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

[@FoundMyFitnessClips]

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[@billytheweasel]

Good for peripheral neuropathy?

[@natalievanhouten8809]

Thank you!

[@natalievanhouten8809]

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

[@user-kd1uz6fp6s]

Thank you!

[@progeda666]

Sauna is a MASSIVE increase to sleep quality.

[@openmind8620]

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

[@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 !

[@user-zi6bc7kd2g]

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

[@shaunmillsom557]

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

[@FoundMyFitnessClips]

Thank you so much!!

[@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

[@joycee5493]

Great info. Thank you!

[@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

[@sunandevise9934]

Thanks for the explanation

[@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

[@DaleCrommie]

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

[@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.

[@cheffroggo4363]

Thank you doctor Rhonda

[@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.

[@billytheweasel]

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@@billytheweasel

[@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!

[@AthleticEducation]

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

[@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.

[@nicolasrivero2539]

great content as always!

[@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.

[@CarnivoreHipposinBikinis]

Sauna is cultural in Finland. So saunas are common and everywhere and in many homes. They are not absolutely & only associated with gyms & spas... I bought a cheap portable home steam sauna... it certainly gets hot enough to elevate my heart rate & raise my body temperature... I stay in as long as i can stand it (about 20 minutes) and then cold shower. This information from Finland motivates me to use the sauna much more often than i otherwise would & i always feel better after

[@billytheweasel]

We moved to a tropical climate and don't use AC. Probably doesn't get hot enough but sauna doesn't sound fun here. Our condos have one but nobody ever uses it. Rhonda cites 79 degrees C (174F) for 20 minutes from the Kuopio Ischemic Heart Disease Risk Factor Study.

[@simonmcintosh6565]

yep she knows that. Its why its such a good study. Its not weird for people to have two sauna in a house in Scandinavia. My brother in Sweden has two. This is how we have a good study without healthy user bias.

[@Spurs420]

same here - they work well for me and a small apartment

[@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....

[@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.

[@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?

[@billytheweasel]

@@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

[@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 .

[@Albertmarrewa]

Tremendous information here! Ty!

[@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.

[@AccordionTom]

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

[@simulationsecrets6540]

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

[@stevencole7331]

I have sunshine therapy almost everyday and it feels so good having that stars energy being absorbed by my body

[@jordanbenjammin2892]

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

[@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?

[@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..!

[@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? 😂

[@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 💪

[@billytheweasel]

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"

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@rjsvan54]

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

[@patrickmiller4877]

Dose this include infrared 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

[@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?

[@MrFavor09]

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

[@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.

[@justingagnier1394]

What temp has the biggest benefit and for how long?

[@TheLeopardLizard]

Prefab Sauna for new home? I am building a new home and was thinking to build a sauna in with a package kit (not custom-built). Any suggestions for locating reputable vendors- in Texas?

[@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.

[@mcg404]

i live in a cold climate area and love my sauna during cold weather seasons, using it every day, but have little interest in using it during our summer. i'm curious if the other sauna people here use their sauna during summer/warm weather periods?

[@fidrewe99]

It would be good to know if visiting both sauna and doing cardio training provides additional benfitis compared to doing either and if so, how far it lowers the sweet spot for achieving most of the benefits in terms of time invested in both.

[@byroncary2334]

Are the same benefits seen with steam rooms? I only have access to a steam room on a regular basis.

[@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.

[@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?

[@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

[@tatywork9126]

i have valvular insufficiency, can i still do sauna?

[@wendellst2266]

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

[@danawick9817]

i had a heart attack am on blood thinners blood pressure medication is it safe to use a sauna 2 x a week for weight loss need to sweat alot to remove visseral fat i excersize daily for an hour i have 2 stents in my main artery of the heart

[@gregoryswanepoel6328]

does it make a difference if its steam room or sauna?

[@idaerasmus9617]

Is it also the same for Steam baths?

[@jlpaz87]

Anyone have good suggestions for a portable sauna that might work?

[@angelamurphy4301]

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

[@transistorradiorecords3661]

Dry infrared Sauna or Wet steam Sauna????

[@peterbeyer5755]

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

[@mark8337]

I wish we had saunas available besides at some gyms where you got to pay a membership etc. What options are out there for people?

[@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

[@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

[@paulwhiteway1]

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

[@campbellpaul]

Is it the inhalation of steam, primarily?

[@thomnancynicholas958]

Does sauna use refer to infared also?

[@mz-dz2yn]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@carlinjames9475]

how long should we be in the sauna for?

[@msb.7639]

Is sauna blanket beneficial or not ?

[@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.

[@RunningWithSauce]

I have an infrared sauna in my home but I'm also a runner. I'm curious what the dosing of sauna use is by session since you never mentioned duration. I sauna 5 times a week for 30-45 minutes each session at 150F. Is that enough, too much? My sauna only reaches 150F.

[@markseamans4682]

I would love to Sauna. But, I have no space for one. I do have a hot tub. With the temp at 104F, how long to be similar in effects as a Sauna?

[@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.

[@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.

[@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?

[@jeffgeorge109]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@tbwggwbt6770]

Do saunas help rid of seasonal allergies?

[@BM_100]

How do you know its not because people who use those saunas also work out 6-7 times a week too, right before the sauna?

[@JohnnyBrooks22]

I see the Amazing Benefits of Infared Sauna's ....I still have to weigh those against the Unknown EMF's (Electromagnetic Field Radiation) Cumunlative Affects of Long Term Use.....Especially on the Brain ! Winding Road Ahead ....Watch for Falling Rocks !

[@maximus01152891]

Is Infrared sauna healthy or hurtful?

[@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.

[@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.

[@mystrength5640]

Sad, Not everyone has access or can buy a sauna suite! Are there other alternatives, please? Thank you 🎉

[@jakeyll464]

$10 gym membership

[@saunamadman9086]

True facts sauna mad believes!

[@MrGeoC]

What about steam rooms?

[@burandone14]

How long inside the sauna for 4-7 days a week?

[@gregsquires6048]

I can’t find any where I live

[@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.

[@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).

[@frankfrancone9646]

dry or steam saunas?