

@@heidijoubert6156 what model do you have? What is it's max temperature?

[@DaleCrommie]

I bought a SaunaBox, and it feels so good. I do it daily before I meditate, in the evening. It just feels good 🔥❤️

[@ViMoseley]

I love the way you explain science in such a laymen and professional way , you are well appreciated, thank you,

[@bengt_axle]

I've been a sauna goer for about ten years. I'd say in North America, a big problem with public sauna (in gyms and hotels) is that people are unaware of basic sauna etiquette and how to take a sauna. Some pointers: 1) No swimsuits that have been in the pool, allowed. Chlorine from the suit evaporates and will irritate the occupants. Don't come to the sauna to hang up your suit to dry after the pool (yes, people do this!). The best attire is no suit and covered in a towel. A towel can also protect you from the heat if you're not used to it, so wear two if needed. 2) Take a shower prior to entering so as to wash off all perfumes and oils from your body so that you can sweat clean. You should always sit on a towel and share the space with others. 3) Plan on 20 minutes of quiet sitting. Don't make a habit of staying only for 5 minutes when there are others present. Choose the lower benches for cooler temperatures. Don't mess with the temperature or throw water on the stones, unless you are alone or got the OK from others. Don't do yoga, pushups or "warm up" exercises for your squash or tennis match (yes, I've seen this). 4) Temperature: 85-90C, but will depend a lot on humidity. Sauna is not a steam bath. Humidity will be lower and go up and down as water is thrown on the rocks. It will feel much hotter with water on the rocks so add judiciously. Don't be huffing and puffing. If it is not comfortable, move to a lower bench or cover up with a towel. 5) Drink something, but don't bring food or drinks into the sauna. 6) Eyeglasses, iphones and many plastic cups will be damaged by the heat of the sauna, so don't enter with them. In many places in Europe, even rubber sandals are not allowed. 7) For the proper experience, jump under an ice cold shower right after you leave the sauna!

[@willshaughnessy8515]

85 to 90 is a cool day here in tucson ..our avg summer Temps are 45 or closer to 110 on most days ..now that's a sauna..and it's dry..after you can jump into a cold river in our canyons ..mother nature provides no gym can match

[@winstonsavage6338]

@@willshaughnessy851585 to 90 C not F

[@jodyjackson5475]

Great tips. Thanks

[@Navs126]

@@willshaughnessy8515Celsius lol

[@Dopamine-87]

Or just get your own sauna like i did and do whatever the f*ck ya want lol

[@Crepitom]

I’ve used sauna 3 times a week for some time now. But I don’t feel or see much difference. Maybe my resting heart rate is a little lower; but that’s it. It feels good so I keep doing it!

[@55mblindy]

It’s about sweating out your toxins, so one hour of his hot as you can stand it after several attempts😊

[@graychev]

Have you died from CVD though?

[@karimlopez9899]

Lol would be interesting to measure with an angiogram before and after a year of sauna use (3x week). Goal is to die “with” CVD, not “from” CVD - Peter Attia

[@aquamarine99911]

As a guy in my 60s, what got me in the habit of using my steam shower/wet sauna for 10 minutes every night just before bed is that I sleep MUCH better after the sauna. I no longer need to get up during the night to urinate, and struggle to get back to sleep. It really is a game changer for me. But it has to be pretty damn hot, or it doesn't help. Of course, everyone's different, and it may depend on your age. But I can understand that it would be hard to keep up the practice if you fail to see tangible benefits.

[@beardumaw24]

Weird, I use sauna 2 times a week and I notice big difference in how I feel.

[@yourenough3]

Its literally a natural high when doing sauna and working out and eating whole good quality foods. Im the healthiest ive ever been and im almost 51 .

[@angelato3278]

Been watchin you for a minute now but as a Man, working out 5 days a week, a mile on the threadmill a day, and sauna for 20 min each day, u just feel like a superhuman, kinda like Goku when he reached ultra instinct😤😂 the stress of life is nothing by the grace of God, doing this everyday assists me a ton 🔥💯

[@SkedgySky]

Do you have to supplement electrolytes from all that sweating?

[@angelato3278]

@@SkedgySky i just have my gorilla mind from the more plates more date’s channel as my pre workout and water is what i only drink, but da end goal for me is just keeping tht consistent 5 days a week of training, for tht warrior built body 💪🏽

[@deborahhagner5508]

You said it well...but no one understands this unless they follow a routine...... Try using a steam room....really awesome

[@PriusTurbo]

⁠Absolutely

[@WhoareU_____]

Amen brother !

[@tkorte101]

I use an infrared sauna and after about an hour my heart rate is usually around 130 BPM. The ambient temperature isn't that high because the energy is mostly being transmitted via infrared, not convection, and there's a heater directly behind my spine and another directly behind my legs. So it's important to understand that IR saunas still can have effects that are as significant as convective saunas and perhaps even more so because the IR penetrates deeply into the tissues.

[@barnz008]

Great points. The bottom line in heat transfer to the body has to do with emissivity.

[@jonathanheywood5482]

Two totally different heat sources have very different uses, many research papers point these out

[@jimdandy8996]

Do you worry about being surrounded in EMFs?

[@tkorte101]

@@jimdandy8996 No

[@jimdandy8996]

@@tkorte101 Well alrighty then.

[@AthleticEducation]

I’ve been using the sauna about 5 times a week for 2 years now and I can attest it is amazing

[@madeux324]

Do you recommend any particular "sauna" brand? Many thanks.

[@AthleticEducation]

@@madeux324 tbh I just go to the gym, I do regular sauna. Just heat in a hot wooded room

[@mattipollari8905]

As a Finn who has lived in NA for most of my life- I have always used the sauna, and prefer the traditional wood fired one. Going swimming in -25 is another experience, and not for everyone. Most saunas here are electric, and are delivered with much too small heaters. Additionally, many are not designed to have adequate air/oxygen levels. I would not want to be without regular saunas. Thank you for this information!

[@MinnesotaGuy822]

My extended family still lives up in Finn country in Minnesota, and a number of them have the traditional, wood-fired saunas where you can adjust the humidity by pouring water over hot rocks (heated by being adjacent to the wood stove). I agree with you; a sauna in a stand-alone, genuine wood-fired sauna is a better experience than one in a building using an electric heater. Still, the electric heater sauna is better than not using a sauna.at all. My experiences with saunas are that they are first something to look forward to, so there's anticipatory pleasure there. Then there's the pleasure of the ritual, the stimulating challenge of the heat and the pleasure of being in there with friends and/or family. Then to washing and cooling off, followed by a deep calm. If done in the evening, this always sets me up for a great night's sleep, provided I have a safe, cool, dark bed and bedroom to sleep in. Saunas are wonderful.

[@kimleith1378]

Been using Far Infared Sauna for a few years, but not at the frequency talked about. Now since getting solar on my home, I'm ready for the 4-7 Xs per week regiment. Been a Dr Rhonda fan for years.

[@Groot_for_prez]

Does the sauna use much electricity?

[@kimleith1378]

My Solar negates that cost. Research rates in your area.

[@OGFC]

Are the benefits from IR sauna the same or different from steam sauna?

[@davidp5262]

IR sauna is superior.

[@jfra4]

Currently, there are no studies to verify this. Wth that said, most IR saunas don’t get much higher than 130-140f. Meanwhile, Finish Saunas go beyond 200f. At the end of the day, as Rhonda mentioned, your HR should be around 120-130 bpm to be effective.

[@glen4392]

​@@jfra4 it doesn't need to get as high a temp for same because of the infra red which goes deeper into the body

[@justinmcarthur8690]

I just got out of my steam sauna! The last 10 mins heart rate was running low 170s! 154 degree steam sauna. The intensity feels amazing 💪

[@SpearChuck777]

I was in both the dry sauna for 30 minutes and 6 minutes in the wet/steam sauna yesterday. Awesome feeling of cleansing afterwards.

[@shirlebryant9427]

YES to using the sauna, as well as soaking in the hot/cold mineral springs water.................................................from the Ozarks

[@whereruaaron]

Is there a certain temperature required to achieve maximum benefits?

[@AccordionTom]

Sauna is the best. I do 30 minutes a couple times per week and feel great

[@protectorofthetruth8472]

I’ve been using a dry sauna for 50 years. I have not had the flu but maybe 2-3 times in all my years. (71) No Vaccines ever, no Covid Vac., or Covid. I always s feel terrific .

[@heidijoubert6156]

Is this infrared sauna. I turn my to 140 the highest setting and don't break a sweat. It seems like it's not as beneficial as a sauna that helps you sweat?

[@madeux324]

Do you recommend any particular "sauna" brand? Many thanks.

[@madeux324]

@protectorofthetruth8472 Do you recommend any particular "sauna" brand? Many thanks.

[@jordanbenjammin2892]

June through September in Phoenix highs of 105-123 everyday and lows of 90-110.

[@shaunmillsom557]

Absolutely love your channel!! Keep up the amazing work!! 🥰

[@FoundMyFitnessClips]

Thank you so much!!

[@jhanczaryk5766]

I use the sauna everyday. It's called Houston, Texas.

[@jimdandy8996]

lol

[@redrospa1590]

Henderson and Kane.

[@vibeworldmeta]

I was gonna say shouldn’t living in Arizona count? 😂

[@chariotsoffire2714]

Dr. R has been promoting this for a long, long time. I used to have a Sauna company years ago and we saw all the benefits she mentions

[@jeffstrack1143]

It would be nice to hear the suggested time per session, optimal temperature and humidity.

[@FoundMyFitnessClips]

A good guideline to aim for: 20 minutes at around 175 ºF

[@jeffstrack1143]

@@FoundMyFitnessClips thx, what about humidity level? I keep the humidity between 20-25%

[@ayecreepn6126]

Is that twenty minutes straight or could it be two sessions of ten minutes?

[@adrianbelcourt9640]

@@ayecreepn6126 from what I’ve read / heard , 20 minutes straight. The goal is to be uncomfortable to trigger the bodies positive reaction. I can’t handle 20 minutes at 175 but I do what I can and I do feel so much better the next day.. it’s kinda crazy how good I feel the next day Good Luck

[@Loostyc]

Does it counts as multiple sessions if I squeeze two or three 15-20-minute stays into 2 hours with rest in between? Because that's the usual regimen where I live.

[@RaviWhittier]

@Dr Patrick. Need to ask the obvious question but having not read this study, how well have the isolated the fact that the type of people who can use the sauna 4-5 times a week are likely healthier, upper income individuals. Correlation vs causation?

[@Disinfo321]

You answered your own question, Rhonda Patrick uses flawed studies for several topics and is a proven quack. The answer to your question is there are no randomised controlled longitudinal studies proving any benefits of sauna use because they are mostly from Finland. The only proven effects of sauna use is dehydration and reduced hypertrophy and strength gains if you use a sauna following a workout.

[@chrissargent4472]

@@Disinfo321nonsense

[@HenryPiffpaff]

​@@Disinfo321 Have you ever even been in a sauna?

[@Disinfo321]

@@HenryPiffpaff Almost every day for the past 7-8 years yes.

[@ChrisLT]

My gym's got a steam room rather than a sauna. I'd be curious to hear the pros and cons of each.

[@jmass4207]

It’s all heat stress. The steam will probably get you there faster, so it’s up to you if you want to strategize to get more time in the heat stimulus.

[@andrewcarlson2178]

Steam room also helps with lung capacity and efficiency as it's harder to breath humid air

[@jackbuaer3828]

@@jmass4207 Agree it probably has the same effect even though steam operates at lower temps. Steam feels hotter though due to the moisture. I don't think there are a lot of studies on Steam, so it's hard to compare the two.

[@garyloewen8204]

My gym has both steam and dry. I do 10 minutes steam, then ice cold shower for 30 seconds, then dry sauna for 10 minutes, then ice cold shower for 30 seconds then 5 minutes steam, shower 30 seconds, then 5 minutes dry. Feels amazing. Ive weighed myself before and after. Factoring the weight of a cup of water, i figured I sweat the equivalent to 4 cups of sweat

[@sisu_sauna]

Great video! We love how you showcase the power of sauna. At SISU, we bring that traditional Finnish experience to life with our cedar-built saunas, crafted for a deep, natural heat that truly elevates relaxation.

[@jakubchrobry3701]

_Best choice?_ Sometimes after lifting weights I only have enough time for 10 to 15 minutes of one of two options: 1) zone 2 (or higher) cardio where I break a sweat or 2) high temperature sauna (> 200 F). Which is the healthier choice?

[@jmass4207]

Can you not make time for 10-15 minutes of cardio elsewhere in the day? I personally don’t put as much stock in cardio done after I blasted myself with weights compared to fresh.

[@jakubchrobry3701]

@@jmass4207 1) I do cardio at other times during the week and go at least a half hour. 2) I like to shower after I sweat. I do some light exercising during the day where I don't break a sweat (body squats, walking, etc). 3) I'm already at the gym, warmed-up and sweating. How do I best use my time at the gym? 4) If sauna is suppose to mimic the benefits of exercise, then why not just exercise? Or maybe the sauna doesn't add as much to fatigue? I don't know the differences, so that's why I'm asking.

[@joananna4807]

I ask that she does a segment on how you should do a sauna. I see so many people enter the sauna room fully clothed from the gym.

[@simulationsecrets6540]

Love the sauna, but haven’t had the nerve to take a bath in there yet!

[@patrickmiller4877]

Dose this include infrared Sauna?

[@tracycooper25]

Cholesterol is actually a superfood for the body, LDL is only bad when consumed with high sugaar and caarb foods. This type of cholesterol can be checked through a blood test. Basically your LDL needs to be light and fluffy not hard and sticky.

[@briancrumpacker]

I wonder if there's a connection to those who actually stick with 4 or more times per week having such a better reduction in all-cause mortality simply due to those people owning the necessary discipline which applies to many facets in their lives. Either way, I've been trying to save up for my own home sauna. Cheers!

[@cudgee7144]

I think you are correct. Those who use a steam room or sauna 4 or more times a week are a lot more likely to have an active and healthy lifestyle including nutrition.

[@nicolasrivero2539]

great content as always!

[@vantarpon6849]

Why does Rhonda always say that heart rate elevates to a certain value (2:16 here she said 120 BPM)? This is highly variable, depending on the individual, and how much time you're in the sauna, how hot the sauna is, etc. I routinely get my heart rate up to 150 in a sauna.

[@alansnyder8448]

I'm just a few years away from building my retirement home. I've already got an Endless Pool and will build that into the house as part of a gym room. Now I'm thinking about making room for a sauna also, but here are some questions. a) Is sauna additive for people who are already active swimmers and at the pool? b) I'd like to include sauna time as part of a wind-down routine, do people think that works? c) Should sauna use be on the same day as intense exercise, or should it be on perhaps a "rest day"? Does anyone have any thoughts on this? (Sorry if talked about later in the video, I'm posting during the video)

[@prosewat99]

Yes to all 3 questions. The third question is mediated by the goal of doing it at least 4 times a week. I would greatly recommend the addition of the sauna. I feel like it has really helped my overall health.

[@scotttovey]

Have you looked into using the sauna to treat chronic fatigue disorder? Those with intense chronic fatigue do not have the physical capacity to do even moderate exercise. It may be possible for an individual suffering from chronic fatigue to use sit in a sauna for a short period of time and over a period of time, slowly acclimate to the sauna while at the same time build heath benefits through the elevation of the heart rate. If you choose to test this, you will need to make sure that a wheel chair is available in case the patient is unable to walk after the treatment.

[@Tracyw22]

I have ME/CFS just bought a Sauna for home use. Fingers crossed that I find some benefit as nothing works.

[@scotttovey]

@@Tracyw22 What have you tried?

[@Anikanoteven]

Several years ago I stopped working out altogether. No gym, no yoga. All I did was the infrared sauna everyday. When I went back to the gym I got a fitness evaluation. I did pretty lousy except in the area of cardio. The trainer was so puzzled. She didn’t understand how I was not in shape in every category except cardio health.

[@6789uiop]

Thanks Rhonda! Very good. 1 in 100,000 death in sauna rate - very rare = safe IMHO. The rate doubles if drinking alcohol. 2008 pubmed "Death in Sauna"

[@willmcgregor7184]

In my experience dry sauna of approximately 170 F is much easier to tolerate than steam bath. Reported Sauna benefits are kinda surreal. After sauna/steam I am soooo relaxed. Don’t get a lot done afterwards 🤪 Go at night if possible

[@badgernbuster]

Five years ago a bought a one person steam sauna for $230. Use it 3 to 4 times a week in the evening followed by a hot shower. Only use it in the colder month. Used it last night

[@johnhopkins6029]

When did you last use the sauna?

[@badgernbuster]

@@johnhopkins6029 Two nights ago. Tonight will be sauna night.

[@angrysquirrel187]

So, 0 times a Week, probably already dead, 3x a week, will likely die at some point, 4x a week, Immortality!🎉 In all seriousness, I have a sauna (and love it). I have a few questions: 1. It's a barrel shaped sauna, with definite tiers of heat. Is there information on how hot a sauna should be? And based on what part? My thermometer is at head hight (sitting ) but my torso it can be a fair amount cooler. 2. I think you mentioned 20 mins at one point in this video. Is that the minimum effective “dose” for a daily use to count? 3. Has any info been done on steam? Without adding water I can get to 190+. But if I'm adding water I don't like going higher than 150.

[@jmass4207]

I don’t think the research is sophisticated enough yet to determine a precise threshold for effect. They’re always throwing the kitchen sink at it with high temps, long sessions, and multiple repeated bouts just so it’s inarguable that it was enough stimulus. It comes down to your core temperature at the end of the day (though does more time spent at a certain core temp do more than simply reaching the threshold? Who knows). The way I do it is stay in as long as I can tolerate at a temperature that is indeed hot enough to chase me out sooner or later. Sometimes I’ll go in and out to get more “time under tension” in case that has more benefits.

[@prosewat99]

175+ degrees F, 20+ minutes was used in some of those Finnish studies. More time equated to better results for health benefits. Measured at the thermometer level I assume, away from stove, probably close to your seated head level I would imagine.

[@angrysquirrel187]

@@prosewat99 thanks👍

[@andrewcarlson2178]

I read a study that showed five sessions of 20 minutes a week at 180° F increased longevity. 2 hours of a sauna session in a 24-hour period actually raises your testosterone levels for almost 24 hours afterwards. They said three times a week on that one at the most

[@GabrielBacon]

I don’t have a sauna so I’ve been doing hot baths, 109-112deg for 20-30 mins. I would think the benefits are similar, as your whole body is blanketed in water (higher conductivity). I def sweat. Is there any comparative research out there?

[@transistorradiorecords3661]

Dry infrared Sauna or Wet steam Sauna????

[@DanRichter]

Most people I know, along with myself, only go in the sauna at the gym either before or after a workout. I feel like that might be significantly impacting these results; the fact that people that sauna bathe are probably also active in fitness.

[@emilyb5557]

Maybe not the case in Sweden. But in Sweden I wonder if those who can use it very often each week have a more relaxed life with more time and money.

[@muffindog3113]

I wonder if the study ruled out the effect of a person walking into the gym more times per week with cardiovascular health, and how they isolated sunna users specifically.

[@icysurfer1]

Great Stuff. Been at it for decades. I would perhaps add that endurance is generally increased. If One can push through the dynorphins in a sauna, they can do the same in anything..!

[@joycee5493]

Great info. Thank you!

[@rjsvan54]

I use an infrared sauna with red light leds at 140 degrees 30 minutes 3x per week. Please comment.

[@tugginalong]

The more frequent sauna use, the more gym use. My heart rate does not go up to 120 bpm Mine doesn’t hit 100 I like saunas because it helps me prepare for summer

[@fastfreddy19641]

This is observational. Perhaps those who use the sauna are the type of people who use the gym or run or cycle. We need proper studies.

[@Disinfo321]

Exactly. There are no RCLS, she always references flawed studies in a multitude of topics.

[@PoiosAftos]

Great video. I'd love to see the differences between sauna and steam rooms. The only thing available where i live, is a steam room.

[@FoundMyFitnessClips]

I believe the benefits of a sauna, primarily driven by activating the heat shock response, are likely replicable in steam rooms and even hot baths. Each modality has its own heat and duration 'parameters,' but the underlying principle remains the same.

[@PoiosAftos]

@@FoundMyFitnessClips Thanks for the reply. You're the best! ❤

[@andrewcarlson2178]

I've read that steam rooms increase lung capacity and efficiency as it's harder to breathe humid air

[@devanrogers3133]

Is the Suana safe to use for a senior citizen with scoliosis who cannot run at all or walk far in general, is obese and has high blood pressure?? I think a sauna could greatly benefit my mom but she has the above health problems. She is very healthy other than that though, never smoked, drank, used drugs and has good genes as both her parents lived until their mid 90's.

[@MitchGlasser]

I live in Arizona. Can I use the outside summer heat (>110 degrees) as a convenient ‘sauna’, or is it not hot enough?

[@jakubchrobry3701]

I found that using the sauna will help you tolerate the outside AZ heat bettter. Saunas are set at least 180 F.

[@jmass4207]

Leave your car outside and hop in around 2pm and you’ll be good. Outdoors isn’t intense enough in remotely convenient time windows.

[@exmormonsongbook]

how do saunas and hot tubs relate? Can you get the same benefit from a hot tub?

[@FoundMyFitnessClips]

Definitely, many of the same benefits

[@KT-zx9jr]

Great clip n thanks. Have you compared the sauna vs steam?

[@FoundMyFitnessClips]

Each modality has its own heat and duration 'parameters,' but the underlying principle remains the same (heat stress). Because of that, benefits are likely replicable in steam rooms and even hot baths.

[@KT-zx9jr]

@@FoundMyFitnessClips Thanks very much. Ive been having first, saunas years ago with the water bucket,, and steams for past decades. Just love the feeling after and I do prefer steams due to the faster perceived sweat. Maybe 7 mins duration each time as its at 52 cel once I enter.

[@sunandevise9934]

Thanks for the explanation

[@peterbeyer5755]

What is the effects of eating chillies 🌶️, they me sweat and increase my heart rate!

[@ashleyspencer3664]

I was hoping my time in the sauna would help me deal with the heat better without sweating as much, guess that’s the opposite. Need to accept that I am just a sweaty person even after 5 minutes running in almost any conditions.

[@jft8994]

And people from Italy, France, Spain live longer than people from Finland! 26th in the world...

[@lyleallen1579]

Intercorrelation? Prospective studies might tease out the frequency of sauna from self-selected population who just take better care of themselves overall (e.g., with more exercise).

[@barnz008]

Rhonda is my home girl, but no mention of hormesis? A moderate sauna session does not mimic CV exercise, it is way more intense of a CV exercise judged by many factors. If it doesn't kill you....

[@BeeeSB]

Question about pericarditis: since sauna elevates heart rate, and one's heart rate is supposed to stay low, like under 90 BPM, is sauna activity eliminated due to the increase in heart rate? I assume that is a simple yes, but since I don't want to make assumptions I'm asking here😊 thanks for shedding light on this if possible😊

[@tbwggwbt6770]

Do saunas help rid of seasonal allergies?

[@Nakameguro97]

Saunas will dilate your blood vessels and lower blood volume due to sweat, so a lower blood pressure is unsurprising. The question is, how many repetitions are needed for persistent benefits?

[@mz-dz2yn]

does it apply to jacuzzis maybe not studied but give scientific reasoning pro and con for and against

[@idaerasmus9617]

Is it also the same for Steam baths?

[@chrisd2121]

I wonder how the sauna stats differ between different populations. For example, these studies are coming out of Finland which has very cold winters. I have doubts the same stats would come out of populations in Africa

[@cimarronMC]

I would love to set out a plan that I do sauna and cold exposure everyday for about a year straight along with my diet and strength/cardio training and just see how great I feel after and during. It's a tough plan to pay out though, my gym has a sauna I could use after each workout, i can do cold showers but not as effective

[@JamesChurchilljr]

Is cardio or weight training in heat eg New Orleans in the summer going to confer an advantage in terms of cardiovascular health?

[@Disinfo321]

No, because you’re not going to be able to train as much. Also weight training doesn’t improve cardiovascular health, just because your heart rate is elevated from lifting a weight doesn’t mean your aerobic system is improving - you’re just spiking blood pressure.

[@jonathangolabdds9291]

Different diet, different lifestyle. What was control group…?

[@MrFavor09]

60 years old with cardiovascular disease. no symptoms but very high calcium score . will this help me? is it dangerous at all?

[@hagbard72]

Not in Finland. Few people have saunas around here. How about a hot bath?

[@LowHangingFruitForest]

That does work. Can also sit in your car in the summer with the Windows up.

[@paulwhiteway1]

Does the research indicate the health benefits of a steam room as similar?

[@yetiquabaug6498]

I can only use the sauna once a week, because it is expensive. $35. Is there any good in doing it just once a week? I mean I will continue, just because it feels so good.

[@shokdiesel1044]

Andrew Huberman talks about a regimen of doing a one day sauna. But you 20 in 5 out 20 in 5 out and then 20 in again all in the same day. My times might be slightly off so look up Huberman to get the exact times. But that one day program boosts HGH and has a ton of benefit.

[@shokdiesel1044]

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[@ll1881ll]

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[@stadiumarcadium2351]

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[@andygoldcomedian]

How long should we sit in the sun?

[@wendellst2266]

My wife suffers from chronic urinary track infections… would sauna be a help to her?

[@gasmandoo]

Does a sauna blanket have same effects?

[@GabrielBacon]

No, you’re just blanketing your body with VOCs

[@Nicknameunavailable-ki4ei]

How does this equate to an Infrared Sauna at 130 to 140 degrees? Would you get the same dose dependent benefits from Infrared?

[@InterestingFingz]

This Kiwi goes for a swim every 2nd morning i.e. in 15 minutes! And next door to my ‘lane’ at the community facility is the sauna. Every time I’m there the sauna is attended by the same people. Like the pool I might add. There is to be a frank a large difference between the body shapes of those exercising in the pool and those sitting in the sauna for 60 mins (20 mins max per session) That’s to say the sauna users are ALL obese. In BMI terms 40 +. I have also used a sauna in winter in Northern Germany after running. The body types there were the full range. Fit to fat. Frankly I find it hard to believe regular ‘super obese’ users of my local public sauna would gain the same health benefits -versus- if they used the gym or pool there. I believe. You can prove me wrong here. The sauna users are simply being slothful. Better than nothing - yes. Better than going for a walk for the same time - no. What were the stats on the obese? Thx.

[@ricka0917]

What kind of sauna? I’ve heard, Rhonda Patrick saying in the past that a dry sauna is the best kind

[@angelamurphy4301]

Hiii! If you get into the sauna 4-7 times per week, how long should you stay in per session? ❤

[@justingagnier1394]

What temp has the biggest benefit and for how long?

[@campbellpaul]

Is it the inhalation of steam, primarily?

[@ronaldgarrison8478]

I can see the attraction. You get many of the same benefits as with active exercise, but with less effort. You can work out, but with the sauna, the sauna works you.

[@maximus01152891]

Is Infrared sauna healthy or hurtful?

[@MrGeoC]

What about steam rooms?

[@austinfitness1]

It would make a lot more sense to compare these benefits with people who use a sauna zero times per week (which is the vast majority of people)

[@jeffgeorge109]

It sounds like she's referring to only wet sauna. Are dry IR based saunas just as good?

[@FamilyManMoving]

Wonder if sauna use is causal, or if sauna use is indicative of lifestyle choices that en masse cause the outcomes. Most sauna users are already fit, eat healthy, drink less and don't smoke. I've never met a fat, alcoholic smoker who routinely hits a sauna. The doctor touches on this a little, but I'd like her tease out the special effects sauna use might give e that the other factors might not.

[@carlinjames9475]

how long should we be in the sauna for?