Regular sauna use can:

• Reduce risk of heart attack, dementia and strokes by as much as two thirds

• Regulate high cholesterol

• Have many of the same effects on your body as a brisk workout, which could explain why it seems to be good for the heart

• Meaning you are less likely to die from heart problems

• Improve circulation and muscle relaxation

• Help with stress relief 

• Give you better skin

• Help some users to manage chronic pain and some of our clients say it helps them manage autoimmune conditions

• Relieve stress

• Help you relax

• Connect with friends, reduce loneliness

• Plus the joy of being surrounded by nature and green space

Rotating between hot and cold could: 

• Boost your energy 

• Reduce illness and increase immunity

• Help muscle recovery

• Give you a dopamine hit (feel good hormone)

We can’t think of a better way to deal with life’s stresses and strains.

With some of the reported benefits, it’s hard to tell if the outcomes are caused directly by the sauna or if it’s the psychological changes that happen by taking time out and being in a beautiful, calm environment. Scientists are looking into this… but saunas have a very long history around the world and all sauna users agree that the experience of deep heat is good for the mind, body and soul.

Sources:

The late great broadcaster Dr Michael Moseley reported the benefits of regular sauna use - based on findings from a 30 year Finnish study (2018)

Pilch et al. 2014

Ketelhut & Ketelhut, 2019

Laukkanen et al. 2015

Harvard Health Publishing

American Academy of Dermatology

Masuda et al. 2005