Benefits
REDUCE DEPRESSION
In a randomised, double-blind study on depression, a single session of whole-body hyperthermia elevating core body temperature to 38.5°C caused an acute antidepressant effect within a week and persisted for six weeks after treatment
INCREASE POTENTIAL LIFE EXPECTANCY
Frequent sauna users were found to be 37 percent less likely to die from all causes of premature death, regardless of age, activity levels, and lifestyle factors
INCREASE STAMINA
One 30-minute sauna session twice a week for three weeks post-workout increased the time that it took for study participants to run until exhaustion by 32 percent compared to their baseline
REDUCE RISK OF DEMENTIA
People who used the sauna 4-7 times per week had a 66 percent lower risk of developing dementia compared to men who used the sauna only one time per week
REDUCE MENTAL ILLNESS
People who used the sauna 4-7 times per week were 77 percent less likely to develop psychotic disorders, regardless of the persons dietary habits, socioeconomic status, physical activity and inflammatory status
IMPROVED SLEEP
In a classic sauna study, it was discovered that participants who had a sauna in the evening before sleep experienced an increase of over 70% in deep sleep within the first two hours and 45% within the first six hours
REDUCE RISK OF CARDIAC DEATH
Compared to people who only used the sauna once per week, moderate sauna users (2-3 times per week) are 22 percent less likely to experience sudden cardiac death, and frequent users (4-7 times per week) are 63 percent less likely to experience sudden cardiac death
CLEANSES THE SKIN
Saunas induce sweating, a natural process that helps the body eliminate toxins. As pores open up in response to heat, impurities are released, promoting a thorough skin cleansing- which can contribute to a clearer complexion and improved skin health. The heat in saunas enhances blood circulation
INCREASE GROWTH HORMONE
Two 20-minute sauna sessions at 80°C separated by a 30-minute cooling period elevated growth hormone levels two-fold over baseline, and two 15-minute sauna sessions at 100°C resulted in a five-fold increase in growth hormone