Sauna = exercise for heart. 30 mins = lower BP, heart risk. Sweat = diuretic, ease heart's work. (2018 study, Univ. Eastern Finland)
Sauna use lowers Alzheimer's risk via blood pressure reduction, benefiting heart and brain vessel function.
One sauna session lowered blood pressure, improved artery elasticity, and raised heart rate in 40s-50s individuals with risk factors. Sauna's heat relaxes vessels, enhancing blood flow for heart health.
Sauna offers meditative escape; electronics-free, therapeutic warmth lets you unwind from the outside world.
Russian venik platza: Birch leaves patting boosts heat, circulation, and lung relief for a refreshing, reborn feeling.
Sauna boosts circulation, softens skin, removes blackheads, and promotes a youthful glow. Detox for smooth, healthy skin.
Sauna sweating doesn't burn fat but sheds water weight, making you feel lighter after indulgent weekends.
Enhance sauna benefits: Cold run or shower after boosts circulation, mood, and skin health, though initially intense.
Global sauna variations: Turkish hamam for steam, Korean jjimjilbang with hot tubs, Russian banya with cauldron. Diverse rituals and benefits.